Products in Marine Coatings: Clearcoat

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.

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 3236 is an additive designed to provide slip and leveling, as well as good defoaming performance. It is an alkyl-modified polysiloxane that offers excellent slip and leveling properties. Unlike other organically modified polysiloxanes, AFCONA 3236 acts as a defoamer and does not stabilize foam in most systems, making it suitable for foam-sensitive applications such as floor coatings and high-build systems.

AFCONA 2020 is a very strong defoamer suitable for most solvent-based coatings, printing inks, and thermosetting resin systems. It eliminates foam and blistering, regardless of the source of the air bubbles. However, it is not suitable for transparent, high-gloss clear topcoats.

AFCONA 2045 is a silicone-based defoamer used to prevent the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application of solvent-based coatings, including polyurethane clear coats. It is effective even in difficult situations such as airless spray, brush, and roller application, and has strong defoaming properties with a very good transparent appearance.

SETALUX® 17-1246 is a fast-dry thermoplastic acrylic resin solution, offering an excellent balance of hardness, adhesion, and film toughness. Ideal for both air-dry and force-dry industrial coatings, it finds applications in 1K and 2K coatings, solventborne formulations, clearcoats, and high-solids coatings. Its versatility extends to marine coatings, vehicle refinishing, and various industrial coatings. This resin solution is also a compatible modifier for vinyl, CAB, nitrocellulose, and epoxy resins, providing flexibility in formulation to achieve desired properties.

SETALUX® 1152 SS-51 is a multipurpose coating solution designed for use in the transportation and automotive industries. It is excellent at increasing hardness, mechanical resistance, and chemical resistance and is suitable for a variety of coating types, such as solvent-borne, 2K, 1K, solventless, and high solids coatings. SETALUX® 1152 SS-51, specially made for metal surfaces, offers enhanced durability and is a great option for car refinishing, marine coatings, and OEM automotive coatings.

DISPARLON® BB-102 is a thixotropic agent based on an ultra-fine amide wax pre-activated in HAPs free solvents. DISPARLON® BB-102 is a very soft paste designed for easy incorporation by post-addition.

ADDITOL® XL 123 N, a versatile formulation, excels as both a flow promoter and a defoamer. It proudly claims to be tin-free, NMP-free, and APEO-free. With standout features such as wet-on-wet properties, improved degassing, high temperature curing, excellent scratch resistance, overbake resistance, and improved long wave reduction, this product finds its niche in clearcoat applications. Offering a comprehensive set of benefits, ADDITOL® XL 123 N is the ideal choice for achieving superior performance and efficiency in coatings, particularly in the demanding realm of clear coatings where scratch resistance, curing, and degassing properties are critical.

MODAFLOW® Lambda is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology designed for the automotive and transportation paints and coatings markets. This radiation-curable coating is applied in sectors such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, industrial coatings, metal coatings, and other specialty coatings. With compatibility on metal and wood substrates, it offers a clear appearance and utilizes both solventborne, solventless, and high-solids coating methods.

ADDITOL® XL 122 is a dynamic formulation that excels as a leveling agent and flow promoter. Tailored for enamel, solventborne coating, and clearcoat applications, it proudly claims to be APEO-free, NMP-free, and tin-free. Standout features include wet-on-Wet properties, improved edge coverage, improved long wave reduction, and excellent scratch resistance. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, ADDITOL® XL 122 stands as a reliable choice for achieving superior leveling, flow promotion, and overall performance in various coating formulations.

ADDITOL® DRY CF100 is a light, cloudy additive designed for various sectors, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging. Notably APEO-free and cobalt-free, it finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, decorative paints, and industrial coatings. This additive is compatible with substrates like metal and wood, offering versatility in both solventborne and waterborne coatings.

MODAFLOW® AQ 3025 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology designed for automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging markets. This waterborne coating is applied in various sectors such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, decorative paints, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and diverse printing inks like flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Utilizing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates and offers a clear appearance.

SETALUX® 433-160, an acrylic polyol with 3.0% OH (calculated on non-volatiles), stands out with excellent chemical resistance, chalk resistance, good light fastness, and gloss retention. This versatile resin finds application in solventborne, 1K, and 2K coatings, clearcoat, solventless, and high-solids coatings, as well as top coat scenarios. Notable features include a faster cycle time and a good balance of properties, making SETALUX® 433-160 a reliable choice for achieving efficient and well-rounded performance in a variety of coating applications.

SETALUX® 17-1196, featuring an acrylic polyol with a 2.7% OH composition, stands out for its prowess in combination with suitable aliphatic polyisocyanates. This synergy results in swift ambient curing, showcasing exceptional through-hardening, remarkable durability, and commendable chemical resistance. Notably, the formulation excels in gloss retention, making it an ideal choice for applications demanding a superior finish. SETALUX® 17-1196 caters to a diverse range of coating needs, including solventborne coating, 1K (1 component) coating, 2K (2 component) coating, clearcoat, solventless and high-solids coating, and top coat. The formulation further distinguishes itself with attributes like multi-substrate adhesion, outdoor durability, and improved flexibility, ensuring optimal performance across various scenarios.

