Additives for Industrial Coatings

Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne non-polar thick layer systems and primers to prevent fillers and inorganic pigments from settling and to gel bentonites. Particularly suitable for non-polar systems, e.g. alkyd systems. The additive may cause viscosity increase when used in the epoxy part due to its high amine value.

Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous primers and fillers to prevent fillers and inorganic pigments from settling. Also suitable for filler slurries.

Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne industrial and architectural coating to stabilize inorganic pigments.

Wax dispersion on the basis of modified PE for aqueous wood, industrial, architectural and leather coatings to improve surface protection. The additive increases abrasion and scratch resistance. It shows a matting effect and is easy to incorporate into the system.

Rheology-modifiying wax emulsion for aqueous automotive coatings and premium industrial coatings to improve effect pigment orientation. VOC-free.

Silicone-free defoamer for aqueous coatings with good anti-popping properties. Suitable for air and fast drying 1-pack and 2-pack systems, primer surfacers, basecoats, top-coats as well as clear coats.

Silicone defoamer for aqueous pigment concentrates and printing inks. Prevents foam during grinding. Long-term stable and shear-stable. Particularly suitable for resin-free grinds (slurry) and aqueous overprint coatings.

VOC-free silicone defoamer for aqueous industrial, architectural, and wood coatings as well as printing inks and adhesives. May be used in millbase and let-down. Highly effective defoamer requires high shear forces for incorporation.

VOC-free silicone defoamer on the basis of an emulsion for aqueous emulsion paints, printing inks, adhesives, and paper coatings. Preferred incorporation into let-down. Easier to incorporate than BYK®-022.

Silicone-free defoamer on polymer-basis for solvent-borne coatings and printing inks. Standard defoamer for solvent-borne coating systems. Slightly higher defoaming effect than BYK®-051.

Silicone-free defoamer on polymer-basis for solvent-free industrial coatings, PU, and epoxy systems as well as coil coatings with excellent air-releasing and defoaming effects in highly viscous systems. Improves leveling in coil coatings.

Silicone defoamer for solvent-borne industrial and architectural coatings as well as adhesives. Standard silicone defoamer for all solvent-borne systems. Good balance between effectiveness and compatibility.

Silicone and polymer defoamer for solvent-borne, radiation-curable can coatings, industrial, wood, and furniture coatings as well as printing inks and adhesives. Aromatic-free.

VOC-free silicone defoamer for aqueous wood, architectural, and industrial coatings as well as printing inks and adhesives. All-purpose. Excellent long-term stability of the finished coating system at high and low temperatures. Easy to incorporate. Suitable for clear coats and pigmented systems as well as all common methods of application.

Silicone surface additive for solvent-borne coating systems and printing inks with strong reduction of surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting, prevents craters, and increases surface slip.

Silicone surface additive, polyester-modified, for solvent-borne coating systems and printing inks with a strong reduction of surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting, prevents craters, and increases surface slip. Particularly suitable for baking systems. Thermostable up to 210 °C, therefore good recoatability.

Silicone surface additive for solvent-borne coating systems with a minor reduction of surface tension and a minor increase of surface slip. Good leveling, has defoaming properties.

Silicone surface additive for solvent-free, solvent-borne and aqueous coating systems and printing inks with a strong reduction of surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting, prevents craters, and increases surface slip.

Silicone surfactant for aqueous coatings, printing inks, and paper coatings with a strong reduction of surface tension. Therefore good substrate wetting. No influence on surface slip. Suitable for co-solvent-free systems. All-purpose.

Surface additive on polyacrylate-basis for medium-polar solvent-borne coating systems, printing inks, and powder coatings. Leveling additive. No turbidity in clear coats and no haze in pigmented systems. Solvent-free version of BYK®-358 N.

Silicone surface additive for solvent-free, radiation-curable, and solvent-borne coating systems and printing inks with a strong reduction of surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting, has an anti-crater effect and significantly increases surface slip. Highly efficient at low doses. Solvent-free.

Surface additive on polyacrylate-basis for solvent-borne automotive coatings and baking systems as well as coil coatings. Promotes leveling, has a spontaneous defoaming effect (particularly for microfoam), and is effective for very short baking times. Suitable for roller, conventional spraying, and airless/air mix applications.

Silicone-free surface additive for solvent-borne coil, can, industrial and automotive coatings to improve leveling (DOI) and to provide a moderate reduction of surface tension. Shows defoaming effect at higher dosages.

VOC-free, liquid rheology additive for aqueous dispersion-based systems to improve anti-sagging and to adjust in-can viscosity. The additive is suitable for increasing the grinding viscosity of aqueous pigment pastes.

Liquid rheology additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free medium-polarity systems to improve anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. The additive is particularly suitable for thick layer systems due to its pseudoplastic flow behavior.

Liquid rheology additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free non-polar systems to improve anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. The additive is particularly suitable for thick layer systems due to its pseudoplastic flow behavior.

