Coatings, Inks & Construction

SPHEROMERS® CA4

SPHEROMERS® CA4 is a light diffusing, anti-blocking, matting and texturing agent recommended for waterborne, radiation-cured and solvent-based paints and coating applications. Shelf life: 5 years.Benefits:Perfectly monosized spherical beads composed of cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)It can be combined with other Spheromers® products, fillers or matting agents to achieve the required opacity, matting and structureThe haptic properties are improved significantly without affecting the mechanical propertiesHas low moisture adsorptionProvides enhanced scratch and high polishing resistance without causing a grayish undertone in the clear coatingEnsures uniform and reproducible performance in light-diffusing applicationsOffers excellent UV stability, high transparency and good surface hardnessTypical Applications:It is suitable for formulation of highly transparent varnishes for dark substrates and polishing resistant interior wall paints with high abrasion resistance. Recommended for soft-feel, film/foil, parquet, plastic-, wood- and coil coatings.

NACURE® XC-204 is a blocked acid catalyst designed for coatings. It is a polymeric blocked sulfonic acid ester recommended for use with amino crosslinking resins. The polymeric portion remains in the film and can react with the crosslinking resin. Shelf life: 12 months.Benefits:Offers low conductivity and low degree of pigment absorptionSoluble in non-polar solvents Typical Applications:Suitable for electrostatic spray, metal decorating, can and coil coatings applications.

NACURE® XC-300

NACURE® XC-300 is a latent blocked catalyst based on an alkylaromatic sulfonic acid. Shelf life: 12 months.Benefits:It is amine-free with excellent solubility in non-polar solventsOffers improved cure stability in thermoset anti-corrosive primersProvides improved “solvent pop” resistanceIt has excellent humidity and salt spray resistanceTypical Applications:Ideal for coil coating-, appliance finishes- and general industrial thermoset primers. 

NACURE® XC-320BA

NACURE® XC-320BA is a novel catalyst suitable for coating applications. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Reduces cure temperature of aminoplast crosslinked systems, OEM clearcoats and basecoatsIt is especially effective in high-solid OEM clearcoatsExhibits higher electrical resistanceProvides excellent humidity and salt spray resistanceIt also offers excellent overbake and QUV resistanceTypical Applications:Ideal for metal decoration, automotive OEM-, coil- and general industrial coatings. It can also be used in waterborne basecoats when added to the resin components before the addition of water.

NACURE® XC-E214

NACURE® XC-E214 is a polymeric-blocked sulfonic acid ester catalyst. Recommended for use with amino-crosslinking resins. It has a shelf life of 12 months.Benefits:Polymeric moiety remains in the filmIt can react with the crosslinking resinExhibits low conductivity and good moisture resistance propertiesProvides low degree of pigment absorption Typical Applications:Ideal for can coatings, metal decorations and coil coating applications.

TEGO® FLOW ZFS 460

TEGO® Flow ZFS 460 is a flow and leveling agent designed for solvent-based pigmented coatings. Shelf life: 48 months.Benefits:It is a silicone-free acrylic additiveProvides heat resistanceOffers defoaming propertiesIt has low slip and anti-blocking effectCompliant with FDA regulation 21 CFR 175.300Typical Applications:Ideal for architectural, screen-printing, coil and general industrial coating applications. It is partially suitable for 100% solid two-component system and varnishes.

TiONA® 880

TiONA® 880 is a high performance, chloride process rutile titanium dioxide pigment (Pigment white 6). Developed for solvent- and water-based coatings. Benefits:Offers excellent gloss retention, chalk- and yellowing resistance It is super durable with outstanding dispersibilityProvides gloss, high tint strength and opacityExhibits excellent unrivaled weathering characteristicsIt also offers very good optical properties, optimum dispersibility and processing efficiencyTypical Applications:It is recommended for critical exterior weathering applications. It is suitable for industrial maintenance, coil, architectural roof and powder coatings. It is also used in automotive, OEM and refinishing systems, aerospace, marine and protective coatings.

TiONA® 822

TiONA® 822 is a high performance, chloride process, rutile titanium dioxide pigment (Pigment white 6). Developed for solvent- and water-based coatings.Benefits:Provides excellent chalk resistance and gloss retentionOffers high brightness, ease of dispersionDelivers excellent color stability and blue tint toneProvides a combination of good optical properties and exceptional durabilityTypical Applications: It is recommended for exterior high durable applications, industrial, coil and architectural coatings. It is suitable for powder, marine and protective coatings.