| ADDITOL® XW 6588 | Allnex | ADDITOL® XW 6588 is special designed "low ion migration" technology based dispersant for organic and inorganic pigments as well as extenders. It can be used as direct grinding or pigment slurry dispersant. | Request Sample |
| Busperse® 229 | Buckman Laboratories, Inc. | Busperse® 229 is an organic dispersant designed to minimize the problems of blistering and adhesion loss and at the same time act as a pigment dispersant and wetting agent. The effectiveness of Busperse® 229 is attributed to its ability to allow better we...view more Busperse® 229 is an organic dispersant designed to minimize the problems of blistering and adhesion loss and at the same time act as a pigment dispersant and wetting agent. The effectiveness of Busperse® 229 is attributed to its ability to allow better wetting of the substrate by the binder, reducing moisture permeability of the paint film. This product should be added with water prior to the addition of wetting agents and pigments. The pigment slurry should be dispersed at high speed, cooled and let down with the water-reducible alkyd binder. view less | |
| CALGON® N New | ICL Phosphate Specialty | CALGON® N New is a dispersing agent for emulsion paints, plasters and adhesives. It is a slightly alkaline sodium polyphosphate of medium chain length. CALGON® N new is easily soluble since the product is agglomerated, it improves the storage stability when applied in combination with polyacrylates like LOPON® 800, and due to its high dispersing effectivity, optimal particle size of the pigment slurry is rapidly achieved. This product is suitable as a dispersing agent for emulsion paints and plasters, slows down sedimentation, reduces water hardness and offers a good binding capacity with regard to calcium and heavy metal ions. It deflocculates pigment...view more CALGON® N New is a dispersing agent for emulsion paints, plasters and adhesives. It is a slightly alkaline sodium polyphosphate of medium chain length. CALGON® N new is easily soluble since the product is agglomerated, it improves the storage stability when applied in combination with polyacrylates like LOPON® 800, and due to its high dispersing effectivity, optimal particle size of the pigment slurry is rapidly achieved. This product is suitable as a dispersing agent for emulsion paints and plasters, slows down sedimentation, reduces water hardness and offers a good binding capacity with regard to calcium and heavy metal ions. It deflocculates pigments and fillers in aqueous suspensions to achieve high solid contents of emulsion paints with low viscosity. view less | Request Sample |
| POLYRON® N New | ICL Phosphate Specialty | POLYRON® N New is a dispersing agent for emulsion paints, plasters, and adhesives. It is a slightly alkaline sodium polyphosphate of medium chain length. This product is easily soluble since it is agglomerated. It improves the storage stability when applied in combination with polyacrylates like LOPON® 890. Due to its dispersing action, optimal particle size of the pigment slurry is rapidly achieved, and it is well suitable as dispersing agent for emulsion paints and plasters. This product also slows down sedimentation, reduces water hardness and offers a good binding capacity with regard to calcium and heavy metal ions. It deflocculates pigment...view more POLYRON® N New is a dispersing agent for emulsion paints, plasters, and adhesives. It is a slightly alkaline sodium polyphosphate of medium chain length. This product is easily soluble since it is agglomerated. It improves the storage stability when applied in combination with polyacrylates like LOPON® 890. Due to its dispersing action, optimal particle size of the pigment slurry is rapidly achieved, and it is well suitable as dispersing agent for emulsion paints and plasters. This product also slows down sedimentation, reduces water hardness and offers a good binding capacity with regard to calcium and heavy metal ions. It deflocculates pigments and fillers in aqueous suspensions. Thereby, high solid contents of emulsion paints with low viscosity can be achieved. The usual dosage of POLYRON® N new in formulation is 0.05 – 0.15 %. view less | Request Sample |
| Hydrite® 121-S | Imerys Performance Additives | Hydrite® 121-S is a medium particle size pre-dispersed kaolin pigment that offers a water-fractioned controlled particle size distribution at a low cost. Hydrite® 121-S is supplied as a lightly pulverized powder or as a slurry at 70% solids. | |
| DISPEX® Ultra FA 4404 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra FA 4404 is a partially neutralized chelating agent suitable for use in the manufacture of pigment suspensions, emulsion paints, slurries, mainly inorganic pigments, viscosity reducer. It combines the properties of a chelating agent and polyp...view more DISPEX® Ultra FA 4404 is a partially neutralized chelating agent suitable for use in the manufacture of pigment suspensions, emulsion paints, slurries, mainly inorganic pigments, viscosity reducer. It combines the properties of a chelating agent and polyphosphate with those of an organic dispersant thus yielding highly concentrated, stable and low-viscosity inorganic pigment suspensions, e. g. TiO2-slurries. view less | |
