Paints and coatings
We specialize in additives for the chemical industry. Within our expertise, we offer a range of products for coatings.
- Humectants
- Dispersants
- Curing agents for epoxies
- Biocides
Market
Our solutions are widely recommended in the following markets:
• Architectural Paints:
o Water-based paints
o Waterproofing products
o Sealants
o Textured finishes
• Industrial Coatings:
o Marine epoxy coatings
o Epoxy floors
o Industrial coatings
Products and Features
Humectants: Humectants are widely used in the pigment dispersion process in water-based paints. They help water penetrate the surface of the pigment, achieving optimal color development and good resin binding. Due to their rapid wetting time and moderate foam generation, alkyl phenols are benchmark products in the market, allowing for the wetting of both inorganic and organic pigments in water-based coating formulations. Ethoxylated alkyl phenols are the standard market products, widely available and proven solutions to enhance pigment dispersion and wetting.
Dispersants:
• Sulfated ethoxylated alkyl phenol:
o Functions as a dispersant in water-based systems, allowing for the stabilization of pigments and fillers through electrostatic repulsion.
o Used as a primary stabilizer in water-based systems to prevent pigment agglomeration, which can cause surface issues.
o Ethoxylated alkyl phenols are benchmark products with wide availability.
• Phosphated esters:
o Function as pigment and filler dispersants in water-based systems, helping to stabilize them through electrostatic effects.
o These products may contain and/or be free of ethoxylated alkyl phenols, aiding in the formulation of coatings that comply with restrictions on these compounds.
o Slightly enhance adhesion on metal substrates and help prevent flash corrosion.
• Sorbitan esters:
o Provide steric hindrance repulsion of pigments and fillers, preventing agglomeration in water-based dispersion systems.
o Have hydroxyl anchor points that contribute to good pigment stability with solid anchoring on its surface.
• Ethoxylated tristyryl phenols:
o Non-ionic polyarylphenols compatible with both ionic and non-ionic products. Their complex chemical structure provides excellent steric effects, making them excellent dispersants.
o Highly effective dispersant in high solid concentration formulations. Provides stability to emulsions and dispersions over time.
o Also available in anionic, phosphated, and sulfated versions, providing additional electrostatic effects.
Solutions to Typical Market Problems
• Good wetting of pigments and fillers in water-based systems.
• Stable dispersions in water-based coating formulations.
• Products free of ethoxylated alkyl phenols to comply with market regulations.
• “In-can” protection for water-based coatings.
• Liquid form ensures ease of use.
• Compatible with water-based dilutions.
Applications and Advantages Our portfolio products are applicable in:
• Water-based paints
• Polymer emulsions
• Water-based adhesives
• Water-based inks
• Waterproofing products
• Sealants
• Textured finishes
• Inorganic pigment slurries
• Oil-in-water emulsions
• Architectural paints
• Industrial coatings
• Marine epoxy coatings
• Epoxy floors