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Polyurethane in aqueous solution. Provides optimized balance between high, medium and low shear viscosities. Enables to control brush drag, spatter resistance and film build without deteriorating ease...

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Acrylic copolymer. Provides very good medium shear behaviour. Exhibits very good behaviour towards coloring. Offers improved sag/leveling compromise. Imparts good water resistance.

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DUPONT FLUOROSURFACTANTS

Anionic fluorosurfactant. Contains no solvents. Improves wetting, leveling, and anti-soiling for solvent-based paints and anti-smearing agent for inks.

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DUPONT FLUOROSURFACTANTS

Fluorinated polymeric surfactant. Is a water dispersion that can improve cleanability of oily dirt and provide oil repellency to flat architectural paints and waterborne coatings. Does not interfere...

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INCOREZ
  • Moisture scavengers >> Oxazolidine derivatives

An effective moisture scavenger in polyurethane coatings. Improves chemical and physical resistance. Eliminates surface defects such as pinholing and hazing, which would otherwise lead to a loss of...

INCOREZ
  • Moisture scavengers >> Oxazolidine derivatives

Urethane bis-oxazolidine. Acts as a hardener which hydrolyses on exposure to moisture, yielding reactive amine and hydroxyl functional groups. The product enables the production of high-build...

PATCHAM (FZC)
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents

Non-ionic polymeric defoamer. It does not contain mineral oil or polysiloxane compounds and is considered as being based on green chemistry. It is extremely versatile in application and is efficient...

PATCHAM (FZC)
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents

Silicone-free defoamer and de-airing agent. In clear varnishes, the product may cause some in-can haziness. However, typically the transparency of the dry film is not affected. It is inert and has...

PATCHAM (FZC)
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Unsaturated polyamides with acid polymers. Acts as a liquid pigment wetting and dispersing additive. In addition, the product is utilized as a polar activator to provide excellent gelling in...

PATCHAM (FZC)
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Unsaturated polyamides with acid polymers. Acts as a concentrated pigment wetting and dispersing additive. Prevents pigment agglomeration and sedimentation. Exhibits strong wetting properties onto a...

PATCHAM (FZC)
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Solution of a polymer with acidic groups. Acts as a wetting and dispersing agent for use in solvent borne paints and inks. Reduces the viscosity of the millbase, thus optimizing pigment wetting and...

ADD APT
  • Corrosion inhibitors

Proprietary mixture of modified mono-and di-phosphate esters. Used in lacquers and paints.

ADD APT
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free >> Polymeric

Highly effective, easy emulsifiable, foam control agent. Used for all types of aqueous and non-aqueous systems for paint and printing ink industries. Offers very rapid defoaming effect under static...

ADD APT
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free >> Mineral oils

Highly effective foam control agent. Used for low VOC-emulsion systems based on PVAC, styrene/acrylics and pure acrylics, pigmented low VOC-emulsion paints, (flexo-) printing inks, clear lacquers and...

ADD APT
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free >> Mineral oils

Proprietary blend of siloxane based surface-active components. Acts as a highly effective foam control agent for all types of aqueous and non-aqueuos systems. Maintains the defoaming properties over a...

ADD APT
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free >> Mineral oils

Proprietary blend of mineral oil, esters with surface-active components. Used in paint industry and (flexo-) printing inks. Maintains the defoaming properties over a prolonged period of time.

ALTUGLAS INTERNATIONAL ARKEMA GROUP
  • Antiblocking agents
  • Dispersing agents

Cross-linked methacrylic co-polymer in the form of insoluble spherical particles (beads) with small size and narrow size distribution. ALTUGLAS®BS 100 acts as an excellent matting, texturing,...

ALTUGLAS INTERNATIONAL ARKEMA GROUP
  • Dispersing agents
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent

Pure methylmethacrylate polymer in the form of insoluble spherical particles (beads) with small size and narrow size distribution. ALTUGLAS® BS 150N acts as an excellent matting, texturing,...

ALTUGLAS INTERNATIONAL ARKEMA GROUP
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents

Methacrylic co-polymer bead. ALTUGLAS®BS 203 is a binder with very good solubility. It acts as a matting agent. It exhibits exceptional optical quality, outstanding weather resistance, large range of...

ALTUGLAS INTERNATIONAL ARKEMA GROUP
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents

Methacrylic co-polymer bead. ALTUGLAS®BS 215 is a binder of relatively high molecular weight. It acts as a matting agent. It exhibits exceptional optical quality, outstanding weather resistance,...

ALTUGLAS INTERNATIONAL ARKEMA GROUP
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents

Methacrylic co-polymer bead. ALTUGLAS®BS 440 is a binder of medium molecular weight with acid functionality. It acts as a matting agent. Also acts as an additive for polyester resin. It exhibits...

AFCONA ADDITIVES
  • Dispersing agents

Modified polyacrylate polymer. Acts as a universal dispersing resin for preparation of universal pigment concentrate. The stability and deflocculation ability of the pigment concentrate is highly...

AFCONA ADDITIVES
  • Dispersing agents

Modified polyacrylate polymer. Acts as a universal dispersing resin for preparation of universal pigment concentrate. The stability and deflocculation ability of the pigment concentrate is highly...