Emission, silicone and mineral oil-free polymeric defoamer for aqueous, low-emission coatings and adhesives.
Fulfills regulations such as AgBB in Germany and „Le Grenelle Environnement“ in France. Very effective in alkyd emulsions and hybrids.

Silicone- and mineral oil free defoamer on polymer basis for aqueous coatings and printing inks. The additive has a broad application profile. It shows no separation or seeding.

Aromatic-free defoamer based on a polymer for radiation curable UV-coatings for wood, furniture and industrial coatings as well as printing inks with a spontaneous defoaming combined with a high film transparency and low cratering tendency. Also suitable for other polyester systems.

Silicone-based defoamer for aqueous and radiation-curing systems.

Surface additive based on polyacrylate for solvent-borne and aqueous systems to improve leveling.

Fluorine-free substrate wetting and leveling additive for aqueous systems and UV coatings with a strong reduction of the dynamic and static surface tension and an improvement of leveling properties. The additive has a low foaming tendency and no influence on surface slip. Especially suited for modern systems without cosolvent.

Silicone substrate wetting agent and leveling agent on the basis of a silicone acrylate copolymer for solvent-borne automotive, industrial, architectural, wood, and furniture coatings. Strongly reduces surface tension of the wet coat. Good recoatability and intercoat adhesion. No ghosting. May be used in all coating layers.

Adhesion promoter for solvent-borne and aqueous baking systems on metallic substrates. After neutralization, the additive may also be used in water-reducible systems.

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems, PVC plastisols, thermoplastics, and adhesives to stabilize organic and inorganic pigments, particularly carbon blacks. Particularly suitable for the production of polyol pastes for PU as well as PVC applications. Anti-separation additive for SMC/BMC formulations.

Silicone polymer air release additive for solvent-free and solvent-borne epoxy systems and adhesives with good air-releasing and defoaming effects.

Liquid rheology additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems to improve anti-sagging and anti-settling properties in a medium-polar range. Increases thixotropy. Post addition is possible. Contains the solvent DMSO.

Liquid rheology additive for aqueous and water-reducible systems to improve anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. Increases thixotropy. The additive is particularly suitable for the production of aqueous pigment pastes. Contains the solvent DMSO.

Silicone-free substrate wetting agent for aqueous coating systems, printing inks, adhesives, and paper coatings. Reduces the dynamic surface tension. Low foam stabilization. Particularly suitable for high-speed applications.

Conductivity additive for solvent-borne, electrostatically sprayed coatings. Increases conductivity and maintains coating film properties, e.g. adhesion. Does not cause discoloration, and provides a stable viscosity.

Silicone surface additive for solvent-borne easy-to-clean coating systems. OH-functional. Obtains permanent effect after crosslinking.

Silicone surface additive for aqueous easy-to-clean coating systems. OH-functional. Obtains permanent effect after crosslinking.

Silicone surface additive for radiation-curable coating systems and printing inks with a strong reduction of surface tension. Excellent substrate wetting. Prevents craters and increases surface slip. Acrylic-functional (difunctional).

Silicone-free surface additive for aqueous automotive and industrial coatings to prevent the formation of bubbles and boiling marks in baking systems. The additive is HAPS-free and APEO-free.

Wax dispersion on the basis of an EVA copolymer for solvent-borne effect coating systems. Improves effect pigment orientation and prevents settling in the container.

Wax dispersion on the basis of an EVA copolymer for solvent-borne effect coating systems, particularly for the automotive industry. Improves effect pigment orientation and prevents settling in the container.

Wax dispersion on the basis of an EVA copolymer for solvent-borne effect coating systems, particularly for the automotive industry. Improves effect pigment orientation and prevents settling in the container. Aromatic-free version of CERAFAK® 106.

Micronized wax on PP-basis for solvent-borne and aqueous systems to achieve very fine surface textures on metal, wood, or plastic. Provides soft feel effect and matting properties.

Micronized wax on PP-basis for solvent-borne and aqueous systems to achieve fine surface textures on metal, wood, or plastic.

Micronized wax on PP-basis for solvent-borne and aqueous systems to achieve medium-fine surface textures on metal, wood, or plastic.

Micronized wax on the basis of a modified HDPE wax and a polymer for solvent-borne and aqueous systems to achieve coarse surface textures on metal, wood, or plastic.

Micronized organic polymer for liquid and powder coatings as well as paper coatings. Provides matting properties and increases scratch resistance.

Micronized wax on the basis of a modified PE for aqueous and solvent-borne systems to improve matting, scratch and abrasion resistance. It is particularly suitable for direct food contact.

Micronized wax on the basis of modified HDPE for solvent-borne coating systems and powder coatings to improve scratch-resistance, soft feel effect, and matting. The additive is particularly suitable for radiation-curable furniture and parquet coatings.

Micronized wax on PP-basis for solvent-borne coating systems, powder coatings, and paper coatings to improve anti-slip properties and matting.

