| Dehydran® P 3615 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dehydran® P 3615 is an antifoam / defoamer for latex polymerization, specifically used in monomer "stripping". It is a formulation based on alkylpolyalcoxyether and modified fats. This product is an opaque, lightly amber liquid. | |
| DISPEX® AA 4030 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® AA 4030 is an effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid ammonium salt. | |
| Dispex® AA 4040 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® AA 4040 (formerly Dispex® A40) is a derivative of a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agents for water-borne coating systems. The product is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. Dispex® AA 4040 is a soluti...view more Dispex® AA 4040 (formerly Dispex® A40) is a derivative of a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agents for water-borne coating systems. The product is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. Dispex® AA 4040 is a solution of an ammonium salt of an acrylic polymer in water. The neutralizing alkali used in conjunction with the acrylic polymer can significantly impact the properties of the final coating. Dispex® A40 releases ammonia during the drying process and therefore has little impact on water and alkaline resistance of the dry film. Use of Dispex® A40 should be limited to pH 5-10.5 and temperatures lower than 70°C due to potential loss of volatile ammonia. view less | |
| DISPEX® AA 4135 NA | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® AA 4135 is an effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt. | |
| DISPEX® AA 4140 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® AA 4140 is a derivative of a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agents for water-borne coating systems. The product is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. DISPEX® AA 4140 is a solution of a sodium salt of ...view more DISPEX® AA 4140 is a derivative of a family of highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agents for water-borne coating systems. The product is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. DISPEX® AA 4140 is a solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic polymer in water. This straw colored liquid is effective over a pH range 5-12 and up to temperatures in excess of 100°C. Compared with inorganic dispersing agents, e.g. polyphosphate products, the organic polymer based DISPEX® N40 provides improved storage stability of both the pigment dispersion and the formulated paint. There is little or no adverse reaction to high temperatures or pH changes. view less | |
| Dispex® AA S 760 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® AA S 760 (formerly Hydropalat® 1706) is a derivative of a family of highly effective dispersing agents for water-based coating systems, especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. | |
| Dispex® AA S040 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® AA S040 (formerly Hydropalat® 5040) is a wetting and dispersing agent used to optimize the dispersing process of pigments and fillers. | |
| Dispex® CX 4231 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® CX 4231 (formerly Ultradispers® AB 30) is an effective polymeric ammonium salt of a carboxylic acid copolymer. It has a pronounced hydrophobic character and reduces snail trails and water uptake. | |
| DISPEX® CX 4320 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® CX 4320 is a particularly effective dispersing agent for dispersing inorganic fillers and pigments. It improves wet scrub and blocking resistance. It is a sodium salt of a carboxylic acid polymer in water and is particularly effective for dispersi...view more DISPEX® CX 4320 is a particularly effective dispersing agent for dispersing inorganic fillers and pigments. It improves wet scrub and blocking resistance. It is a sodium salt of a carboxylic acid polymer in water and is particularly effective for dispersing inorganic fillers and pigments in high gloss, semi-gloss and highly filled interior paints. It also improves wet-scrub resistance, blocking resistance and has excellent ZnO-compatibility. view less | |
| Dispex® CX 4345 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® CX 4345 (formerly Ultradispers® MD 21) is an effective polymeric sodium salt of a carboxylic acid copolymer in water. Its hydrophobic character results in an outstanding improvement of wet scrub resistance. | |
| DISPEX® CX 4910 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® CX 4910 is a highly effective dispersing agent for systems, which are supplied as ‘dry systems’ and require addition of water for activation prior to their use. Typical applications examples are plasters, wall finishes, cement and tile adhesives. ...view more DISPEX® CX 4910 is a highly effective dispersing agent for systems, which are supplied as ‘dry systems’ and require addition of water for activation prior to their use. Typical applications examples are plasters, wall finishes, cement and tile adhesives. DISPEX® CX 4910 is a sodium salt of an acrylic polymer. For the production of systems, traded as ‘dry systems’, DISPEX® CX 4910 is typically incorporated into the dry powder mix by a normal dry blending operation. Upon wetting of such a ‘dry system’ a waterbased paste/slurry is generated. DISPEX® CX 4910 is effective over a pH range 5-12 and up to temperatures in excess of 100°C. view less | |
| Dispex® Ultra FA 4401 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® Ultra FA 4401 (formerly Pluracoat® Dispersal DA 120) is a non-ionic surfactant with excellent pigment wetting and dispersing properties. It is compatible with other nonionic, anionic, and cationic surfactants. | |
| DISPEX® Ultra FA 4416 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra FA 4416 is a wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings with high gloss, color strength and excellent rub-out properties. It is designed for aqueous top coats based on various binder types’ e.g. polyester solutions, polyacrylics, PUR-...view more DISPEX® Ultra FA 4416 is a wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings with high gloss, color strength and excellent rub-out properties. It is designed for aqueous top coats based on various binder types’ e.g. polyester solutions, polyacrylics, PUR-emulsions. With its excellent wetting properties, DISPEX® Ultra FA 4416 when used with inorganic and organic pigments produces a high gloss and good color development in low and co-solvent free systems. DISPEX® Ultra FA 4416 prevents rub-out effects by using critical pigment combinations, e.g. titanium dioxide / phthalo blue. It is suitable for air and oven drying coatings as well as baking coatings. Since DISPEX® Ultra FA 4416 has no effect on pot-life it is also recommended for aqueous 2 pack PUR coatings. It allows the formulation of economical inorganic slurries and pigment concentrates for emulsion paints and consumer coatings. Here it combines the advantages of a low paste-viscosity with anti-settling characteristics and excellent compatibility to all types of aqueous base-paints. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra FA 4420 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra FA 4420 is a fatty acid modified polyester that stabilizes inorganic and organic pigments in water and solvents. It provides maximum color development, higher pigment loading and optimum color acceptance. This product is used for universal c...view more DISPEX® Ultra FA 4420 is a fatty acid modified polyester that stabilizes inorganic and organic pigments in water and solvents. It provides maximum color development, higher pigment loading and optimum color acceptance. This product is used for universal colorants for decorative paints. When using universal colorants in decorative paints, the addition of DISPEX® Ultra FA 4420 to the base paints (water and solvent) can increase compatibility and color acceptance and prevents de-wetting of the colorants. DISPEX® Ultra FA 4420 is an activator for Bentonites as well as for associated and acrylic thickeners. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra FA 4425 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra FA 4425 stabilizes all kinds of pigments and extenders in water- and solvent-based systems, especially in decorative coatings. In addition it makes polar ingredients of universal colorants more compatible with non-polar solvent-based paints ...view more DISPEX® Ultra FA 4425 stabilizes all kinds of pigments and extenders in water- and solvent-based systems, especially in decorative coatings. In addition it makes polar ingredients of universal colorants more compatible with non-polar solvent-based paints into which they may be incorporated. This results in: maximum color development of the colorant based on DISPEX® Ultra FA 4425, optimum color acceptance of universal colorants in base-paints, and higher pigment loading in colorants. DISPEX® Ultra FA 4425, used as a single wetting and dispersing agent, is considered suitable for VOC-free applications, particularly universal colorants. When using universal colorants in decorative paints, the addition of DISPEX® Ultra FA 4425 to the base paints (water and solvent) can increase compatibility and color acceptance, especially in water-based and ultra-low aromatic content decorative paints. 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 especia...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 | |
