Products in Additives: Epoxies (EP)

BASF Imidazole finds extensive usage as an intermediate in the pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors, along with serving as a curing agent in epoxy systems. Imidazole is a crystalline powder that emits an amine-like odor. It exhibits solubility in water. This versatile compound serves as an intermediate with a wide range of applications.

Lupragen® API - N-(3-Aminopropyl)imidazole is classified under the category of gel catalysts. It serves as a curing agent in epoxy coatings. Additionally, it is employed as a low VOC polyurethane catalyst for flexible foam and semi-rigid foam. Its chemical structure allows for seamless integration into polyurethane foam formulations.

GENIOSIL® GF 91 is an alkoxysilane that contains an amino-functional group. It is a clear, colorless to light yellow liquid with a characteristic amine odor. This product finds application in various areas, including building and construction adhesives, do-it-yourself projects, flooring installation, interior paints and coatings, and waterproofing membranes.

SILRES® HP 2020 is a low-viscosity, reactive aminofunctional methyl phenyl silicone resin. The product is typically used as a curing agent or crosslinker for cycloaliphatic epoxy resins in 2-pack high-solids coatings. It significantly improves the weathering resistance of the coating compared to organic amine curing agents. Such 2-pack epoxypolysiloxane coatings are an isocyanate-free alternative to 2-pack polyurethanes as weathering-resistant topcoats.

SILRES® HP 2000 is a reactive aminofunctional methyl phenyl silicone resin supplied as an approximately 90 wt.% solution in xylene. The product is typically used as a curing agent or crosslinker for cycloaliphatic epoxy resins in 2-pack high-solids coatings. It significantly improves the weathering resistance of the coating compared to organic amine curing agents. Such 2-pack epoxypolysiloxane coatings are an isocyanate-free alternative to 2K-polyurethanes as weathering-resistant topcoats.

GENIOSIL® GF 9 is an organofunctional silane with various applications. It is commonly used in building & construction adhesives, Flooring installation, Industrial adhesives, Interior paints & coatings, and waterproofing membranes. GENIOSIL® GF 9 is particularly effective in glass-fiber reinforced or mineral-filled polymers as well as a surface modifier.

HALOX® 430 is a non-toxic, heavy metal-free anticorrosive pigment designed for use in waterborne and solventborne protective coating systems. HALOX® 430 is based on a unique synergy between an ion scavenging and passivation mechanism. It is recommended for use in long-term applications where the use of heavy metals, such as zinc, strontium, barium, molybdenum, and chromate, is of concern.

HALOX® CW-2230 is a white, non-refractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems. It is not recommended for use in immersion or semi-immersion environments. HALOX® CW-2230 has the highest borate content and can be effectively formulated into resins such as medium and long-oil alkyds, epoxy-esters, and modified alkyd systems. HALOX® CW-2230 is compliant with ASTM D 4288-83, specification for calcium borosilicate pigment type 2.

HALOX® SW-111 is a white, nonrefractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems. HALOX® SW-111 is recommended for use in most water-borne and solvent-borne epoxies. HALOX® SW-111 can be formulated into most water-reducible resin systems and corrosion-resistant caulks and sealants.

HALOX® 430 JM is a non-toxic, heavy metal-free anti-corrosive pigment designed for use in waterborne and solventborne protective coating systems. HALOX® 430 JM is based on a unique synergy between an ion scavenging and passivation mechanism. It is recommended for use in long-term applications where the use of heavy metals, such as zinc, strontium, barium, molybdenum, and chromate, is of concern.

HALOX® 570 LS is a ready-to-use liquid version of our popular organic corrosion inhibitor, HALOX® 570, which requires no dilution. It is designed for use in water-based industrial and decorative coatings to provide flash rust and long-term corrosion protection on metal surfaces. It is especially effective along weld seams to prevent galvanic corrosion. HALOX® 570 LS may be used in formulations based on water-based acrylics, epoxy esters, 2-component epoxy, water-reducible alkyds, and water-based polyurethanes. HALOX® 570 LS may be used in both water-based primers and direct-to-metal topcoats. In direct-to-metal coatings, HALOX® 570 LS has a minimal effect on gloss reduction.

HALOX® Zinc Phosphate is a white, non-refractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment that is widely used in protective coating systems. It is also known as zinc phosphate-dihydrate and is characterized by a narrow particle size distribution, with an upper particle size limit of 10 microns and a mean particle size of 5 microns. This pigment is highly versatile and serves as a standard corrosion inhibitor for most high-performance resin systems, including vinyl, chlorinated rubbers, and epoxies. It is especially recommended for high acid-value resins, catalyzed baking systems, and vinylidene chloride latexes. In addition, HALOX® Zinc Phosphate is an ideal choice for thin film applications (less than 1 mil or 25 microns). It meets the ASTM D 6280-98 specification for zinc phosphate pigment type I and is widely used in the industry.

