Products in Building & Construction: Latex

Rheovis® PU 1291 is an innovative mid-shear polyurethane thickener designed for aqueous coatings and adhesives. It is non-ionic, VOC-free, and free of solvents, heavy metals, and tin. The polyurethane in water/diluent formulation has multiple associative elements, contributing to improved performance. Its ICI-build exceeds that of benchmark solvent-containing and water-based products, even at lower dosages, enhancing sustainability by achieving more with less.

Loxanol® OT 5853 is an additive designed to prolong the 'open time' and workability of latex-based plasters for exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS) with high active content and improved storage stability. It proves to be a highly effective additive for prolonging the 'open time' and workability of latex-based plasters, particularly suitable for EIFS, and offers significantly improved storage stability.

Rheovis® PU 1250 EC is a polyurethane-based associative rheology modifier designed for thickening and modifying the flow properties of waterborne polymers, aqueous systems, as well as finished products such as paints, coatings, and putties. It appears as a yellowish, white, hazy liquid. This non-ionic, medium pseudoplastic rheology modifier serves as a mid-shear thickener, imparting a low-shear viscosity build with moderate contributions to high-shear viscosity in latex-based paints. Its balanced shear profile, combining low-shear and high-shear contributions, allows for use in spray formulations as a single rheology modifier. Notable benefits include improved flow and gloss, increased hiding power, wash and scrub resistance, and outstanding spatter resistance during roller application.

Foamaster® MO 2150 is an excellent defoamer for mid to high PVC decorative coatings, offering exceptional product stability and retaining antifoaming properties during paint storage. It is based on mineral oil and is a blend of foam-destroying substances.

Rheovis® PU 1235 serves as a rheology modifier designed for aqueous paints and coatings, presenting itself in a hazy liquid physical form. It acts as a highly effective rheology-control agent across a broad spectrum of water-based coatings, functioning as a mid-shear thickener that imparts low shear viscosity while moderately contributing to high shear viscosity in latex-based paints. This modifier demonstrates excellent brush and roller application properties. As a CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) ingredient, it is recognized for its ease of handling, low viscosity, mid-shear contribution, and spatter resistance.

Foamaster® NO 2335 is a defoamer based on renewable raw materials. It proves excellent for mat to satin-finished aqueous coatings, serving as an environmentally sound alternative to defoamers based on mineral oil. It retains antifoaming properties even after prolonged storage of the finished paint and offers exceptional product stability.

Loxanol® OT 5846 acts as an open-time prolonger, providing excellent open time for latex-based decorative masonry finishes. This pumpable additive is easy to handle and offers high effectiveness based on a linear fatty alcohol dispersion. It provides elastification, preventing cracks in plasters.

Foamaster® NO 2306 is a mineral-oil-free defoamer for aqueous paints and adhesives. It exhibits outstanding defoaming properties when used in emulsion paints, latex-based masonry finishes, and adhesives based on acrylics, styrene acrylics, vinyl acetate ethylene copolymers, and alkyd emulsions. Its chemical nature is based on alkyl poly(alkoxy esters) and fatty esters, making it an environmentally friendly alternative.

Bermocoll EHM 200 is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

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.

Bermocoll EBM 8000 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 EBS 481 FQ is a non-ionic, water solublecellulose ether with enhanced enzyme resistance. Itimproves the consistency, the stability, and the waterretention of water-based products.

Bermocoll EM 7000 FQ is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products.

Bermocoll Prime 3500 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzymatic resistance and superior color stability. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based paints.

Bermocoll Prime 1500 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzymatic resistance and superior color stability. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based paints.

Bermocoll Prime 2500 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzymatic resistance, and superior color stability. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based paints.

Ethylan EF-60 is a VOC-free additive used to promote storage stability, especially at low temperatures. It acts as an anti-freezing agent, dispersant, wetting agent and freeze-thaw (FT) stabilizer in premium-grade waterborne latex paints and adhesive systems. Ethylan EF-60 can be used to replace propylene glycol, PEG and EG in these formulations to meet regulatory requirements without compromising on processability and other latex binder performance. Benefits: Lower-odor, safer formulations Better appearance and finish Compliance with environmental regulations High efficacy FT performance for a wide range of waterborne formulations Features: APEO-free VOC-free Excellent FT stability Maintains open time to impart processability Better pigment wetting and dispersion compared to traditional FT agents

Bermocoll EBS 451 FQ 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 EHM 300 is associative non-ionic, watersoluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Bermocoll EHM Extra is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Bermocoll EBS 351 FQ 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 EHM 500 is a high efficiency associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Bermocoll Prime 1000 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzymatic resistance and superior color stability. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based paints. Bermocoll EBM 10 000 is a low viscosity grade of methyl ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose.