AFCONA ADDITIVES
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free

Silicone free defoaming substance. Prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring, pumping etc. Has very good compatibility properties, which makes it extremely suitable for...

AFCONA ADDITIVES
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free

Silicone free defoaming polymer. Prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring, pumping etc. Has good compatibility with most resin systems. However, for better in-can...

AFCONA ADDITIVES
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicones

Silicone containing defoaming polymer. Prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based as well as solvent-free coatings. Is a particularly...

AIR PRODUCTS
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Amides

Modified polyamide. Used in metal primers, build coats & barrier coats, gloss enamels. Offers high corrosion and chemical resistance. Provides high blush resistance. Possesses good cathodic...

AIR PRODUCTS
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Amides

Standard reactive polyamide. Acts as a curing agent for epoxy resins. Possesses good color and light stability. Offers good chemical resistance. Shows compatibility with a wide range of solvents,...

AIR PRODUCTS
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Amides

Standard reactive polyamide. Acts as a curing agent for epoxy resins. Possesses good color and light stability. Offers good chemical resistance. Shows compatibility with a wide range of solvents,...

AIR PRODUCTS
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Amides

Standard reactive polyamide. Acts as a curing agent for epoxy resins. Possesses good color and light stability. Offers good chemical resistance. Shows compatibility with a wide range of solvents,...

AIR PRODUCTS
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Amides

Reactive polyamide. Acts as a curing agent for use in epoxy resin solvent-based surface coatings. Offers good chemical resistance, and very good corrosion resistance properties. Provides good color...

AKCROS CHEMICALS
  • Biocides >> Algicides & Fungicides
  • Biocides >> Biocides, Film protections

Microbiocide for plasticised PVC & Other polymers.The Intercide IBF products are based on the active ingredient 3 - Iodo – 2 – propynyl butyl carbamate (IPBC). This product is highly effective against...

ALBEMARLE
  • Photoinitiators >> Amines

4,4'-bis(diethylamino) benzophenone. Used as an effective photoinitiator for curing pigmented and clear UV-curable, acrylate-based coatings and inks.

ALBEMARLE
  • Photoinitiators

2,2-Diethoxyacetophenone. Used as a high-boiling point, effective photoinitiator for UV-curable acrylate-based coatings, and inks. Offers non-yellowing properties. Provides good shelf stability and a...

ALBEMARLE
  • Photoinitiators >> Amines

4,4'-Bis(methylethylamino)benzophenone. Used as an effective photoinitiator for curing UV-curable, acrylate-based coatings and inks.

ARKEMA
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners

Oxidised polyethylene dispersed in xylene. Used in industrial and maintenance coatings, epoxy primers, vinyl primers, anti-fouling paints, road marking paints and chlorinated rubber coatings. Easily...

ARKEMA
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners

Micronized hydrogenated castor oil. Imparts shear thinning rheology with thixotropic viscosity recovery. Offers very good sag resistance. Provides very good anti-settle properties and good...

ARKEMA
  • Flow / Levelling agents

High performance acrylic flow and levelling agent. Used in powder coatings and coatings in general e.g. solvent-based, highsolids and solvent-free. Eliminates orange peel, pinholing and craters in...

ARKEMA
  • Flow / Levelling agents

100% active, polyester based flow and levelling agent. Used in coil coatings, can coatings, general industry and automotive OEM. Enhances substrate wetting, flow and levelling. Suitable for most...

ARKEMA
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners

Liquid rheology modifier supplied in Dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO). Imparts shear thinning rheology with thixotropic viscosity recovery. Offers very good anti-settle and anti-sag properties. Possesses very...

ASHLAND INC.
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Associative

Hydrophobically modified polyether. Acts as a nonionic associative rheology modifier. Is pH insensitive and biostable. Provides very efficient Stormer (KU) viscosity build and a unique rheology...

ASHLAND INC.
  • Biocides >> Algicides & Fungicides

N-(Trichloromethylthio)phthalimide. Low toxicity, non-metallic organic fungicide. Offers very good performance and high efficiency against a variety of microorganisms. Does not affect color or other...

ASHLAND INC.
  • Biocides >> Algicides & Fungicides

N-(Trichloromethylthio) phthalimide. Used as a dry-film fungicide (non-aqueous). Exhibits very good shelf stability and is readily incorporated into paints by simple mixing procedures. Used in...

ASHLAND INC.
  • Biocides >> Algicides & Fungicides
  • Biocides >> Biocide, In-can preservatives

Tributyltin benzoate. Liquid microbicide with a high degree of antifungal activity. Exhibits very good mildew resistance in a great variety of materials and formulations. Can be used in both...

ASHLAND INC.
  • Biocides >> Algicides & Fungicides
  • Biocides >> Biocides, Film protections >> Carbamates and dithiocarbamates

Carbamic acid, butyl-3-iodo-2-propynyl ester. Used as a fungicide and as a dry-film mildew protector for solvent-based paints and waterborne paints, stains and latex emulsions. Offers good protection...

BASF
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Amines

Amine hardener for epoxy resin. Used in solvent-based paints for industrial and anticorrosion applications, in solvent-free and floor coatings. Can be used alone or in combination with other hardener.

