Products in Additives: Epoxies (EP)

HALOX® 550 is a liquid organic-inorganic sol-gel corrosion inhibitor designed for corrosion protection in thin film coatings such as water and solvent-based finishes, high gloss DTM, conventional primers, acrylic clear coats, fast-drying lacquers, wash primers, anti-fingerprint coatings, and conversion coatings. It also increases hydrophobicity and is pH stable, making it compatible with both waterborne and solventborne coatings.

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® 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.

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.

Access Rudolf Organosilane G 312 is a multifunctional silane that provides excellent adhesion, crosslinking, and water repellency to coatings, sealants, and adhesives. It can enhance the overall performance and durability of the treated surfaces, making it an ideal choice for various applications.

AFCONA 3258 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3258 has been developed to replace fluorocarbon modified leveling agents, providing the same leveling and anti-crater performance. It is the 100% active version of AFCONA 3758.

AFCONA 7201 is recommended for unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. It is a moderately strong defoamer, but is not suitable for unpigmented/clear systems, as it may cause in-can haziness. However, this has a negligible effect on final gloss and will not influence other properties of the system.

AFCONA 5030 is a cationic wetting and dispersing additive to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces, especially carbon black and organically treated bentonites. AFCONA 5030 is an additive for pigment dispersion. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.

Pangel B40 is a powdered additive with a high thickening and anti-settling capacity for high-polarity systems. It is especially recommended for adding thixotropic, suspension, and sagging resistance properties to systems based on alcohol, glycol, and ketone solvents, as well as mixtures of those solvents with water.

AFCONA 3730 is a leveling agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. AFCONA 3730 is a high molecular weight polyester polymer which offers good leveling properties. It is very compatible with the oil-free polyester resins that are used in can coatings. This means it is very suitable for use as a leveling agent for clearcoats and pigmented coatings, as it will not give haze, orange peel or other side effects to the coating.

AFCONA 7375US is a modified fluorocarbon polyacrylate surface modifier with anti-foam and leveling properties. Higher fluorocarbon modification than AFCONA 7371. It is recommended for unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. With the higher fluorocarbon modification, AFCONA 7375US is excellent in surface tension related performance, such as anti- cratering, fiber wetting, pigment and extender wetting and faster leveling.

AFCONA 7510P is a block polymer with acidic functional groups and viscosity depressing properties in powder delivery form. It is recommended for use in unsaturated polyester, PVC, epoxy, and polyurethane resin systems. AFCONA 7510P is very similar to AFCONA 7500 and AFCONA 7520, but with a different modification. As a result, the performance of these three products is very close but may vary in different binder systems. Of the three products, AFCONA 7510P is the most hydrophilic.

Access Rudolf Organosilane AE 301T1 is an excellent coupling agent that improves the adhesive and cohesive strength of coatings, adhesives, and composites. It is compatible with various solvents and resins and is especially useful for glass fiber reinforced plastics. AE 301T1 is also suitable for use in electronic applications.

AFCONA 2025 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects that prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems, and is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by spray and brush.

Pangel OMD2 is a rheological additive for medium to high polarity systems, based upon highly purified bentonite clay. It can be used for alcohols, esters, and glycols. Moderate polarity binders are also compatible. Pangel OMD2 is an easy-to-disperse, self-activated organobentonite that enhances thixotropic and pseudoplastic effects in solvent-borne systems.

AFCONA 4400 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of all type of pigments. It is an effective polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments. It has very good stability performance, through effective steric hindrance, on all type of pigments.

AFCONA 7476 is a dispersant with high affinity for acidic and neutral carbon blacks, fiberglass, and other pigments. It is suitable as a dispersing agent for unsaturated polyesters (SMC, BMC, TMC, and pigment concentrates), PVC, epoxies, and polyurethane foams, providing excellent wetting to the glassfiber for faster wetting of resin to the fiberglass and better bond strength and performance in the final product. It is suitable for all types of pigments, from inorganic to organic, as well as carbon black.

Pangel OM8 is a rheological additive for low- to medium-polarity systems based upon highly purified bentonite clay. It is particularly recommended for systems based on resins such as polyurethanes, acrylics, polyesters, epoxy esters, and alkyds. Pangel OMD8 is an organobentonite that enhances thixotropic and pseudoplastic effects in systems with intermediate polarity.

AFCONA 8203 is a defoamer and air-releaser specially developed for unsaturated polyester, polyurethane, and epoxy resin systems. It provides good defoaming properties to the system while maintaining the system's transparency and clarity, making it an ideal alternative to AFCONA 2720 for high-solid application systems such as UPE, epoxy, and polyurethane.

AFCONA 3750 is a silicone-based leveling and anti-crater agent for aqueous coatings that does not impact inter-coating adhesion. It is a highly fluorocarbon-modified acrylic polymer with very low surface tension, allowing it to substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

Access Rudolf Organosilane AE 301 is a unique coupling agent used in various applications, including adhesives, coatings, and composites. It improves the adhesion between inorganic surfaces and organic polymers. AE 301 can also enhance the mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties of the final product.

