Products in Additives: Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA)

Micro Carb 3010 ST is a surface treated calcium carbonate filler for silicon, polyurethane and other neutral sealants where moisture sensitivity is a concern.

Nellai Clay is a selective source of specially processed kaolin powder helps to improve the flowability with better adhesion and dry time properties which is more suitable in PVA and water based adhesives.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED2 is a newhigh performing, highly effective rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of moderate to high polarity. that provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED2 is a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound. Unlike most of the other conventional organoclays, LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED2 is selfactivating and easily dispersible, hence simple and convenient to use.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S8 is a new high effective high performing rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity, that gives excellent thixotropic effect, sag control, film thicknesses, leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S8 is a high purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S7 is a new high performing, highly effective rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of medium to high polarity. In a typical coating system (paints and printing inks), LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S7 gives thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S7 is a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.

BayGranite™ is an inorganic hydrated alumina designed for use in polymer systems as a flame retardant and smoke supressive additive. BayGranite® 17 is more accurately designated chemically as aluminum trihydroxide, Al(OH)3, and is produced through processing of alumina-bearing feedstocks. Although BayGranite® 17 is a dry powder, when heated above approximately 220°C it decomposes into approximately 35% water and 65% alumina by weight. BayGranite®17 is a nonabrasive, low density material with a Mohs hardness index of 2.5 - 3.5 and a specific gravity of 2.42. Almatis BayGranite®17 ATH is compatible with polymer systems, and is designed for applications that require low-soda ATH products.

SYLVATAC RE 5S liquid rosin ester has broad compatibility with polymers used in flooring and construction applications. With an optimized mixture of resins and plasticizers, SYLVATAC RE 5S can be used as a self-emulsifying blend for water-based acrylic polymers.

SYLVATAC RE 25 rosin ester is a low softening point ester of tall oil rosin with good stability and mild odor. This liquid tackifier has wide compatibility, allowing it to be used in many adhesive systems, particularly where better wetting or low temperature tack is required.

Nayakem Di Octyl Adipate (DOA) is a highly efficient plasticizer designed to impart excellent low temperature properties to polyvinyl chloride. Its excellent wetting characteristics make it desirable for plastisols use where low plasticizer content, coupled with low viscosity, and good fusion characteristics are necessary. It is primary plasticizers for PVC with exceptional cold resistance. Its superiority in compatibility with PVC, thermal stability, light stability and water resistance makes it find wide use in PVC films, wire coverings, garden hoses etc..

SYLVARES TP 2040 tackifier is a thermoplastic terpene phenolic resin designed for tackifying hot melt adhesives to provide superior adhesion and thermal-stability properties.

SYLVALITE RE 105XL rosin ester is very light colored and stable with moderately high softening point. This resin is compatible with a broad range of polymers, which enables formulation flexibility in various hot melt and solvent based adhesive applications. Adhesives formulated with SYLVALITE RE 105XL resin achieve the lightest color among the rosin ester product range.

Intumax AC 2BG is a new revolutionary flame retardant / intumescent agent. Intumax AC 2BG is a special version of AC 2, and is ideal for incorporation into thermoset coatings and foams, potting compounds, fiberglass reinforced structures, as well as electronic laminates and many other applications. Intumax AC 2BG has been proven successful in epoxy, phenolic, acrylic, vinyl acetate, urethane and PVC resin systems. When blended into your resin system, Intumax AC 2BG will react to heat and or flame to foam and form a thick, high yield char barrier. The char barrier will extinguish fire and prevent further flame spread. Additionally, the char foam insulates and protects the coated substrate from heat and fire damage. Intumax AC 2BG is halogen free and does not evolve the highly toxic and corrosive gasses associated with many other fire retardants. AC 2BG does all this at loading levels of only 10-20%.

SYLVARES 1095 tackifier is a thermoplastic terpene phenolic resin designed for tackifying hot melt adhesives to provide superior adhesion and thermal-stability properties. This low softening point terpene phenol resin exhibits excellent compatibility and tackifying properties for use in styrenic-block-co-polymers and for solvent acrylic based pressure sensitive adhesives. This resin can also be used to tackify metallocene polymers.

CELUFLEX® AT 100 is a primary monomeric plasticizer produced from renewable vegetable raw materials. It´s a 100% sustainable product.

SYLVALITE RE 88F rosin ester is a very light and stable glycerol ester with a medium softening point. This resin is compatible with a broad range of polymers, which enables formulation flexibility in various hot melt and solvent based adhesive applications. This rosin ester is especially suitable for pressure sensitive adhesive tapes and labels application. The low Tg of SYLVALITE RE 88F rosin ester provides enhanced performance at lower temperatures.

EFA Chemie Defoamer 1802 is a product for use in DIY paint and adhesive production. The product has proven particularly effective with paints based on polyvinyl acetate and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Another area of ​​application is metalworking, where the defoamer 1802 can either be added directly to the cooling lubricant as an additive or used for additional dosing during the actual metalworking. Defoamer 1802 is a non-ionic preparation of mineral oils, paraffins and esters.

Aquadhes® 6002 is a a water-based rosin ester dispersion and solvent free.