MODAFLOW® 9200 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology suitable for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and printing inks such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. This radiation-curable coating is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance and utilizing radiation cure as its cure method.

SETALUX® 1753 SS-70 is an acrylic polyol with a 4.2% OH content (calculated on non-volatiles). Known for its fast-drying nature, high build and gloss, and outstanding mechanical and chemical resistance. It exhibits practically no yellowing under UV-light, offering a high solids content at application viscosity. Suitable for solventborne coatings, 1K and 2K coatings, clearcoats, solventless/high solids coatings, and topcoats. This formulation provides a good balance of properties, including improved mechanical resistance, high gloss, and enhanced chemical resistance.

ADDITOL® XL 480 a specialized leveling agent, stands out as a monomer-free, NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free solution. Tailored for clearcoat applications, it boasts features like overbake resistance, improved edge coverage, low migration, high gloss, improved dullness, low reactivity, high temperature-curing, wet-on-Wet properties, and improved flexibility. Its special properties position it as an additive dedicated to enhancing the surface quality of paint films, especially in automotive coatings. The versatile applications of ADDITOL® XL 480 extend to the automotive and transportation sectors, encompassing automotive OEM coatings and marine coatings.

SETALUX® 2117 XS-30, a thermoplastic acrylic copolymer solution, stands out for its fast-drying capabilities. Tailored for solventborne, 1K, and 2K coatings, including Clearcoat applications, it ensures a swift cycle time. This versatile resin finds its niche in the marine coatings and vehicle refinish sectors, serving as a rapid-drying clearcoat for efficient car repair processes.

CYCAT® 6925 catalyst is an amine-neutralized dodecylbenzene sulfonic acid designed for use as a catalyst in various coating applications. Compliant with FDA 21 CFR Section 175.300 for use in resinous and polymeric coatings, it ensures regulatory adherence in applications where this standard is applicable. The catalyst offers features such as faster cycle time and long pot life, making it suitable for clearcoat formulations, waterborne coatings, and solventborne coatings. Common applications include automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and metal coatings.

MODAFLOW® RESIN is an acrylic flow modifier specifically formulated without the addition of silicone. It finds application in non-aqueous industrial coatings and powder coatings, where its primary functions include enhancing flow and leveling, reducing issues like pinholes, fisheyes, craters, and orange peel. This product contributes to improved substrate wetting and helps maintain or enhance substrate adhesion. Additionally, MODAFLOW® RESIN serves as a defoaming agent, aids in air release, and facilitates pigment dispersion. It is employed in various coating applications such as top coats, powder coatings, radiation-curable coatings, clearcoats, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, varnishes, flexography inks, solventborne coatings, gravure inks, and lithographic inks. Notably, it adheres to labeling claims of being VOC-free, APEO-free, and Tin-free.

ADDITOL® XL 6507 is a deaerator/defoamer designed for solvent-borne paint systems. Functioning as both a deaerator and defoamer, it is formulated for applications in solvent-borne coatings and clearcoats. It stands out with labeling claims such as being formaldehyde-free, APEO-free, and tin-free. Widely applicable, it finds use in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish. Notably, it offers improved degassing performance, with a recommended use level ranging from 0.1% to 1.5% of the total formulation.

ADDITOL® VXL 4951 N is a clear, solvent-borne clearcoat primarily tailored for the automotive and transportation sectors within the paints and coatings industry. This tin-free product is adept for applications such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinishing, and wood coatings and finishes. Designed for compatibility with both metal and wood substrates and surfaces, it serves various segments, including industrial coatings and metal coatings.

SETALUX® 1901 SS-75 is an acrylic polyol with a 5.4% OH content (calculated on non-volatiles). Recognized for its high build and gloss, this formulation excels in delivering excellent mechanical properties, good chemical resistance, and impressive outdoor durability. Ideal for solventborne coatings, 1K and 2K coatings, clearcoats, solventless/high solids coatings, and topcoats. Notable features include improved mechanical resistance, enhanced chemical resistance, prolonged outdoor durability, and the ability to achieve high film thickness.

SETAQUA® 6515 is designed specifically for 2K (2 component) coatings and is a great option for waterborne coatings' top coats and clear coats. It works well for automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, industrial coatings, and wood coatings and finishes. It is made to be applied on metal and wood surfaces. With features that ensure longevity in outdoor situations, such as improved mechanical and chemical resistance, this multipurpose product stands out.

SETALUX® 1914 BA-75, an acrylic polyol with a 4.1% OH content (calculated on non-volatiles), is designed to provide VOC-compliant coatings (420 g/l). This formulation excels at low spray viscosity, offering high build and gloss. It ensures good mechanical properties, chemical resistance, and outdoor durability. Suitable for solventborne coatings, 2K and 1K coatings, clearcoats, solventless/high solids coatings, and topcoats. Key features include improved mechanical resistance, high gloss, and reliable outdoor durability, making it an excellent choice for various coating applications.

