Products in CASE Ingredients: Wetting Agent

Borchi® Gen 12 is a wetting and dispersing agent for pigments in water- and solvent-based systems .

Silicone-Free Substrate Wetting AgentBorchi® Gol 1375 is a silicone-free substrate wetting agent for paints and coatings. This flow and leveling agent is VOC- and APEO-free and can be used in solvent- and water-based systems.

Kemsurf DSA is fatty alcohol sulfate neutralized as a sodium salt. This product offers good detergency and wetting and is mainly used in cosmetic and toiletry applications. This product is compatible with other anionic and nonionic surfactants. However, as with other products of this chemical type, they tend to hydrolyse in acidic environments. Kemsurf DSA can also be used in the production of Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) via emulsion polymerisation.

Dispersant for Bismuth Vanadate PigmentsBorchi® Gen 1757 is a VOC-free dispersant that improves bismuth vanadate pigment dispersions in water-based systems. Also known as C.I. Pigment Yellow 184 from Color Index International , bismuth vanadate is a yellow inorganic pigment that forms from a reaction of bismuth nitrate and sodium vanadate.

Borchi® Gen 1051 is a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing agent for organic red, green, and blue pigments in solvent-based coatings.

Wetting and Dispersing Agent for Stabilizing Pigments and Fillers with Polar SurfacesBorchi® Gen 0650 is an anionic, APEO- and VOC-free wetting and dispersing agent for water- and solvent-based coating systems. This dispersant is highly effective in stabilizing pigments and fillers with very polar surfaces . These include titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) , iron oxide , and hydrophilic organic pigments.

Ionic wetting and dispersing agent with amphiphilic structure for solvent-based, solvent-free, and water-based coating systems.

Substrate Wetting Agent for Paints and CoatingsBorchi® Gol 1570 is a modified polydimethylsiloxane substrate wetting agent for improved flow and leveling properties in coatings systems. This low molecular weight additive is 100 % active and VOC-free.

Castor oil is a source of glycerine, and the combination of glycerine and hydroxyl fatty acids makes it an excellent emollient and pigment carrier for the cosmetics industry.

LDA® 150 is a wetting and dispersing additive, recommended for inorganic pigments including titanium dioxide and extender pigments. It is especially appropriate for high-quality solvent-based decorative enamels, automotive, general industrial, coil and acid curing coatings.

SYNTRAN® DR 7011 is based on our polymeric surfactant technology. This technology was designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based pigment concentrates and coatings. Used as a grinding resin in pigment dispersions, it improves color development of organic pigments and carbon black. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® DR 7011 is typically used in concentrations between 10% and 30%. Features and Benefits: Excellent wetting and dispersibility of pigments Highly water sensitive High compatibility and stability in multiple formulation types Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating. Polymeric surfactant technology designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based pigment concentrates and coatings. It improves color development of organic pigments and carbon black.

Oil-Free Sodium Sulfonates Synsul™ ES440 and ES490 are oil soluble synthetic sulfonates in an ester diluent. These unique, mineral oil-free products offer excellent lubricity, dispersion properties and corrosion inhibition in a variety of metalworking fluids.

FluoroSPERSE® 966 is a finely micronized polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dispersion in a petrolatum and soya alkyd drying oil. They assure good wetting, uniform composition, and avoid the handling of powder. They are available in a range of printing ink vehicles, solvents, and in combination with wax.

K-SPERSE® 131 is a highly effective wetting and dispersing agent for all types of pigments. It is a calcium salt of an alkyl aryl sulfonic acid dissolved in an aliphatic solvent and is recommended for use in solventborne coatings and inks.

DISPARLON® AQ-7120 is designed as general purpose wetting & leveling agent based on acrylic-silicone polymers and easily dispersed into waterborne systems with excellent recoatability.

FluoroSPERSE® 153V is a dispersion of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) micropowder in a universal lithographic system. They assure good wetting, uniform composition, and avoid the handling of powder. They are available in a range of printing ink vehicles, solvents, and in combination with wax.

ILCO PHOS 203 is mainly used as a wetting agent with defoaming ability in alkaline cleaning agents and in surface treatment for the printing and coating industry. Furthermore it is known as a dispersing agent in pigment pastes. In metal pigment pastes the ester acts as corrosion inhibitor. ILCO PHOS 203 is also used as extraction and flotation agents.

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.

Oil-Free Sodium Sulfonates Synsul™ ES440 and ES490 are oil soluble synthetic sulfonates in an ester diluent. These unique, mineral oil-free products offer excellent lubricity, dispersion properties and corrosion inhibition in a variety of metalworking fluids.

NSP Naturals™ 450, 500, and 550 are oil soluble “natural” sodium sulfonates derived from the sulfonation of specific solvent neutral base oils. These products do not contain any aromatic polynuclear hydrocarbons, carboxylates, asphaltenes or chlorinated derivatives. All NSP Naturals™ products offer the formulator excellent solubility, emulsification, and anti-corrosive characteristics due to the broad molecular weight distribution of these products.

