Products in CASE Ingredients

POLYSORB® PA is a high purity grade of isosorbide grade under pellets form (POLYSORB® PA). It offers valuable solutions to performance materials markets: polyesters, composites and coatings, polyurethanes, etc.   Key benefits Temperature resistance Optical properties Surface hardness

POLYSORB® PS A is a solid pastille product with a monomer and intermediate function. It is known for its high purity, and its base chemical properties encompass heat resistance and high hardness. This product is primarily targeted at industrial markets and finds applications in chemical and industrial manufacturing, as well as resin manufacturing. The end uses for its base chemicals include plasticizers, polyols, and solvents.

Biosuccinium®, a pioneering bio-succinic acid tailored for renewable industry applications. This crystalline white powder acts as a flexible ingredient and intermediary in bio-based polymers, resins, and beyond. Unleash the potential of bio-based succinic acid to fuel sustainable advancements. Due to its fine particle size, this product is liable to become compacted.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 5 cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid. It is commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. This product is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Being a commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluid, it typically contains trace amounts of impurities.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt is a polydimethylsiloxane fluid commonly used as a base fluid in personal care products due to its excellent spreading characteristics. It is clear, tasteless, essentially odorless, and non-greasy. Commercial bulk-polymerized dimethyl silicone fluids, such as XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 20cSt, typically contain trace amounts of impurities.

XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt is a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane polymer manufactured to yield essentially linear polymers in a wide range of viscosities. The viscosities generally used in formulating polishes are in the range of 100 to 30,000 cSt. It is preferable to use a blend of a low-viscosity fluid and a high-viscosity fluid (e.g. 3 parts XIAMETER(TM) PMX- 200 Silicone Fluid 100 cSt and 1 part XIAMETER(TM) PMX-200 Silicone Fluid 12,500 cSt) to obtain optimum results in terms of ease of application and depth of gloss. The low-viscosity silicone fluid acts as a lubricant to make polish application and rubout easier, whereas the high-viscosity silicone fluid produces a greater depth of gloss. Since these polymers are inherently water-repellent, they will cause water to bead up on a treated surface rather than penetrate the polish film.

GWAX 250E is a bio-based surface modifier derived from polyethylenes, specifically designed for applications in personal care, industrial, and cosmetic manufacturing. Its granular form ensures easy handling and use. As a surface modifier, GWAX 250E enhances the performance of hot-melt adhesives and resin manufacturing processes. It finds applications in various beauty and care products like skin care and other formulations. With its bio-based nature, GWAX 250E offers a sustainable solution for your additive needs, providing reliable and effective results.

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GWAX 50W is a bio-based surface modifier derived from polyethylene waxes. It falls under the category of CASE ingredients and is suitable for various applications in personal care, industrial, and cosmetic manufacturing. With its granular form, GWAX 50W ensures convenient handling and is particularly effective as a surface modifier in hot-melt adhesive formulations and resin manufacturing processes. This versatile product finds use in skin care and other beauty and care products. With its bio-based labeling claim, GWAX 50W offers a sustainable solution for enhancing the performance of your masterbatch and other end-use products.

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GWAX 260A is a multi-purpose bio-based linear polyethylene wax with reliable quality parameters and has a format of granules. The minimum bio-based content of this grade is 96%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

GWAX 50E is a bio-based surface modifier made from polyethylenes, designed for use in personal care, industrial, and cosmetic manufacturing. Its granular form ensures easy handling. As a surface modifier, GWAX 50E enhances the performance of hot-melt adhesives and resin manufacturing processes. It finds applications in various beauty and care products, including skin care formulations. With its bio-based nature, GWAX 50E provides reliable and effective results, making it a sustainable solution for your additive needs.

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GWAX 150E is a bio-based surface modifier derived from polyethylenes, specifically designed for various applications in the personal care, industrial, and cosmetic industries. Its high-quality granules make it easy to handle and use. As a surface modifier, GWAX 150E enhances the performance of hot-melt adhesives and resin manufacturing processes. It is also suitable for use in masterbatch formulations and pigment applications. With its bio-based nature, GWAX 150E offers a sustainable solution for your additive needs, ensuring reliable and effective results.