| DISPEX® Ultra FA 4480 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra FA 4480 is a wetting a dispersing agent with excellent pigment wetting properties for coatings and aqueous pigment pastes. It shows excellent wetting and dispersing properties in aqueous, binder and solvent-free pigment pastes. DISPEX® Ultra...view more DISPEX® Ultra FA 4480 is a wetting a dispersing agent with excellent pigment wetting properties for coatings and aqueous pigment pastes. It shows excellent wetting and dispersing properties in aqueous, binder and solvent-free pigment pastes. DISPEX® Ultra FA 4480 also provides outstanding flow properties even at high pigment load. In topcoats based on different binder types DISPEX® Ultra FA 4480 improves pigment wetting and therefore increases gloss and color intensity of the paint, especially in combination with organic pigments. This product also shows excellent results in waterbased alkyds, polyester resins as also in aqueous polyurethane emulsions. view less | |
| Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 (formerly Hydropalat® 7003) is a dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and stabilizing surfactant for latex production. It is a phosphoric acid ester based wetting and dispersing agent. The product is supplied as a 30 % aqueous sol...view more Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 (formerly Hydropalat® 7003) is a dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and stabilizing surfactant for latex production. It is a phosphoric acid ester based wetting and dispersing agent. The product is supplied as a 30 % aqueous solution in acidic form. view less | |
| Dispex® Ultra PA 4500 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® Ultra PA 4500 (formerly Efka® 1500) is a dispersing resin that is tailor-made for the production of both water- and solvent-based pigment concentrates with minimal resin content. It shows good pigment wetting and stabilizing performance and excell...view more Dispex® Ultra PA 4500 (formerly Efka® 1500) is a dispersing resin that is tailor-made for the production of both water- and solvent-based pigment concentrates with minimal resin content. It shows good pigment wetting and stabilizing performance and excellent compatibility with the resins most commonly used in water- and solvent-based coatings. Due it its primary hydroxyl groups, Dispex® Ultra PA 4500 is able to crosslink with amino or polyisocyanate resins. Complete water solubility will be obtained by addition of 7.5 % of AMP 90. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PA 4560 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PA 4560 is a modified polyacrylate that is pH-independent and has a wide-spread compatibility in most commonly used waterborne decorative coatings. It provides improved gloss, color strength, flocculation stability and anti-flooding behavior...view more DISPEX® Ultra PA 4560 is a modified polyacrylate that is pH-independent and has a wide-spread compatibility in most commonly used waterborne decorative coatings. It provides improved gloss, color strength, flocculation stability and anti-flooding behavior. DISPEX® Ultra PA 4560 is, in combination with DISPEX® Ultra PA 4503, suitable to formulate VOC-free tinting concentrates for both water- and solvent-based decorative paints. These concentrates have excellent compatibility and can therefore be incorporated by the use of low shear forces (shaking machines). view less | |
| Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 (formerly Efka® 4570) is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic, organic, and carbon black pigments and improves gloss, color strength, flocculation stability, anti-flooding behavi...view more Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 (formerly Efka® 4570) is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic, organic, and carbon black pigments and improves gloss, color strength, flocculation stability, anti-flooding behavior, and color development in water- and solvent-based systems. Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 can be used as a dispersant for resin-free pigment concentrates (RFPC) and/or resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC) in both water and solvents. These universal concentrates can be used for water- or solvent-based applications. view less | |
| Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 (formerly Efka® 4580) is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments and improves viscosity reduction of pigment paste, pigment loading, gloss, color strength, floc...view more Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 (formerly Efka® 4580) is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments and improves viscosity reduction of pigment paste, pigment loading, gloss, color strength, flocculation stability and anit-flooding behavior. Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 is a modified polyacrylate polymer used as a dispersant for resin-free pigment concentrates (RFPC) and/or resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC) in both water and solvents. These universal concentrates can be used for water- or solvent-based applications such as high-end industrial and automotive coatings. view less | |
| Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 | BASF Formulation Additives | Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 (formerly Efka® 4590) is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for water-based coatings. It is designed as a cost effective alternative to the existing polymeric dispersants, suitable for all kind of pigments in water-based in...view more Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 (formerly Efka® 4590) is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for water-based coatings. It is designed as a cost effective alternative to the existing polymeric dispersants, suitable for all kind of pigments in water-based industrial coatings as well as for pigment concentrates. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PX 4275 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PX 4275 is a polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for high quality aqueous coatings and pigment pastes. It is suitable for air and oven dried coatings. Since DISPEX® Ultra PX 4275 has no effect on pot-life it is recommended for aqueous 2 p...view more DISPEX® Ultra PX 4275 is a polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for high quality aqueous coatings and pigment pastes. It is suitable for air and oven dried coatings. Since DISPEX® Ultra PX 4275 has no effect on pot-life it is recommended for aqueous 2 pack PUR coating. This product has a low foaming tendency and to the best of our knowledge has no negative influence on the water and corrosion resistance. DISPEX® Ultra PX 4275 is used in combination with zinc oxid, an increase of viscosity may occur. