Coatings, Inks & Construction

ELASTENE™ 3700 is a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion designed for high-quality exterior flexible/elastomeric paints.Benefits:Offers excellent tensile and elongation propertiesProvides wet scrub resistance with excellent balance of properties in storage stability, color acceptance, water resistance, alkaline resistance and mechanical stabilityIt has excellent storage stability, good flexibility, excellent wet adhesion and high tensile strengthFacilitates the formulation of coatings that meet the environmental requirements (providing all other conditions are met) for Singapore green label for paints and surface coatings

DIRTSHIELD™ K-2 is a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion suitable for exterior high-quality paints.Benefits:Offers high level of dirt pick-up resistance under tropical weather conditions with excellent gloss and appearance propertiesPossesses excellent stability with ROPAQUE™ Opaque polymers and a wide range of pigments and extendersIt offers excellent performance over masonry substrates, offering excellent adhesion and efflorescence resistanceProvides water-, block- and hydrolysis resistanceAlternative for solvent-borne acrylic and polyurethane high gloss systems as well as an alternative to ceramic tile exteriorsEnables high exterior long-term durabilityFacilitates the formulation of gloss to low sheen paints offering a cleaner appearance in difficult conditionsAPEO-free and no formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators are added intentionallyTypical Applications:Ideal for premium quality (high performing) water-based exterior paints for demanding conditions. It is also used as sealers for concrete and masonry surfaces and as protective clear coating for elastomeric coatings in harsh climates.

DCMAC PRIMAL™ AC-369S is a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion suitable for coating applications. It also acts as a binder.Benefits:Exhibits good abrasion-, alkali and UV resistanceProvides adhesion to masonry, wood, metal and old paint surfacesOffers great versatility in formulating, excellent scrub resistance, good water resistance and excellent resistance to hydrolysis on masonryIt is low foaming and quickly develops hardness and adhesion propertiesProvides excellent mechanical stability with good balance of dirt pick-up resistance and durability It has small particle size and produces paint films that are resistant to cleaning and general wear and tearIt also offers excellent response to rheology modifiersMakes formulation of low odor paints possibleAPEO- and Ammonia-freeNo formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators are added intentionallyIt can be formulated into paints of different gloss/sheen levelsTypical Applications:Recommended for interior and exterior quality paints.

TERGITOL™ AEL-2450 is a nonionic surfactant suitable for water-based coating applications. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is an APE-free concentrate that effectively removes greaseIt ensures easy handling with no gel rangeOffers excellent detergency, effective wetting, and superior emulsificationExhibits rapid foam collapse, fast dissolution, and effective performance at low temperaturesProvides excellent cleaning performance, strong viscosity control, and reduced solvent requirements, even in high-anionic systemsReadily biodegradableListed on TSCA, TCSI, EINECS, PICCS, KECI, ENCS, IECSC, DSL and AIIC

TERGITOL™ AEL-6880 is a nonionic surfactant suitable for water-based coating applications. It acts as a stabilizer and dispersant. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Readily biodegradableIt is a non-APE concentrate with no aquatic toxicityOffers good rapid dissolution and good emulsificationProvides excellent detergency, improved performance, fast dissolution and viscosity controlHelps prevent gel formationListed on TSCA, TCSI, EINECS, PICCS, KECI, ENCS, IECSC, DSL and AIIC

TERGITOL™ XD is a nonionic surfactant suitable for coating applications.Benefits:Provides excellent steric and freeze/thaw stabilization with effective pigment and carbon black dispersionExhibits good solubility in the presence of salts or electrolytesOffers excellent performance in emulsifying aromatic, chlorinated, and other challenging compoundsTypical Applications:Ideal for use in agrochemicals, paints and coating dispersions, iodophors, and emulsion polymerization.

ECOSURF™ EH-3 is a nonionic surfactant designed for paints and coatings. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Exhibits superior wetting, low odor, and easy handlingProvide performance equal to alkylphenol ethoxylate (APE) surfactants, and better than primary alcohol ethoxylate (PAE) surfactantsOffers a no gel range, effective oily soil removal, and low aquatic toxicity EC50 > 10 mg/LDelivers fast dissolution and easy rinse-abilityReadily biodegradableListed on TSCA, TCSI, NZIoC, EINECS, PICCS, KECI, ENCS, IECSC, DSL and AIICComplies with requirements for EU Ecolabel

OROTAN™ 963 is a polyacid pigment dispersant for waterborne paints.Benefits:It is versatile, non-foaming and water solubleEffective over a pH range of 7 to 10 with a wide temperature rangeSupplied at 30% solid in ammonia formHighly compatible with anionic HASE type rheology modifiersOffers excellent heat-age and viscosity stabilityExhibits excellent color acceptance with glycol and water dispersed colorants including hard to disperse pigments such as red iron oxideFor maximum water resistance, it should be formulated with hydrophobic copolymer OROTAN dispersantsIt has high efficiency, water resistance and broad formulating rangeProvides low formulation cost, excellent color compatibility and low foaming in mill-baseIt has ability to formulate for good scrub resistance and wet adhesionRecommended for low sheen flat through semi-gloss acrylic, styrene-acrylic and vinyl acrylic formulationsNo formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators are added intentionallyTypical Applications:Ideal for wide range of latex paint formulations. It can also be used in flat through semi-gloss formulations.