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GWAX 50A is a multi-purpose bio-based linear polyethylene wax with reliable quality parameters and has a format of granules. The minimum bio-based content of this grade is 96%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

GWAX 150A is a versatile and reliable bio-based linear polyethylene wax specifically designed as a surface modifier for various applications. Its high-quality granular format makes it easy to handle and use. This multi-purpose additive is well-suited for hot-melt adhesive formulations, offering excellent performance. With its bio-based nature, GWAX 150A is an environmentally friendly choice for CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) ingredients, providing sustainable solutions to your manufacturing needs.

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GWAX 10A is a multi-purpose bio-based linear polyethylene wax with reliable quality parameters and has a format of granules. The minimum bio-based content of this grade is 96%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

GWAX 30E is a multi-purpose bio-based isomeric polyethylene wax with reliable quality parameters and has a format of granules. The minimum bio-based content of this grade is 95%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

MITO® ACRE™ is a renewable, sustainable, cornstarch-based additive that can be used to replace non-renewable fillers like mica. Much like MITO® E-GO™, MITO® ACRE™ added to a polymer acts as a scaffold, creating remarkable bonding and adherence. It is easy to use and integrate, with the same reactive dispersion as MITO® E-GO™. For added flexibility, it doesn’t alter the optical properties of polymers and can be processed with pigmentation. Most importantly, the unique structural properties of MITO® ACRE™ greatly improve product performance.   https://mitomaterials.com/products/mito-acre

MITO® LIGRA™ is a water-soluble graphene-based binder designed for sustainability and accessibility. Its unique water-solubility allows easy dispersion in hydrophilic matrices, enhancing functionalization and strengthening the Z-axis dimension in components. Combined with MITO Powered™ + carbon fiber composite, it creates stronger, lighter components, reducing hydroplane for improved performance.

MAKON® 17R2 is a nonionic reverse eo/po block copolymer renowned for its fast-breaking, low-foaming, and defoaming attributes. It finds application across diverse industries, including industrial, institutional, pulp and paper, textiles, paints and coatings, and more. Its usage is relevant in metalworking fluids, defoamers, dispersants, industrial lubricants, plasticizers, pulp and paper processing, rinse aids, and textile processing. As with other products in the makon® range, it is a low-ash product.

POLYSTEP® OP-9 PE is an octylphenol ethoxylate phosphate ester used as an emulsifier and post-additive in paints and coatings, especially in emulsion polymerization processes. It is also kosher certified. This product is relevant to the industrial market and applicable processes such as emulsion polymerization and latex manufacturing.

STEPCOTE® W-133 proves to be an efficient wetting agent suited for waterborne coatings. Its integration can occur during the letdown phase of production or post-formulation. While its primary role is enhancing wetting properties, it holds the potential to favorably impact numerous critical coating attributes, including gloss, temperature stability, color acceptance, wet scrub resistance, hiding, and washability.

MAKON® P105 is a nonionic eo/po block copolymer that exhibits good oil-in-water emulsification properties. It can be used in a variety of markets, including agriculture, industrial, and paints and coatings. Applications for best fit are agricultural pesticide formulations, dispersants, emulsifiers, and industrial cleaning.

STEPCOTE® W-839 stands as a powerful wetting agent meticulously designed for waterborne coatings. Its applicability extends to both the letdown phase of production and post-final formulation integration. While its core function revolves around optimizing wetting, it holds the potential to significantly influence key coating attributes, including gloss, high-temperature block resistance, color acceptance, and hiding properties.

G-3300 operates as an anionic surfactant with versatile applications. It is employed as a pigment dispersant in both water- and oil-based paints. Additionally, it serves as an effective wetting agent suitable for waterborne coatings. Its integration can take place during the letdown phase of production or through post-addition to the final formulation. The potential positive effects encompass gloss enhancement, improved color acceptance, and enhanced washability.