Micronized wax on the basis on a PTFE-modified PE for solvent-borne coating systems and powder coatings to improve surface slip and scratch resistance. Improves stain resistance in powder coated surfaces.

Biodegradable polymer based on renewable resources for aqueous, rad-cure, solvent-free and solvent-borne systems with wax-like properties to improve matting efficiency and haptic (soft-touch). Provides high transparency and improved surface properties.

Wax dispersion on the basis of an oxidized HDPE for solvent-borne industrial and wood coatings to improve scratch resistance, matting, and the soft feel effect. Aromatic-free.

Wax dispersion on the basis of an EVA copolymer for solvent-borne effect coating systems to improve effect pigment orientation. Prevents settling of effect pigments in the container and the circulation pipe.

Wax dispersion on the basis of an EVA copolymer for solvent-borne effect coating systems to improve effect pigment orientation. Prevents settling of effect pigments in the container and the circulation pipe. Aromatic-free version of CERATIX® 8461.

Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne matting agent pastes.

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne architectural coatings, printing inks, and pigment concentrates on the basis of alkyd resins. The additive is suitable for all pigments. Solvent-free version of DISPERBYK®-107.

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks to stabilize inorganic pigments, particularly titanium dioxide. Significantly reduces millbase viscosity.

Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne industrial, wood, and furniture coatings as well as pigment concentrates. Particularly suitable for stabilizing pigments in epoxy.

Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free printing inks. Stabilizes organic pigments in radiation-curable printing ink systems.

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous coating systems, printing inks, and adhesives. Particularly suitable for inorganic pigments and titanium dioxide.

VOC-free and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and aqueous architectural coatings. Particularly suitable for glycol-free universal pigment concentrates.

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for aqueous coating systems and adhesives. Particularly suitable for pigment concentrates without resins for two-pack systems (epoxy and PU). Increases water and corrosion resistance.

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive on CPT-basis for solvent-borne and solvent-free wood and furniture coatings to improve matting, particularly in high-solid and solvent-free systems. Broad compatibility with reactive diluents, resins, solvents.

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive on CPT-basis for aqueous coating systems for particularly cost-effective pigment concentrates without resins. Increases water resistance.

VOC-free and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive on CPT-basis for aqueous automotive and industrial coatings. Particularly suitable for resin-containing grinds (emulsions and water-reducible coatings) as well as resin-free pigment concentrates containing amines, thickeners, co-solvents, and surfactants.

VOC-free and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive on CPT-basis for aqueous architectural and wood coatings for resin-free pigment concentrates. Suitable for all pigments.

Wetting and dispersing additives on CPT-basis for solvent-borne industrial coatings and pigment concentrates. Suitable for broadly compatible pigment concentrates with and without resins. Excellent adhesion when coating is directly applied to metal.

Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free epoxy and reactive systems to improve storage stability and application viscosity. The special hyperbranched structure of the additive prevents the reaction with the epoxy resin.

VOC-free and solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coating systems and for the production of broadly compatible pigment concentrates. Particularly suitable for high-solid and solvent-free systems due to 100% active substance.

Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and printing inks as well as pigment concentrates. Cost-effective alternative to DISPERBYK®-164 and DISPERBYK®-167.

Inorganic additive on the basis of aluminum oxide nanoparticles (40 nm) for aqueous systems that require high transparency. To improve scratch resistance.

Inorganic additive on the basis of surface modified silica nanoparticles (20 nm) for radiation curable wood, furniture and industrial coatings to improve scratch and abrasion resistance.

Inorganic additive on the basis of non-polar surface-modified silicon dioxide nanoparticles (20 nm) for solvent-borne wood, furniture, industrial, plastic, and automotive coatings, which require a maximum level of transparency. To improve scratch resistance. Creates an instant reflow effect due to the increased elasticity while retaining the same level of hardness.

Inorganic additive on the basis of medium-polar surface-modified silicon dioxide nanoparticles (20 nm) for solvent-borne wood, furniture, industrial, plastic, and automotive coatings, which require a maximum level of transparency. To improve scratch resistance. Creates an instant reflow effect due to the increased elasticity while retaining the same level of hardness.

Inorganic UV absorber on the basis of cerium oxide nanoparticles (10 nm) for aqueous wood care applications, furniture and floor coatings, which require very high transparency. For long-term UV protection.

Inorganic UV absorber on the basis of cerium oxide nanoparticles (10 nm) for non-polar, solvent-borne wood care applications, furniture and floor coatings that require very high transparency. For long-term UV protection. Aromatic-free.

Inorganic UV absorber on the basis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (40 nm) for aqueous wood and furniture coatings as well as wood stains, which require high transparency. For long-term UV protection.

Inorganic UV absorber on the basis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (40 nm) for polar, solvent-borne wood and industrial coatings, which require high transparency. For long-term UV protection.

Inorganic UV absorber on the basis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (40 nm) for non-polar, solvent-borne wood care applications, which require high transparency. For long-term UV protection. Aromatic-free.