BASF
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Amines

Amine hardener for epoxy resin. Used in solvent-based paints for industrial and anticorrosion applications, in solvent-free and floor coatings. Can be used alone or in combination with other hardener.

BASF
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Amines

Amine hardener epoxy resin. Used in solvent-based industrial coatings and anticorrosion paints, in low-solvent or solvent-free coatings. Can be used alone or in combination with other hardener.

BASF
  • Photoinitiators

Photoinitiator suited for pigmented systems, thick films and low-yellowing UV-stabilized coatings. Offers a acyl phosphine oxide which is readily soluble in most formulations.

BASF
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Gloss controls

Can be used in solvent-based, aqueous and powder coatings. Improves the mechanical properties of coatings, such as their scratch resistance, abrasions resistance and gloss. Improves the rheological...

BYK CHEMIE
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Solution of an alkyl ammonium salt of a polycarboxylic acid. Acts as a high molecular weight dispersing and wetting agent for solvent-borne coating systems. Increases thixotropy. Reduces the sagging...

BYK CHEMIE
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Solution of an alkyl ammonium salt of a polycarboxylic acid. Acts as a high molecular weight dispersing and wetting agent for solvent-borne coating systems. Increases thixotropy. Prevents flooding and...

BYK CHEMIE
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Solution of a carboxylic acid salt of polyamine amides. Acts as a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-borne coating systems. Offers improved pigment wetting. Reduces the...

BYK CHEMIE
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Aromatic-free, solution of a carboxylic acid salt of polyamine amides. Acts as a high molecular weight wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-borne coating systems. Offers improved pigment wetting....

BYK CHEMIE
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Solution of an alkylolammonium salt of an unsaturated fatty acid. Acts as a high molecular weight dispersing and wetting agent for solvent-borne coating systems. Prevents flooding and floating and...

BUDENHEIM
  • Flame retardants / Fire retardants >> Phosphorus based

Non-toxic, non-corrosive, halogen free APP based flame retardant agent. APP based. Used in solvent based coatings. Possesses very good flame retardant effect and good storage stability. Does not...

BUDENHEIM
  • Flame retardants / Fire retardants >> Phosphorus based

Non-toxic, non-corrosive, halogen free ammonium polyphosphate flame retardant agent. Used in solvent based coatings. Possesses good storage stability. Decomposes under the impact of heat. Induces...

BUDENHEIM
  • Flame retardants / Fire retardants >> Phosphorus based

Non-toxic, non-corrosive, halogen free ammonium polyphosphate flame retardant agent. Used in solvent based coatings. Possesses good storage stability. Supresses afterglow. Can be easily dispersed....

BUDENHEIM
  • Flame retardants / Fire retardants >> Phosphorus based

Modified Ammonium polyphosphate flame retardant agent. Used in water based coatings. Possesses very low solubility in water and organic solvents. Decomposes under the impact of heat. Induces emission...

BUDENHEIM
  • Flame retardants / Fire retardants >> Phosphorus based

Non-toxic and non-corrosive halogen free Along chain ammonium polyphosphate flame retardant agent. Mainly used in water based intumescent coatings. Possesses excellent catalytic effect and good...

CLIQ SWISSTECH
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Salt of a polycarbonic acid with polyamines. CLiQSPERSE® CA acts as a wetting and dispersing agent for low- to medium polar non-aqueous systems and recommended for direct grinding of pigments in a...

CLIQ SWISSTECH
  • Flocculating agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Electroneutral salt of a polycarboxylic acid. CLiQSPERSE® CG acts as a controlled flocculant, wetting agent for non-aqueous coatings, inks and also acts synergistically with organically modified...

CABOT
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners

Surface-modified aluminum oxide. Offers enhanced thermal conductivity, hardness and refractive index.

CARDOLITE
  • Solvents

Reactive diluent. Cardolite LITE 2513HP acts as a low viscosity, monofunctional epoxy reactive diluent designed for coatings and other epoxy applications. It exhibits long hydrophobic aliphatic side...

CARDOLITE
  • Catalyst / Accelerators
  • Solvents

Multipurpose resin modifier. Cardolite NX-2021 acts as a low viscosity accelerator designed for use in coatings and other applications. The long hydro-phobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol...

CARDOLITE
  • Catalyst / Accelerators
  • Solvents

Multipurpose resin modifier. Cardolite NX-2022 acts as a low viscosity, light color accelerator designed for use in coatings and other applications. The long hydro-phobic aliphatic side chain of the...

CARDOLITE
  • Catalyst / Accelerators
  • Solvents

Multipurpose resin modifier. Cardolite NX-2023 acts as a low viscosity, light color accelerator designed for use in coatings and other applications. The long hydro-phobic aliphatic side chain of the...

CARDOLITE
  • Catalyst / Accelerators
  • Solvents

Multipurpose resin modifier. Cardolite NX-2023D acts as a low viscosity accelerator designed for use in coatings and other applications. The long hydro-phobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol...

CELANESE
  • Solvents >> Esters >> Ethyl acetate

Acetic acid ethyl ester. Acts as colorless, neutral solvent. Possesses faint, pleasantly fruity odor. Shows miscibility in all proportions with organic solvents. Used in lacquers, enamels and inks.

CELANESE
  • Solvents >> Ketones >> Methyl Ethyl Ketone

Methyl ethyl ketone. Used in coatings for wooden furniture refinishes, auto refinishes and printing inks.

