Coatings, Inks & Construction

SPHERILEX® AC 45 HS

SPHERILEX® AC 45 HS is a spherical precipitated calcium silicate designed to improve corrosion resistance when added to a coating formulation. It has a shelf life of 24 months.Benefits:It is a spherical precipitated calcium silicateOffers improved corrosion resistanceProvides very good hardness and scratch resistanceExhibits typical calcium content (CaO%) between 6.5-7.5%Has higher oil absorption than SPHERILEX® AC 45Improves abrasion resistance of cured coatingIt shows good absorptive capacity and mar and burnish resistance with smooth surface profileTypical Applications:Ideal for marine-, protective-, metal- and powder coatings. It is suitable for solvent borne, direct grind and water borne systems.

TEGO® POWDER AID F05

TEGO® Powder Aid F05 is a hydrophobic pyrogenic silica and anti-caking agent used in coating applications. It has a shelf life of 24 months.Key Benefits:It is hydrophobic and offers low sensitivity to humidity Provides a good anti-caking effectIt improves flow properties limited impact on surface appearanceOffers good free flowTypical Applications:It is ideal for powder coatings.

LA-A 1177

LA-A 1177 is a polyether siloxane copolymer designed for waterborne formulations. It can be used universally in clear and pigmented formulations. It is suitable for airless spray applied formulations.Benefits:It is highly effective with minimal risk of surface defects and prevents micro-foamIt is highly suitable for PU dispersion, hybrid systems, pure acrylic, styrene acrylic, EVA and vinyl emulsionsListed in BfR recommendation XIV, AICS, DSL, ECL, EINECS, ENCS, IECSC, PICCS and TSCAComplies with FDA regulation 21 CFR 175.105Typical applications:Recommended for high build transparent, industrial, wood and furniture coatings.

TEGO® FLOW 404

TEGO® FLOW 404 is a universal siloxane-based flow and anti-crater additive. It has a shelf life of 36 months.KEY BENEFITSOffers efficient and broadly usable minimal impaction slip effectIt is highly compatibleIdeal for clear and pigmented systems 100 %solidIt shows anti-blocking-, anti-crater effect and flow promotionIt is a low-foam gradeSoluble in water, ethanol, TPGDA, acetone, butyl acetate and mineral spiritsTypical Applications:Used in water-, solvent borne, 2-pack 100% radiation-curing pigmented-, clear- and general industrial coating applications. Recommended for floor-, wood-, parquet- furniture coatings. It is also used in architectural paints.

NANOCRYL® C 152

NANOCRYL® C 152 acts as a scratch and abrasion resistance agent suitable for coating applications. It has a shelf life of 18 months. Benefits: It does not affect the gloss and transparency of UV cured coatings Exhibits excellent barrier effect Provides good adhesion to glass and aluminum Offers flexibility and reduced drying time It is suitable for radiation hardening and partially appropriate for phase solvent   Typical Applications: Ideal for UV coatings for metal, plastic, glass and wood.

ACEMATT® 590

ACEMATT® 590 is a matting agent partly suitable for radiation-curing coating applications. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides excellent dispersibility, transparency, high surface smoothness and matting efficiency with low viscosity impactIt is an untreated, fine particle sized precipitated silicaTypical Applications:Recommended for general industrial coatings and coil coatings. It is suitable for waterborne, solventborne, high solids, clear, pigmented and 2-pack coatings.

TEGO® FOAMEX 8051

TEGO® FOAMEX 8051 is a highly efficient and effective defoamer concentrate. It has a shelf life of 36 months.Benefits:Based on polyether siloxane technologyExhibits strong defoaming effect with very good foam breakdown effectProvides long-term, persistent defoaming effect with good shear stabilityIdeal for grinding phaseIt is very suitable for pigmented and highly viscous formulationsSuitable for adding at grinding stage and partially suitable for addition at let-down stageIt is solvent-freeTypical Applications:Ideal for architectural paints, pigment concentrates and printing inks. It is suitable for waterborne systems. Recommended for brush, roller, airless spraying, compressed air spraying, flexo and gravure printing and flooring applications. It is also suitable for dip, flow and curtain coating.  

ACEMATT® 3300

Matting agent for use in car OEM-, wood-, plastic and floor coatings. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Suitable with solvent-borne-, water-borne-, high-solids- and clear coatingsPartly suitable with radiation-curing-, 2-pack- and pigmented coatingsOffers soft-feel effect and high transparency