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Dar-Tech Inc.
AFCONA 3250
Chemical Family:
Polyether Polysiloxanes, Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Labeling Claims:
Not Listed In California Proposition 65
Compatible Polymers & Resins:
Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Polyamides, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Features:
Anti-Cratering , Improves Intercoat Adhesion, Good Surface Wet Out, Transparency, Defoaming, Good Compatibility
End Uses:
Lacquers, Radiation Curable Coating, Clearcoat, Wood Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat
AFCONA 3250 is an additive designed to provide the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam. It is specially developed for all solvent-based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. AFCONA 3250 belongs to the same family as AFCONA 3230. But while AFCONA 3230 is effective only in polyurethane coatings, AFCONA 3250 works in all solvent-based coatings.
Dar-Tech Inc.
AFCONA 3251
Chemical Family:
Polyether Polysiloxanes, Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Labeling Claims:
Not Listed In California Proposition 65
Compatible Polymers & Resins:
Nitrocellulose, Polyurethanes (PU), Alkyds, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE)
Features:
Reduces Foam Stability, Transparency, Good Leveling, Air Drying
End Uses:
Waterborne Coating, 2K (2 component) Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Wood Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat
AFCONA 3251 is an additive designed to offer the highest slip in all solvent-based coatings without stabilizing foam. AFCONA 3251 is specially developed for solvent-based systems where slip is the most important factor and foam stabilization is undesirable. Its performance is similar to AFCONA 3250, only with better leveling.
allnex
MODAFLOW® Lambda
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Top Coat, Clearcoat, Solventborne Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Radiation Curable Coating
Labeling Claims:
APEO-Free, Tin-free, VOC-free
Features:
Reduced Surface Preparation, Low Odor, Low Migration, Improved Dullness, Improved Rheology, Improved Long Wave Reduction, Improved Short Wave Reduction, Improved Substrate Wetting, High Gloss, Good Balance of Properties
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.
allnex
ADDITOL® XL 122
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Clearcoat, Enamel, Solventborne Coating
Labeling Claims:
APEO-Free, Tin-free, NMP-free
Features:
Wet-On-Wet Properties, Improved Edge Coverage, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Improved Long Wave Reduction
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.
allnex
MODAFLOW® AQ 3025
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Varnishes, Screen Printing Ink, Waterborne Coating, Clearcoat, Inkjet Ink, Gravure Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Flexography Ink, Lithographic Ink
Labeling Claims:
APEO-Free, Tin-free, VOC-free
Features:
Reduced Surface Preparation, Low Odor, Low Migration, Improved Rheology, Improved Substrate Wetting, High Gloss
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.
allnex
ADDITOL® XW 390
Functions:
Leveling Agent, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims:
APEO-Free, Tin-free, Formaldehyde-free
Compatible Polymers & Resins:
Epoxies (EP)
Features:
Low Migration, Improved Long Wave Reduction, Wet-On-Wet Properties, Improved Edge Coverage, Improved Short Wave Reduction
End Uses:
Waterborne Coating, Epoxy Coating, Enamel
ADDITOL® XW 390 serves as a silicone-free flow and wetting agent designed for waterborne coating systems. It effectively prevents flow defects in various waterborne coatings and enhances substrate wetting. This APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free formulation is compatible with epoxies (EP). Noteworthy features include improved edge coverage, long wave reduction, wet-on-wet properties, short wave reduction, and low migration. Widely applicable, it finds use in enamel, waterborne coating, and epoxy coating applications.
allnex
MODAFLOW® 9200
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Flexography Ink, Lithographic Ink, Varnishes, Screen Printing Ink, Top Coat, Clearcoat, Inkjet Ink, Solventborne Coating, Gravure Ink, Radiation Curable Coating
Labeling Claims:
APEO-Free, Tin-free, VOC-free
Features:
High Gloss, Reduced Surface Preparation, Low Odor, Low Migration, Improved Dullness, Overbake Resistance, Improved Substrate Wetting
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.
allnex
ADDITOL® XL 480
Functions:
Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Clearcoat
Labeling Claims:
APEO-Free, Tin-free, Monomer-free, NMP-free
Features:
Improved Flexibility, Wet-On-Wet Properties, Improved Edge Coverage, Low Migration, Improved Dullness, Overbake Resistance, Low Reactivity, High Temperature-Curing, High Gloss
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.
allnex
MODAFLOW® RESIN
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Radiation Curable Coating, Flexography Ink, Lithographic Ink, Varnishes, Screen Printing Ink, Top Coat, Clearcoat, Inkjet Ink, Solventborne Coating, Gravure Ink, Powder Coating
Labeling Claims:
VOC-free, APEO-Free, Tin-free
Features:
Improved Substrate Wetting, High Gloss, Reduced Surface Preparation, Improved Degassing, Low Odor, Low Migration, Improved Dullness, Improved Rheology, Overbake Resistance, Heat Resistance
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.
