Coatings, Inks & Construction

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.

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

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.

OROTAN™ 2028C is a high-performance universal dispersant suitable for waterborne coatings and inks.Benefits:It is an excellent choice for all variety of pigments including inorganic and organic pigmentsOffers excellent pigment dispersion and stabilization which contributes to enhanced formulation stability and dry film performanceShows excellent performance in aqueous binder-free pigment concentratesExhibits excellent gloss potential and color strengthProvides excellent water and corrosion resistanceFacilitates the formulation of low/ultra-low VOC productsAPEO- and Ammonia-freeTypical Applications:It is suitable for primers, mid-coats and topcoats.

OROTAN™ 2028 is a high-performance universal dispersant suitable for waterborne coatings and inks.Benefits:It is an excellent choice for all variety of pigments including inorganic and organic pigmentsOffers excellent pigment dispersion and stabilization which contributes to enhanced formulation stability and dry film performanceShows excellent performance in aqueous binder-free pigment concentratesExhibits excellent gloss potential and color strengthProvides excellent water and corrosion resistanceFacilitates the formulation of low/ultra-low VOC productsAPEO- and Ammonia-freeTypical Applications:It is suitable for primers, mid-coats and topcoats.

OROTAN™ 2002 is a high-performance hydrophobic copolymer dispersant suitable for waterborne paints.Benefits:It has excellent gloss potential combined with good corrosion resistance and compatibility with reactive pigmentsIt is very compatible with HEUR rheology modifiers such as ACRYSOL™ RM-995 and ACRYSOL™ RM-5000Exhibits low odor, water resistance and low viscosity at high solids for easy handling and efficiencyAllows formulator to choose the neutralizing base to best meet odor and handling requirements, as it is supplied in the un-neutralized formAPEO-freeTypical Applications:Ideal for low odor paints, high gloss coatings, corrosion resistant metal primers, semi-gloss paints and other coating applications.

OROTAN™ 1850E is a hydrophilic waterborne pigment dispersant suitable for coating applications.Benefits:It is the sodium salt of a polymeric carboxylic acidExhibits high stability and good efficiency performanceIt is highly stable with reactive pigments such zinc oxide or other polyvalent metal containing pigments and extendersIt can be used with a wide range of acrylic, acrylic-styrene and vinyl acrylic based coatingsIt is effective with inorganic pigments and has excellent polyvalent ion stabilityPossesses excellent stability with HASE and ACRYSOL™ DR rheology modifiersFacilitates the formulation of paints to address stringent environmental standardsAmmonia-free and no formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators are added intentionallyTypical Applications:Ideal for waterborne paints. It is also suitable for high pigment volume concentration (PVC) paints which requires long shelf storage.