| DISPERBYK®-2013 | BYK | DISPERBYK®-2013 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for 100% UV systems and solvent-borne and water-borne UV systems for printing inks and coatings. Based on its balanced product polarity and 100% delivery form, DISPERBYK-2013 achieves excel...view more DISPERBYK®-2013 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for 100% UV systems and solvent-borne and water-borne UV systems for printing inks and coatings. Based on its balanced product polarity and 100% delivery form, DISPERBYK-2013 achieves excellent stabilization, in particular in 100% UV systems and particularly of organic pigments and carbon black pigments. In so doing, this product has an impressive, effective viscosity-reducing effect, simultaneously reducing thixotropic flow behavior. view less | |
| Jaypol™ AT4 | Ashland | Jaypol™ AT4 is an alkali swellable, acrylic-based, associative thickener which introduces high viscosity and thixotropy into water based paints and coatings. It imparts excellent film build whilst maintaining easy application properties. Furthermore, roll...view more Jaypol™ AT4 is an alkali swellable, acrylic-based, associative thickener which introduces high viscosity and thixotropy into water based paints and coatings. It imparts excellent film build whilst maintaining easy application properties. Furthermore, roller spatter is significantly reduced. view less | |
| OPTIGEL® CK | BYK | OPTIGEL® CK is a specially selected and activated bentonite product, is highly swelling in water and shows a marked thixotropic thickening effect. It prevents settling of heavy pigments/extenders and incorporates a yield value into the system. This produc...view more OPTIGEL® CK is a specially selected and activated bentonite product, is highly swelling in water and shows a marked thixotropic thickening effect. It prevents settling of heavy pigments/extenders and incorporates a yield value into the system. This product has applications in areas such as emulsion paints and plasters, dip coatings, primers, sealants and putties, ceramic frits and compounds, welding rods, foundry washes, cleaners and polishes, adhesives, bitumen emulsions, water reducible systems, and oil-in-water emulsions. view less | |
| RHEOBYK-420 | BYK | RHEOBYK-420 is a liquid rheology additive for aqueous and water-reducible coating systems for improving anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. The additive is also especially suited for manufacturing aqueous pigment concentrates. RHEOBYK-420 causes th...view more RHEOBYK-420 is a liquid rheology additive for aqueous and water-reducible coating systems for improving anti-sagging and anti-settling properties. The additive is also especially suited for manufacturing aqueous pigment concentrates. RHEOBYK-420 causes thixotropic flow behavior; post-addition is possible. view less | |
| PAT-ADD RHEOL 99 | Patcham LTD | PAT-ADD RHEOL 99 is HEUR based liquid rheology modifier for aqueous systems. PAT-ADD RHEOL 99 demonstrates excellent anti-settling and anti-sagging properties and reduces the risk of roller spattering during paint application. Moreover, the product is sup...view more PAT-ADD RHEOL 99 is HEUR based liquid rheology modifier for aqueous systems. PAT-ADD RHEOL 99 demonstrates excellent anti-settling and anti-sagging properties and reduces the risk of roller spattering during paint application. Moreover, the product is superior to classic rheology modifiers in water resistance and salt-spray of the dry film. This product is ready for use and easy to incorporate. Main benefits are: provides excellent flow and leveling, excellent shelf stability, reduces risk of roller spattering during application, supplied as liquid, easy to dose/handle/incorporate, hydrophobic nature, for excellent film scrub and water resistance, and designed for high PVC systems to gloss emulsion paints and varnishes. view less | Request Sample |
| OPTIGEL® WX | BYK | OPTIGEL® WX, a specially selected and activated smectite product, has a high swelling capacity in water and shows a marked thixotropic thickening effect. This product is stable in diluted acids and bases and is particularly effective in acidic, neutral a...view more OPTIGEL® WX, a specially selected and activated smectite product, has a high swelling capacity in water and shows a marked thixotropic thickening effect. This product is stable in diluted acids and bases and is particularly effective in acidic, neutral and alkaline systems. This product has applications in emulsion paints, release coatings, silicate paints, paint strippers, water reducible paints, liquid cleaners, inks, grinding pastes and abrasives, and car undercoatings. view less | |
| AEROSIL® R 816 | Evonik Operations GmbH, BL Coating Additives | AEROSIL® R 816 is hydrophilic and hydrophobic at the same time, and is a PEG-free way to stabilize (oil-in-water) emulsions. It is even bringing some more benefits in sensory modification like reduced gloss, improved spreadability, less tackiness, delayed...view more AEROSIL® R 816 is hydrophilic and hydrophobic at the same time, and is a PEG-free way to stabilize (oil-in-water) emulsions. It is even bringing some more benefits in sensory modification like reduced gloss, improved spreadability, less tackiness, delayed dry feel. AEROSIL® R 816 is PCPC-listed as 'Silica cetyl silylate'. view less | Request Sample |