Oleum Sulfonated Synthetic Sodium Sulfonates Synsul™ 415, 450, and 500 are oil soluble, oleum sulfonated synthetic sodium sulfonates. Synsul™ 415 and 450 have good affinity for water making them excellent components in emulsifier packages. Synsul™ 500 displaces water, making it a good rust and corrosion inhibitor component.

SYNTHRO®-PON DB 50 is an anionic/cationic wetting and dispersing agent to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces and organically treated organoclays.

ADDITOL® XL 270, a liquid powerhouse, serves as a wetting agent, rheology modifier, and thickener. Proudly claiming to be tin-free, bio-based, and APEO-free, this product is tailored for solventless and high-solids coating and solvent-borne coating applications. With special properties that prevent pigment sedimentation, enhance pigment-wetting during dispersion, and prevent pigment from floating in mixtures, ADDITOL® XL 270 is a comprehensive solution. It reduces the tendency to flow off, improving the coverage of edges in many paint systems.

ADDITOL® VXL 4992 functions as a wetting and dispersing agent specifically designed for high-body UP knifing fillers and glass fiber-reinforced pigmented polyesters. Its role is crucial in enhancing pigment wetting, leading to a shortened dispersion time. Additionally, it contributes to viscosity reduction, allowing for increased pigment and filler concentration. The agent also improves air release properties, providing better leveling and flow characteristics in the final product.

ADDITOL® XL 204 is a versatile solution designed to function as a dispersant, wetting agent, and anti-floating agent. With claims of being NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free, this product stands out for its exceptional features, including high film thickness, circulation stability, high gloss, wet-on-wet properties, good metal flake orientation, high pigment loading, and low pigment flotation. Its special properties, such as achieving high pigment loading without an increase in viscosity and reducing dispersing time, make it a valuable choice.

Silsurf®B608 is a silicone glycol copolymer. It is self-emulsifying in water and is designed to be emulsifier or wetting agent in various personal care and industrial chemical formulations. Silsurf®B608 has an INCI name of PEG-8 Dimethicone.

Neptune 1-N1 is a medium MW synthetic wax treated to provide water wettability. Neptune 1-N1 is used in water-based inks and coatings. Neptune 1-N1 is used in both air dry and baked coatings.

ADDITOL® XL 250, a dynamic dispersant and wetting agent, stands out with its versatile applications in solventborne and waterborne coating formulations. This product proudly claims to be APEO-free, bio-based, and tin-free. Its special properties include reducing dispersing time, enhancing gloss and leveling, and effective compatibility with all pigments used in air drying and stoving solvent-borne paints, as well as water-dilutable paint systems.

ADDITOL® VXW 6394 is a versatile formulation that serves as a dispersant and wetting agent. Tailored for a range of applications, including screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, flexography ink, gravel ink, and primer, it proudly claims to be APEO-free and tin-free. Notable features include high gloss, high pigment loading, low reactivity, and wet-on-Wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, ADDITOL® VXW 6394 stands as a comprehensive choice, ensuring optimal performance across various printing and coating formulations.

DISPARLON® AQ-320 is a Solvent-free wetting and dispersing agent based on a polymer containing phosphoric acid ester groups, designed for use with aluminum paste and pearlescent pigments in waterborne coating systems containing co-solvent.

PEL-SIL™ CD710 is a hydrophobic polyether modified organosiloxane. PEL-SIL™ CD710 minimizes foam stability and is an excellent defoamer for waterborne and solvent-based coatings and inks, and textile fiber processing applications. PEL-SIL™ CD710 is also recommended for use as a wetting agent, dispersant, and secondary emulsifier.

ADDITOL® XL 6521 is a high molecular wetting and dispersing agent with cationic characteristics, specially formulated for carbon black and organic pigments. It functions as a dispersant and wetting agent in various applications, including solventborne coatings, solventless and high-solids coatings, and inkjet inks. With labeling claims of being APEO-free and monomer-free, this agent ensures good color stability, high gloss, high pigment loading, and low pigment floatation in the end product.

EBECRYL® 331 is a wetting and dispersing agent designed for use in both solvent-free and solvent-containing UV systems. Functioning as a low molecular weight additive, it actively deflocculates and stabilizes pigments through electrical charging at the pigment surface. The high wetting power of EBECRYL® 331 enables the formulation of coatings and inks with elevated gloss and improved color strength. Additionally, it effectively prevents the settling of pigments and extenders, contributing to good leveling properties in the final product. This dispersant and wetting agent belong to the chemical family of bentonite and is applied in various end uses such as radiation-curable coatings, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, flexography inks, and gravure inks. It is labeled as VOC-free and Bisphenol A-free.

WD- EAGLE(SS4/40) is Sodium salt of polyacrylic acid for wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in aqueous systems for stabilizing emulsion paints. Wetting and dispersing agent for emulsion paints and coatings.

Neptune 5223 is a synthetic wax that has been oxidized to provide water wettability and has a uniform melting range peaking at 97°C.