CELANESE
  • Solvents >> Alcohols
  • Solvents >> Esters

Glycolic acid-n-butyl ester. Acts as a colorless, low volatility solvent. Possesses a faint, ester-like odor and a very good dissolving power. Shows miscibility with common organic solvents but...

CHARTWELL INTERNATIONAL
  • Adhesion promoters / Bonding agents

Carboxy functional adhesion promoter. Chartsil B-525.1, a dry free flowing solid, is absorbed upon a high surface area precipitated silica carrier. The product physically breaks down upon compounding...

CHARTWELL INTERNATIONAL
  • Adhesion promoters / Bonding agents >> Organometallic compounds

Amino functional metal organic adhesion promoter synthesized using a stabilized bimetal precursor. Supplied in ethylene glycol to aid in rapid dispersion and solubilization of the active components in...

CHARTWELL INTERNATIONAL
  • Adhesion promoters / Bonding agents >> Organometallic compounds

High reactive amino functional metal organic adhesion promoter synthesized with a stable preneutralized metal complex. Used for two component epoxies and urethanes, all waterborne coatings having a pH...

CHARTWELL INTERNATIONAL
  • Adhesion promoters / Bonding agents >> Organometallic compounds

Amino functional metal organic adhesion promoter synthesized with a stable neutralized metal complex. Used for all water-borne coatings having a pH of 7-11 including coatings formulated with acrylic/...

CHARTWELL INTERNATIONAL
  • Adhesion promoters / Bonding agents >> Organometallic compounds

An amino functional metal organic adhesion promoter. Used in metal and plastic, concrete, rubber, wood and ceramics. Offers improved salt fog resistance. Provides reduced creep at the scribe and...

CHEMETALL OAKITE
  • Solvents

Blend of biodegradable, non-regulated solvents and emulsifiers that improve working conditions with low odor, low volatility and no flash point at use dilutions. Acts as a solvent. Used in removing...

CHEMGUARD
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Fluorosurfactants
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Alkyl amine oxide. Chemguard S-111, composed of C-6 perfluoro telomere with a high performance, acts by lowering surface tension to as low as 15 dynes/cm in water at very low concentrations thus...

CHEMGUARD
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Fluorosurfactants
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

High performance cationic fluorosurfactant. Chemguard S-208M, with a net cationic nature, acts by lowering surface tension to as low as 16 dynes/cm in water at low concentrations, thus allowing for...

CHEMGUARD
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Fluorosurfactants
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Blend of fluoro and silicone surfactants. Chemguard S-216M, a low-foaming and a high performance cationic fluorosurfactant, acts by lowering surface tension to as low as 16 dynes/cm in water at low...

CHEMGUARD
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Fluorosurfactants
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Blend of fluoro and silicone surfactants. Chemguard S-228M, a dilute solution composed of 48% active fluorosurfactant in water and solvent miscible diluent, acts as a high performance low foaming...

CHEMGUARD
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Fluorosurfactants
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Amphoteric perfluoroalkyl betaine. Chemguard S-500, a dilute solution composed of 27% active fluorosurfactant in a water and solvent miscible diluent, exhibits surface tensions as low as 15 dynes/cm...

CHEMTURA
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Aluminum stearate, tri-soap. Acts as a rheology modifier and wetting agent. Offers control of film penetration and improvement of brushing characteristics. Provides modification of viscosity and...

CHEMTURA
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Aluminum stearate, Di-soap. Acts as a rheology modifier and wetting agent. Offers control of film penetration and improvement of brushing characteristics. Provides modification of viscosity and...

CHEMTURA (CROMPTON)
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Aluminum stearate, Di/tri-soap. Used in protective and decorative coatings, paints and enamels, varnishes and lacquers. Offers control of film penetration and improvement of brushing characteristics....

CIBA, NOW PART OF BASF
  • Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Sodium polyacrylates / Polyacrylic acids

High molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments. Improves gloss and DOI. Reduces flooding problems. Provides high colour strength. Shows a wide...

CIBA, NOW PART OF BASF
  • Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Sodium polyacrylates / Polyacrylic acids
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Solution of wetting and dispersing additive to prevent flooding and floating. Helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binder. The properties are...

CIBA, NOW PART OF BASF
  • Dispersing agents >> Hyperdispersants

High molecular weight modified polyurethane in butylacetate/methoxypropylacetate/xylene. Used as a polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in all types of...

CIBA, NOW PART OF BASF
  • Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Sodium polyacrylates / Polyacrylic acids

Modified polyacrylate in butylacetate/methoxypropylacetate. Used as a dispersing resin for production of solvent-based pigment concentrates with minimal resin content. Provides good pigment wetting...

CIBA, NOW PART OF BASF
  • Dispersing agents >> Hyperdispersants

Acrylic modified alkyd resin in alkylbenzene/butylacetate. Contains natural fatty acids. Used as a dispersing resin for production of resin minimal pigment concentrates. Provides good pigment wetting...

CLARIANT
  • Abrasion Resistance >> Waxes
  • Waxes >> Polyethylene waxes

Micronized, polar modified polyethylene wax. Acts as an additive to improve rub resistance of printing inks and as a modifier for the surface properties of lacquers and coatings including water-based...