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PX 4575 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PX 4575 is a water-based dispersant made by Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP). This technology allows the synthesis of polymeric dispersants with highly defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. DISPEX® Ultra ...view more DISPEX® Ultra PX 4575 is a water-based dispersant made by Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP). This technology allows the synthesis of polymeric dispersants with highly defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. DISPEX® Ultra PX 4575 is especially suited for the dispersion of pigments in waterborne coatings and colorants. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PX 4585 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PX 4585 is a waterborne dispersant of the acrylate block copolymer family of products made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). This technology allows formulating polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low...view more DISPEX® Ultra PX 4585 is a waterborne dispersant of the acrylate block copolymer family of products made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). This technology allows formulating polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. DISPEX® Ultra PX 4585 is especially suited for the dispersion of pigments in water-based coatings. DISPEX® Ultra PX 4585 offers high efficiency in stabilizing pigments and demonstrates wide compatibility with many water-based resin systems. This makes DISPEX® Ultra PX 4585 ideally suited for the use of the concept of resin-free pigment concentrates (RFPC). view less | |
| Efka® 3229 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® 3229 is a very effective additive, which increases slip, surface smoothness and gloss. Due to its excellent compatability properties, it is very suitable for use in high gloss clear wood coatings. This product improves the orientation of matting age...view more Efka® 3229 is a very effective additive, which increases slip, surface smoothness and gloss. Due to its excellent compatability properties, it is very suitable for use in high gloss clear wood coatings. This product improves the orientation of matting agents in matted wood finishes and improves leveling and surface smoothness and gloss, increases scratch and abrasion resistance, prevents floating, and enhances anti-blocking characteristics. It is an organically modified polysiloxane. 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 fo...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® 3772 N | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® 3772 N is a slip and leveling agent for use in aqueous coating systems. It needs to be neutral-ized with ammonia or triethanolamine. Complete water solubility is achieved with 9% triethanolamine or 12% of a 25% ammonia solution. It improves levelin...view more Efka® 3772 N is a slip and leveling agent for use in aqueous coating systems. It needs to be neutral-ized with ammonia or triethanolamine. Complete water solubility is achieved with 9% triethanolamine or 12% of a 25% ammonia solution. It improves leveling, prevents cratering and orange peel, helps substrate wetting, acts as a defoamer, and improves adhesion. Efka® 3772 N has a physical form of clear, colorless liquid. It can be used in water-based air-drying and baking enamels as well as in solvent-based industrial paints. view less | |
| EFKA® FA 4600 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4600 is an antisettling agent for non-aqueous paints. As a modern anti-settling agent, it acts via adsorption phenomena on the pigment surface and effectively prevents pigments from settling and forming hard, difficult-to-stir sediments even in l...view more EFKA® FA 4600 is an antisettling agent for non-aqueous paints. As a modern anti-settling agent, it acts via adsorption phenomena on the pigment surface and effectively prevents pigments from settling and forming hard, difficult-to-stir sediments even in low-viscosity coatings such as, e.g., dipping paints and wash-primers. This is possible even in the presence of specific high density pigments based on lead, chrome, barium, iron and titanium. In addition, the uniform electrostatic charge imparted by EFKA® FA 4600 prevents re-agglomeration thereby counteracting any premature settling of the pigments. EFKA® FA 4600 is an easy to use liquid anti-settling agent, the particular advantage of which is that it is effective over a broad range of polarity. It can, therefore, be used in a nitrocellulose lacquer, the solvents of which are mainly polar, as well as in decorative paints which only contain white spirit, i.e., a non-polar solvent. EFKA® FA 4600 is also an excellent anti-settling agent for low-viscosity printing inks, e.g., flexographic and gravure. In particular it counteracts the tendency of inorganic pigments to settle. view less | |
| Efka® FA 4610 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® FA 4610 (formerly Efka® 5010) is anionic wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments. It helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders, and is particularly suitable for automotive, general industrial, coil coating and acid cu...view more Efka® FA 4610 (formerly Efka® 5010) is anionic wetting and dispersing additive for inorganic pigments. It helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders, and is particularly suitable for automotive, general industrial, coil coating and acid curing. Efka® FA 4610 could have a catalyzing effect on the reaction in stoving enamels. This may lead to viscosity increase during storage. view less | |
| Efka® FA 4612 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® FA 4612 (formerly Efka® 5210) helps to wet and disperse extenders (CaCO3 and AI (OH) 3) with unsaturated polyester resins or combinations with polystyrene, polyvinylacetate and styrene-butadiene copolymers. This results in easier incorporation of th...view more Efka® FA 4612 (formerly Efka® 5210) helps to wet and disperse extenders (CaCO3 and AI (OH) 3) with unsaturated polyester resins or combinations with polystyrene, polyvinylacetate and styrene-butadiene copolymers. This results in easier incorporation of the extenders leading to reduced dispersing times. It also provides lower and stable viscosity of the pastes and therefore improved flow, higher filler-load and better flame retardance. Efka® FA 4612 is designed for filled SMC- and BMC compounds. It is also suitable for filled gelcoats. view less | |
| EFKA® FA 4620 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4620 helps to wet and disperse solid particles (e.g. CaCO3, ATH) in unsaturated polyester resin systems. This results in improved wetting and incorporation of fillers and extenders, reduced viscosity of the paste/compound, and increased filler an...view more EFKA® FA 4620 helps to wet and disperse solid particles (e.g. CaCO3, ATH) in unsaturated polyester resin systems. This results in improved wetting and incorporation of fillers and extenders, reduced viscosity of the paste/compound, and increased filler and extender loading. EFKA® FA 4620 is suited for filled unsaturated polyester systems (e.g. SMC/BMC, gel coats, car putties) or combinations with polystyrene, polyvinylacetate and styrene-butadiene copolymers (e.g. LS- or LP formulations). view less | |
| EFKA® FA 4642 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4642 is an additive for pigment dispersion. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. This product is compatible with all solvent or solvent-free coating systems. The pot-life of two-pack systems is not aff...view more EFKA® FA 4642 is an additive for pigment dispersion. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. This product is compatible with all solvent or solvent-free coating systems. The pot-life of two-pack systems is not affected. In the dispersion of organically treated Bentonites, the use of EFKA® FA 4642 shortens dispersion time, provides easier handling of the Bentonite gel, and improves storage stability. view less | |
| EFKA® FA 4644 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4644 is a transparent, yellowish liquid additive for pigment dispersion. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. This means reduced dispersion time, stabilization of the pigment dispersion, decreased pigm...view more EFKA® FA 4644 is a transparent, yellowish liquid additive for pigment dispersion. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle. This means reduced dispersion time, stabilization of the pigment dispersion, decreased pigment sedimentation, and increased gloss and improved flow. EFKA® FA 4644 is compatible with all solvent or solvent-free coating systems. The pot-life of two-pack systems is not affected. 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 | |
