| EFKA® SI 2722 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SI 2722 produces rapid de-aeration of solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane compounds so that foam and blister-free self-leveling coatings can be produced. It acts as a leveling agent, giving a smooth surface to the coating. EFKA® 2722 can be used in ...view more EFKA® SI 2722 produces rapid de-aeration of solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane compounds so that foam and blister-free self-leveling coatings can be produced. It acts as a leveling agent, giving a smooth surface to the coating. EFKA® 2722 can be used in pigmented or non-pigmented resin systems such as solvent-free epoxy systems and solvent-free polyurethane systems. view less | |
| EFKA® PL 5381 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PL 5381 is the standard type of an epoxy plasticizer. It has a good stabilizing effect and is largely extraction-resistant to cleaning materials and many industrial agents. Its migration resistance (also to polystyrene) is comparable with those of p...view more EFKA® PL 5381 is the standard type of an epoxy plasticizer. It has a good stabilizing effect and is largely extraction-resistant to cleaning materials and many industrial agents. Its migration resistance (also to polystyrene) is comparable with those of polymeric plasticizers. view less | |
| EFKA® FL 3778 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FL 3778 is an acrylic copolymer that improves leveling, prevents cratering, helps substrate wetting and does not interfere with intercoat adhesion. It is used for coil coatings, polyurethane coatings, stoving enamels, two-pack epoxy compounds and ai...view more EFKA® FL 3778 is an acrylic copolymer that improves leveling, prevents cratering, helps substrate wetting and does not interfere with intercoat adhesion. It is used for coil coatings, polyurethane coatings, stoving enamels, two-pack epoxy compounds and air-drying alkyd systems. view less | |
| EFKA® PB 2001 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PB 2001 is a silicone-free defoamer for non-aqueous coatings, printing inks, and especially for high viscous coatings based on 2-pack epoxy, unsaturated polyester, and PUR systems. It is a solution of vinyl polymer in organic solvents. EFKA® PB 2001...view more EFKA® PB 2001 is a silicone-free defoamer for non-aqueous coatings, printing inks, and especially for high viscous coatings based on 2-pack epoxy, unsaturated polyester, and PUR systems. It is a solution of vinyl polymer in organic solvents. EFKA® PB 2001 is used in nitrocellulose lacquers, particularly those applied on curtain coaters, 1- or 2-component acid curing wood coatings, particularly fast drying types applied on curtain coaters, acrylic resin finishes, air drying epoxy resin paints and unsaturated polyester. The paint industry uses defoamers to ensure that air bubbles occurring during application of lacquers and paints can escape from the film while still wet. The formation of craters is thus substantially eliminated. One must differentiate between: bubbles which originate from the substrate (wood and paper are typical examples), and bubbles which may be generated in the paint by pumping, rolling, airless spraying or curtain coating. view less | |
| Efka® 3650 N | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® 3650 N reduces the surface tension of organic coating systems. This and good compatibility make it a very effective anti-cratering and flow control agent. It has the physical form of lightly yellowish liquid. Efka® 3650 N is especially suitable for baking enamels based on alkyd, acrylic or polyester resins, polyurethane coatings, two-pack epoxy...view more Efka® 3650 N reduces the surface tension of organic coating systems. This and good compatibility make it a very effective anti-cratering and flow control agent. It has the physical form of lightly yellowish liquid. Efka® 3650 N is especially suitable for baking enamels based on alkyd, acrylic or polyester resins, polyurethane coatings, two-pack epoxy coatings, and air-drying alkyd systems. view less | |
| EFKA® SL 3236 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3236 is an organically modified polysiloxane, soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones. It provides leveling and surface smoothness, increased slip and mar-resistance, stabilizes the curtain and improves overspray acceptance. EFKA® SL 3236 is particularly recommended for non-aqueous coatings such as baking enamels based on alkyd, acrylic or polyester resins, acid-curable or polyurethane wood finishes particularly when applied by curtain coating, self-leveling epoxy...view more EFKA® SL 3236 is an organically modified polysiloxane, soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones. It provides leveling and surface smoothness, increased slip and mar-resistance, stabilizes the curtain and improves overspray acceptance. EFKA® SL 3236 is particularly recommended for non-aqueous coatings such as baking enamels based on alkyd, acrylic or polyester resins, acid-curable or polyurethane wood finishes particularly when applied by curtain coating, self-leveling epoxy flooring compounds, UV-curable paper lacquers and air-drying alkyd systems. view less | |
