Coatings, Inks & Construction

PAT-ADD LE 1040

PAT-ADD LE 1040 is a levelling additive for waterborne and polar solvent-borne coatings. It is a highly efficient surface tension modifier at very low use levels. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Enhances flow, leveling, slip, and mar resistanceExhibits wide compatibilityReduces coefficient of friction (COF)Effective in epoxies, acrylic and polyester melamine resin based industrial paintsDemonstrates excellent substrate wetting, preventing craters, pinholes and coverage of coatings applied onto contaminated substrates and low surface energy substratesOffers excellent coating surface smoothnessCounteracts pigment float and foam formationTypical Applications:It is primarily used in industrial coatings. It is suitable for pigmented as well as clear coatings.

PAT-ADD LE 1030

PAT-ADD LE 1030 is a leveling additive. It is also a highly efficient surface tension modifier at very low doses. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Enhances flow, leveling, substrate wetting and air releaseExhibits wide range of compatibilityEffective in PUR, acrylic and polyester melamine industrial paintsDemonstrates excellent substrate wetting, preventing the formation of craters and pinholesEnables poor substrate wetting of coatings applied onto critical substrates such as improperly cleaned substrates and lower surface energy substratesProvides excellent surface smoothness with slip and mar resistancePrevents pigment float and foam stabilizationTypical Applications:Recommended for waterborne and mid to high polarity solvent-borne coating formulations. Recommended for industrial coatings. It is suitable for pigmented as well as clears coatings.

PAT-ADD LE 1023

PAT-ADD LE 1023 is a highly concentrated coating-surface modifier with a wide range compatibility. It is also a highly efficient film surface tension modifier, effective at low dosages. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides excellent levelling, RIQ, slip and mar resistanceOffers optimal leveling for superior film appearance, DOI and haze readingsSoluble in water, methanol, iso-propanol, and xyleneShows limited solubility in mineral spiritsDelivers surface smoothness and scratch resistanceReduces risk of crateringImproves film substrate wetting onto critical substrates such as improperly cleaned substrates and low surface energy substratesTypical Applications:It is used in waterborne, organic solvent-borne and solvent free industrial coatings, stoving enamels, and printing inks. It is suitable for pigmented as well as clear coatings and varnishes.

PAT-ADD LE 1019

PAT-ADD LE 1019 is a highly concentrated, solvent-free surface modifier. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides excellent slip and mar resistance with improved flow and levellingExhibits broad range compatibilityOffers excellent surface smoothness and improved scratch resistanceIt is a highly efficient surface tension modifier at effective low dosagesDemonstrates excellent efficiency, preventing craters and pinholesImproves substrate coverage onto critical substrates such as improperly cleaned substrates and low surface energy substratesSoluble in water, methanol, iso-propanol, and xyleneShows limited solubility in mineral spiritsTypical Applications:It is mainly used in solvent borne and solvent free industrial coatings, overprint varnishes, stoving enamels, and printing inks. It is also suitable for pigmented as well as clear coatings.

PAT-ADD LE 1010

PAT-ADD LE 1010 is a leveling and slip additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings. It is also a highly efficient surface tension modifier, at very low use levels. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is effective and versatile in applicationsIncreases slip and mar resistance with excellent film surface smoothnessExhibits wide compatibility and provides excellent compatibility in high-transparency lacquersOffers limited foam stabilizationReduces coefficient of friction (COF)Provides excellent substrate wetting, helping prevent craters and pinholesImproves coating wetting on critical substrates, including improperly cleaned and low-surface-energy substratesPrevents pigment float and foam stabilizationTypical Applications:Recommended for coil coatings, industrial paints, overprint varnishes, and flexographic inks.

PAT-ADD SU 420

PAT-ADD SU 420 is a nonionic surface-active additive suitable for aqueous systems. It is used as pigment wetting, deafoaming and dispersion stabilizing additive. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides performance benefits due to multifunctional propertiesAids flow and leveling with easy workabilityDoes not contribute to foam stabilizationIt is easy-to-use and solvent-free liquidEnsures strong reduction of static as well as dynamic surface tension in aqueous systemsExhibits lower water solubilityOffers improved substrate wetting coating or ink film applied onto low surface energy substrates, such as plasticsTypical Applications:Recommended for waterborne industrial coatings, waterborne internal can coatings, printing inks, paper coatings, and concrete coatings.

PAT-ADD SU 440

PAT-ADD SU 440 is a nonionic surface-active agent for aqueous systems. It is used as a pigment wetting and dispersing agent. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides performance benefits due to multifunctional propertiesEnsures no foam formationOffers strong reduction in static as well as dynamic surface tension of aqueous systemsLow water solubility minimizes the risk of water sensitivity and leachingEffective at low use levels and easy to handle due to its liquid formOffers improved flow and levelingContributes to improved substrate wetting on low surface energy substrates such as plasticsTypical Applications:Recommended for waterborne industrial coatings, waterborne internal can coatings, printing inks, paper coatings, and concrete coatings.

PAT-ADD SU 4S

PAT-ADD SU 4S is a non-ionic surface additive. It acts as defoaming and wetting agent. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides performance benefits due to its multi-functionalityEnsures strong reduction of aqueous system surface tensionIt also provides dynamic surface tension reductionIt is suitable for low use levels and reduces pigment grind timeAids flow and leveling with low impact on film water sensitivityMinimizes viscosity of concentrated aqueous polymer solutions, emulsions and dispersionsExhibits exceptionally fast and strong surface activityIts applications generally involve water/oil or water/solid interfaces, where interfacial tension equalization or modification is necessaryTypical Applications:Recommended for aqueous coatings, printing inks, wood coatings, industrial maintenance coatings, overprint varnishes and paper coatings. It is also suitable for concrete and dry mix mortars.