| Efka® FA 4654 EM | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® FA 4654 EM (formerly Texaphor® 987) is a dispersing, antisettling-, antiflooding and antifloating additive for medium and non polar coatings, gelling aid for organically modified bentonites. | |
| 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 a...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® FA 4665 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4665 helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binder. It is a high-molecular weight unsaturated carboxylic acid, combined with a very compatible organically modified polysiloxane. This transparent, s...view more EFKA® FA 4665 helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binder. It is a high-molecular weight unsaturated carboxylic acid, combined with a very compatible organically modified polysiloxane. This transparent, slightly brownish liquid is especially suitable for medium to high-polarity binder systems, for example: alkyd/amino resin combinations, nitro-cellulose systems, polyurethane- and chlorinated polymer systems, acrylic polyisocyanate systems (2-pack acrylics), and chlorinated polymers. EFKA® FA 4665 is not compatible with white spirit or paints which are diluted with white spirit. view less | |
| EFKA® FL 3740 EH | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FL 3740 is a levelling agent with air release properties for nonaqueous, liquid coating systems, as well as for powder coatings and binders for powder coatings. Due to its chemical structure, EFKA® FL 3740 modifies the surface tension of the coating...view more EFKA® FL 3740 is a levelling agent with air release properties for nonaqueous, liquid coating systems, as well as for powder coatings and binders for powder coatings. Due to its chemical structure, EFKA® FL 3740 modifies the surface tension of the coatings. It also eliminates or reduces cratering, fish-eyes and orange peel; improves the flow, dispersion and floating behaviour, prevents air entrapment and optimizes wetting of the substrate. EFKA® FL 3740 is also ideally suited to be used in the manufacture of powder coatings or binders for powder coatings. For the preparation of a master batch, it is recommended to use a mixing of 9 parts of polyester resin with 1 part EFKA® FL 3740. This mixture is perfectly suited for direct application in the premix and extrusion process after melting, homogenization, cooling and granulation. The drawbacks of leveling agents applied on SiO2 are avoided. In particular, pigmented and transparent powder coatings with excellent levelling properties are obtained for the production of weatherproof powder coatings. 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 ...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 | |
| 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® PA 4400 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PA 4400 is a modified polyurethane for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. It improves gloss, reductions of flooding problems, higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used in all...view more EFKA® PA 4400 is a modified polyurethane for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. It improves gloss, reductions of flooding problems, higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used in all kinds of solvent borne coatings. EFKA® PA 4400 is an acrylic polymer with significant higher molecular weight compared with the EFKA® polyurethane-based polymeric dispersants. This gives better deflocculation of organic pigments. 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® PA 4402 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® PA 4402 (formerly Efka® 4402) is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments resulting in improved gloss, reduced flooding problems, and higher color strength. It is mainly used for co-grinding of all kinds of pigment blend...view more Efka® PA 4402 (formerly Efka® 4402) is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments resulting in improved gloss, reduced flooding problems, and higher color strength. It is mainly used for co-grinding of all kinds of pigment blends in solvent-based coatings as well as in gel-coats. 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 functiona...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® 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® PB 2010 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PB 2010 is a silicone-free defoamer with good compatibility, intended to accelerate defoaming as well as to improve clarity in solvent-based coatings. It eliminates foaming and blistering regardless of whether the air bubbles are a result of the sub...view more EFKA® PB 2010 is a silicone-free defoamer with good compatibility, intended to accelerate defoaming as well as to improve clarity in solvent-based coatings. It eliminates foaming and blistering regardless of whether the air bubbles are a result of the substrate (e.g., wood or metal) or due to the application method (pumping, rolling, flooding or spraying). EFKA® PB 2010 performs well for a wide range of applications and is particularly suitable for clear coatings, without haziness, as well as providing high gloss if required. 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® PU 4010 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4010 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic pigments including carbon blacks. It also has an excellent performance in many organic pigments. This results in: reduced grinding time, impr...view more EFKA® PU 4010 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic pigments including carbon blacks. It also has an excellent performance in many organic pigments. This results in: reduced grinding time, improved gloss, prevention of flooding and floating problems and higher color strength. Due to its particularly good combination of price and performance, EFKA® PU 4010 is a very attractive substitute for conventional wetting and dispersing agents. It is possible to mix combinations of inorganic pigments stabilized with EFKA® PU 4010 and organic pigments stabilized with other EFKA® highmolecular-weight polymeric dispersants. view less | |
| EFKA® PU 4015 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4015 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. This results in: improved gloss, reduced flooding problems, higher color st...view more EFKA® PU 4015 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. This results in: improved gloss, reduced flooding problems, higher color strength, lower viscosity and higher pigment loads. Due to its particularly good combination of price and performance, EFKA® PU 4015 is a very attractive substitute for conventional wetting and dispersing agents. view less | |
| EFKA® PU 4020 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4020 is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic pigments including carbon blacks. It also has an excellent performance in many organic pigments. This results in reduced grinding time, improved gloss, prevention of flooding and floating p...view more EFKA® PU 4020 is a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic pigments including carbon blacks. It also has an excellent performance in many organic pigments. This results in reduced grinding time, improved gloss, prevention of flooding and floating problems, and higher color strength. Due to its particularly good combination of price and performance, EFKA® PU 4020 is a very attractive substitute for conventional wetting and dispersing agents. It is possible to mix combinations of inorganic pigments stabilized with EFKA® PU 4020 and organic pigments stabilized with other EFKA® highmolecular-weight polymeric dispersants. view less | |
