Products in Functional Additives: 2K (2 component) Coating

Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 is a partially neutralized chelating agent suitable for use in the manufacture of pigment suspensions, emulsion paints, slurries, etc. It combines the properties of a chelating agent and polyphosphate with those of an organic dispersant, yielding highly concentrated, stable, and low-viscosity inorganic pigment suspensions. Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 is presented in a clear, light-yellow liquid form and can be combined with Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 to achieve stable inorganic pigment pastes.

Tinuvin® 479-DW (N) is an aqueous triazine-based UV absorber dispersion designed for applications in coatings, overprint varnishes, adhesives, and sealants. Its function primarily lies in UV absorption. This dispersion appears as a slightly yellowish liquid. Its end uses encompass 2K (2-component) coatings, radiation-curable coatings, varnishes, and waterborne coatings. Notable features include thermal resistance, non-migrating properties, high performance, and excellent photopermanence.

Efka® PL 5520 V, a versatile plasticizer, is categorized under CASE Ingredients. This innovative product belongs to the CASE Ingredients—Additives and Functional Additives product families, designed specifically for plasticizing applications. Efka® PL 5520 V utilizes advanced technologies to enhance flexibility and performance. As a Case Ingredients technology, it brings unparalleled plasticizing capabilities, ensuring optimal functionality in various applications.

Tinuvin® 900 is a UV absorber belonging to the hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole class, designed for coating systems under high temperatures and extreme environmental conditions. This solid hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole offers outstanding UV spectral coverage, ensuring effective protection. It excels in thermal and photo permanence, making it a reliable choice. Specifically advantageous for enhancing the exterior durability of powder and solvent-borne coatings, Tinuvin® 900 stands out as a key solution for maintaining coating integrity in challenging environments.

Efka® IO 6786 is a conductivity promoter designed to adjust the antistatic properties of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations. It prevents static charge buildup or dust attraction during and after the drying process. This versatile additive is suitable for both water-based and solvent-based formulations and can be incorporated with other additives into the mill base or at the end of the production process.

Basonat® HA 3000 functions as a liquid hardener and curing agent with high-performance characteristics, suitable for automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings.

Efka® FL 3745 is a silicone-free flow and leveling agent with air release properties designed for liquid non-aqueous coatings. It is also suitable for powder coatings, modifying surface tension to provide smooth, trouble-free film surfaces, and enhancing gloss. In its physical form, it is a clear, colorless liquid.

Basonat® HA 2000 acts as a hardener and curing agent, known for its high-performance characteristics. It is specifically designed for use in paints and coatings applications within the automotive and transportation sectors, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and industrial coatings. This product is tailored for automotive and transportation coatings and is also applicable in marine applications.

Tinuvin® 292 HP is a liquid hindered amine light stabilizer developed for color-sensitive coating applications. It is a versatile HALS with superior performance in both water- and solvent-based coatings, extending the usable lifetime of coatings by minimizing loss of gloss and cracking. It demonstrates excellent compatibility with a wide variety of coating systems.

Waterpoxy® 1455 serves multiple functions, including acting as a hardener, binder, and integral component in corrosion-resistant formulations. It boasts features such as excellent pigment wetting, recoatability, and a capacity for automotive and transportation markets. This product finds extensive application in various paint and coating scenarios, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and industrial coatings. Its versatility extends to being compatible with transportation-related materials and marine-specific polymers and resins. Waterpoxy® 1455 is primarily used in 2K (two-component) coatings, including primers, topcoats, and waterborne coatings, and is available in a liquid physical form.

Efka® IO 6783 is a specialized formulation designed as a conductive agent within the chemical family of ammonium salts. Tailored for use in 2K (2-component) coatings, waterborne coatings, solventborne coatings, and solventless/high-solids coatings, this solution is compatible with polyurethanes (PU). Efka® IO 6783 features good anti-static properties and physical drying, providing a unique solution for applications requiring conductivity.

Tinuvin® 5248 is a liquid light stabilizer blend incorporating a triazine-based UV absorber and a basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) for coatings, adhesives, and sealants. Formulated to address the high performance and durability needs of exterior solvent-based automotive, industrial, architectural, and decorative coatings, including energy-curable systems (UV, electron beam). Key features and benefits include high thermal stability and photo permanence, containing a basic multipurpose HALS, a UV absorber insensitive to metal ions and amines, preventing the formation of colored complexes, and a synergistic combination providing superior coating protection against gloss reduction, cracking, blistering, delamination, or color change, ensuring comprehensive substrate protection.

Basonat® HW 1180 PC stands as a liquid hardener, expertly designed for the unique demands of 2K coatings within automotive OEM and marine applications. This specialized formulation ensures not only enhanced performance but also enduring durability, making it an ideal choice for a variety of coating needs.