MG Chemicals
MG Chemicals 4354 Thinner 4
Functions:
Solvent, Rheology Modifier, Leveling Agent, Thinner
The 4354 Thinner 4 is a slower drying thinner for use with the MG Chemical’s urethane and acrylic conformal products. The thinner as excellent solvent strength, making it a good oil and grease remover. It has very low water solubility, so it is unlikely to absorb water and create blush. Its drying speed is slow enough to promote excellent leveling, but it is fast enough to accommodate a reasonable assembly line speed.
allnex
ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N
Functions:
Leveling Agent, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims:
Monomer-free, APEO-Free, Tin-free
Features:
Improved Edge Coverage
End Uses:
Waterborne Coating, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Inkjet Ink
ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified polysiloxane, designed for waterborne paint systems. It effectively reduces surface tension, enhancing substrate wetting and leveling in the absence of foam stabilization. Notably, ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N maintains surface slip and does not impact recoatability. This formulation delivers improved performance in waterborne paint applications, making it a valuable addition for achieving optimal wetting and leveling characteristics without compromising other essential properties.
allnex
MODAFLOW® 2100
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Flexography Ink, Lithographic Ink, Varnishes, Screen Printing Ink, Clearcoat, Inkjet Ink, Solventborne Ink, Gravure Ink, Radiation Curable Coating
Labeling Claims:
APEO-Free, Tin-free, VOC-free
Features:
High Gloss, Reduced Surface Preparation, Improved Degassing, Low Odor, Low Migration, Improved Rheology, Overbake Resistance, Low Blistering, Improved Substrate Wetting
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.
allnex
MODAFLOW® EPSILON
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Varnishes, Screen Printing Ink, Top Coat, Clearcoat, Inkjet Ink, Solventborne Coating, Gravure Ink, Hybrid Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Epoxy Coating, Flexography Ink, Lithographic Ink
Compatible Polymers & Resins:
Epoxies (EP)
Labeling Claims:
APEO-Free, Tin-free
Features:
Improved Degassing, Low Migration, Improved Dullness, Improved Rheology, Overbake Resistance, Improved Substrate Wetting, High Gloss
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.
allnex
ADDITOL® XW 6580
Functions:
Leveling Agent, Wetting Agent
Labeling Claims:
Monomer-free, APEO-Free, Tin-free
Features:
Wet-On-Wet Properties, Circulation Stability, Reduced Surface Preparation, Multi-Substrate Adhesion, Improved Edge Coverage, Improved Long Wave Reduction, Low Film Thickness
End Uses:
Clearcoat, Waterborne Coating, Solventborne Coating
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.
allnex
EBECRYL® 350
Functions:
Slip Agent, Wetting Agent, Leveling Agent
Labeling Claims:
Solvent-free, Bisphenol A-free, VOC-free, Low Carbon Footprint (PCF)
Features:
Faster Cycle Time, Low Energy Consumption, Long Potlife, Low Temperature-Curing
End Uses:
Screen Printing Ink, Clearcoat, Inkjet Ink, Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Varnishes
EBECRYL® 350, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed for the automotive and transportation, industrial, and paints and coatings markets. With labeling claims including bisphenol A-free, low-carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free, it meets stringent environmental standards. This cloudy liquid offers a range of application methods, such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. Compatible with various substrates, including metal, paper, plastics, and wood, EBECRYL® 350 provides a clear and durable finish, making it suitable for automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various specialty coatings.
allnex
ADDITOL® VXW 6396
Functions:
Flow Promoter, Leveling Agent
End Uses:
Flexography Ink, Varnishes, Screen Printing Ink, Waterborne Coating, Clearcoat, Inkjet Ink, Gravure Ink
Labeling Claims:
NMP-free, APEO-Free, Tin-free
Features:
Reduced Over Spray, Wet-On-Wet Properties, Reduced Surface Preparation, Improved Edge Coverage, Improved Long Wave Reduction, Improved Short Wave Reduction, Low Film Thickness
ADDITOL® VXW 6396 is a multifaceted solution that excels as a flow promoter, leveling agent, and flow modifier in a variety of applications. Tailored for clearcoat, screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, varnishes, flexography ink, and gravel ink, it proudly claims to be NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free. Standout features include reduced overspray, improved edge coverage, improved long wave reduction, low film thickness, improved short wave reduction, reduced surface preparation, and wet-on-wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish.
MG Chemicals
MG Chemicals 4353 Thinner 3
Functions:
Solvent, Rheology Modifier, Leveling Agent, Thinner
The 4353 Thinner 3 is a moderate speed drying thinner for use with the MG Chemical’s conformal coating products. The thinner promotes good flow properties and suppresses blushing.
ADDAPT Chemicals BV
BioWet™ 45
Chemical Family:
Alcohols, Blends & Combinations, Amides, Diols, Glycols
Functions:
Leveling Agent, Wetting Agent
End Uses:
2K (2 component) Coating, Primer, Lacquers, Waterborne Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins:
Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU)
Labeling Claims:
Environmentally Friendly, Solvent-free
ADDAPT BioWet 45 is a solvent free, ready biodegradable wetting/leveling agent for aqueous systems such as cleaning agents and coatings/lacquers on glass substrates. ADDAPT BioWet 45 exhibits good dynamic and static surface tension values. A blend of PolyAlkylene Glycols and Polyhydroxy - Amide. The ingredients are EINECS registered.
KSCNT
Reacrone PCL-40F
Functions:
Leveling Agent, Flow Promoter
Chemical Family:
Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates
Compatible Polymers & Resins:
Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Polyesters, Acrylics
Reacrone PCL-40F is 100% activity acrylic type. PCS-100S is Silica Free. And it can get the best clarity.
AFCONA Additives
Afcona 3250
Chemical Family:
Polysiloxane, Organomodified
Compatible Polymers & Resins:
Polyurethanes (PU), Nitrocellulose, Unsaturated Polyester (UPE), Polyamides
Features:
Good Compatibility, Transparency, Improves Intercoat Adhesion, Good Surface Wet Out, Defoaming, Anti-Cratering
End Uses:
Wood Coating, Top Coat, Radiation Curable Coating, Lacquers, Clearcoat, Solventborne Coating
Additive designed to perform the highest slip in all solvent based coating without foam stabilizing property