| EFKA® PU 4046 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4046 is a modified polyurethane that improves gloss and reduces flooding problems. It gives higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used for all kinds of solvent borne coatings as well as pigment concentrates. EFKA® PU 4046 is ...view more EFKA® PU 4046 is a modified polyurethane that improves gloss and reduces flooding problems. It gives higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used for all kinds of solvent borne coatings as well as pigment concentrates. EFKA® PU 4046 is used for all kinds of solvent-based coatings as well as pigment concentrates. view less | |
| EFKA® PU 4047 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4047 is a modified polyurethane that improves gloss and reduces flooding problems. It gives higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used for all kinds of solvent borne coatings as well as pigment concentrates. The higher molecu...view more EFKA® PU 4047 is a modified polyurethane that improves gloss and reduces flooding problems. It gives higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used for all kinds of solvent borne coatings as well as pigment concentrates. The higher molecular weight of EFKA® PU 4047 compared to EFKA® PU 4046 gives stronger deflocculation results with some organic pigments and carbon blacks. In spite of its higher molecular weight, EFKA® PU 4047 has a wide compatibility with all kinds of resins. Pigment concentrates based on EFKA® PU 4047 show lower viscosity than concentrates made with any other EFKA® polymeric dispersants and can even be used in pure let downs based on white spirit. view less | |
| EFKA® PU 4050 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4050 is a modified polyurethane for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. It improves gloss, reductions of flooding problems, higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used in all...view more EFKA® PU 4050 is a modified polyurethane for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. It improves gloss, reductions of flooding problems, higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used in all kinds of solvent borne coatings. view less | |
| EFKA® PU 4061 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4061 a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments. This results in improved gloss and DOI, reduced flooding problems, higher color strength and lower viscosity. EFKA® PU 4061 is used in all types of solvent-based coatings...view more EFKA® PU 4061 a polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments. This results in improved gloss and DOI, reduced flooding problems, higher color strength and lower viscosity. EFKA® PU 4061 is used in all types of solvent-based coatings, particularly high-quality industrial coatings such as automotive topcoats (OEM and refinish), coil coatings and 2-pack polyurethane coating systems. It is also suitable for use in pigment concentrates. 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 an...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® PU 4080 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PU 4080 is a modified polyurethane that improves gloss and reduces flooding problems. It gives higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used for automotive OEM and refinish topcoats, coil coatings and other high quality industrial ...view more EFKA® PU 4080 is a modified polyurethane that improves gloss and reduces flooding problems. It gives higher color strength and lower viscosity. This product is used for automotive OEM and refinish topcoats, coil coatings and other high quality industrial solvent born coatings. It is also suitable for use in pigment concentrates. view less | |
| EFKA® PX 4300 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PX 4300 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which allows producing polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. EFKA® PX...view more EFKA® PX 4300 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which allows producing polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. EFKA® PX 4300 is suitable for stabilizing pigments in solvent-based coatings. This results in: high color strength, good stability against flooding, floating and flocculation, and strong viscosity-depressing effects. view less | |
| EFKA® PX 4310 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PX 4310 is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which allows producing polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. This product is suitable for industrial and automotive c...view more EFKA® PX 4310 is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which allows producing polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. This product is suitable for industrial and automotive coatings. It offers high efficiency in stabilizing pigments and demonstrates a wide compatibility with many solvent-based resin systems. view less | |
| EFKA® PX 4320 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PX 4320 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which allows producing polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. EFKA®...view more EFKA® PX 4320 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which allows producing polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. EFKA® PX 4320 is suitable for solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings. It also offers high efficiency in stabilizing pigments and demonstrates a wide compatibility with many resin systems. This makes EFKA® PX 4320 ideally suited for use of the concept of Resin-Free Pigment Concentrates (RFPC). view less | |
| EFKA® PX 4330 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PX 4330 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which allows producing polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. EFKA® PX...view more EFKA® PX 4330 is a high-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which allows producing polymeric dispersants with defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. EFKA® PX 4330 is suitable for stabilizing pigments in solvent-based coatings. This product, due to the very wide compatibility in most current systems used in solvent-based coatings, is especially suitable for the production of Resin Minimal Pigment Concentrates (RMPC) in combination with a multi compatible dispersing resin. view less | |
| EFKA® PX 4340 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PX 4340 is a high molecular weight dispersing agent for deflocculation of organic pigments in solvent based systems. It is specially designed for use in solvent-based high-end performance coatings systems, such as automotive OEM and refinish. It als...view more EFKA® PX 4340 is a high molecular weight dispersing agent for deflocculation of organic pigments in solvent based systems. It is specially designed for use in solvent-based high-end performance coatings systems, such as automotive OEM and refinish. It also is highly suitable for CAB base-coats and all topcoats. EFKA® PX 4340, due to the very wide compatibility in most current systems used in solvent-based coatings, is especially suitable for the production of Resin Minimal Pigment Concentrates (RMPC) in combination with a multi compatible dispersing resin. view less | |
| Efka® PX 4731 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® PX 4731 (formerly Efka® 7731) is a dispersant developed specifically for inkjet inks to provide the critical combination of strong viscosity suppression and excellent storage stability. It is based on a proprietary process. It is particularly effect...view more Efka® PX 4731 (formerly Efka® 7731) is a dispersant developed specifically for inkjet inks to provide the critical combination of strong viscosity suppression and excellent storage stability. It is based on a proprietary process. It is particularly effective in UV-curable systems and in mild-solvent systems based, for example, on glycol ethers. Efka® PX 4731 is a solvent-free liquid product which is 100 % active. As such it is potentially suitable for use in any UV-curable ink system including UV-curable flexographic and screen inks. It is also well suitable for UV-curable and even solvent-based resinfree pigment concentrates (RFPC) for a wide range of applications. The product is somewhat less polar in nature than Efka® PX 4732. 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 ...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® RM 1920 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® RM 1920 is a particularly finely ground additive used to impart a thixotropic effect to paints, printing inks and other coatings. The incorporation of EFKA® RM 1920 ensures a strong thixotropic effect in non-aqueous coatings. Sagging of thick films ...view more EFKA® RM 1920 is a particularly finely ground additive used to impart a thixotropic effect to paints, printing inks and other coatings. The incorporation of EFKA® RM 1920 ensures a strong thixotropic effect in non-aqueous coatings. Sagging of thick films on vertical surfaces is effectively prevented whilst the working and flow properties are also generally improved. Pigment settling is also substantially reduced. EFKA® RM 1920 can be used in most non-aqueous coatings both with and without solvents. The lower the polarity of the coating, the better is its performance. view less | |