STEPCOTE® W-846 stands out as an exceptional wetting agent ideally suited for waterborne coatings. Its versatile application encompasses both the letdown phase of production and post-formulation addition. While its primary function revolves around enhancing wetting properties, its potential impact extends to multiple essential coating attributes. These include gloss improvement, mitigating foam formation, bolstering temperature stability, enhancing color acceptance, and optimizing hiding characteristics.

BIO-SOFT® N25-12 is a c12-15 linear alcohol ethoxylate with moderate wetting and moderate foam. It also provides emulsification, detergency, and excellent wetting. It can be used in laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

BIO-SOFT® N91-2.5 is a c9-11 linear alcohol ethoxylate featuring a low hlb. This versatile product offers rapid wetting, low foam, emulsification, and detergency. Its applications span laundry, textiles, hard surface cleaning, machine-based cleaning, paints, carpet cleaning, and institutional and industrial cleaning contexts.

BIO-SOFT® N91-8 is a c9-11 linear alcohol ethoxylate with an hlb of 13.9, suitable for oil-in-water formulations. It offers fast wetting and high foam, even in high-temperature cleaning, due to its elevated cloud point. With applications spanning laundry detergents, textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning, it complies with the u.S. Epa safer choice program's surfactant screen and is listed on cleangredients.

STEPCOTE® W-805 excels as a potent wetting agent designed for waterborne coatings. Its integration can occur during the letdown phase of production or as an addition after the final formulation. While its primary function revolves around optimizing wetting properties, its beneficial effects extend to several pivotal coating attributes. These encompass gloss enhancement, mitigating foam formation, bolstering temperature stability, augmenting color acceptance, improving wet scrub resistance, promoting hiding characteristics, and enhancing washability.

MERPOL® A is an alcohol phosphate that offers attributes such as low foam generation, effective wetting, and reliable emulsification. It serves a range of applications, including metal processing, composite handling, printing ink manufacturing, and coatings. Classified within the chemical group of alcohol phosphate esters, its functions encompass being a plastic anti-static agent, pigment dispersant, and textile lubricating agent.

STEPOSOL® CS 12-14 is a coalescing solvent, finding relevance in paints, coatings, adhesives, and sealant applications. Belonging to the amino-disubstituted chemical group, it is utilized in the manufacture of latex within the emulsion polymerization market. Its chemical family is amides.

STEPSPERSE® 250 is a nonionic polymeric dispersant used for dispersing carbon black in waterborne systems. No wetting agents are necessary. Typical loading levels are 4-8% solids on the weight of pigment (mass of dispersant used/mass of pigment used x 100%). A ladder study is advised to determine optimal dosage levels.

STEPCOTE® W-821 serves as a high-performing wetting agent tailored for waterborne coatings. Its utility spans both the letdown phase of production and post-final formulation addition. While its primary role centers on wetting enhancement, it also holds the potential to impart favorable effects on crucial coating properties, encompassing gloss, color acceptance, wet scrub resistance, and hiding.

STEPSPERSE® 163P is an anionic polymeric dispersant suitable for iron oxide pigments in waterborne applications. No wetting agents are necessary. Typical loading levels are 2–4% solids on the weight of pigment (mass of dispersant used/mass of pigment used x 100%). A ladder study is advised to determine optimal dosage levels.

BIO-SOFT® N23-3 is a c12-13 linear alcohol ethoxylate that provides moderate wetting, low foam, emulsification, and detergency. With a low hlb, this product can be used in textiles, hard surface cleaning, paints, and institutional and industrial cleaning applications. The product is kosher-certified and preservative-free.

STEPCOTE® W-722 excels as a potent wetting agent designed for waterborne coatings. Its integration can occur during the letdown phase of production or as an addition after the final formulation. While its primary function revolves around optimizing wetting properties, its beneficial effects extend to several pivotal coating attributes. These encompass gloss enhancement, mitigating foam formation, bolstering temperature stability, augmenting color acceptance, improving wet scrub resistance, promoting hiding characteristics, and enhancing washability.