| OPTIGEL® LX | BYK | OPTIGEL® LX is a modified bentonite which has been specially developed as a thickening agent for aqueous systems. It is an effective thixotropic thickener. This product is specially designed for use in latex emulsion systems and should not be used in wat...view more OPTIGEL® LX is a modified bentonite which has been specially developed as a thickening agent for aqueous systems. It is an effective thixotropic thickener. This product is specially designed for use in latex emulsion systems and should not be used in water reducible (cosolvent) systems. It can be used alone or in combination with cellulosic materials to improve pigment suspension and to impart dripless application properties. view less | |
| RHEOLATE® 350 D | Elementis | RHEOLATE® 350 D rheological additive is a 50% active aqueous polyether polyurethane associative thickener (NISAT) designed to impart high-shear viscosity in conventional waterborne latex and water-reducible systems. This rheology modifier provides excepti...view more RHEOLATE® 350 D rheological additive is a 50% active aqueous polyether polyurethane associative thickener (NISAT) designed to impart high-shear viscosity in conventional waterborne latex and water-reducible systems. This rheology modifier provides exceptional flow and levelling and is particularly suitable for use with small-particle-size resins in gloss and semi-gloss paints. view less | Request Sample |
| Viscoatex™ 730 | Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives | Viscoatex™ 730 is a synthetic alkali swellable, solvent free and liquid thickener for water-borne systems, highly effective to increase low shear viscosities as well as yield values. Levels of use can thus be significantly reduced in replacing usual low s...view more Viscoatex™ 730 is a synthetic alkali swellable, solvent free and liquid thickener for water-borne systems, highly effective to increase low shear viscosities as well as yield values. Levels of use can thus be significantly reduced in replacing usual low shear effective thickeners by Viscoatex™ 730. It is recommended for use in flat paints, textured coatings, plasters and woodstains. It is easy to handle and can be incorporated at any manufacture step. view less | Request Sample |
| RHEOLATE® 299 | Elementis | RHEOLATE® 299 rheological additive is a 25% active aqueous polyether polyurethane associative thickener (NISAT) designed for waterborne industrial and decorative, pigmented and clear, gloss and high gloss coating systems. This rheology modifier is a highl...view more RHEOLATE® 299 rheological additive is a 25% active aqueous polyether polyurethane associative thickener (NISAT) designed for waterborne industrial and decorative, pigmented and clear, gloss and high gloss coating systems. This rheology modifier is a highly efficient viscosity builder in the low- to mid-shear rate range. It provides strongly shear thinning flow behaviour which makes it ideal for spray applications including sprayed latex emulsions, dispersions, water reducible clear-coats and high gloss pigmented systems. view less | Request Sample |
| RHEOLATE® 310 D | Elementis | RHEOLATE® 310 D is a low-odour and VOC-free polyether polyol-based associative thickener for use in conventional latex and water-reducible systems. RHEOLATE® 310 D is especially suited for low-and VOC-free waterborne formulations and represents an altern...view more RHEOLATE® 310 D is a low-odour and VOC-free polyether polyol-based associative thickener for use in conventional latex and water-reducible systems. RHEOLATE® 310 D is especially suited for low-and VOC-free waterborne formulations and represents an alternative to traditional urethane-based thickeners. This rheology modifier is a non-ionic associative thickener designed to improve colour acceptance and stability, provide flow and levelling and overcome ancillary applications deficiencies by not impairing recoatability, intercoat adhesion and blocking resistance. view less | Request Sample |
| Deuteron XG | Deuteron | The use of Deuteron XG in aqueous systems, such as emulsion paints and plasters, prevents a deposition of the pigments and extenders as well as a separation of the liquid phase during storage. The applicability of the paints is improved. Deuteron XG is co...view more The use of Deuteron XG in aqueous systems, such as emulsion paints and plasters, prevents a deposition of the pigments and extenders as well as a separation of the liquid phase during storage. The applicability of the paints is improved. Deuteron XG is compatible with most binders and thickeners which are customary in the paint industry. Deuteron XG is insoluble in most organic liquids. The product is fully soluble in water and mixtures of organic liquids with a water proportion of at least 60 %. Pre-wetting of Deuteron XG with glycols at a ratio of 1 : 1 accelerates the swelling- and dissolution process. Aqueous solutions of Deuteron XG show a high pseudoplasticity. High rate of shear lowers the viscosity. Reducing the shear rate increases viscosity again. Solutions of Deuteron XG are stable regarding the pH-value and temperature. There is almost no change in stability from pH 2 - 12. The temperature hardly has any influence on the viscosity of a preparation with Deuteron XG. It is ideal for all aqueous systems, such as dispersion paints (emulsion paints) and adhesives, emulsion plasters, aqueous insulating primers, glues, slurries, water soluble lacquers and printing inks. view less | Request Sample |