| Efka® RM 1950 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® RM 1950 (formerly Rilanit® Plus) is a micronized thixotropic organic agent, special for solvent based coatings, that promotes excellent resistance against "sagging" principally at high thickness vertical surfaces. Simultaneously it maintains good co...view more Efka® RM 1950 (formerly Rilanit® Plus) is a micronized thixotropic organic agent, special for solvent based coatings, that promotes excellent resistance against "sagging" principally at high thickness vertical surfaces. Simultaneously it maintains good conditions of flow and application, in addition to anti-settling properties. view less | |
| EFKA® SI 2022 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SI 2022 is a silicone-based defoamer for both solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of sloventborne and solvent-free coatings. This product is used for 2-pack...view more EFKA® SI 2022 is a silicone-based defoamer for both solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of sloventborne and solvent-free coatings. This product is used for 2-pack systems, stoving enamels, and air drying industrial coatings. view less | |
| Efka® SI 2030 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® SI 2030 (formerly Efka® 2030) is a defoamer that prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as dispersion and pumping. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during application. Efka® SI 2030 should be incorporated at medium...view more Efka® SI 2030 (formerly Efka® 2030) is a defoamer that prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as dispersion and pumping. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during application. Efka® SI 2030 should be incorporated at medium to high shear and has good defoaming activity. In terms of activity it is comparable to Efka® SI 2030. However, due to its carrier solvent it is even more suited for fast-evaporating systems. view less | |
| 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® SI 2741 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® SI 2741 (formerly Efka® 7241) prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as pigment dispersion, blending and pumping. It reduces the accumulation of foam in the ink pan or reservoir during the printing process. Efka® SI 2741 has bee...view more Efka® SI 2741 (formerly Efka® 7241) prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as pigment dispersion, blending and pumping. It reduces the accumulation of foam in the ink pan or reservoir during the printing process. Efka® SI 2741 has been developed for solvent-based formulations, and it can be used in solvent-based pigment bases and printing inks. This product is particularly effective in nitrocellulose-based systems. Efka® SI 2741 may also be used in gravure and flexographic printing. view less | |
| EFKA® SL 3030 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3030 is an additive designed to improve leveling and to increase scratch and abrasion resistance. It improves anti-blocking characteristics, prevents floating and is universally compatible with various coating systems. Compared to dimethylpolysil...view more EFKA® SL 3030 is an additive designed to improve leveling and to increase scratch and abrasion resistance. It improves anti-blocking characteristics, prevents floating and is universally compatible with various coating systems. Compared to dimethylpolysiloxane, this slip & leveling agent is universally compatible with various coating systems and does not cause cratering even in excessively high concentrations. view less | |
| EFKA® SL 3031 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3031 is a slip, leveling and antiblocking additive that is compatible with all medium to high-polarity solvent based systems. It improves mar-resistance, slip and smoothness, decreases the tendency to floating of pigments and the sensitivity to a...view more EFKA® SL 3031 is a slip, leveling and antiblocking additive that is compatible with all medium to high-polarity solvent based systems. It improves mar-resistance, slip and smoothness, decreases the tendency to floating of pigments and the sensitivity to air-draughts. EFKA® SL 3031 is compatible with all medium- to high-polarity solventbased systems. In unsaturated polyesters, e.g., UV-curable, EFKA® SL 3031 improves slip and smoothness of the surface with no influence on curtain stability when applied by curtain coating. The sensitivity to air drafts when sprayed or poured will be reduced by EFKA® SL 3031. This product also improves leveling and mar resistance and acts as an antiblocking agent. This is particularly advantageous in PUR systems based on hydroxyl acrylics. Due to its high surface activity, EFKA® SL 3031 can interfere with intercoat adhesion when recoated without sanding. If air is introduced by the application equipment, small amounts of defoamers such as EFKA® PB 2020 and EFKA® SI 2022 should be added. view less | |
| EFKA® SL 3033 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3033 is a very effective additive, which increases slip and surface smoothness. It is used in clear coatings and provides leveling, increased scratch and abrasion resistance, enhanced anti-blocking characteristics and prevents floating and crater...view more EFKA® SL 3033 is a very effective additive, which increases slip and surface smoothness. It is used in clear coatings and provides leveling, increased scratch and abrasion resistance, enhanced anti-blocking characteristics and prevents floating and cratering. It is an organically modified polysiloxane. view less | |
| Efka® SL 3200 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® SL 3200 (formerly Perenol® S Conc) is an additive for improving the flow and the slip of solvent-based and solventless coatings. It is a solventless polysiloxane block polymer corresponding in performance to other flow or slip agents of the Perenol®...view more Efka® SL 3200 (formerly Perenol® S Conc) is an additive for improving the flow and the slip of solvent-based and solventless coatings. It is a solventless polysiloxane block polymer corresponding in performance to other flow or slip agents of the Perenol® S range. This product is a clear to slightly cloudy liquid that is a copolysiloxane in chemical nature. view less | |
| EFKA® SL 3210 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3210 is a solution of a polysiloxane-modified polymer which is active at the substrate and air interfaces of inks and overprint varnishes. It has very broad compatibility with a broad range of printing ink systems. An applied film containing EFKA...view more EFKA® SL 3210 is a solution of a polysiloxane-modified polymer which is active at the substrate and air interfaces of inks and overprint varnishes. It has very broad compatibility with a broad range of printing ink systems. An applied film containing EFKA® SL 3210 is relatively insensitive to pinholing - even at high concentrations of the additive. This clear, colorless liquid may be used in water-based, solvent-based and UV-curable printing inks and over-print varnishes. EFKA® SL 3210 is especially effective in nitrocellulose-based systems for flexographic and gravure printing. It is also effective in UV flexographic printing. 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 accep...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® 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-resist...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 | |