| EFKA® PU 4063 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4063 is a polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for the deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in high-quality solvent-based pigment pastes. This yellowish liquid is a modified polyurethane. EFKA® PU 4063 reduces the dispersing time and the mill base viscosity and thus facilitates the formulation of highly concentrated pigment pastes. After the pigment paste has been blended into paint, EFKA® PU 4063 prevents flooding and floating of pigments and promotes excellent gloss and high color intensity. This product is readily compatible with a wide range of binder types. Pigment pastes based on EFKA® PU 4063 can therefore be used in 2-component polyurethane paints, 2 - component epoxy...view more EFKA® PU 4063 is a polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for the deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in high-quality solvent-based pigment pastes. This yellowish liquid is a modified polyurethane. EFKA® PU 4063 reduces the dispersing time and the mill base viscosity and thus facilitates the formulation of highly concentrated pigment pastes. After the pigment paste has been blended into paint, EFKA® PU 4063 prevents flooding and floating of pigments and promotes excellent gloss and high color intensity. This product is readily compatible with a wide range of binder types. Pigment pastes based on EFKA® PU 4063 can therefore be used in 2-component polyurethane paints, 2 - component epoxy paints, unsaturated polyester, stoving paints and air drying paints. view less | |
| EFKA® RM 1900 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® RM 1900 is a thickening agent in micronised form for nonaqueous coatings. It is particularly intended for use in paint manufacturing processes involving relatively high working temperatures. EFKA® RM 1900 produces very strong thixotropic effects in solvent based coatings. However, the type of solvent is of decisive importance to its thixotropic behavior. The solvents should mainly consist of mineral spirits and aromatics. A combination with esters, ketones and alcohols is possible up to certain limits. This white, microfine powder is a modified hydrogenated castor oil. EFKA® RM 1900 is suitable as a rheology additive for solvent based and solvent-free systems such as epoxy...view more EFKA® RM 1900 is a thickening agent in micronised form for nonaqueous coatings. It is particularly intended for use in paint manufacturing processes involving relatively high working temperatures. EFKA® RM 1900 produces very strong thixotropic effects in solvent based coatings. However, the type of solvent is of decisive importance to its thixotropic behavior. The solvents should mainly consist of mineral spirits and aromatics. A combination with esters, ketones and alcohols is possible up to certain limits. This white, microfine powder is a modified hydrogenated castor oil. EFKA® RM 1900 is suitable as a rheology additive for solvent based and solvent-free systems such as epoxy resin paints, plastisols, caulking compounds, putties and knifing fillers. view less | |
| EFKA® PA 4450 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PA 4450 is a polymeric dispersant for inorganic and organic pigments in non-aqueous, polar and non-polar coatings. This clear liquid avoids flocculation of pigments, increases color strength and also reduces grinding time. It is a carboxyl functional polymer that can be used in all systems independent from its polarity, e. g. alkyds, PE, acrylics. 2 - component polyurethane paints, 2 - component epoxy...view more EFKA® PA 4450 is a polymeric dispersant for inorganic and organic pigments in non-aqueous, polar and non-polar coatings. This clear liquid avoids flocculation of pigments, increases color strength and also reduces grinding time. It is a carboxyl functional polymer that can be used in all systems independent from its polarity, e. g. alkyds, PE, acrylics. 2 - component polyurethane paints, 2 - component epoxy paints, unsaturated polyester. The application in systems with low polarity is possible as well. EFKA® PA 4450 is used in combination with all commonly used solvents. It shows good solubility even with isoparaffins, which makes it very useful for these systems. It also shows excellent performance when used as a dispersant in pigment pastes. view less | |
| EFKA® FA 4663 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4663 is a dispersant and grinding aid, anti-settling and anti-floating agent for coatings, paints, printing inks, and other similar surface coatings. It is also a gelling aid for organically modified bentonite. This product is a 50% solution of an electroneutral salt of a polycarboxylic acid with amine derivatives dissolved in higher aromatics. EFKA® FA 4663 is an almost universally applicable additive for nonaqueous coatings. It has proved its value in particular in systems based on alkyd resins, alkyd/melamine resins, acrylic and epoxy...view more EFKA® FA 4663 is a dispersant and grinding aid, anti-settling and anti-floating agent for coatings, paints, printing inks, and other similar surface coatings. It is also a gelling aid for organically modified bentonite. This product is a 50% solution of an electroneutral salt of a polycarboxylic acid with amine derivatives dissolved in higher aromatics. EFKA® FA 4663 is an almost universally applicable additive for nonaqueous coatings. It has proved its value in particular in systems based on alkyd resins, alkyd/melamine resins, acrylic and epoxy resins,chlorinated rubber, linseed oil/stand oil, etc. If some linear binders which contain hydroxyl groups (e.g. Desmophen® types from Bayer)are used with our product, thixotropy can occur. view less | |