CLARIANT
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes >> Polyeththylene waxes
  • Slip controls >> Waxes >> Polyethylene waxes

Micronized, PTFE modified polyethylene wax. Improves the scratch resistance and slip in coatings like can, coil, powder as well as in solvent containing coatings.

CLARIANT
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents >> Waxes

Highly modified copolymer wax. Acts as as release agent. Possesses improved matting and scratch resistance. Used in solvent and waterbased coatings.

CLARIANT
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes >> Polyeththylene waxes
  • Slip controls >> Waxes >> Polyethylene waxes

Micronized, PTFE modified polyethylene wax. Acts as an additive to improve scratch resistance and slip. Used in can coatings, coil coatings, powder coatings, solvent containing coatings, printing inks...

CLARIANT
  • Antioxidants >> Amines
  • Light stabilizers / UV-absorbers

Low-molecular radical scavenger of the type hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) for solventless paints. Its solutions which are Hostavin 3053 liquid or Hostavin 3063 liquid are recommended for...

CLARIANT-NIPA LABORATORIES
  • Biocides

Methyl benzimidazol-2-yl carbamate. Low toxicity biocide. Effective against fungi. Specifically developed for the complete microbiological protection of water-based and solvent based products against...

CLARIANT-NIPA LABORATORIES
  • Biocides >> Biocides, Film protections >> Carbamates and dithiocarbamates

Micronized methyl benzimidazol-2-yl carbamate. Used as a low toxicity biocide for complete microbiological protection of water based and solvent based paints in the dry state. Offers efficiency...

CLARIANT-NIPA LABORATORIES
  • Biocides

Glycol based free flowing dispersion of octyl isothiazolinone, methyl benzimidazol-2-yl carbamate and a urea derivative. Low toxicity biocide. Effective against bacteria, fungi and yeast. Specifically...

COGNIS, PART OF BASF
  • Corrosion inhibitors >> Long-Term Corrosion Protections

Highly effective corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate for waterborne and solvent borne systems. Increases the anti-corrosive effect of pigments which form protective layers in the...

COGNIS, PART OF BASF
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicones

Blend of defoaming ingredients, contains silicone. Acts as a defoamer in coatings, based on polyester, polyacrylates, polyurethane and epoxy resins including solvent-free, water borne and solvent...

COGNIS, PART OF BASF
  • Plasticizers >> Sebacates

Dibutyl sebacate. Used as plasticizer. Exhibits high light resistance. Provides products resistant against low temperatures and maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. Used in protective...

COGNIS, PART OF BASF
  • Plasticizers >> Adipates

Di-octyl adipate. Used as a phthalate-free plasticizer. Provides very good durability with low temperature resistance. Exhibits broad compatibility with all other standard plasticisers. Particulary...

COGNIS, PART OF BASF
  • Dispersing agents

Highly concentrated non-ionic dispersing agent. High viscosity. Offers fine and stable dispersion of pigments and fillers, development and stabilization of shade, elimination of hazing and...

CORTEC
  • Corrosion inhibitors >> Flash-rust inhibitors

Corrosion inhibitor additive. Used in solvent-based and waterborne coatings. Possesses neither silicone nor surfactant. Provides plasticizing characteristics, very good flash corrosion protection,...

CRAY VALLEY ACRYLICS
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Organowaxes >> Castor Oil derivatives (HCO-waxes)

100% Active, micronised castor wax rheology modifier. Used in solvent based coating systems. Imparts shear-thinning rheology with thixotropic viscosity recovery. Gives very good anti-settle properties...

CRAY VALLEY ACRYLICS
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Post-add thickeners

Modified urea dissolved in N-methylpyrrolidone. Used in solvent based coatings. Provides very good recoatability. Exhibits very good anti-settle and anti-sag propertiesImparts shear-thinning rheology...

CRAY VALLEY ACRYLICS
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Organowaxes >> Polyamide-based organowaxes

HAPs free pre-activated amide wax dispersed in mixture of butyl acetate and alcohols. Suitable for post-addition to solvent-based industrial coatings. Used for wood finishes/decorative coatings....

CRAY VALLEY ACRYLICS
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes >> Polyeththylene waxes
  • Slip controls >> Waxes >> Polyethylene waxes

40% active dispersion of polyethylene wax in isopropanol. Acts as a scratch/mar resistant. Provides very good storage stability. Enhances slip. Imparts very good scuff, rub and heat resistance....

CRAY VALLEY ACRYLICS
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes >> Polyeththylene waxes
  • Slip controls >> Waxes >> Polyethylene waxes

40 % active dispersion of polyethylene wax in butyl acetate. Acts as a scratch/mar resistant. Provides exceptional rub, abrasion resistance. Offers exceptional slip, solvent and heat resistance....

CRODA
  • Corrosion inhibitors

Bis-phenol A alkoxylate. Used as an anti-corrosion agent in solvent and waterborne polyester coating formulations and as a building block in the manufacture of polyunsaturated polyesters,...

CRODA
  • Corrosion inhibitors

Bis-phenol A alkoxylate. Used as an anti-corrosion agent in solvent and waterborne polyester coating formulations and as a building block in the manufacture of polyunsaturated polyesters,...

