Coatings, Inks & Construction

MAINCOTE™ PR-71 is a waterborne acrylic copolymer emulsion suitable for industrial coating applications. It is a versatile binder for primers.Benefits:Provides outstanding adhesion to most metal substrates including smooth and blasted carbon, steel, aluminum (even untreated), galvanized steel (even chrome treated) and stainless steelIt has excellent corrosion resistance and ability to be top coated by most solvent based coating systemsOffers reactive pigment stabilityMaintains properties even when applied under marginal and low temperature drying conditionsIt has capability of producing low VOC formulationsTypical Applications:It is a great choice for field applied coatings for industrial maintenance and DIY metal primers. It is also suitable for shop applications on structural steel. Recommended for industrial maintenance primers for steels and other metals and general industrial finishes for metal. 

ACRYSOL™ TT-615 is an anionic hydrophobically modified, alkali-soluble emulsion (HASE) thickener suitable for water-based coating applications.Benefits:It is an APEO- and solvent-free liquidProvides viscosity build comparable to high molecular weight HEC thickeners, particularly at low shear ratesOffers improved roller spatter resistance compared to cellulosic thickeners, with enhanced pseudoplastic rheological behaviorEnables the development of textured finish paints with its low-viscosity, water-based emulsion propertiesExhibits excellent resistance to sagging along with very good roller spatter resistanceAlso provides excellent film build capabilityEasy to handle and readily incorporated into formulationsSupports the formulation of stable and high-performance latex paintsEnables better application performance while offering cost effectiveness compared to cellulosic thickenersDelivers good touch-up performance and smooth roll-out applicationAlso exhibits high resistance to microbial and enzyme attackAlso offers broad latex compatibility, and performance across a wide pH rangeListed on TSCA, NZIoC, EINECS, PICCS, KECI, ENCS, IECSC, DSL and AIICTypical Applications:Designed for exterior insulation finish systems, industrial coating, architectural coating, art conservation and other construction applications. Used in industrial baking enamels, general industrial finishes, interior and exterior latex paints.

MAINCOTE™ IC-1002 is a waterborne acrylic-styrene copolymer emulsion suitable for industrial coating applications. It acts as a binder.Benefits:Offers excellent flexibility and adhesion to metal substratesIt can be combined with low thermal conductivity fillers to form waterborne thermal insulation coatings with high pigment volume concentrations (PVC), high volume solids and low VOC levels (< 25 g/L)Provides uniform cure in high build insulation coatingsExhibits low coalescent demand and excellent pigment binding capacityIt has a hydrophobic backbone composition which offers good water resistanceBuilds high films without mudcrackingContributes to excellent corrosion resistanceOffers safe touch coatings for personnel protectionReduces surface temperatureIt can be used on hot and/or cold metal surfaces such as pipes, process equipment and storage tanksEasy application on surfaces with complex geometries needing insulationTypical Applications:Recommended for high performance, high film build and low VOC waterborne thermal insulation coatings.

ACRYSOL™ SCT-275 is a nonionic hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethane (HEUR) rheology modifier used in water-based latex coating applications.Benefits:Enhances both mid-shear (KU) and high-shear (ICI) viscosity performance, enabling lower levels of high-shear thickenerProvides excellent flow/sag balance, color acceptance, and syneresis resistance in low-solids vinyl acrylic formulationsDelivers good in-can appearance, efficient thickening, excellent spatter resistance, and superior finished paint appearanceOffers excellent gloss development, flow and leveling, water resistance, and uniform film formationSupplied as a low-viscosity liquid for easy handling and incorporation during the manufacturing processExhibits high resistance to microbial attackAlso offers broad latex compatibility, and performance across a wide pH rangeListed on TSCA, NZIoC, EINECS, PICCS, KECI, ENCS, IECSC, DSL and AIICTypical Applications:Suitable for exterior insulation finish systems, industrial coating, architectural coating, art conservation and other construction applications. Ideal for flat to semi-gloss paints, primers, industrial baking enamels, general industrial finishes, interior and exterior paints.

OROTAN™ 1288 is a waterborne pigment dispersant suitable for coating applications.Benefits:It is a highly effective polycarboxylic acid dispersant supplied at 45% solids in the sodium formOffers a wide range of performance and formulation benefitsIt is highly compatible with anionic HASE, ACRYSOL™ DR, ASE and DR-type rheology modifiers.Provides excellent heat age-, shelf- and viscosity stabilityIt is very low foaming and very efficient in dispersing mineral slurriesIt has low mill-base viscosity for efficient dispersionWell suited for flat to semi-gloss paints and other coating formulationsExhibits excellent color acceptance with high reproducibilityIt is cost effective and versatile with low odorTypical Applications:Ideal for waterborne paints and coating applications. It is used in flat primers, low VOC paints, interior and exterior flat and semi-gloss paints.

SYLOID® ED 2 is a matting agent suitable for coating applications. Shelf life: 12 months.Benefits:It is a synthetic amorphous silicaIt is supplied in white free-flowing powderIt is an untreated silica with high porosity and excellent dispersibilityDelivers excellent coating film smoothness due to its fine particle sizeISO 9001 registeredTypical Applications:Suitable for thin-film, foil, laminate, and artificial and natural leather coating applications.

LUDOX® HS-40 is a matting agent suitable for coating applications.Benefits:Contains synthetic amorphous silica with a nominal particle size of 12 nanometersIt is an alkaline aqueous colloidal dispersion containing 40% silica

PRIMAL™ 2133 is a hard acrylic-styrene polymer emulsion suitable for coating applications. It is used as an abrasion resistant topcoat for floors.Benefits:Offers excellent adhesion to a variety of substrates including old concrete floors which retain embedded oil and dirtIt also provides adhesion to chalky surfaces, lightly soiled concrete, masonry and vinyl tilesExhibits small particle size and offers good penetration into masonry substratesProvides excellent response to rheology modifiersPossesses good abrasion-, water-, detergents-, oils- and alkali resistanceShows rapid hardness developmentIt is a water-based alternative to solvent-borne acrylics as primers for high build elastomeric wall and roof coatingsFacilitates the formulation of sealers and primers for concrete surfacesTypical Applications:Recommended for priming, sealing and masonry glaze applications.