| EFKA® SL 3288 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3288 is an additive designed to improve slip, levelling, surface smoothness and ‘soft-touch’ effect in high gloss coatings. It has a minimal effect on foam stabilisation and intercoat adhesion. Due to its excellent compatibility properties, it is...view more EFKA® SL 3288 is an additive designed to improve slip, levelling, surface smoothness and ‘soft-touch’ effect in high gloss coatings. It has a minimal effect on foam stabilisation and intercoat adhesion. Due to its excellent compatibility properties, it is very suitable for use in high-gloss clear coatings without causing haze. EFKA® SL 3288 is recommended for all kinds of solvent-based high-gloss coatings, especially wood finishes. It is also suitable for water-based industrial coatings. view less | |
| EFKA® SL 3299 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3299 is a very effective additive, which increases slip, surface smoothness and gloss. Due to its excellent compatibility properties, it is very suitable for use in high-gloss clear wood coatings. | |
| Efka® SL 3883 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® SL 3883 (formerly Efka® 3883) is a polysiloxane-modified polymer which is terminated by unsaturated groups. These reactive groups crosslink with coating and printing ink systems which are cured by photo initiators or peroxides. The incorporation of ...view more Efka® SL 3883 (formerly Efka® 3883) is a polysiloxane-modified polymer which is terminated by unsaturated groups. These reactive groups crosslink with coating and printing ink systems which are cured by photo initiators or peroxides. The incorporation of Efka® SL 3883 into wood finishes, plastics coatings and paper finishes results in the following advantages: improved leveling, slip and surface smoothness, increased anti-blocking effect, better substrate wetting, and more even distribution of matting agent. view less | |
| Efka® SL 3886 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® SL 3886 (formerly Efka® 3886) is a polyisocyanates modified polysiloxane designed to crosslink with hydroxyl or carboxyl groups. It provides improved leveling and reduced tendency for orange-peel or cratering. This product is used for all polyuretha...view more Efka® SL 3886 (formerly Efka® 3886) is a polyisocyanates modified polysiloxane designed to crosslink with hydroxyl or carboxyl groups. It provides improved leveling and reduced tendency for orange-peel or cratering. This product is used for all polyurethane systems such as wood finishes. view less | |
| Efka® SL 3888 | BASF Formulation Additives | Efka® SL 3888 (formerly Efka® 3888) slip & leveling agent designed to crosslink with hydroxyl or carboxyl groups. It is compatible with most polyisocyanates, e.g., Basonat® grades. The addition of Efka® SL 3888 into polyurethane lacquers or coatings offer...view more Efka® SL 3888 (formerly Efka® 3888) slip & leveling agent designed to crosslink with hydroxyl or carboxyl groups. It is compatible with most polyisocyanates, e.g., Basonat® grades. The addition of Efka® SL 3888 into polyurethane lacquers or coatings offers: improved leveling, reduced tendency for orange peel effect or cratering, and improved slip and surface smoothness. These improvements are more permanent as the additives crosslink and are part of the final film. It also offers reduced surface tension with little or no foam formation and prevention of Bénard cells (anti-floating effect). view less | |
| Foamaster® 361 | BASF Formulation Additives | Foamaster® 361 is a emulsion defoamer that de-aerates paints and latices without the formation of “fish eyes”. It is compatible with most modern aqueous binders. It can be incorporated at any manufacturing step of the paint or during monomer stripping. Th...view more Foamaster® 361 is a emulsion defoamer that de-aerates paints and latices without the formation of “fish eyes”. It is compatible with most modern aqueous binders. It can be incorporated at any manufacturing step of the paint or during monomer stripping. This product is an aqueous emulsion of modified oleochemical compounds. view less | |
| FOAMASTER® MO 2111 NC | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO 2111 NC is a defoamer specifically designed for water based paints and coatings, water based printing inks as well as for latex adhesive systems. A defoamer level of 0.5%, based on total ink or adhesive, is a good starting point for determin...view more FOAMASTER® MO 2111 NC is a defoamer specifically designed for water based paints and coatings, water based printing inks as well as for latex adhesive systems. A defoamer level of 0.5%, based on total ink or adhesive, is a good starting point for determining the optimum use level. view less | |
| Foamaster® MO 2134 | BASF Formulation Additives | Foamaster® MO 2134 (formerly Foamaster® 8034) is a defoamer based on mineral oil. It is a highly effective liquid defoamer which can be added at any stage in emulsion paint manufacture. It is especially effective in fine-particle resin emulsions. Although...view more Foamaster® MO 2134 (formerly Foamaster® 8034) is a defoamer based on mineral oil. It is a highly effective liquid defoamer which can be added at any stage in emulsion paint manufacture. It is especially effective in fine-particle resin emulsions. Although it is only sparingly dispersible in water, the defoamer disperses easily in paint so that even in a medium-viscosity paint there is no tendency of the defoamer to cream to the surface. view less | |
| Foamaster® MO 2135 | BASF Formulation Additives | Foamaster® MO 2135 (formerly Foamaster® 8034 E) is an emulsifiable, highly efficient liquid defoamer specifically designed for low viscosity non-pigmented systems and monomer stripping, aqueous inks. | |
| FOAMASTER® MO NXZ NC | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO NXZ NC is a liquid defoamer for emulsion paints and adhesive systems. It is based on styrene-butadiene, acrylic, polyvinyl chloride and its copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate, vinylidene chloride and water-soluble alkyds. It has improved dis...view more FOAMASTER® MO NXZ NC is a liquid defoamer for emulsion paints and adhesive systems. It is based on styrene-butadiene, acrylic, polyvinyl chloride and its copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate, vinylidene chloride and water-soluble alkyds. It has improved dispersability over Foamaster® MO NDW NC. view less | |
| Foamaster® NO 2306 | BASF Formulation Additives | Foamaster® NO 2306 (formerly Foamaster® 306) is a defoamer for aqueous paints and adhesives that is free of mineral oils and silicone oil. This product shows good defoaming properties when used in emulsion paints, latex-based masonry finishes and adhesive...view more Foamaster® NO 2306 (formerly Foamaster® 306) is a defoamer for aqueous paints and adhesives that is free of mineral oils and silicone oil. This product shows good defoaming properties when used in emulsion paints, latex-based masonry finishes and adhesives based on acrylics, styrene acrylics, vinyl acetate ethylene copolymers and alkyd emulsions. It is based on alkyl polyalkoxy esters and fatty esters. view less | |
