Products in Automotive & Transportation: Enamel

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 FA 4483 is an excellent dispersing agent for inorganic pigments. In clear, viscous liquid form, Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 is well-suited for dispersing inorganic pigments like iron oxide, titanium dioxide, calcium sulfate (gypsum), etc.

Efka® SI 2022 is a silicone-based defoamer suitable for both solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It is recommended for two-pack systems based on polyurethane and epoxy resins, especially suited for polyurethane-based curtain coating finishes, and baking enamels based on alkyd resins or saturated polyesters.

Efka® SL 3236 functions as a slip and leveling agent, being an organically modified polysiloxane soluble in various solvents. It improves general surface characteristics and is recommended for non-aqueous coatings like baking enamels, acid-curable or polyurethane wood finishes.

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.

SYNTHOESTER TS 2245 is a siloxane-modified, cycloaliphatic, hydroxyfunctional, high-solid polyester resin. This can be cross-linked with polyisocyanates for high-performance, air- and forced-drying 2-pack top coats. It has applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, metal coatings, marine transportation, and industrial maintenance.

LIOPTAL A 470 is an acrylic resin cross-linked with melamine resin. It is used for stove-drying top coats in combination with melamine resins. It has applications in coil coatings, industrial coatings, automotive EOM coatings, and also in can coatings.

SYNTHOESTER 215 HS is a hydroxyl group containing, high solid polyester resin. It is recommended to use it in combination with melamine resins and CAB for base coat enamels. It is also used with aliphatic polyisocyanates for air- and oven-drying 2-pack high-solid laquers and fillers with high mechanical properties, high gloss and body, and very good chemical and weather resistance. It has applications in primers and lacquers, marine transportation, wood flooring, industrial maintenance, marine coatings, and automotive OEM coatings.

DCL 1419 Quinacridone Violet, PV.19 is a bright, blue-shaded quinacridone with a similar shade to thioindigo red, and it has excellent overall properties. This pigment is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297) and is recommended for use in inks, high-grade industrial paints, implement enamels, agricultural equipment, and powder coating applications.

AFCONA 3700 is a wetting, leveling and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3700 is a highly fluorocarbon modified polyacrylic polymer. It has very low surface tension and therefore it can substitute and perform as silicones without the side effects of silicones.

AFCONA 3280 is a special modified polysiloxane that is soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ketones, but insoluble in water. It offers slip, defoaming, and improvement of surface characteristics without hurting intercoat adhesion. Additionally, it offers better hot water resistance than other polyether modified polysiloxanes.

AFCONA 3758 is a leveling and flow control agent for solvent-based coatings with anti-crater properties. AFCONA 3758 is a special modified polyacrylic polymer. It reduces drastically surface tension of organic coating systems. This, together with good compatibility in most solvent-based systems and with minimal foam stabilizing effect, makes it very effective as an anti-crater and flow control agent for all solvent-based coatings.

AFCONA 5010 is tailor made as an effective dispersant for TiO2 and extenders. It helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments making it an effective dispersant for TiO2. However, if a white base will be tinted with other colors later, AFCONA 4010 would be a better choice.

Pangel B20 is a powdered additive with a high thickening and anti-settling capacity for intermediate polarity systems, particularly recommended for systems based on aromatic and unsaturated polyester type solvents. It provides thixotropic, suspension and sagging-resistance properties to systems based on aromatic and unsaturated polyester type solvents, Pangel B20 does not require the use of a polar activator for its dispersion.

Pangel B10 is a powdered additive with a high thickening and anti-settling capacity for intermediate-low polarity systems, particularly recommended for systems based on white spirit type solvents. The dispersion process of Pangel B10 is similar to that of other solid components of the formulation, being necessary to ensure appropriate product wetting and the application of sufficient mechanical energy (shear). Equipment such as cowles, dissolvers, silverson types, colloidal mills, horizontal, vertical, and basket grinding equipment are enough to obtain a good dispersion.

Crestakyd® 30-5071 exhibits rapid drying characteristics and fast hardness development. It has very good weather resistance, excellent film build and attractive gloss. It can be used for NC finishes, acid hardening finishes and in combination with low reactivity melamine resins for industrial stoving enamels and automotive finishes.

Crestakyd® 30-5016 is a chain stopped alkyd for rapid air drying industrial paints and low bake enamels with excellent resistance to oils, greases and water. It is suitable for use in vehicle and machinery finishes, can be air-dried, force-dried or stoved. Air drying finishes are tack free in 30 minutes with good through drying properties. Crestakyd® 30-5016 has excellent resistance to oils, greases and water.