SETALUX® 1152 SS-60 is suitable for a variety of uses in the transportation and automotive sectors. This product guarantees enhanced hardness, mechanical resistance, and chemical resistance and is ideal for solventborne, 2K (2 component), 1K (1 component), solventless, and high solids coatings. SETALUX® 1152 SS-60 is an outdoor durable product that is used in automotive, marine, and automobile refinish applications, among other end uses. This coating solution ensures a high-quality finish with a clear, uncluttered appearance free of unnecessary material.

SETALUX® 1909 BA-75, an acrylic polyol with a 5.0% OH content (calculated on non-volatiles), stands out for its excellent scratch resistance. Recognized for providing VOC-compliant coatings (< 420 g/l) at low spray viscosity, it excels in delivering exceptional scratch resistance and self-healing capabilities when used in combination with aliphatic polyisocyanates. Tailored for solventborne coatings, 2K and 1K coatings, clearcoats, solventless coatings, and high-solids coatings, this formulation addresses the demand for coatings with superior scratch resistance and self-healing properties.

ADDITOL® XL 490, a versatile solution, excels as both an anti-foaming agent and a leveling agent. ADDITOL® XL 490 proudly claims to be tin-free, monomer-free, NMP-free, and APEO-free. Tailored for clearcoat applications, ADDITOL® XL 490 features high gloss, wet-on-wet properties, low migration, high temperature-curing, improved edge coverage, and low reactivity. Notably, it finds application in powder coatings on epoxy, polyester, or polyurethane resins. The diverse applications of ADDITOL® XL 490 extend to the automotive and transportation sectors, including marine coatings.

MODAFLOW® 2100 is a clear to light yellow coating primarily designed for the automotive, transportation, and paints and coatings sectors. It finds extensive applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinishing, and building and construction wood finishes. The product's versatility extends to various printing and packaging segments, including flexography, gravure printing, inkjet printing, offset, and lithographic printing. Additionally, it offers compatibility with substrates like metal and wood, and its cure method involves radiation.

MODAFLOW® EPSILON is an APEO-free and tin-free clearcoat technology suitable for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. This epoxy-based coating is utilized in applications such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing inks, including flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Employing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance.

ADDITOL® XW 6580 is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified siloxane, suitable for both waterborne and solvent-borne paint systems. This additive is designed to reduce surface tension effectively, leading to improved substrate wetting and leveling, without contributing to foam stabilization. It is labeled as tin-free, monomer-free, and APEO-free. ADDITOL® XW 6580 offers features such as circulation stability, wet-on-wet properties, multi-substrate adhesion, improved edge coverage, low film thickness, improved long-wave reduction, and reduced surface preparation. It finds applications in solvent-borne coatings, clearcoats, and waterborne coatings.

SETALUX® 1217 BA-70, featuring 3.0% OH (calculated on non-volatiles), is an acrylic polyol resin designed for diverse coating applications. This versatile resin caters to 2K, 1K, clearcoat, solventless and high-solids coating, top coat, solventborne coating, and primer scenarios. It is particularly suitable for combination with aliphatic poly-isocyanate hardeners, creating two-component PUR paint systems that demand high hardness, excellent gloss, durability, good chemical and solvent resistance, and commendable mechanical properties. SETALUX® 1217 BA-70 stands out for its improved mechanical resistance, high gloss, improved chemical resistance, faster cycle time, and outdoor durability, making it a reliable choice for coatings requiring a balance of esthetics, efficiency, and performance.

SETALUX® 1192 SS-60, featuring 3.8% OH (calculated on non-volatiles), is an acrylic polyol notable for its very fast drying at room and elevated temperatures. This versatile resin is tailored for solventborne coatings, 1K, 2K, clearcoat, solventless and high solids coatings, and top coat applications. Key features include faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, outdoor durability, and low-temperature drying. SETALUX® 1192 SS-60 stands out for its excellent appearance, easy application, good outdoor durability, good adhesion to metallic basecoats, and reliable yellowing resistance in accelerated weathering tests, making it a preferred choice for coatings demanding efficiency and performance.

SETALUX® 17-1261 is a fast-dry thermoplastic acrylic resin solution supplied in technical xylene, suitable for clear or pigmented air-dry or force-dry general industrial finish coats. Its remarkable dry speed, compatibility, durability, and non-yellowing characteristics make it an excellent choice for a wide range of coatings. Primarily used in 1K and 2K coatings, solventborne formulations, clearcoats, and high-solids coatings, this resin solution enhances hardness for improved coating performance.

SETALUX® FC 1227 BA-67 is an adaptable coating solution made for a range of uses in the transportation and automotive industries. This product offers the ideal blend of properties for solventborne coatings, 1K and 2K formulas, top coats, solventless, and high solids coatings. The stringent needs of automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinishes are met by SETALUX® FC 1227 BA-67, which focuses on a faster cycle time, high reactivity, and long potlife.