Products in Coatings & Finishes: Surface Modifier

Efka® SL 3883 is a reactive slip and leveling agent. It offers improved slip, surface smoothness, increased anti-blocking effect, good substrate wetting, and even distribution of matting agents. The chemical nature involves a polysiloxane-modified polymer with unsaturated terminal groups. Reactive groups crosslink with coating and printing ink systems cured by photo initiators or peroxides. It finds applications in various coatings, especially wood and plastic coatings and paper finishes, cured by vinyl polymerization.

Efka® FL 3778 is a multifunctional product known for its diverse capabilities in various applications. Classified within the chemical family of acrylics and acrylates, this formulation serves as a wetting agent, surface modifier, slip agent, leveling agent, dispersant, and defoamer. Its features include excellent mineral filler loading capability, slip properties, exceptional wetting behavior, and outstanding flow properties. These characteristics make Efka® FL 3778 a versatile and effective solution in applications where these attributes are critical for performance.

Hydropalat® WE 3197 is a versatile addition to waterborne coatings. Belonging to the alcohol ethoxylates chemical family, this formulation is compatible with epoxies (EP) and alkyds. Boasting low surface tension, alkali resistance, high gloss, improved substrate wetting, and acid resistance, Hydropalat® WE 3197 ensures exceptional performance. Tailored for waterborne coatings, it proves ideal for various applications.

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.

AquaBead® 916A is specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water beading and long-lasting water repellency and weather resistance.Features and Benefits Imparts immediate water beading. Provides long-lasting water repellency. Formulated with harder, higher molecular weight polymers for longer lasting water repellency in both penetrating and non-penetrating systems. Provides a uniform matting effect (without chalking) and long lasting moisture repellency for clear varnish stains. Combine with silica to improve weather resistance.

AquaKlean 403 is an anionic paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion ideal for cleanability and water repellency in architectural coatings.Features and Benefits Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency. Imparts soil release for improved cleanability. Imparts slip, antiblocking, scratch and abrasion resistance. Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity.

AquaKlean 418 is a smaller particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with slip, block and mar resistance. Also useful in seed coatings.Features and Benefits Provides excellent block and mar resistance with good slip properties. Imparts water beading and soil release. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity. In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance. Formulated for 40CFR Part 180 compliance for both food and non-food use. Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 100nm.

AquaBead® 425E has larger particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with weather resistance, slip, block and mar resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent block and mar resistance with good slip properties. Imparts water beading and soil release. Improved water resistance compared to AquaKlean 418. Can increase surface gloss. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity and excellent water resistance. Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 1 μm.

AquaBead® 525E is an anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistanceFeatures and Benefits Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency. Imparts weather and moisture resistance. Gives surface slip and antiblocking properties. Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity.

AquaBead® 525E-AM is an anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency. Imparts weather and moisture resistance. Gives surface slip and antiblocking properties. Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity.

AquaBead® 425E has larger particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with weather resistance, slip, block and mar resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent initial and long term water beading Imparts weather and moisture resistance Can improve moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) Reduces water absorption in water based sound deadening systems (< 1.0% dosage) Prevents cracking in thick layer sound deadening systems and plasters (1.0 - 5.0% dosage)

Polyfluo® 900A unique ceramic fortified composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance, surface durability and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High performance product for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness Fortified with hard, inert, semi-transparent spherical ceramic for maximum abrasion resistance Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance PTFE enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Superslip™ 6515AL is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives HDPE/amide wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9) Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved Compare to Superslip 6515XF

Polyfluo® 523AL ia A highly engineered HDPE/PTFE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity HDPE/PTFE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9) Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina

AquaBead® 519 is a specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water repellency and weather resistanceFeatures and Benefits Imparts immediate water beading. Provides long-lasting water repellency. Contains lower molecular weight polymers for faster water beading in water based and solvent based penetrating stains. Combine with silica to improve weather resistance.

DISPARLON® KS-273N is based on an amine salt of polyester acid and a non-silicone surfactant. It has outstanding anti-flooding/floating properties and also acts as a surface modifier in spray applied films.

PolyGlide® 1226XF is a highly engineered HDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and lubricity.Features and Benefits HDPE composite reinforced with hard, inert ceramic microspheres and nanoceramic platelets Improved Taber abrasion resistance when compared to PE/PTFE additives Provides slip and lubricity Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved Effective replacement for PTFE additives Compare to (coarser) Polyfluo 900

Hydrocer 257 is a stable, non-ionic aqueous synthetic wax dispersion.

AL FA-102T is a special wax treated silica based matting agent with unique properties. It is highly dispersible and provides good leveling and suspension control. Imparts excellent surface characteristics as well as improved transparency.

EAGAWAX 265 Is Wax Dispersion improves the orientation of effect pigments, enhances the flip-flop effect. Short wave defects are minimized and leveling of the subsequent clear coat layer is improved. Settling in the container is also reduced.

EMULTROL CP-2360 is an anionic wax polymer dispersion. This product is used as additive in aqueous coating systems. It is an optimal additive at the production of varnishes, coating materials, inks, textile and leather finishings. EMULTROL CP-2360 is very suitable as surface polish. It prevents the contamination because of its protection layer and it is good water-repellent. You can use these properties for protection coatings at vehicles, transport coating for structural elements and machine parts as well as for the coating of foods. Especially interesting is that EMULTROL CP-2360 fulfills the food regulatories and can have contact with food.

Micronized polyolefin wax, spot coated with micronized PTFE

Micro-sized polyolefin wax, double coated with micro-sized PTFE

ADDAPT WaxMul WM 25 is a high melting point PE-wax emulsion giving excellent abrasion resistance and also improves the (wet) scrub resistance of Paints and Inks. It is an emulsion of Polyethylene wax in water.

PTFE – Micro-sized Polytetrafluorethylen

ADDAPT WaxMul C 325 is a wax emulsion based on refined Type 3-Carnauba wax. This Carnauba wax gives excellent Scratch Resistance, Lubrication, Release & Anti-Block. It is an emulsion based on T3-type Carnauba wax in water. FDA Status - approved under 21 CFR 175.105, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170 and 176.180

CERETAN® MF 5108 is a micronized Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This product have applications inPaints and coatings, Printing inks and Technical applications.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

Micronized polyolefin wax, fully coated with micronized PTFE

Fine powder, polyolefin wax, coated with micro-sized PTFE (Spot coated)

Fine powder, polyolefin wax, fully coated with micro-sized PTFE

CERETAN® MC 6015 is a spherical, micronized Carnauba wax (type 1). This product have application in: 1) Paints and coatings e.g. powder-, can-, car-, industrial-, building-, furniture- and floor coatings, UV systems 2) Printing inks e.g. overprint-, screen-, flexo-, offset- and intaglio inks. CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

Micronized polyolefin wax, eco coated with micronized PTFE

Micronized Polyethylene wax

Fine powder polyolefin wax, coated with micro-sized PTFE (Eco coated)

ADDAPT WaxMul WM 35 is a high melting point PE-wax emulsion giving very good wet scrub resistance of Paints and improves the buffability of Floor polishes. It is an emulsion of Polyethylene wax in water.

ADDAPT WaxMul WM 45 is a very high melting point PP-wax emulsion giving excellent surface hardness and blocking resistance. It is an emulsion of Polypropylene wax in water.