Products in Building Materials: Good Compatibility

FoamStar® SI 2240 is a defoamer designed for pigment concentrates, pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks, and adhesives. It exhibits a spontaneous defoaming effect, good compatibility, and high efficiency. With broad food contact compliance, it maintains excellent stability under high shear conditions, such as during grinding. The chemical nature involves a compound of modified polydimethylsiloxanes.

Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 is an outstanding wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings, providing high gloss, excellent color strength, and excellent rub-out properties. Presented in yellow, viscous liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 is ideal for aqueous top coats based on various binder types such as polyester solutions, polyacrylics, and PUR-emulsions.

Hydropalat® WE 3650 is a low-foaming wetting agent with key benefits including highly effective wetting for water-based coatings and ink applications, excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabilization, and suitability for lacquers or inks experiencing substrate wetting or cratering issues. Due to its excellent wetting properties, the product can also positively affect ink transfer and adhesion.

Dispex® Ultra PX 4525 is a universal dispersant for all kinds of pigments in both water- and solvent-based paint systems, especially developed for label-free colorants. Due to its chemical nature, it provides excellent compatibility and color development in polar and non-polar paint systems, resulting in excellent color development, higher pigment loading, and optimum color acceptance of colorants in base paints.

Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent that stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments. It improves gloss, color strength, flocculation stability, and anti-flooding behavior. In clear, slightly yellowish liquid form, Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 enhances various properties of pigment dispersions.

Tinuvin® 1130 is a liquid UV absorber belonging to the hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole class, specifically designed for industrial coating applications. Its high temperature and extraction resistance make it well-suited for industrial and automotive coatings. Due to its broad UV absorption spectrum, it efficiently protects light-sensitive substrates such as wood and plastics.

Efka® SL 3035 is a slip and leveling agent that improves leveling, increases slip and mar resistance, offers better compatibility compared to pure dimethylpolysiloxane, particularly in polar systems, prevents floating, and is resistant to hydrolysis. It can be used in both water- and solvent-based coatings, and due to its excellent compatibility, Efka® SL 3035 is particularly recommended for polyurethane and polyester wood coatings, helping prevent curtain rupture in curtain coating applications.

Tinuvin® 292is a liquid hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) developed specifically for coatings. It comprises an almost pure mixture of two active ingredients, allowing it to remain in liquid form, unlike the tendency of pure diester to solidify, even at room temperature. The efficiency of Tinuvin 292 significantly prolongs the lifetime of coatings by reducing paint defects such as cracking and loss of gloss. Key features and benefits include versatility in both water and solvent based coatings, extension of coating lifetime, and excellent compatibility with a wide variety of coating systems.

Tinuvin® 171 is a liquid UV light absorber belonging to the hydroxyphenyl-benzotriazole class. Ideal for systems requiring minimal initial yellowing, its absorption spectrum doesn't significantly extend into the visible region. Key features and benefits include its suitability for photographic applications, a low tendency to crystallize, higher loadings, and high extinction in the UVA region.

Tinuvin® 400 is a liquid hydroxyphenyl-triazine (HPT) UV absorber crafted to meet the stringent performance and durability requirements of solvent-borne and 100% solid automotive and industrial finishes. Renowned for its low color and stability, Tinuvin 400 is an excellent choice for coatings where low color characteristics are essential. Key features and benefits encompass high absorbance in the UV-B region, low color and migration, minimal interaction with metal catalysts and amine crosslinkers, and excellent photo performance.

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.

FoamStar® SI 2213 is a defoamer recommended for clear and low-pigmented aqueous coatings and printing inks, particularly those based on polymeric dispersions. It is a blend of foam-destroying polymers, emulsifiers, and silicone. Developed to prevent foam in modern coatings like those based on finely dispersed acrylics, FoamStar® SI 2213 has minimal to no effect on the swelling of rubber stereos, inking rollers, or blankets in printing inks, ensuring excellent compatibility.

Hydropalat® SL 3682 is an innovative anti-marring agent designed for waterborne coatings, clearcoats, and waterborne inks. This product, belonging to the siloxanes and silicones chemical family, boasts ethylbenzene-free and tin-free labeling claims. Hydropalat® SL 3682 ensuresn resistance, good compatibility, blocking resistance, improved slip resistance, low foaming, and excellent scratch resistance.

Tinuvin® 928 is a UV absorber within the hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole class, crafted specifically for high-performance coating applications. It boasts excellent photo permanence and spectral coverage, ensuring robust protection for coatings. Tailored for use in solvent-based and powder coatings, Tinuvin 928 stands as a specialized solution for achieving optimal performance in coatings subjected to diverse environmental challenges.

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.

Hydropalat® WE 3486 is a highly effective, concentrated wetting agent for aqueous formulations, providing strong reduction of surface tension, highly dynamic substrate wetting, ease of handling, and absence of flammable co-solvents. This wetting agent is particularly suitable for difficult-to-wet substrates such as plastics and metal surfaces, cellulose film, aluminum and plastic foils, silicone-treated papers, or glass.

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.

Tinuvin® 5100 is a liquid, non-basic aminoether (NOR) hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS), meticulously developed to impart high durability to exterior industrial and decorative coatings. Tailored for coatings requiring a low-basicity, non-interacting, and high-value stabilizer, Tinuvin® 5100 is designed based on amino-ether functionality. Its low basicity minimizes interactions with acidic paint components, such as curing catalysts. The high efficiency of Tinuvin® 5100 significantly enhances coating performance by reducing paint degradation that leads to issues like cracking, gloss reduction in clear coats, and chalking and fading in pigmented paints. Key features and benefits include being a liquid amino-ether (non-interacting) HALS, minimizing interaction with acidic materials like acid catalysts and acidic pigments, and improving coating resistance to cracking and loss of gloss by scavenging free radicals.