Crestakyd® 10-3000 is an air drying alkyd that has excellent brushability and flow characteristics, as well as good gloss retention and weathering resistance. It is used for interior and exterior decorative enamels, marine and topside paints. Also suitable for undercoats, maintenance primers and floor varnishes.

Crestakyd® 41-5009 is a styrene-modified alkyd based upon a blend of mixed non-yellowing oils and supplied as a solution in xylene. It is a very versatile resin that gives paints with high gloss and good resistance properties. It is also used in the marine industry for quick drying coatings.

Afcona - 5010 is an anionic wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments, mainly for TiO2 and extenders.

Afcona - 3779 is a leveling agent specifically designed for solvent-based coatings.

Afcona - 3700 is a wetting, leveling, and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-crater properties.

Pangel® B20 is a rheological additive derived from sepiolite (hydrated magnesium silicate), with its particle surface organically modified to ensure compatibility with medium and low polarity systems or solvents. It forms a three-dimensional network of particles, enhancing the viscosity and thixotropy of the end product. In epoxy coatings, Pangel® B20 offers the option for partial or complete substitution of fumed silicas and organophilic bentonites typically used as rheological additives, presenting additional cost-effective benefits in formulations.

Cardolite® NT-1515 is a high-viscosity polyamide, free from solvents, specifically crafted for use with solid or liquid epoxy resins. Its epoxy systems excel in maintenance coatings, primers, and enamel paint formulations due to their remarkable corrosion resistance and adhesion properties. Additionally, this product proves beneficial in various adhesive applications.

Pangel® OM4 is a rheological additive designed for intermediate to low polarity systems, formulated with highly purified bentonite clay. It's suitable for use with aliphatic solvents as well as mineral or synthetic oils. This standard organo-bentonite requires pregel preparation using a polar activator, making it ideal for low to medium-polarity solvent-based systems.

Highly reactive tin-free catalyst for one- and two-component polyurethane systems and RTV silicones .

Domacryl 0707 43 Wa/DPM is a modified acrylic secondary dispersion developed as a polyol component in stoving aqueous clear- and top-coats for transport & ACE and general industry.Features & BenefitsVery flexibleGood wet on wet aplicationFor stoving enamels

Domalkyd 1401 60 X is an alkyd resin modified with tall oil fatty acids developed for fast drying synthetic enamels and undercoats for metal.Features & BenefitsVery fast air drying

Domacryl 505 60 SA is a hydroxy acrylic resin designed for crosslinking with isocyanate resins for two-component air drying and stoving protective top coats. Enamels based on Domacryl 506 60 SA exhibit good hardness, gloss and elasticity.Features & BenefitsGood balance between hardness and elasticityHigh gloss

Domacryl 504 60 X/BAc is a hydroxy acrylic resin developed for crosslinking with isocyanate resins for two-component systems for topcoats for metal and plastics. This resin can be used as a primary binder for pigment pastes.Features & BenefitsGood adhesionHigh glossFlexibleHeat and UV resistant

Domalkyd 9314 60 X is a styrene modified alkyd resin developed for fast drying industrial primers and finishes for metal and radiator enamels.Features & BenefitsGood recoatabilityVery good moistureGood chemical resistance

Domopol 5381 65 X is a saturated, branched polyester resin developed for stoving enamels for metal with high hardness.Features and Benefits :Stoving enamelsHigh hardness

Domacryl 568 60 X/MPA is a standard cost-efficient hydroxy acrylic resin developed for crosslinking with isocyanate resins for two-component air drying protective top coats. This resin is suitable for two-component car repair top coats, agricultural machinery and high-grade industrial paints.Features & BenefitsCost-efficient 2K coatingsGood adhesion on different substratesHigh hardness

Domalkyd 5331 75 BAc is an alkyd resin modified with synthetic fatty acids designed for 2K PU enamels and varnishes. This resin is suitable for 2K car refinishing, ACE machinery, wood and high-grade industrial paints.Features and Benefits :2K PU coatingswood coatingscar refinishing, ACE machinery and industrial paints

Domacryl 5199 75 BAc is a reactive hydroxy acrylic resin developed for forced drying or stoving coatings for metal substrates. This resin is also suitable for OEM basecoats in combination with melamine resin.Features & BenefitsVery good balance between hardness and flexibilityExcellent mechanical propertiesSuperior outdoor durability

Domacryl 507 50 X/BAc is a hydroxy acrylic resin developed for crosslinking with isocyanate resins for two-component systems for air drying and stoving enamels for metal, wood and plastics.Features & BenefitsHard filmGood adhesionHigh glossHeat and UV resistant