Coatings, Inks & Construction

PAT-ADD LE 1023

PAT-ADD LE 1023 is a highly concentrated coating-surface modifier with a wide range compatibility. It is also a highly efficient film surface tension modifier, effective at low dosages. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides excellent levelling, RIQ, slip and mar resistanceOffers optimal leveling for superior film appearance, DOI and haze readingsSoluble in water, methanol, iso-propanol, and xyleneShows limited solubility in mineral spiritsDelivers surface smoothness and scratch resistanceReduces risk of crateringImproves film substrate wetting onto critical substrates such as improperly cleaned substrates and low surface energy substratesTypical Applications:It is used in waterborne, organic solvent-borne and solvent free industrial coatings, stoving enamels, and printing inks. It is suitable for pigmented as well as clear coatings and varnishes.

PAT-ADD LE 1025

PAT-ADD LE 1025 is a highly efficient surface tension modifier at low usage concentrations. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Based on a high heat-resistant polysiloxane compoundIt is versatile and efficient in optimizing flow, levelling, slip and mar resistanceProvides optimized substrate wetting with increased COFOffers improved gloss and film appearanceEnsures minimal foam stabilization and excellent surface smoothnessAvoids craters and pinholesProvides substrate coverage of coatings applied onto critical substrates like poorly pre-treated, non-pristine substrates and low surface energy substratesShows superior thermostability and no thermal decomposition at temperatures below as high as 230 °CDelivers good recoat ability with lowest risk for adhesion failure and surface defectsCounteracts pigment float and foam formationTypical Applications:Recommended for solvent free and solvent-borne coatings and printing inks. It is suitable for pigmented as well as clear coating systems.

PAT-ADD LE 1020

PAT-ADD LE 1020 is a leveling and substrate wetting additive. It is also a highly efficient surface tension modifier, effective at very low dosages. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides flow, leveling and gloss optimizationExhibits wide range compatibilityReduces risk of pigment float and coefficient of friction (COF)Effective in epoxies, PUR, acrylics, polyester industrial paints and inksDemonstrates excellent substrate wetting, preventing craters and pinholesProvides poor substrate wetting on critical substrates such as improperly cleaned substrates and low surface energy substratesOffers excellent coating surface smoothnessDelivers slip and mar resistanceCounteracts pigment float and foam stabilizationTypical Applications:Recommended for solvent borne and solvent-free coating formulations. It is suitable for both pigmented and clear paints.

PAT-ADD LE 1019

PAT-ADD LE 1019 is a highly concentrated, solvent-free surface modifier. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides excellent slip and mar resistance with improved flow and levellingExhibits broad range compatibilityOffers excellent surface smoothness and improved scratch resistanceIt is a highly efficient surface tension modifier at effective low dosagesDemonstrates excellent efficiency, preventing craters and pinholesImproves substrate coverage onto critical substrates such as improperly cleaned substrates and low surface energy substratesSoluble in water, methanol, iso-propanol, and xyleneShows limited solubility in mineral spiritsTypical Applications:It is mainly used in solvent borne and solvent free industrial coatings, overprint varnishes, stoving enamels, and printing inks. It is also suitable for pigmented as well as clear coatings.

PAT-ADD LE 1010

PAT-ADD LE 1010 is a leveling and slip additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings. It is also a highly efficient surface tension modifier, at very low use levels. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is effective and versatile in applicationsIncreases slip and mar resistance with excellent film surface smoothnessExhibits wide compatibility and provides excellent compatibility in high-transparency lacquersOffers limited foam stabilizationReduces coefficient of friction (COF)Provides excellent substrate wetting, helping prevent craters and pinholesImproves coating wetting on critical substrates, including improperly cleaned and low-surface-energy substratesPrevents pigment float and foam stabilizationTypical Applications:Recommended for coil coatings, industrial paints, overprint varnishes, and flexographic inks.

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 AF 62

PAT-ADD AF 62 is a silicone-free defoaming and de-aerating additive used in solvent-free coatings. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Provides excellent deaeration at low dosages and broad compatibility due to its inert natureIt is easy to doseIt is silicone-free, minimizing the risk of side effects such as adhesion failureSuitable for various application methods, including brushing, airless spraying, roller coating, and curtain coatingTypical Applications:Recommended for wood coatings, clear lacquers, varnishes and paints with low pigmentation. It is designed for solvent-borne systems, including 2K polyurethanes, epoxy coatings, nitrocellulose lacquers, NC/alkyds, acrylic finishes, acid-curing systems, and baking systems.

PAT-ADD MA 2700

PAT-ADD MA 2700 is a key surface-active agent suitable for organic solvent borne coatings. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:Improves easy-to-clean propertiesOffers durability and versatility It can be post added during paint manufacturing, just by mixingExhibits high surface activity for concentrated presence at the film surfaceReactive hydroxyl (–OH) groups enable integration into the polymer matrix, ensuring long-lasting effectivenessProvides improved film dirt-resistance with water- and oil- repelling film propertiesExhibits superior surface activity, effectively reducing the surface tension of the filmDelivers solvent resistance with film slip-, mar resistance and anti-blocking propertiesIt also improves substrate wetting and levellingCompatible with a wide range of coating systemsCan be cross-linked with the binder through reactions between its functional groups of hardeners, such as isocyanate, melamine and epoxyTypical Applications:Designed for use in solvent borne topcoats such as based on 2-pack PUR, stoving systems and epoxies.