Coatings, Inks & Construction

PAT-ADD MA 2720

PAT-ADD MA 2720 is a key surface-active agent suitable for waterborne coatings. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Improves easy-to-clean propertiesOffers durability and versatility It can be post added during paint manufacturing, just by mixingExhibits high surface activity for concentrated presence at the film surfaceReactive hydroxyl (–OH) groups enable integration into the polymer matrix, ensuring long-lasting effectivenessProvides improved film dirt-resistance with water- and oil- repelling film propertiesExhibits superior surface activity, effectively reducing the surface tension of the filmDelivers solvent resistance with film slip-, mar resistance and anti-blocking propertiesIt also improves substrate wetting and levellingCompatible with a wide range of coating systemsCan be cross-linked with the binder through reactions between its functional groups of hardeners, such as isocyanate, melamine and epoxyTypical Applications:Designed for use in water borne topcoats such as based on 2-pack PUR, stoving systems and epoxies.

PAT-ADD AF 75

PAT-ADD AF 75 is a polymeric defoamer and de-aerator suitable for use in gelcoats. Shelf life: 36 months.Benefits:Provides highly efficient deaeration and excellent compatibility with a wide range of polymers, including polyester and vinyl ester resinsIt is silicone-freeIt maintains a clear appearance and is effective at low dosagesSuitable for unsaturated polyester, vinyl ester, urethane acrylate and polyurethane

PAT-ADD AF 35

PAT-ADD AF 35 is a defoamer designed for use in waterborne pigment concentrates. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is an oil-free polysiloxane based polymerIt prevents microfoam formation and provides high efficiency at low dosagesIt remains effective over a wide pH rangeIt is dispersible in water and common hydrophilic solventsProvides excellent deaeration in waterborne industrial paintsOffers good shelf stabilityTypical Applications:It is suitable for industrial coatings, including water-reducible systems, polar solvent-based systems, and high-polarity solvent-free systems. It is used in universal colorants, waterborne industrial topcoats, and solvent-free systems such as PU- or EP-based flooring.

PAT-ADD AF 21

PAT-ADD AF 21 is a mineral oil-based defoamer designed for waterborne systems. Shelf life: 12 months.Benefits:It is modified with polysiloxane for extremely strong activityIt is highly versatile and efficientOffers good shelf stabilityIt effectively reduces existing foamProvides strong foam control against foam generated by organic surfactantsIt is an APEO- and VOC-freeTypical Applications:Used in high PVC emulsion paints, architectural-, industrial & wood coatings, inks and pigment dispersion. It is suitable for water-based paints and colorants.

PAT-ADD RU 02

PAT-ADD RU 02 is used as a liquid corrosion inhibitor in waterborne paints. It also acts as oxygen scavenger. It is used to inhibit in-can corrosion, flash-rusting and exposed dry paint. Shelf life: 12 months.Benefits:Combats corrosion formation on iron substrates at various stagesPrevents flash rusting and formation of rust spots during film formationIt also prevents in-can rust formation and minimizes paint discoloration caused by rust particle contaminationIt is easily workable and liquid additiveSupports permanent film corrosion inhibitionShows strong interaction onto iron surfaces, thus passivating the surface from oxidationInhibits rusting by formation of an anionic passivated layer and reducing oxygen concentration in liquid paintIt is typically used in conjunction with permanent corrosion inhibitive pigments for corrosion protective coatingsTypical Applications:Designed for use in a wide range of waterborne architectural, protective, marine, wood and industrial paints. It is suitable for WB dispersion-, epoxy- and PE- paint systems.

PAT-ADD RHEOL 112

PAT-ADD RHEOL 112 is a rheology modifier suitable for aqueous systems. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Develops KU and high low-shear viscosity with a strong shear thinning rheologyInteracts with polymeric binder particles which result in formation of a network, characterized by showing a high degree of pseudoplastic flowHas optimized brush/ roller loading and anti-drip propertiesProvides excellent in-can structure and flow performanceIt is ready for use, VOC-free and easily workableMay be used  in conjunction with Pat-Add RHEOL 306 for high shear balanceReduces risk of roller spattering during application Forms a pseudoplastic profile which enables high layer thickness, while maintaining ease of applicationTypical Applications:Designed for low up to high PVC dispersion paints. Recommended for water-based emulsion paints for interior and exterior applications for flat and semi-gloss formulations. It can also be used in high-build architectural coatings.

PAT-ADD RHEOL 100

PAT-ADD RHEOL 100 is a non-ionic, HEUR based liquid rheology modifier suitable for aqueous systems. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is ready for use and demonstrates excellent anti-settling and anti-sagging propertiesReduces the risk of roller spattering during paint applicationProvides excellent flow and leveling with excellent shelf stabilityIt is a manufacturing friendly liquidEnsures optimal rheological behavior of dispersion paintsAssociative interactions with polymers and micelles lead to the formation of a thixotropic network resulting in increased viscosityThe highest thickening efficiency is obtained in polymer dispersion systems (emulsion paints)Contributes to low brush-drag and forms a low-shear structureCompatible with both organic as well as inorganic rheology modifiersTypical Applications:Designed for high PVC systems to gloss emulsion paints and varnishes. It is also recommended for interior and exterior emulsion paints based on pure acrylic or copolymer binders.

PAT-ADD RHEOL 99

PAT-ADD RHEOL 99 is a non-ionic, HEUR based liquid rheology modifier suitable for aqueous systems. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is ready for use and demonstrates excellent anti-settling and anti-sagging propertiesReduces the risk of roller spattering during paint applicationIt is superior to classic rheology modifiers in water resistance and salt-spray of the dry filmProvides excellent flow and leveling with excellent shelf stabilitySupplied as liquid, ease to dose, handle, incorporateIt is hydrophobic in nature for excellent film scrub and water resistanceEnsures optimal rheological behavior of dispersion paintsAssociative interactions with polymers and micelles lead to the formation of a thixotropic network resulting in increased viscosityThe highest thickening efficiency is obtained in polymer dispersion systems (emulsion paints)Helps to obtain a Newtonian viscosity profile with greater high-shear thickeningForms low-shear structureCompatible with both organic as well as inorganic rheology modifiersTypical Applications:Designed for high PVC systems to gloss emulsion paints and varnishes. It is also recommended for interior and exterior emulsion paints based on pure acrylic or copolymer binders.