Coatings, Inks & Construction

PRIMAL™ AC-261 is a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion suitable for coating applications.Benefits:Offers excellent long-term durabilityProvides excellent wet and dry adhesion on wide variety of surfaces such as aged alkyd paints, masonry, metal, wood, smooth concrete surface and old chalky painted surfacesExhibits excellent abrasion-, alkali-, scrub- and UV resistanceIt is low foaming and quickly develops hardness which imparts excellent dirt pick-up resistance in exterior paintsIt can resist water after repeated cleaning and offers excellent resistance to hydrolysis on masonryPossesses excellent paint formulation cost/property balanceShows excellent response to rheology modifierAllows painted surface to maintain their appearance over timeTypical Applications:Recommended for high-performance exterior paints.

LUDOX® AM is a matting agent suitable for coating applications. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is an aqueous colloidal dispersion containing 30% silicaContains synthetic amorphous silica with a nominal particle size of 12 nanometersCan be incorporated at neutral or slightly acidic pH to produce stable formulationsOffers excellent pH stability over a broad range of pH 4 to 10Provides high binding strength and excellent stabilityCertified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 50001 standards

PRIMAL™ AC-261P is a 100% acrylic polymer emulsion suitable for coating applications.Benefits:Offers excellent long-term durabilityProvides excellent wet and dry adhesion on wide variety of surfaces such as aged alkyd paints, masonry, metal, wood, smooth concrete surface and old chalky painted surfacesExhibits excellent abrasion-, alkali-, scrub- and UV resistanceIt is low foaming and quickly develops hardness which imparts excellent dirt pick-up resistance in exterior paintsContributes to excellent water resistance and excellent hydrolysis resistance on masonryPossesses excellent paint formulation cost/property balanceFacilitates the formulation of low odor, high gloss, semi-gloss, sheen or flat paintsAPEO-free and no formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators are added intentionallyTypical Applications:Recommended for high-performance exterior paints.

PRIMAL™ AC-365 is a general performance acrylic polymer.Benefits:Offers good adhesion to aged alkyd paints, masonry, wood and metal substratesCompatible with a wide variety of pigments and extendersProvides good long-term durability and good performance over a range of surfacesIt also offers formulation versatility for coating manufacturesContributes to good paint formulation cost/property balanceIt is highly versatile and imparts good abrasion-, alkali- and ultraviolet radiation resistanceTypical Applications:Recommended for broad spectrum of paint formulations. It is suitable to formulate coatings for floors, cement roof tiles, clear coatings, interior broadwall and texture applications.

OROTAN™ 681 is a hydrophobic dispersant and flow modifier suitable for coating applications.Benefits:It is specially engineered with high-performanceIt is an ammonium salt of a hydrophobic copolymerIt is stable in paints containing zinc oxide and other reactive pigmentsOffers improved flow and film-build when used with nonionic rheology modifiersProvides enhanced gloss potential and improved corrosion resistancePermits full development of the gloss potential of the binderHighly compatible with HEUR nonionic rheology modifiersWhen used with thickeners, it improves flow and film-build while providing an alkyd-like feel when brushingNo formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators are added intentionallyTypical Applications:It is well suited for formulating metal and wood primers and stain and corrosion-resistant topcoats for a variety of substrates. It is also suitable for interior and exterior latex paints.

OROTAN™ 731 DP is a dispersant suitable for coating applications.Benefits:It is sodium salt of a carboxylate polyelectrolyteFree flowing, spray dry powder version of OROTAN™ 731 A ERIt is the formaldehyde free replacement for OROTAN™ 731 SDProvides good gloss and hiding at economical use levelsOffers greater corrosion resistance when formulated with a high-performance binder and other high-quality additivesExhibits good dispersion, stability and film propertiesIt is suitable for acrylic, butadiene/styrene and vinyl acrylic based coatings.Typical Applications:Recommended for flat primers, low VOC paints, interior and exterior flat, sheen, semi-gloss paints and glossy topcoats.

OROTAN™ 731A is an extremely versatile, waterborne pigment dispersant for acrylic, acrylic-styrene and vinyl acrylic based coatings. It is a sodium salt of maleic anhydride copolymer.Benefits:Offers good gloss and hiding at economical use levelsIt can offer excellent corrosion resistance when formulated with a high-performance binder and other high-quality additivesProvides good dispersion, stability and film propertiesIt is very effective with inorganic pigmentsExhibits high efficiency performanceIt is supplied as a low viscosity solutionIt is hydrophobic and provides ease of handlingIt can offer reduced dispersion times and increased hidingIt has ability to enhance performance of specialty coatings, such as improved corrosion resistanceNo formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators are added intentionallyTypical Applications:It is used in a wide range of formulations, including flat primers, low VOC paints, interior and exterior flat, sheen and semi-gloss paints and high gloss topcoats.

OROTAN™ DF-100 is a mineral oil based defoamer for waterborne coatings.Benefits:It is universal with good stability and high defoaming efficiencyExhibits good compatibility and has limited impact to cause fisheyes or pinholesOffers good long-term durabilityTypical Applications:It is used in a wide range of paints. It is specially recommended for flat to semi-gloss paints. It is also suitable for mid-high PVC coatings.