Vertal® 9 is a high-purity functional mineral additive that is ideal for putties and liquid compounds. It improves dimensional stability and reinforces these substances, providing added protection against cracking and shrinking. Due to its shear-thinning rheology, talc is the industry standard for sanding and polishing properties, and it is used in various industries such as paper, paints, ceramics, plastics, and more.

AFCONA 3771 is a paint additive classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation. It is an acrylic-modified fluorocarbon, containing carboxylic acid groups to increase the polarity of the polymer, providing excellent compatibility with most common resins used in coatings.

AFCONA 5504 is a multi-functional additive that can help wet out difficult or contaminated substrates, lower the surface tension of the coating system, improve pigment grind efficiency, and prevent surface defects such as fisheyes, edge crawl, and craters. It also has great defoaming properties and, due to its hydrophobic nature, reduces the water sensitivity of the final system.

AFCONA 3775 is a leveling agent with very high defoaming effect for solvent-based coatings. AFCONA 3775 is an acrylic polymer tailor made for those applications that need good leveling as well as a high defoaming effect like coil coatings and other foam sensitive systems. It is recommended as a non-silicone leveling agent where silicone is not permitted due to intercoat adhesion problem.

Access Rudolf Organosilane AE301T2 is a water-repellent agent that is specifically designed for use on textiles and other porous materials. This product provides excellent water repellency and has been formulated to have minimal impact on the appearance and feel of the treated materials. It is easy to apply and provides long-lasting protection against water damage.

AFCONA 5290 is a 100% solid dispersant created for high-solid systems and formulations that are facing VOC limitations. It is suitable for all solvent-based systems ranging from low to high polarity, including air-dry alkyd. It has very good pigment stability and performance. It gives good viscosity reduction and high color strength. AFCONA 5290 is provided with almost 100% active ingredient; therefore, it is an excellent dispersant for high-solid coatings like polyurethane, epoxy and UV coatings.

AFCONA 6230 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-based, solvent-free, and water-based systems. AFCONA 6230 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-based, solvent-free, and water-based systems. It also helps improve color acceptance in these systems.

AFCONA 4203 is an innovative polyester dispersant concept designed by AFCONA. It is based on the latest steric hindrance structure and newly designed anchoring groups, providing excellent wetting and dispersing performance for inorganic, organic, and carbon black. AFCONA 4203 also reduces the viscosity of high pigment content pastes, and has better stability for concentrate storage over long periods. This solvent-free design is ideal for low VOC formulation designs. It is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for all types of pigments and is a modified polyester polymer.

AFCONA 2790 is a polysiloxane-based defoamer designed for use in solvent-borne and solvent-free systems such as epoxy, PU, UV curing, and unsaturated polyester systems. It is also ideal for solvent-based silk printing ink applications. This defoamer has strong anti-foam and deaeration characteristics, quickly removing tiny bubbles in these systems, as well as quickly breaking surface foam. It is suitable for high viscosity solvent-based and solvent-free coatings and ink systems, and its specially designed structure also enhances film leveling behavior. Additionally, AFCONA 2790 is solvent-free, making it ideal for solvent-free construction techniques.

Access Rudolf Organosilane A311B is a highly effective adhesion promoter that enhances the bonding strength of polymers and inorganic substrates. It is a modified version of A311 and is specially designed for bonding applications that require high-temperature resistance. The product is a clear liquid and can be easily integrated into various formulations.

AFCONA 5209 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing additive used to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces. AFCONA 5209 is the 100% version of AFCONA 5009. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. It stabilizes the pigments through electrical charge repulsion forces.

AFCONA 5281 is an effective dispersing agent for organic and carbon black pigments. It stabilizes the pigments through steric hindrance and its high solids content makes it suitable for low VOC coatings applications. AFCONA 5281 can be used as the sole dispersant in pigment concentrates or be combined with other high molecular weight dispersants, such as AFCONA 4071 or AFCONA 4701, in order to optimize compatibility and cost-effectiveness. Furthermore, AFCONA 5281 can also be used as a post-addition in systems to achieve improved pigment stability.

Access Rudolf Organosilane AE301T is a water-repellent agent that is specifically designed for use on textiles and other porous materials. This product provides excellent water repellency and has been formulated to have minimal impact on the appearance and feel of the treated materials. It is easy to apply and provides long-lasting protection against water damage.

Access Rudolf Organosilane G 302 - Ethoxy is an innovative silane coupling agent that improves the adhesion and crosslinking of various coatings and adhesives. This multifunctional product is specifically designed to enhance the durability and performance of the final product, making it an ideal choice for many industries, including automotive, aerospace, and construction. With its unique ethoxy functionality, Access Rudolf Organosilane G 302 - Ethoxy offers superior performance compared to other silane coupling agents.