| CoatForce® CF30 | Lapinus Fibres BV | CoatForce® CF30 is a high quality engineered mineral fibre. Its fibre length results in an excellent dispersion in various matrix materials e.g. water and solvent based resins, bitumen. CoatForce® CF30 gives excellent mechanical properties to various pain...view more CoatForce® CF30 is a high quality engineered mineral fibre. Its fibre length results in an excellent dispersion in various matrix materials e.g. water and solvent based resins, bitumen. CoatForce® CF30 gives excellent mechanical properties to various paint and coating systems. CoatForce® exhibits excellent performance at elevated temperatures. It will not contribute to a fire but act as a blocking medium and reduce the spread of flame. It can be used at temperatures up to 700 ºC for CoatForce®. CoatForce® provides reinforcement and dimensional stability to a composite. Well-dispersed fibres form a reinforcing network in the paint layer, significantly enhancing resistance to cracking, impact, chipping and wear. view less | |
| CoatForce® CF10 | Lapinus Fibres BV | CoatForce® CF10 is a high quality engineered mineral fibre. Its fibre length results in an excellent dispersion in various matrix materials e.g. water and solvent based resins, bitumen. CoatForce® CF10 has an off-white colour and very low shot content. Th...view more CoatForce® CF10 is a high quality engineered mineral fibre. Its fibre length results in an excellent dispersion in various matrix materials e.g. water and solvent based resins, bitumen. CoatForce® CF10 has an off-white colour and very low shot content. The off-white colour makes it especially suitable for decorative applications. CoatForce® exhibits excellent performance at elevated temperatures. It will not contribute to a fire but act as a blocking medium and reduce the spread of flame. It can be used at temperatures up to 700 ºC for CoatForce®. CoatForce® provides reinforcement and dimensional stability to a composite. Well-dispersed fibres form a reinforcing network in the paint layer, significantly enhancing resistance to cracking, impact, chipping and wear. view less | |
| CoatForce® CF50 | Lapinus Fibres BV | CoatForce® CF50 is a high quality engineered mineral fibre. Its fibre length results in dispersion in various matrix materials e.g. water and solvent based resins, bitumen. CoatForce® CF50 gives mechanical properties and rheological behavior to various p...view more CoatForce® CF50 is a high quality engineered mineral fibre. Its fibre length results in dispersion in various matrix materials e.g. water and solvent based resins, bitumen. CoatForce® CF50 gives mechanical properties and rheological behavior to various paint and coating systems. CoatForce® CF50 has an off-white colour and very low shot content. CoatForce® exhibits excellent performance at elevated temperatures. It will not contribute to a fire but act as a blocking medium and reduce the spread of flame. It can be used at temperatures up to 700 ºC for CoatForce®. CoatForce® provides reinforcement and dimensional stability to a composite. Well-dispersed fibres form a reinforcing network in the paint layer, significantly enhancing resistance to cracking, impact, chipping and wear. view less | |
| Viscalex® VG2 | BASF Formulation Additives | Viscalex® VG2 is an effective rheological control agent for water-borne systems. It is designed to improve the Newtonian rheological properties over a wide shear rate interval without exhibiting any significant thixotropic effect. Thus, Viscalex® VG2 allo...view more Viscalex® VG2 is an effective rheological control agent for water-borne systems. It is designed to improve the Newtonian rheological properties over a wide shear rate interval without exhibiting any significant thixotropic effect. Thus, Viscalex® VG2 allows formulation of high gloss paint systems with optimal flow properties for manual application techniques. This white liquid is a formulation based on an acrylic copolymer. Typical end-use applications include: glossy emulsion paints for household paints and glossy, low duty industrial paints. Since Viscalex® VG2 is a synthetically derived product it is less susceptible to microbiological attack than derivatives of cellulose. Consequently the paint formulator can substantially reduce the level of biocide leading to a broader area of application. Viscalex® VG2 is most effective over the pH range 7.5 – 10.5. view less |