Dragonsorb® P is an ultraviolet absorption agent with a maximum absorption wavelength of 270 - 380nm. It is available for polyester, epoxy, cellulose acetate, PVC, polystyrene, plexiglass, polyacrylonitrile resin, etc. The general consumption of this product is 0.1 - 0.5% for thin matter and 0.05 - 0.2% for thick matter.

HALOX® CW-291 is a white, non-refractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems. It is not recommended for use in immersion or semi-immersion environments. HALOX® CW-291 has the lowest oil absorption of all our borosilicate products and is recommended for use in protective coating systems based on alkyd technology. Because of its low oil absorption, HALOX® CW-291 is specifically suggested for use in high-solids, medium-gloss topcoats, DTM (direct-to-metal) finishes, and self-priming systems. HALOX® CW-291 is compliant with ASTM D 4288-83, specification for calcium borosilicate pigment type 1, class B.

HALOX® 570 is an organic corrosion inhibitor designed for use in waterborne industrial and decorative coatings to provide flash rust and long-term corrosion protection on metal surfaces. HALOX® 570 is especially effective along weld seams and, in some cases, can also be used in solvent-based coatings and UV-cured systems. HALOX® 570 may be used in formulations based on waterborne acrylic latexes and co-polymers, styrene/acrylic latexes, acrylate epoxy esters, 2-pack epoxy systems, alkyds, alkyd/acrylic blends, and 1 or 2-pack polyurethane. HALOX® 570 may be used in both waterborne primers and direct-to-metal topcoats. In direct-to-metal coatings, HALOX® 570 has a minimal effect on gloss reduction.

HALOX® BW-111 is a white, non-refractive pigment used as a corrosion inhibitor in protective coating systems. It is specifically recommended for use in solvent-borne epoxy systems, including both conventional and high-solids coatings. The recommended loading levels for HALOX® BW-111 range from 5–10% based on the total formula weight for conventional systems and from 10–20% based on the total formula weight for higher solids systems.

HALOX® FLASH-X® 330 is a liquid additive that is effective in preventing flash rust and in-can rusting in waterborne protective coatings without the use of nitrites. It is a nitrite-free product that provides excellent flash rust inhibitory performance on various metal substrates and is recommended for use in high-gloss systems. It does not detract from gloss, is easy to use, and can be incorporated at any stage of coating manufacture. Additionally, it can be post-added to any coating system with ease. However, it is important to check compatibility before use, as with any additive.

HALOX® SZP-395 is a white, non-refractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems. HALOX® SZP-395 is the most efficient and versatile corrosion-inhibiting pigment. It is recommended for use in a wide variety of resin systems and is equally effective in such resins as alkyds (both traditional and high solids), epoxies, latexes, water-reducible alkyds, high acid value resins, catalyzed baking systems, and vinylidene chloride latexes. The fine particle size and low oil absorption of HALOX® SZP-395 make it the pigment of choice in thin film applications (<1 mil or 25 microns).

HALOX® SZP-391 is a white, nonrefractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment that is highly efficient and versatile. It is recommended for use in a wide variety of resin systems, such as alkyds (both traditional and high solids), epoxies, latexes, water-reducible alkyds, high acid value resins, catalyzed baking systems, and vinylidene chloride latexes. Its fine particle size and low oil absorption make HALOX® SZP-391 the preferred pigment for thin-film applications (<1 mil or 25 microns).

Gelest N-(2-AMINOETHYL)-3-AMINOPROPYLTRIMETHOXYSILANE, tech (SIA0591.0) is a film-forming coupling agent/primer.

Gelest (3-TRIMETHOXYSILYLPROPYL)DIETHYLENETRIAMINE, tech (SIT8398.0) is a hydrophilic compound. This product functions as an adhesion promoter, coupling agent, and hardening agent.

Gelest (6-7% AMINOPROPYLMETHYLSILOXANE) - DIMETHYLSILOXANE COPOLYMER, 80-120 cSt (AMS-162) functions as an adhesion promoter, coupling agent, and curing agent.

HALOX® 650 is an organic corrosion inhibitor primarily designed for coatings and primers on metal surfaces. It is specifically formulated for use in solvent-borne or powder-coating applications to provide long-term corrosion protection. HALOX® 650 can be used in a variety of applications, including coil coatings, resins such as thermoplastic acrylics or epoxies, powder coating systems such as polyester or TGIC, acid-catalyzed thermosetting systems such as melamine or urea-formaldehyde, and wash (etch) primers based on PVB.