Basonat® HA 1000 serves as a liquid hardener and curing agent with high-performance features, applicable in automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings.

Waterpoxy® 1422 is a versatile liquid formulation designed as a hardener and binder for epoxy (EP) systems. Specifically crafted for applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and industrial coatings, this product ensures reliable performance. Its liquid form makes it easy to handle and incorporate into various formulations. Ideal for achieving durable and high-quality finishes.

Basonat® HW 1000 is a liquid product with the function of a hardener, serving 2K coatings in automotive OEM and marine applications.

Waterpoxy® 751 is a versatile product known for its corrosion resistance, excellent pigment wetting, and recoatability. It caters to various markets, including automotive and transportation. Its applications span across different paint and coating categories, such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, coatings and finishes for automotive transportation, industrial coatings, and transportation-related coatings, and it's compatible with marine polymers and resins. This epoxy (EP) coating is primarily used as a 2K (two-component) coating, suitable for primers, topcoats, and waterborne coatings, and is available in a liquid physical form.

Efka® SI 2723 acts as a defoamer, developed for the rapid de-aeration of solvent-free polyurethane and epoxy compounds. It yields excellent results in flooring applications, ensuring foam- and blister-free self-leveling coatings. Additionally, it acts as a leveling agent, contributing to a smooth coating surface, all while maintaining a low odor. Its chemical nature consists of a solution of defoaming substances containing silicone.

Tinuvin® 249-DW ECO is a UV absorber primarily designed for use in various coatings, including 2K and 1K coatings, specifically those in waterborne formulations. It offers attributes like outdoor durability and thermal resistance, providing protection against UV-induced degradation and enhancing the longevity of coatings. This product is available in a dispersion form for easy integration into coating formulations.

Efka® IO 6785, a specialized conductive agent within the ammonium salts chemical family. This additive is designed for a variety of end uses, including 2K (2 component) coating, waterborne coating, solventborne coating, and solventless and high solids coating. Compatible with Polyurethanes (PU), Efka® IO 6785 features good anti-static properties and physical drying.

Efka® PX 4733 is an advanced polymeric dispersant with a core-shell structure. It is a 100% active, liquid dispersant with high pigment loading at low mill base viscosity. Particularly effective in UV-curable and mild-solvent ink-jet systems, it is suitable for use in UV-curable ink systems, including flexographic, lithographic, and screen inks.

Efka® FL 3600 is a flow and leveling agent that offers a strong reduction of surface tension, good compatibility, and effective anti-cratering properties. In slightly yellowish liquid form, Efka® FL 3600 enhances the flow and leveling characteristics of coatings.

VERSALINK® P 650 is a liquid oligomeric diamine curative that remains in liquid form at room temperature. It can be easily mixed, cast, and cured at ambient temperatures. This product serves as a curative for different diisocyanates and their prepolymers. Additionally, it can be used as a modifier for amine or anhydride-cured epoxies, enhancing their flexibility.

VERSALINK® 740 M is a high-performance diamine curative designed for mixed isomer liquid polyurethane prepolymers. It has also demonstrated its effectiveness as a curative for epoxy resins. This versatile product finds applications in a wide range of industries, including coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.

VERSALINK® P 250 is an oligomeric diamine curative that exists as a waxy solid at room temperature. It can be easily mixed, cast, and cured at ambient temperatures. This product serves as a curative for different diisocyanates and their prepolymers. Furthermore, it can function as a modifier for amine or anhydride-cured epoxies, enhancing their flexibility.

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.

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® 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® 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® 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.

Dragonsorb® 5151 is a mixture of benzotriazole UVA with HALS light stabilizer. This liquid light stabilizer blend is developed specifically for coatings. Its high thermal stability and permanence make it suitable for coatings exposed to high bake temperatures and/or extreme environmental conditions. Its broad UV absorbance allows effective protection of light-sensitive substrates such as wood and plastics.

HALOX® 350 is a highly active organic corrosion inhibitor with 97–100% solids, specifically designed to prevent flash rust and in-can corrosion while also providing temporary corrosion protection. This product is an effective alternative to toxic nitrite-based flash rust inhibitors. It is in the form of a slightly yellow powder.

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® CW-314 is a heavy metal-free, non-toxic, anti-corrosive pigment designed for use in waterborne and solvent-borne protective coating systems. It is particularly suitable for systems where 21 CFR 175.300 approval or compliance with ANSI or NSF standards is required. HALOX® CW-314 is highly effective in improving the infrared (IR) reflectance and thermal emissivity of elastomeric roof coatings. It enhances the total solar reflectance (TSR) while maintaining dirt pick-up resistance (DPUR) and preventing mildew growth. It can be used alone or in combination with other non-toxic corrosion inhibitors and mineral pigments in the formulation of environmentally friendly specialty paints.