SYLVALITE RE 85GB rosin ester is an ester of stabilized Tall Oil Rosin. This light colored product has been formulated to provide excellent heat and aging stability. When compounded in Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) hot melt adhesives, it provides excellent color stability when compared with other tackifiers of its type.

V-TAC™ 8501

EFA Chemie Defoamer 1824 can be used in the production of coatings and printing inks as well as in emulsion polymerization processes. The product has proven particularly effective with paints based on polyvinyl acetate and pressure-sensitive adhesives. Another area of ​​application is metalworking, where the defoamer can either be added directly to the cooling lubricant as an additive or used for additional dosing during the actual metalworking.

SYLVATAC RE 85 rosin ester is a stabilized glycerol ester of Tall Oil Rosin. The thermal stability and polymer compatibility of this resin make it useful in a wide variety of adhesives. The low Tg of SYLVATAC RE 85 rosin ester enables adhesive performance at lower temperatures.

ADD-2720 is a silicone-free anti-foam that supports the quick de-aeration of thermosetting resin systems so that foam and blister-free self leveling compounds and laminates can be processed. ADD-2720 demonstrates no negative influence on inter-coat adhesion when overcoated. Additionally, it acts as an air release and leveling additive. It is designed for use in coatings, printing inks and composite. If used in conjunction with ADD-5044 or ADD-5066 in pigmented compounds, lower viscosity results can be achieved, thereby aiding the air release properties.

SYLVALITE RE 100S rosin ester is a stabilized pentaerythritol ester of Tall Oil Rosin. SYLVALITE RE 1005 exhibits low color and good color stability. This resin is compatible with a broad range of polymers, which enables formulation flexibility in various hot melt and solvent based adhesive applications.

SYLVARES 6100 tackifier is a light color, low odor, heat stable aromatic modified terpene resin, which provides an excellent balance of properties when compounded with styrenic block copolymers or ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers.

SYLVARES TP 2040HM tackifier is a high softening point thermoplastic terpene phenolic resin designed for tackifying hot melt adhesives to provide superior adhesion and thermal-stability properties.

SYLVALITE RE 110L rosin ester is a light-colored, high softening point, pentaerythritol ester of tall oil rosin, which has been formulated to provide excellent heat and aging stability. When compounded in Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) hot melt adhesives it provides excellent color stability when compared with other tackifiers of its type.

DEFOAMER FL1 CONC. is a 100% active content, organic, non siliconic defoamer for waterborne emulsions (adhesives, paints, plasters).

Kanatol DPGB-50 is a mixed glycol benzoate ester, is clear liquid with chemically stable properties and high boiling point. It is slight soluble in water and very soluble in polymers.K -DPGB 50 is a versatile monomeric plasticizer. It functions very well in several application areas, it is primarily known for its exceptional utility as a plasticizer for flexible PVC & polyvinyl acetate adhesives. Its compatibility with polyvinyl acetate emulsions allows the tailoring of adhesive systems - with excellent wet tack, set times and open times.

LAVIOTHIX® P0 is a thickening and antisettling agent, based on a selected, purified and activated white bentonite clay with a high montmorillonite content Il LAVIOTHIX® P0 is a tixotropic, antisettling, absorbing additives, rheological controller specific for water borne formulations that forms non transparent gel.

SYLVARES TP 2019 terpene phenol is a thermoplastic terpene phenolic resin designed for tackifying hot melt adhesives to provide superior adhesion and thermal-stability properties. This resin has a high terpene level, which exhibits excellent tackifying, flexibility, and compatibility properties for use in styrenic-block-co-polymer.

SYLVARES 1115 tackifier is a thermoplastic terpene phenolic resin designed for tackifying hot melt adhesives to provide superior adhesion and thermal-stability properties. This high heat resistance resin exhibits excellent compatibility and tackifying properties for use in styrenic-block-co-polymers and for solvent acrylic based pressure sensitive adhesives. This resin can also be used to tackify metallocene polymers.

SYLVARES 1150 tackifier is a thermoplastic terpene phenolic resin designed for tackifying hot melt adhesives to provide superior adhesion and thermal-stability properties. This high heat resistance resin exhibits excellent compatibility and tackifying properties for use in styrenicblock-co-polymers and for solvent acrylic based pressure sensitive adhesives. This resin can also be used to tackify metallocene polymers.

SYLVALITE 9000 resin is a biobased tackifier that combines differentiated adhesion with light color and advanced stability.

Aquadhes® 6001 is a a water-based rosin ester dispersion and solvent free.

V-TAC™ 9001 dispersion is an aqueous, 55% solids, solvent-free anionic rosin based dispersion compatible with the following latexes: acrylic, styrene-butadiene rubber, natural rubber and polychloroprene. V-TAC™ 9001 enhances adhesion as well as superior heat resistance. V-TAC™ 9001 is recommended as a tackifier for pressure sensitive and contact-bond adhesives.

Silquest™ A-174NT silane is a momentive performance materials, methacryloxy functional trimethoxy silane that finds utility in coating, composite and adhesive and sealant systems that cure via a free radical mechanism.