CYTEC
  • Corrosion inhibitors

Mixed Na/TEA - salt of a complex amino carbonic acid; free of organic bound chlorine. Is added to stripping enamels as an anti adhesion promotor. Coatings of this nature give temporary protection...

CYTEC
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Silicones
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous

Modified silicone. Used for improvement of levelling and surface smoothness of solvent containing and aqueous paints. Promotes the spray dust absorption. Prevents the orange peeling, blistering,...

CYTEC
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents

Highly effective defoamer. Prevents foam formation and blistering during production as well as filling of the paints even at low usage level. Suits particularly for long-oil and medium-oil, airdrying...

CYTEC
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Cationic, highly molecular resinlike wetting agent for inorganic and organic pigments. Improves the wetting of also very difficult dispersable pigments in solvent-containing high-grade automotive...

CYTEC
  • Flow / Levelling agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Levelling and substrate wetting agent, without silicone addition. After recoating the adhesion is not negatively influenced. Can be used in all air- and stovedrying, solventborne paint systems....

DSM NEORESINS
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents >> Aziridines

100% active polyfunctional aziridine. Used as a crosslinker with acrylic emulsions, waterborne urethane polymers, fast air-dry acrylic emulsions, urethane acrylic copolymer and solvent based systems...

DSM NEORESINS
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicones

Silicone modified defoamer and de-aerating agent. Used in water-based and solvent-based coating systems. Offers ease of incorporation and efficiency. Does not cause cratering and loss of intercoat...

DELTA SPECIALTIES
  • Dispersing agents
  • Flow / Levelling agents

Modified polyurethane. Prevents reflocculation of pigments through steric hindrance and therefore stabilizes the color strength and hue of pigments in paints and pigment concentrates. Improves pigment...

DELTA SPECIALTIES
  • Dispersing agents
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents

Modified polyurethane. Is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic pigments and matting agents; carbon blacks and many organic pigments. Has an excellent performance in many organic pigments....

DELTA SPECIALTIES
  • Dispersing agents
  • Flow / Levelling agents

Modified polyurethane. Prevents reflocculation of pigments through steric hindrance and therefore stabilizes the color strength and hue of pigments in paints and pigment concentrates. Improves pigment...

DELTA SPECIALTIES
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Modified polyurethane. Prevents reflocculation of pigments through steric hindrance and therefore stabilizes the color strength and hue of pigments in paints and pigment concentrates. Is the product...

DELTA SPECIALTIES
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Modified polyurethane. Prevents reflocculation of pigments through steric hindrance and therefore stabilizes the color strength and hue of pigments in paints and pigment concentrates. Enhances...

DEUCHEM
  • Corrosion inhibitors
  • Waxes >> Polyethylene waxes

Modified polyethylene wax. Used in air dry, baking paints, dipping system and anti-corrosion system. Provides pigment non-settling suspension without affecting apparent viscosity. Prevents hard...

DEUCHEM
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Waxes

Polyamide wax dispersion. Used in high build coatings, solvent-based system inks. Imparts strong thixotropic properties and anti-sagging effect.

DEUCHEM
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Waxes
  • Waxes >> Polyethylene waxes

Polythylene wax dispersion. Used in virtually all non-aqueous organic coatings including air drying and stoving systems. Prevents settling or hard sedimentation of pigments without affecting apparent...

DEUCHEM
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Waxes
  • Waxes >> Polyethylene waxes

Polythylene wax dispersion. Used in virtually all non-aqueous organic coatings including air drying and stoving systems. Prevents hard sedimentation. Provides pigment non-settling suspension without...

DEUCHEM
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Waxes
  • Waxes >> Amide waxes

Polyamide wax. Used in various solvent-based coating containing metallic, pearlesent and mat coatings. Exhibits very good thickening, pigment anti- settling and anti-sagging effects. Offers...

DEUREX
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents >> Waxes

Spherical Fischer-Tropsch- wax dispersion in butylacetate. Possesses good scratch resistance, excellent matting and pleasant haptic feel. Offers narrow particle size distribution, easy to use, easy to...

DEUREX
  • Abrasion Resistance >> Waxes
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes

Micronized Fischer-Tropsch- wax dispersion in ethanol. Possesses excellent abrasion, scratch resistance, slip and matting properties. Offers narrow particle size distribution, easy to use, easy to...

DEUREX
  • Abrasion Resistance >> Waxes
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes

Spherical Fischer-Tropsch- wax dispersion in isopropanol. Possesses excellent slip, abrasion and scratch resistance. Offers narrow particle size distribution, easy to use, easy to stir in and...

DEUREX
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents >> Waxes

Dispersion of spherical Fischer-Tropsch- wax in methoxypropanol. Possesses scratch resistance, excellent matting, mobility and slip. Offers narrow particle size distribution, easy to use, easy to stir...

DEUREX
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents >> Waxes

Spherical Fischer-Tropsch wax dispersion in white spirit. Possesses slip, scratch resistance and excellent matting properties. Offers narrow particle size distribution, easy to use, easy to stir in...

DEUTERON
  • Waxes >> Polypropylene waxes

Micronized polypropylene wax. Shows an evident resistance to settlement. Additionally it retards the settling of pigments as well as fillers and assists in their redispersion. Imparts very good buff...