Bermocoll E 230 FQ is non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based products. Bermocoll E 230 FQ is a low viscosity grade of ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Bermocoll EBM 10 000 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It is a high viscosity thickener with enhanced enzyme resistance. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products. Bermocoll EBM 10 000 is a high viscosity grade of methyl ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose. At equal amounts it scores a higher Stormer than other high-viscous products used.

AGOCEL® AC 1147 is a hydrophobically modified guar gum used as a rheology additive for architectural latex-based paints. Belonging to the AGOCEL® product portfolio, this product is not only added to adjust the viscosity to meet processing requirements and specifications but also to influence essential properties such as storage stability and good anti-settling behavior.

HALOX® 570 LS is a ready-to-use liquid version of our popular organic corrosion inhibitor, HALOX® 570, which requires no dilution. It is designed for use in water-based industrial and decorative coatings to provide flash rust and long-term corrosion protection on metal surfaces. It is especially effective along weld seams to prevent galvanic corrosion. HALOX® 570 LS may be used in formulations based on water-based acrylics, epoxy esters, 2-component epoxy, water-reducible alkyds, and water-based polyurethanes. HALOX® 570 LS may be used in both water-based primers and direct-to-metal topcoats. In direct-to-metal coatings, HALOX® 570 LS has a minimal effect on gloss reduction.

HALOX® CZ-170 is a versatile pigment used in protective coating systems to inhibit corrosion and tannin staining. It is a great replacement for zinc oxide and can be used in high-gloss and thin-film applications due to its finer particle size and narrow distribution. With a gloss of over 75 units at 60° and a film thickness of less than 1.0 mils, or 25 microns, HALOX® CZ-170 is a great option for a variety of coating needs. It can be used to protect both metal and wood substrates, making it a universal option for coating systems.

HALOX® XTAIN® L-44 is a very effective liquid tannin stain-blocking additive that provides high performance and good compatibility in most water-based coating systems. Excellent tannin stain blocking properties can be achieved with HALOX® XTAIN® L-44 without the need for zinc oxide, which is required to achieve performance by most tannin blocking polymers on the market today. HALOX® XTAIN® L-44 eliminates the need for zinc oxide without sacrificing performance, resulting in improved package stability and shelf life of the coating system.

DeCAL 2043 is a low viscosity product used to disperse inorganic pigments and fillers in waterborne systems. It is especially suited for use in silk and gloss emulsion paints where its compatibility with glycols maintains the gloss of the system.

DeCAL 2045 is a hydrophobic dispersant used to disperse inorganic pigments and fillers in water borne systems. It is especially recommended for reactive pigment grades and is also ideally suited for systems whereby improvements in water resistance are required, such as aqueous paints, coatings and adhesives.

Decal 2045+ is a concentrated, hydrophobic dispersion used to disperse inorganic fillers and pigments in waterborne systems. DeCAL 2045+ is the sodium salt of a carboxylic acid polymer in water, developed with a higher concentration and improved efficiency. Compared to DeCAL 2045, dosages can be reduced by up to 40% while still maintaining performance. It is recommended for reactive pigment grades and is ideally suited for systems where improvements in water resistance, wet scrub resistance, and blocking resistance are required.

DCL 7354 DPP Red, PR.254 is a yellow-shaded DPP that offers excellent opacity, high color saturation, weather resistance, heat stability, acid, alkali, and solvent resistance. It is recommended for high-end coatings and high-end plastics applications, and is FDA compliant for indirect food contact plastic applications.

DCL 7168 Anthanthrone Red, PR.168 is a high-performance, bright yellow-shade red pigment for use in high-end coating applications. It is most notably used in exterior architectural systems, as its superior weather fastness in light tones makes it ideal for such applications.

DCL 2912 Naphthol Red, PR.112 is a brilliant yellow shade of naphthol AS pigment with excellent masstone weather fastness. This product is suited for interior architectural, low-cost industrial exterior, air-drying, and baking enamel coatings and has better solvent fastness than PR.3 (toluidine red), making it suitable for more demanding applications.

Vertal® 202 is a highly lamellar talc/carbonate mineral pigment. Vertal® 202 provides a unique balance of prime pigment spacing (opacity), flatting efficiency, film reinforcement, anti-cracking, and barrier properties for architectural and decorative coatings. Vertal® 202 is recommended for architectural flat latex paints, contractor-grade flat latex paints, and high%PVC applications that require a brighter, 2-hegman, lamellar mineral pigment.