Coatings, Inks & Construction

PAT-ADD DA 603 LV

PAT-ADD DA 603 LV is a polymeric wetting and dispersing additive suitable for water-based coating and ink applications. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides strong dispersing performance with hydrophilic and moderately hydrophobic pigments and extendersIt is low VOC, APEO-free and optimizes color developmentIt reduces mill-base viscosity while improving color development, storage stability, and glossIt enables high pigment loadings at low viscosityOffers strong electrostatic and steric stabilization of pigmentsIt minimizes flocculation during the liquid stage, application, and film formation of waterborne formulationsTypical Applications:Ideal for piment concentrates, colorants, printing inks, architectural and industrial paints. It is designed for preparing concentrated aqueous dispersions of inorganic pigments, hydrophilic organic pigments, and hydrophilic carbon blacks.

PAT-ADD LE 1068

PAT-ADD LE 1068 is a surface tension modifier. It is also a leveling agent with a slight defoaming effect in floor coatings. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Exhibits excellent compatibility with high transparency Demonstrates excellent efficiency, to prevent craters, pinholes and poor substrate wetting at all applied film thicknessesCumene-free and offers excellent surface smoothnessIn conjunction with pigment dispersant PAT-ADD DA 948, optimal performance can be obtainedTypical Applications:It is effective in solvent borne as well as solvent free epoxy, PUR and aspartic coating systems. Ideal for industrial and protective coatings.

PAT-ADD SU 485

PAT-ADD SU 485 is a nonionic surface-active agent for aqueous coatings and inks. It is used as pigment wetting and dispersing agent. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides performance benefits such as stabilization and emulsification, due to multifunctional propertiesEnables strong reduction in dynamic surface tension of aqueous systemsEffective at low use levels and easy to handle due to its liquid formContributes to improved substrate wetting of coatings and inks applied on low surface energy substrates such as plasticsTypical Applications:Recommended for waterborne industrial coatings, wood coatings, printing inks and architectural paints.

PAT-ADD AF 310

PAT-ADD AF 310 is a defoamer designed for water-based coatings and printing inks. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is oil- and VOC-freeIt is based on a polysiloxane hydrophobic polymer compoundIt reduces the risk of microfoaming and allows incorporation under moderate-shear conditionsIt is effective at low dosages and offers excellent shelf stabilityTypical Applications:Suitable for varnishes, wood-coatings, industrial paints, aqueous inks and pigment dispersions. It is used in pigment concentrates, semi-gloss and gloss architectural paints, spray- and roll-coat-applied coatings.

PAT-ADD AF 174

PAT-ADD AF 174 is a de-aerator and defoamer designed for use in organic solvent-based coatings and inks. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is versatile and effectively controls air inclusion during rolling, spraying, brushing, and manufacturing processesIt is a clear liquid with excellent shelf stabilityProvides a balance of defoaming performance and compatibility while maintaining a clear film appearanceIt optimizes in-can appearance and promotes bubble-free surfacesTypical Applications:Suitable for low pigment paints, architectural, industrial, automotive and protective coatings. It is used in rapid curing systems, including plastic coatings, repair finishes as well as printing inks and overprint varnishes.

PAT-ADD RHEOL 117

PAT-ADD RHEOL 117 is a rheology modifier for use in aqueous systems. It can be used as the sole thickener in low- to high-PVC paints. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides excellent medium- to high-shear viscosity performanceIt interacts with polymeric binder particles to form a robust network with a low degree of pseudoplastic flowIt is ready to use, VOC-free, and easy to processIt is a KU viscosity builderOffers excellent flow and leveling while reducing the risk of roller spattering during applicationTypical Applications:Suitable for rheology control in decorative and industrial waterborne dispersion paints.

PAT-ADD RHEOL 306

PAT-ADD RHEOL 306 is a highly efficient polymeric rheology modifier suitable for coating applications. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It promotes strong Newtonian flow characteristics at high ICI viscosity levels in dispersion paintsIt is ready to use, VOC-free, and easy to processOffers excellent compatibility with medium-shear associative thickeners and can be used with products such as Pat-ADD RHEOL 100, RHEOL 117, or RHEOL 333 to further increase high-shear viscosityDelivers excellent application properties, including brush drag and roller applicabilityIt reduces the risk of roller spattering and syneresisProvides excellent flow and leveling while ensuring uniform film thicknessIt is stable over a pH range of 2–12Typical Applications:Designed for decorative, wood lacquers and industrial waterborne dispersion paints.

PAT-ADD RHEOL 333

PAT-ADD RHEOL 333 is a highly efficient rheology modifier suitable for coating applications. It can be used as the sole associative thickener (AT). Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides an optimal balance of medium- and high-shear viscosity build in dispersion paintsIt is ready to use, VOC-free, and easy to processOffers excellent compatibility with conventional rheology additives for adjusting viscosity across specific shear rangesIt can be combined with low-dose LV-grade cellulose thickeners to improve anti-sag properties in medium- to high-PVC latex paintsAlso provides excellent flow and leveling while controlling syneresisIt reduces the risk of roller spattering and viscosity loss during tintingIt is stable over a pH range of 2–12Typical Applications:Used in decorative, wood lacquers and industrial waterborne dispersion paints.