| FoamStar® ED 2521 | BASF Formulation Additives | FoamStar® ED 2521 (formerly Dehydran® SE 1) is a universal polymer emulsion defoamer. It is an excellent defoamer for all flat to semi-gloss aqueous coatings. The eco-friendly polymer technology makes FoamStar® ED 2521 VOC-free according to EU Directive 2...view more FoamStar® ED 2521 (formerly Dehydran® SE 1) is a universal polymer emulsion defoamer. It is an excellent defoamer for all flat to semi-gloss aqueous coatings. The eco-friendly polymer technology makes FoamStar® ED 2521 VOC-free according to EU Directive 2002/42/EC and EPA Method 24 (USA) and best in class with ultra-low semi-volatile organic compound content. FoamStar® ED 2521 is suitable for manufacturing of all kinds of water-based architectural paints. It is especially recommended for high-PVC systems based on styrene-acrylic, vinyl/VeoVa™ 1 and vinyl-acrylic emulsions. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® ED 2522NC | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® ED 2522 NC is a high performance, ultra-low SVOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks. It is an emulsion of organo-modified silicones. This defoamer is specifically designed for the following applicatio...view more FOAMSTAR® ED 2522 NC is a high performance, ultra-low SVOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks. It is an emulsion of organo-modified silicones. This defoamer is specifically designed for the following applications: premium water based architectural paints; industrial coatings; wood coatings; and printing inks and over print varnishes (OPVS). view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® ED 2523 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® ED 2523 is a universal, polymer-emulsion defoamer enhanced with small amount of modified PDMS. It is an excellent defoamer for many flat to semigloss aqueous coatings. This product exhibits excellent foam suppression during grinding as well as a...view more FOAMSTAR® ED 2523 is a universal, polymer-emulsion defoamer enhanced with small amount of modified PDMS. It is an excellent defoamer for many flat to semigloss aqueous coatings. This product exhibits excellent foam suppression during grinding as well as application, retains antifoam efficiency during extended storage of paint, and it is easy to incorporate without requiring strong shear forces. It is also highly compatible, maintains gloss, and there is no fogging. FOAMSTAR® ED 2523 is VOC-free according to EU Directive 2004/42/EC and EPA Method 24 (USA) and has a very low semivolatile organic compound content. view less | |
| FoamStar® PB 2941 | BASF Formulation Additives | FoamStar® PB 2941 (formerly Foamaster® PD 1) is a defoamer and anti-foaming agent in powder form for cement and concrete products, formulations based on polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, casein, soya protein, wheaten flour and dextrin. It can be easil...view more FoamStar® PB 2941 (formerly Foamaster® PD 1) is a defoamer and anti-foaming agent in powder form for cement and concrete products, formulations based on polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, casein, soya protein, wheaten flour and dextrin. It can be easily mixed with all components of coatings and adhesives in powder form, preferably in formulations based on polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, casein, soya protein, wheat flour and dextrin. Dry blends containing FoamStar® PB 2941 wet faster and more uniformly. Entrapped air, causing problems in pumping, troweling and obtaining a complete cavity fill, is eliminated, thus preventing excessive shrinkage, porosity and other disadvantages of the applied cement or concrete. Further, impermeability is improved. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® SI 2210 NC | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® SI 2210 NC is a defoamer for non-pigmented and low-pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives and UV-curable systems. It has a spontaneous defoaming effect in low- and nonpigmented aqueous coatings. It is highly compatible, does not se...view more FOAMSTAR® SI 2210 NC is a defoamer for non-pigmented and low-pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives and UV-curable systems. It has a spontaneous defoaming effect in low- and nonpigmented aqueous coatings. It is highly compatible, does not separate out from the paint and has a good long-term efficiency. Aqueous wood coatings and overprint varnishes based on acrylic polymers are the preferential fields of application, but the defoamer is also suitable for contact adhesives. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® SI 2250 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® SI 2250 can be used as a defoamer in various water-based coating systems and pigment concentrates. Due to its stability in high shear processing it functions well during the application of paints and lacquers. Due to its stability to high-shear ...view more FOAMSTAR® SI 2250 can be used as a defoamer in various water-based coating systems and pigment concentrates. Due to its stability in high shear processing it functions well during the application of paints and lacquers. Due to its stability to high-shear processing it functions well during the application of paints and lacquers and also prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring, pumping etc. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® SI 2280 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® SI 2280 is a colorless liquid designed to be used as a defoamer in water-based coating systems and pigment concentrates. One of the unique properties of this family of defoamers is the ease of incorporation under low-shear conditions without cau...view more FOAMSTAR® SI 2280 is a colorless liquid designed to be used as a defoamer in water-based coating systems and pigment concentrates. One of the unique properties of this family of defoamers is the ease of incorporation under low-shear conditions without causing negative side effects in the final paint film. Another strong property is the high-shear stability of these defoamers, which makes them extremely suitable to be used in high-shear processing such as grinding, stirring and pumping. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® ST 2410 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® ST 2410 represents a novel series of defoamers based on new defoamer chemistry. FOAMSTAR® is a defoaming molecule that defoams by a different mechanism. Unlike conventional defoamers (mineral oil or silicone), FOAMSTAR® defoams on a molecular le...view more FOAMSTAR® ST 2410 represents a novel series of defoamers based on new defoamer chemistry. FOAMSTAR® is a defoaming molecule that defoams by a different mechanism. Unlike conventional defoamers (mineral oil or silicone), FOAMSTAR® defoams on a molecular level. It also has wetting properties not found in other conventional defoamers. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® ST 2434 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® ST 2434 is effective in high gloss paints and coatings based on acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl acrylic latex. FOAMSTAR® is a defoaming molecule that defoams by a different mechanism. Unlike conventional defoamers (mineral oil or silicone), ...view more FOAMSTAR® ST 2434 is effective in high gloss paints and coatings based on acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl acrylic latex. FOAMSTAR® is a defoaming molecule that defoams by a different mechanism. Unlike conventional defoamers (mineral oil or silicone), FOAMSTAR® ST 2434 defoams on a molecular level. It also has wetting properties not found in other conventional defoamers. FOAMSTAR® ST 2434 utilizes the FOAMSTAR® Molecule compounded with polysiloxanes in a mineral oil-free system. view less | |
| FoamStar® ST 2441 | BASF Formulation Additives | FoamStar® ST 2441 (formerly FoamStar® A 410) is a defoamer for emulsion paints matt, semi gloss and high gloss, wood coatings including energy curable systems (UV/EB), native compounds in oxo oil. This product is a yellowish to brownish, clear to slightly...view more FoamStar® ST 2441 (formerly FoamStar® A 410) is a defoamer for emulsion paints matt, semi gloss and high gloss, wood coatings including energy curable systems (UV/EB), native compounds in oxo oil. This product is a yellowish to brownish, clear to slightly hazy liquid. view less | |
| Hydropalat® 44 | BASF Formulation Additives | Hydropalat® 44 is a pigment dispersant for titanium dioxide and extender pigments. It is an anionic polyelectrolyte. Hydropalat® 44 is, even at low dosages, a highly effective dispersing aid. As a sole dispersant it does not require any auxiliary dispersa...view more Hydropalat® 44 is a pigment dispersant for titanium dioxide and extender pigments. It is an anionic polyelectrolyte. Hydropalat® 44 is, even at low dosages, a highly effective dispersing aid. As a sole dispersant it does not require any auxiliary dispersant or wetting agent or polyphosphates. This productdemonstrates excellent initial gloss retention and superior gloss retention after heat again. It shows exceptional compatibility with reactive pigments such as zinc oxide and with solvents like ethylene and propylene glycol. This permits the use in glycol based grinds or in pigment slurries. view less |
