Products in Functional Additives: Varnishes

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.

Tinuvin® 477 is a liquid, high-performance UV absorber designed for solvent-borne and liquid UV-curable coatings. Formulated with a red-shifted tris-resorcinol-triazine chromophore, it is well-suited for safeguarding UVA-sensitive substrates or ingredients. Key features and benefits include a hydroxyphenyl-triazine UV absorber with high extinction in the UV-A range, excellent photo-permanence, and minimal interaction with metal catalysts and amine crosslinkers.

Tinopal® OB CO is a fluorescent optical brightener that offers excellent heat resistance, high chemical stability, and brilliant bluish whitening effects. It exhibits good compatibility with a wide range of resins for coating and printing ink applications. This product is available in the form of a yellow powder.

Efka® SL 3210 is a slip and leveling agent, a very effective additive to increase substrate wetting, slip, surface smoothness, and gloss. It has good compatibility with a broad range of printing ink systems and is relatively insensitive to pin-holing, even at high dosage. The chemical nature is organically modified polysiloxane.

Tinuvin® 123 is a light stabilizer primarily used in the automotive, transportation, and paints/coatings industries. Its liquid form makes it suitable for various coating types like stains and varnishes. Known for its low blistering, crack resistance, and low volatility, it helps enhance the durability and quality of coatings subjected to light exposure.

Tinopal® SFP is a fluorescent optical brightener used in photographic color developer baths, adhesive compositions, or as fluorescent tracers. It exists as a light yellow powder and is recognized for its brilliant bluish whitening effects, anti-stain properties, and excellent solubility in water. Its end uses encompass varnishes and waterborne coatings, and it is known for its outstanding solubility and stain resistance.

Tinuvin® 5060 is a solvent-free, liquid blend featuring a 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole UV absorber (UVA) and a non-basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS). It is tailored to meet the high cost, performance, and durability requirements of exterior solventborne industrial and decorative coatings, particularly those suited for oxidative drying and acid-catalyzed systems. Key features and benefits include a synergistic UVA/HALS combination for solvent-based coatings and excellent photo-protection against loss of gloss, cracking, and color change. Notably, being a non-basic HALS, it allows formulating with acidic materials, including acid catalysts and acidic pigments.

Tinuvin® 99-2 is a liquid UV absorber of the hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole class designed for trade sales and industrial coatings. Its broad UV absorption efficiently protects light-sensitive substrates like wood and plastics. Tinuvin 99-2 exhibits very high thermal stability and environmental permanence, making it suitable for coatings exposed to high bake cycles and extreme environmental conditions.

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.

Efka® FA 4601 is a multifunctional liquid marvel that serves as a rheology modifier, thickener, emulsifier, and dispersant. This versatile formulation seamlessly integrates with nitrocellulose, polyurethanes (PU), chlorinated rubbers, epoxies (EP), and alkyds, showcasing its compatibility with various polymers and resins. Efka® FA 4601, in its liquid form, ensures ease of application.

Hydropalat® WE 3485 is a liquid solution meticulously crafted for varnishes. As part of the anionic chemical family, it guarantees compatibility with cellulose and cellulosics. This formulation boasts low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming for optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3485 seamlessly integrates into varnish formulations, ensuring ease of use.

Hydropalat® WE 3475 is a liquid solution tailored for varnishes. Belonging to the anionic chemical family, this formulation is compatible with cellulose and cellulosics. With features like low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming, Hydropalat® WE 3475 ensures optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, this solution facilitates easy integration into your varnish formulations.

SILCO® GA 5157 is a highly effective leveling and surface additive that improves slip, leveling, and scratch resistance. This organomodified polysiloxane is particularly recommended for water and solvent-based formulations. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks and overprint varnishes Water-based systems UV systems

SILCO® GA 5053 is an aqueous emulsion of polysiloxane. This high-performance slip additive is used as a leveling and surface additive in water-based formulations. It is particularly recommended as a slip additive for use in printing inks and clear formulations such as overprint varnishes.

PETROSOL D 80 is a hydrogenated naphtha-kerosene blend with a typical flash point greater than or equal to 72ºC. It stands out for its low aromatic and sulfur content and faint odor. Just like its counterparts, PETROSOL D 80 is indispensable in various industries, including paint and varnish manufacturing, as a fuel source, a versatile solvent, a component in lubricants and multipurpose oils, drilling fluid formulations, insecticides, home air fresheners, and as an efficient degreaser.

PETROSOL D 40 is a hydrogenated naphtha-kerosene blend featuring a typical distillation range between 150 and 200°C. This product boasts an exceptionally low aromatic content and a barely discernible odor. Due to its minimal aromatic content and nearly odorless nature, PETROSOL D 40 finds application in various industries, including paint and varnish production, as a fuel source, a versatile solvent, a component in lubricants and multipurpose oils, drilling fluid formulations, insecticides, home air fresheners, and as an effective degreaser.

PETROSOL D 100 is a hydrogenated naphtha-kerosene blend characterized by a typical distillation range of 240-270ºC. This product is recognized for its extremely low aromatic content and mild odor. Like PETROSOL D 60, its low aromatic content and subtle aroma make it a valuable asset in applications ranging from paint and varnish production to fuel, solvents, lubricants, drilling fluids, insecticides, home air fresheners, and degreasers.