Tinuvin® 5050 is a solvent-free, liquid blend featuring a 2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole UV absorber (UVA) and a basic hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS). This blend is meticulously designed to meet the demanding cost, performance, and durability requirements of exterior solvent-borne industrial and decorative coatings. Key features and benefits include a synergistic UVA/HALS combination for solvent-based systems, offering protection against cracking, loss of gloss, and color change. Tinuvin® 5050 is particularly recommended for non-acid-catalyzed systems.

Foamaster® MO 2114 is a defoamer based on mineral oil, a versatile defoamer for low- to highly pigmented emulsion paints. It eliminates microfoam even in critical applications, can be used in powder coatings, and modifies surface tension. It provides smooth, trouble-free film surfaces and improves gloss. The physical form is a clear, colorless liquid.

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.

Luhydran® A 848 S is a polymer dispersion designed for architectural coatings. It is a fine-sized, self-crosslinking aqueous dispersion of a straight acrylic copolymer with a hydrophobic composition. Suitable for interior wood coatings, it offers excellent surface hardness, film clarity, water resistance, and blushing resistance.

FoamStar® ST 2438 is a 100% active defoamer compound combining a hyper-branched FoamStar polymer with high-end organo-silicones. It delivers fast foam knockdown with high efficiency. This defoamer does not reduce the gloss of high gloss paints and coatings, making it effective in difficult-to-defoam high gloss formulations. It ensures fast bubble-break versus conventional defoamers, effectiveness against microfoam, no separation or settling, very good persistence, and suitability for deep and clear/neutral bases.

FoamStar® SI 2292 is a defoamer and de-aerating agent suitable for aqueous coatings and coatings containing co-solvents. It is especially effective for wood coatings, highly compatible, and consists of a blend of specially modified polydimethyl siloxane. It is recommended for emulsion paints based on pure acrylates and acrylic copolymers, as well as for wood coatings based on acrylates and polyurethane emulsions.

Hydropalat® WE 3488 is a liquid solution specially formulated for varnishes. This product, belonging to the anionics chemical family, is designed to excel in varnish applications. With a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3488 ensures easy integration into your coating processes.

VINNAPAS® EAF 7815 (Scale-up Product) is a very low Tg aqueous polymer dispersion based on the monomers vinyl acetate, ethylene, and acrylic esters. It is produced without the use of plasticizers or alkylphenol ethoxylate (APEO)-containing compounds. Due to its low odor, it is also suitable for indoor use.

PRIMIS® AF 1000 is a composite dispersion with an aqueous base, which incorporates unique characteristics derived from both organic and inorganic components. The dispersion particles consist of inorganic silica particles at their core, while the outer shell is composed of acrylate copolymers. Notably, the manufacturing process of PRIMIS® AF 1000 ensures that it is free from alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APEO) compounds.

Flytac 120 - 100W is a granular, water-white, modified gum rosin polyols esters made from specially refined gum rosin using a series of advanced processes of partial hydrogenation, esterification, and stabilization. They are a new generation of natural tackifier resins that exhibit good aging resistance, and excellent compatibility. Also capable of raising the initial and persistent viscosity of pressure-sensitive adhesive in a simultaneous way, the excellent heat stability increases by less than 1 degree of Gardner Color within consecutive 8 hours at 180°C.

Flytac 120 - 90W is a granular, water-white, modified gum rosin polyols esters made from specially refined gum rosin using a series of advanced processes of partial hydrogenation, esterification, and stabilization. They are a new generation of natural tackifier resins that exhibit good aging resistance, and excellent compatibility. Also capable of raising the initial and persistent viscosity of pressure-sensitive adhesive in a simultaneous way, the excellent heat stability increases by less than 1 degree of Gardner Color within consecutive 8 hours at 180°C.

Bermocoll EBM 5500 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzyme resistance. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products. Bermocoll EBM 5500 is a high viscosity grade of methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

LOPON® E 13 is a defoamer that is specifically designed for use in paints and plasters. It is mineral oil-free and silicone-free, making it an excellent choice for those who prefer alternative solutions. LOPON® E 13 provides a good long-term effect and has a wide range of applications. It is also highly compatible with different types of emulsions and has low sedimentation during storage. Additionally, LOPON® E 13 is compliant with BfR XIV and FDA regulations, ensuring its safety for use.

Flytac 120 is a granular, water-white, modified gum rosin polyols esters made from specially refined gum rosin using a series of advanced processes of partial hydrogenation, esterification, and stabilization. They are a new generation of natural tackifier resins that exhibit good aging resistance, and excellent compatibility. Also capable of raising the initial and persistent viscosity of pressure-sensitive adhesive in a simultaneous way, the excellent heat stability increases by less than 1 degree of Gardner Color within consecutive 8 hours at 180°C.

LOPON® E 100 is a defoamer for glossy paints that is VOC-, mineral oil-, and silicone-free. It is designed to provide a high gloss on the paint surface while offering a long-term effect. With its wide range of applications, this product exhibits excellent compatibility with various types of emulsions. Additionally, it boasts low sedimentation, ensuring smooth and consistent performance.

LOPON® E 81 is a light yellow, opaque, and viscous defoamer for use in paints and plasters. It is VOC, mineral oil, and silicone-free and provides good processing properties, compatibility with different binders, and a long-term effect. It does not negatively affect the storage stability of the final product and conforms to Ecolabel, BfR XIV, and FDA regulations.

Flytac 191’s is obtained by hydrogenating cracked C5 to achieve high-quality, multi-purpose, water-white thermoplastic hydrocarbon resin. This C5 hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin is mainly used for hot melt adhesives, and hot melt pressure sensitive adhesive tackifiers. It has good thermal stability, low odor, and good compatibility with SIS, APAO, etc.