DEUTERON
  • Waxes >> Polypropylene waxes

Micronized polypropylene wax. Shows an evident resistance to settlement. Additionally it retards the settling of pigments as well as fillers and assists in their redispersion. Imparts very good buff...

DEUTERON
  • Antiblocking agents >> Waxes
  • Scratch/ Scrub/ Mar resistance agent >> Waxes

Micronized PTFE- (Polytetrafluorethylene) modified polyolefin wax. Is characterized by a constantly fine particle size distribution and good ease of dispersion. Imparts mar resistance and...

DEUTERON
  • Conductivity improvers

Tetraalkylammoniumethylsulphate combined with a bivalent alcohol. Because of its cationic character and the high polarity, it reduces the electrical resistance of solvents as well as their mixtures....

DEUTERON
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents

Polycondensate plastics. Acts as a matting agent. The small binder demand of DEUTERON MK only leads to a nonessential viscosity influence, which is significant for UV-curing lacquers. Is resistant...

DEXTER CHEMICAL
  • Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Phosphate esters
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Acid anhydride surfactant. Used as a dispersing and wetting agent for emulsion and water-reducible applications, in alkyd paint and other solvent-based coatings. Improves color acceptance and gloss....

DEXTER CHEMICAL
  • Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Phosphate esters
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Acid anhydride surfactant. Used as a dispersing and wetting agent for emulsion and water-reducible applications and in solvent-thinned formulations.

DEXTER CHEMICAL
  • Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Phosphate esters
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Acid anhydride surfactant. Used as a dispersing and wetting agent for emulsion and water-reducible applications and in solvent-thinned formulations.

DEXTER CHEMICAL
  • Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Phosphate esters
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Acid anhydride surfactant. Used as a dispersing and wetting agent for emulsion and water-reducible applications and in solvent-thinned formulations.

DEXTER CHEMICAL
  • Dispersing agents >> Surfactants-like >> Phosphate esters
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Acid anhydride surfactant. Used as a dispersing and wetting agent for emulsion and water-reducible applications and in solvent-thinned formulations.

DOW BIOCIDES
  • Biocides >> Algicides & Fungicides

Cis/trans 1-(3-chloroallyl)-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniaadamantane chloride. Used as a broad-spectrum biocide in water-based paints, inks and coatings. Provides reliable and effective antimicrobial...

DOW BIOCIDES
  • Biocides >> Algicides & Fungicides

Low odor oxazolidine. Used as a broad-spectrum biocide in water-based paints, inks and coatings. Has very good stability and efficacy at high pH (7 to 12). Offers efficiency against Gram-negative and...

DOW CHEMICAL
  • Solvents >> Alcohols >> Ethyl

2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol. Acts as a non-HAP, high boiling point and low volatility oxygenated solvent. Enhances flow and gloss in baking finishes. Shows miscibility with most organic solvents but limited...

DOW CHEMICAL
  • Solvents

Sec-Butylcarbinol. Acts as a low volatility, colorless, non-HAP oxygenated solvent. Offers good solvency, and lower volatility. Shows miscibility with common organic solvents. Possesses very mild...

DOW CHEMICAL
  • Biocides >> Algicides & Fungicides
  • Biocides >> Biocides, Film protections >> Carbamates and dithiocarbamates

Broad spectrum preservative and dry film fungicide. Used in interior and exterior paints, wood protective stains, paper coatings, plastic coatings and inks. Exhibits low viscosity, easy pumping and no...

DOW CHEMICAL
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents
  • Plasticizers

Triethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Used as an active solvent for solvent-based coatings, dye carrier for textile dye processes, coupling agent and solvent in household and industrial cleaners, paint...

DOW CHEMICAL
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents
  • Film forming /coalescing agents

Ethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Acts as a fast-evaporating glycol ether based solvent with a very good balance of hydrophilic and hydrophobic character, very good active solvency and coupling...

DOW CHEMICAL-ANGUS
  • Dispersing agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers

Performance-enhancing specialty coating additive. Used in solvent-based industrial coatings. Enhances pigment dispersion through displacement of monomolecular moisture.

DOW CHEMICAL-ANGUS
  • Solvents

Multifunctional polar solvent. Provides unique benefits to solvent-based reducers or thinners. Allows for optimum performance of resin solubility, viscosity and film formation. Improves solvent...

DOW CORNING
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Silicones

Applications: air drying systems, alkyd resins, nitrocellulose and two component acid cured alkyd systems such as alkyd/urea resins and p-toluensulfonic acid hardened epoxies. For use in solvent based...

DOW CORNING
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Flow / Levelling agents >> Silicones

Silicone additive provides slip, mar resistance and leveling in solvent-based applications. Effective at low concentrations. Can be added during the grind or let-down, or can be post-added....

DOW CORNING
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicones

Foam control additive for solvent-based and UV coatings. Effective at low concentrations. Recommended usage levels: 0.05-2.0 weight percent, based upon total formulation. Can be added during the...

DOW CORNING
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents

Cured silicone elastomeric powder, non functionality. When blended into coatings formulations, provides textured or matte finishes with a unique, silky, soft touch. Due to the elastic nature of the...