| Efka® SL 3239 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® SL 3239 (formerly Efka® 3239) is an organically modified polysiloxane, soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ketones. It is insoluble in water. This product improves leveling and surface smoothness, increases slip and mar-resistance and acts as a defoamer and de-aeration aid. Efka® SL 3239 is particularly recommended for these coatings: baking enamels based on alkyd, acrylic or polyester resins; acid-curable or polyurethane wood finishes particularly when applied by curtain coating; self-leveling epoxy...view more Efka® SL 3239 (formerly Efka® 3239) is an organically modified polysiloxane, soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ketones. It is insoluble in water. This product improves leveling and surface smoothness, increases slip and mar-resistance and acts as a defoamer and de-aeration aid. Efka® SL 3239 is particularly recommended for these coatings: baking enamels based on alkyd, acrylic or polyester resins; acid-curable or polyurethane wood finishes particularly when applied by curtain coating; self-leveling epoxy flooring compounds; and UV-curable paper lacquers. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solventbased, solvent-free and water-based systems. It can be used in all solvent-based and solvent-free industrial and decorative coating systems. It is especially suitable for wetting, dispersion and stabilization of inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-free epoxy...view more DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solventbased, solvent-free and water-based systems. It can be used in all solvent-based and solvent-free industrial and decorative coating systems. It is especially suitable for wetting, dispersion and stabilization of inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems, like flooring or pipe-line coatings. DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 can also be used to decrease the viscosity of water-based resin-free inorganic pigment concentrates, based on high molecular weight dispersing agents like DISPEX® Ultra PA 4550. In addition DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 is suitable for dispersion and stabilization of inorganic pigments and fillers in water-based decorative paints based on acrylic emulsions, achieving a better rheology and improved gloss. view less | |
| Efka® FL 3741 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® FL 3741 (formerly Perenol® F41) is a silicone and solvent free levelling agent with air release properties for different reactive resin systems. Due to its chemical structure, Efka® FL 3741 modifies the surface tension in reactive resin systems. It eliminates or reduces peel; improves the flow, dispersion and floating behaviour, prevents air entrapment and optimizes wetting of the substrate. This clear, yellow liquid can be used in: unsaturated Polyester, vinylester, epoxy...view more Efka® FL 3741 (formerly Perenol® F41) is a silicone and solvent free levelling agent with air release properties for different reactive resin systems. Due to its chemical structure, Efka® FL 3741 modifies the surface tension in reactive resin systems. It eliminates or reduces peel; improves the flow, dispersion and floating behaviour, prevents air entrapment and optimizes wetting of the substrate. This clear, yellow liquid can be used in: unsaturated Polyester, vinylester, epoxy resin paints, 100% UV paints / coatings, acrylic/melamine resin coatings, 2-component acrylic coatings, PVC copolymer coatings, polyurethane coatings, chlorinated rubber coatings, and nitrocellulose laquers. view less | |
| LOXANOL® CA 5086 | BASF Formulation Additives | LOXANOL® CA 5086 is a clear liquid, nonvolatile, medium molecular weight coalescing solvent and plasticizer. This coalescent is compatible with acrylics, epoxies, alkyds, polyesters, and phenolic resins. Latex caulks incorporated with this product display excellent elongation and recovery properties. Most formulation...view more LOXANOL® CA 5086 is a clear liquid, nonvolatile, medium molecular weight coalescing solvent and plasticizer. This coalescent is compatible with acrylics, epoxies, alkyds, polyesters, and phenolic resins. Latex caulks incorporated with this product display excellent elongation and recovery properties. Most formulations can tolerate various loading levels and still provide flexibility without decreasing the caulks ability to adhere to various substrates. LOXANOL® CA 5086 increases flexibility and toughness, reduces brittleness, minimizes water sensitivity, and improves film formation. view less | |
| EFKA® PA 4401 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PA 4401 is a modified polyurethane for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. It improves gloss, reductions of flooding problems and higher color strength. This product is broadly compatible – from lo...view more EFKA® PA 4401 is a modified polyurethane for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. It improves gloss, reductions of flooding problems and higher color strength. This product is broadly compatible – from low- to high-polarity systems, including nitrocellulose. Care should be taken with EFKA® PA 4401 because of its tendency to yellowing and gelling when combined with chlorinated polymers. It also has a tendency to yellowing when combined with solvent-free epoxies. EFKA® PA 4401 is used for all kinds of high-quality solvent-based industrial coatings including automotive topcoats as well as pigment concentrates. view less | |
| EFKA® FA 4654 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4654 helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and binder, forming a lattice structure with the pigments at the same time. This means: reduced dispersion time, stabilization of the pigment dispersion, reduced...view more EFKA® FA 4654 helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and binder, forming a lattice structure with the pigments at the same time. This means: reduced dispersion time, stabilization of the pigment dispersion, reduced pigment sedimentation, reduced tendency to sag during application on vertical surfaces, and prevention of flooding. It is a high molecular weight carboxylic acid salts. EFKA® FA 4654 is ideal for dispersing organophilic bentonites, because it reduces dispersion time, improves the storage properties of the final paste and gives a thixotropic, easily processed paste product. It is especially suitable for non- to medium-polar binder systems, ie. air-dried alkyd resins, chlorinated polymers, alkyd/amino resin combinations and epoxies. EFKA® FA 4654 can cause discoloration in nitrocellulose varnishes. view less |