Gelest 3-AMINOPROPYLTRIETHOXYSILANE (SIA0610.0) effects immobilization of enzymes and is used in microparticle surface modification. This product functions as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent.

HALOX® CZ-170 is a versatile pigment used in protective coating systems to inhibit corrosion and tannin staining. It is a great replacement for zinc oxide and can be used in high-gloss and thin-film applications due to its finer particle size and narrow distribution. With a gloss of over 75 units at 60° and a film thickness of less than 1.0 mils, or 25 microns, HALOX® CZ-170 is a great option for a variety of coating needs. It can be used to protect both metal and wood substrates, making it a universal option for coating systems.

HALOX® Z-PLEX 111 is a corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems that is highly versatile and more cost-effective than commercial zinc phosphate. HALOX® Z-PLEX 111 can provide a higher level of corrosion protection than commercial zinc phosphate when used as an equal-weight replacement.

HALOX® SZP-391 JM is an efficient and versatile corrosion-inhibiting pigment. It is a white, nonrefractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coating systems. HALOX® SZP-391 JM is equally effective in such resins as alkyds (both traditional and high solids), epoxies, latexes, water-reducible alkyds, high acid value resins, catalyzed baking systems, and vinylidene chloride-based latexes and is recommended for use in a wide variety of resin systems.

Gelest (3-ACRYLOXYPROPYL)TRIMETHOXYSILANE, 96% (SIA0200.0) is a comonomer for free-radical polymerization. This product functions as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent.

HALOX® 700 is a white, non-refractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in protective coatings. It provides extended protection in solvent-based and water-based epoxy and urethane coatings through the combination of zinc and aluminum phosphates. When used in alkyd and acrylic coatings, it is recommended to use it in combination with HALOX® Organic Corrosion Inhibitors for optimal performance.

Gelest (3- GLYCIDOXYPROPYL)TRIMETHOXYSILANE (SIG5840.0) is an epoxy-functional trialkoxy silane used as a component in aluminum metal bonding adhesives. This product functions as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent.

HALOX® Z-PLEX® 250 is a white, non-refractive, corrosion-inhibiting pigment used in various protective coatings. It is classified as Zn3(PO4)2.2H2O (dihydrate) and is compliant with ASTM D6280, Specification for Zinc Phosphate Pigment Type I. The recommended loading levels for HALOX® Z-PLEX® 250 range from 5–10% based on the total formula weight.

Gelest DIMETHOXYSILYLMETHYLPROPYL MODIFIED (POLYETHYLENIMINE), 50% in isopropanol (SSP-065) is a polyamino hydrophilic dialkoxysilane. This product functions as an adhesion promoter and coupling agent.

HALOX® 520 is a liquid organic corrosion inhibitor primarily designed for use in water-borne coating systems. It contains dual functionality as a corrosion inhibitor and an adhesion promoter. HALOX® 520 may be used in waterborne formulations such as 2 pack epoxy systems, 1 and 2 pack polyurethanes, acrylics (especially epoxy/amine-functionalized), and hybrid systems. It may also be used as a metal pretreatment additive.

Guangzhou Flying Dragon Chemical Ltd. Adipic Dihydrazide is a powdery compound with a high melting point. This product is prepared by reacting organic acid and hydrazine. It can be used as a latent curing agent for EP, cross-linker for water-based coatings/paints (acrylic base, etc.), textile finishing agent, formaldehyde absorbent, and metal deactivator.

HALOX® 550 WF is a water-free (WF) corrosion inhibitor and adhesion promoter that uses a sol-gel-based formula. It is designed to protect a variety of coatings, including waterborne and solventborne clear coats, glossy direct-to-metal coatings, thin-film coatings, acrylic emulsions, polyurethanes, epoxies, alkyds, water-reducible alkyds, PVB wash primers, and polyester resins. This product is suitable for use in low-pH and acid-catalyzed systems.

HALOX® 630 is a liquid organic corrosion inhibitor for solvent-borne protective coatings on metal surfaces. It may be used in solventborne clear or pigmented coatings and in systems such as 2-pack epoxy systems, high-solids epoxy esters, alkyds, acrylic resins, and 2 pack polyurethane primers. However, in bake systems, the temperature should not exceed 150°C. It should be noted that yellowing may be observed with reactive isocyanates. HALOX® 630 provides superior corrosion resistance even over poorly prepared surfaces, such as adherent rust or oil contamination.