DOW CORNING
  • Abrasion Resistance
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Matting agents

Cured silicone elastomeric powder. When blended into coatings formulations, provides textured or matte finishes with a unique, silky, soft touch. Due to the elastic nature of the particles, the...

DUPONT
  • Antiblocking agents
  • Slip controls

Fluorochemical additive. Shows excellent oil and water repellency, blocking resistance and improved slip. Used in paints for metallic substrates, coats for wood stains and decorative pieces.

DUPONT
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Solution of an non-ionic fluoro polymer. Shows outstanding reduction of static surface tension and excellent anti-crater effect. Used in industrial, automotive, plastic, wood and furniture coatings,...

DUPONT
  • Flow / Levelling agents
  • Lubricants

Nonionic fluorosurfactant. Gives exceptionally low surface tension in aqueous or solvent-based products, enabling better wetting, spreading, leveling, and a variety of other beneficial properties in...

DUPONT
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Non-ionic fluorosurfactant. Shows good reduction of static surface tension and anti-crater effect. Used in printing inks, UV varnishes, industrial, wood and furniture, automotive, plastic coatings and...

DUPONT
  • Wetting agents / Wet edge enhancers >> Surfactants

Non-ionic fluorosurfactant. Shows good reduction of static surface tension and anti-crater effect. Used in automotive, industrial, plastic, wood and furniture coatings, printing inks, UV varnishes and...

DYNEA
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free >> Polymeric
  • Flow / Levelling agents

Silicon free acrylic modified polyester. Shows strong foam prevention effect and reduces craters and pinholes. Used in wood coatings and general industrial coatings.

DYNEA
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free >> Polymeric
  • Flow / Levelling agents

Polymeric, non-silicone general-purpose flow and anti-crater additive for solvent-borne coatings. Dynoadd® F-1 lowers surface tension in coating formulations, thus improving substrate wetting. Surface...

DYNEA
  • Flow / Levelling agents
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Anti-crater aid

Silicon free polymer. Acts as a flow/leveling agent, and wetting agent. Possesses very good flow and leveling. Improves substrate wetting. Eliminates defects like craters, cissing and pinholes. Offers...

DYNEA
  • Flow / Levelling agents
  • Surface conditioner, miscellaneous >> Anti-crater aid

Polymeric, silicon free, non-VOC, flow and leveling agent. Offers very good flow and leveling. Improves substrate wetting. Reduces the surface tension in non-solvent and solvent based coating systems....

DYNEA
  • Defoamers / Antifoaming agents >> Silicone-free >> Polymeric
  • Flow / Levelling agents

Silicon free acrylic modified polyester. Acts as a flow and leveling agent and as an anti-foaming additive for solvent-borne coatings. Provides a good balance of flow and antifoam properties to a wide...

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Solvents >> Glycols & glycol ethers >> Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol monomethyl ether. Acts as a medium-boiling glycol ether based solvent for solvent-borne coatings and inks. Used for additive for automotive paints, coatings for plastic and printing...

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Film forming /coalescing agents
  • Solvents >> Alcohols >> Others

Ester alcohol. Acts as a retarder solvent for coil coatings and high-bake enamels and as coalescent agent for latex paints. Offers very good hydrolytic stability. Exhibits low flammability rating and...

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Film forming /coalescing agents
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners

Solventborne additive designed to improve the rheology and film appearance of high-solids epoxy as well as urethane coatings. Liquid Additive 450 will significantly increase the sag resistance of...

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Solvents >> Glycols & glycol ethers

2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol. Acts as a solvent. Used to formulate saturated polyester resins for liquid coatings and unsaturated polyester laminating resins. Has very good chemical, stain,...

EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY
  • Solvents >> Alcohols >> Ethyl

Denatured ethyl alcohol. Acts as a solvent. Is denatured with isopropyl alcohol and methyl isobutyl ketone. Used in coatings for automotive plastics, cellulosic coatings and printing inks.

ELEMENTIS
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Organoclays >> Bentonite

General purpose organoclay (tetra-alkyl ammonium bentonite). Effectively controls pigment suspension both in storage and in transit and controls flooding and floating of colors. Stabilizes the paint...

ELEMENTIS
  • Dispersing agents
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners

ELEMENTIS
  • Dispersing agents
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners

ELEMENTIS
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Organoclays >> Bentonite

Organic derivative of bentonite clay. Acts as a highly efficient and cost-effective rheological additive designed for use in low- to intermediate polarity organic systems. Exhibits easy usage....

ELEMENTIS
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Organoclays >> Hectorite

Organic derivative of a hectorite clay. Acts as a rheology modifier for medium to high polarity systems and for synthetic binders. Provides sag resistance on vertical surfaces and penetration on...

EMERALD PERFORMANCE MATERIALS
  • Catalyst / Accelerators
  • Crosslinking / Coupling / Curing Agents

Non-crystallizing, low viscosity 2-ethyl-4-methyl imidazole. Offers good oxidation aging and improved high temperature performance. Possesses low toxicity/less irritating and low cure temperature....

ENGELHARD-BASF
  • Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners >> Organoclays >> Attapulgite

Specialty attapulgite. Used as a very good thixotropic thickening agent for water-borne and solvent systems in paint and foundry coatings. Offers rapid dispersion. Provides thixotropic viscosity...

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