PETROSOL D 60 is a hydrogenated naphtha-kerosene blend featuring a typical distillation range of 190–220 °C. This product is distinguished by its remarkably low aromatic content and faint odor. Due to its low aromatic content and almost imperceptible scent, it serves various purposes, such as in the production of paints and varnishes, as a fuel source, a versatile solvent, a component in lubricants and multipurpose oils, drilling fluid formulations, insecticides, and home air fresheners, as well as an effective degreaser.

ASCOTRAN® H10 is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, anti flash-rust additive for waterborne coatings and galvanized steel substrates. It replaces mineral anticorrosive pigments and enhances their effectiveness. This product functions as a hydrophobic agent and increases the water resistance of dry films. It helps shield against corrosion in metal packaging.

ASCOTRAN® AL4 is a ready-to-use, VOC-free, liquid-form, anti flash-rust additive for any waterborne coating. It contains a hydrophobic agent that protects nearly dry films under severe ambient humidity conditions. Additionally, this product acts as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection.

ASCOTRAN® H14 is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, anti flash-rust additive for waterborne coatings. It functions as a hydrophobic agent, providing protection for the almost dry film in severe ambient humidity conditions. Additionally, it serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection.

ASCOTRAN® HPB is a ready-to-use, liquid-form flash rust inhibitor for waterborne coatings. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection, providing effective protection against flash rusting. This product can be used for waterborne neutral or alkaline paints or coatings and for professional and do-it-yourself applications.

ASCOTRAN® H30 is a ready-to-use, liquid-form flash rust inhibitor for waterborne coatings. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection, providing effective protection against flash rusting. This product can be used for waterborne neutral or alkaline paints or coatings and for industrial, professional, and do-it-yourself applications.

ASCOTRAN® H18 is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, flash rust inhibitor for waterborne coatings. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection, providing effective protection against flash rusting. This product can be used for waterborne neutral or alkaline paints or coatings and for industrial, professional, and do-it-yourself applications.

Deuteron® UV 3100 is designed to facilitate the hardening process of binder systems that undergo cationic polymerization upon UV exposure. This solution is soluble in various binder systems, including common solvents and reactive diluents. It employs C12/C14 glycidilether as a reactive thinner and is characterized by minimal benzene emission and a low-odor profile, contributing to more environmentally conscious and user-friendly applications.

P.A.T Lemon #1 Flake Shellac is a resin produced by the female lac bug on trees in the forests of India and Thailand. Lemon #1 shellac, containing 2-5% natural shellac wax, yields milky dispersions of medium color shade in various solvents. Coatings and films of wax containing shellacs result in surfaces with a satin gloss.

Ottopol K-23 is a cationic acrylic copolymer emulsion used for alkali resistance and adhesion to non-porous substrates. It is designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based flexographic and rotogravure inks. It is also suitable for use as an overprint varnish.

Ottopol 25-50E converts into a low-cost solution polymer for pigment grinding and high-gloss flexo and gravure inks. Belonging to the Ottopol 25 Series, it is specifically designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based rotogravure and flexographic inks. It provides high gloss and excellent press stability. Ink and coating makers will benefit from the versatility of this series as a sole binder or component of high-gloss inks and overlay varnishes. These polymers are derived from the same monomer composition, and the dry resin is identical throughout the series.

Ottopol K-362 is a solution polymer for alkali resistance and adhesion to non-porous substrates. This product is suitable for use as a grinding vehicle for organic and inorganic pigments. Additionally, pigment concentrates can be let down with these resins to produce printing inks and coatings.

Ottopol 25-30 is the ammonia-cut version of Ottopol 25-50E. This solution polymer has good adhesion to non-porous surfaces. Belonging to the Ottopol 25 Series, it is specifically designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based rotogravure and flexographic inks. It provides high gloss and excellent press stability. Ink and coating makers will benefit from the versatility of this series as a sole binder or component of high-gloss inks and overlay varnishes. These polymers are derived from the same monomer composition, and the dry resin is identical throughout the series.

Ottopol G-35 is an acrylic resin solution with an acid number of 200. It is suitable as a grinding vehicle and imparts excellent flow and levelling to inks and varnishes. This product provides superior printing qualities, good pigment wetting, and excellent gloss.

Ottopol K-633 is a low-molecular-weight cationic acrylic resin solution. It provides alkali resistance and adhesion to non-porous substrates with improved solubility. This product is suitable for use as a grinding vehicle for organic and inorganic pigments. Pigment concentrates can be let down with these resins to produce printing inks and coatings.

Ascotran® AL4 is a convenient liquid antiflash-rust additive formulated for waterborne coatings. This ready-to-use solution acts as a hydrophobic agent, safeguarding nearly dry films even in harsh ambient humidity conditions. Ascotran® AL4 serves as a corrosion inhibitor, ensuring protection for metal packaging. Ideal for various coating applications, it offers reliable defense against rust and corrosion, preserving the integrity of metal surfaces.

Ascotran® H10 is a versatile liquid antiflash-rust additive tailored for waterborne coatings. This ready-to-use solution acts as a hydrophobic agent, safeguarding almost dry films even in harsh ambient humidity conditions. Ascotran® H10 serves as a corrosion inhibitor, ensuring reliable protection for metal packaging. Ideal for diverse coating applications, it offers robust defense against rust and corrosion, preserving the integrity of metal surfaces.

ASCOTRAN® H14 is a multi-metal substrate renowned for its high water-resistance properties.