| Busan® 1144 | Buckman Laboratories, Inc. | Busan® 1144 is a water-based formulation of 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol. The product may be used for the control of bacterial and fungal growth in coatings, adhesives, and slurries. Busan® 1144 is particularly recommended for the preservation of starch, pigment...view more Busan® 1144 is a water-based formulation of 2-Bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol. The product may be used for the control of bacterial and fungal growth in coatings, adhesives, and slurries. Busan® 1144 is particularly recommended for the preservation of starch, pigment and mineral slurries, adhesives, coatings, and other emulsion systems. This product is water soluble, effective in both acidic and alkaline systems, and relatively odorless. view less | |
| DARVAN® 670 | Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC | DARVAN® 670 is a highly effective dispersing agent for the prevention of agglomeration or coalescence of suspended solids, liquids or gases in aqueous systems. This product is used to prevent settling, to lower the viscosity of pigment slurries, and to im...view more DARVAN® 670 is a highly effective dispersing agent for the prevention of agglomeration or coalescence of suspended solids, liquids or gases in aqueous systems. This product is used to prevent settling, to lower the viscosity of pigment slurries, and to improve stability of emulsions. view less | Request Sample |
| BYK®-1709 | BYK | BYK®-1709 is a silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous pigment concentrates for use in coatings, printing inks and overprint varnishes. Prevents foam during grinding. Long-term and shear stability. Particularly suited to resin-free grinds (slurries). | Request Sample |
| Proxel® BN Preservative | Arxada | Proxel® BN Preservative is a solvent-free, zero VOC, broad spectrum preservative for the protection of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is effective in polymer emulsions, paints, adhesives and pigment sl...view more Proxel® BN Preservative is a solvent-free, zero VOC, broad spectrum preservative for the protection of industrial water-based products against spoilage from bacteria, yeasts and fungi. It is effective in polymer emulsions, paints, adhesives and pigment slurries. view less | |
| LOPON® P | ICL Phosphate Specialty | LOPON® P is a dispersing agent for facade coatings and pigment slurries. The clear yellowish liquid is composed of phosphonates and amino derivative in aqueous solution. LOPON® P offers following advantages: excellent water softening properties, excellent...view more LOPON® P is a dispersing agent for facade coatings and pigment slurries. The clear yellowish liquid is composed of phosphonates and amino derivative in aqueous solution. LOPON® P offers following advantages: excellent water softening properties, excellent lime binding efficiency, excellent pigment wetting charateristics for inorganic pigments, and excellent colour stabilisation for shaded paints systems. view less | Request Sample |
| VISCOATEX™ 46 | Arkema Rheology & Specialty Additives | When used in water-based systems allows an increase in the yield value (i.e. low shear viscosity). Its use in textured coatings stops sagging and gives a good body to the coating without decreasing brushability. In paints and adhesives, avoids the formation of syneresis and sagging. In pigments and extender dispersions (pigment...view more When used in water-based systems allows an increase in the yield value (i.e. low shear viscosity). Its use in textured coatings stops sagging and gives a good body to the coating without decreasing brushability. In paints and adhesives, avoids the formation of syneresis and sagging. In pigments and extender dispersions (pigment pastes or slurries), avoids settling. view less | Request Sample |
| DARVAN® 2 | Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC | DARVAN® 2 is a highly effective emulsifying and dispersing agent for prevention of agglomeration or coalescence of suspended solids, liquids or gases in aqueous systems. It is used to prevent settling, to lower the viscosity of pigment slurries, and to im...view more DARVAN® 2 is a highly effective emulsifying and dispersing agent for prevention of agglomeration or coalescence of suspended solids, liquids or gases in aqueous systems. It is used to prevent settling, to lower the viscosity of pigment slurries, and to improve stability of emulsions. This product is particularly effective with zinc oxide, suflur and clays. view less | Request Sample |
| Busan® 1058 | Buckman Laboratories, Inc. | Busan® 1058 is a 24% solution of Tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-2H-1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione. The product is an effective preservative for pigment slurries of high or low viscosity suspension, including those based on aluminum silicate (clay), calcium carbonate...view more Busan® 1058 is a 24% solution of Tetrahydro-3,5-dimethyl-2H-1,3,5-thiadiazine-2-thione. The product is an effective preservative for pigment slurries of high or low viscosity suspension, including those based on aluminum silicate (clay), calcium carbonate, and titanium dioxide. Busan® 1058 is composed of substances that have been allowed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in the manufacture of coated and uncoated paper and paperboard intended for food contact applications under 21 CFR § 176.230 and 176.300. Busan® 1058 has been tested against a large number of microorganisms, including those most frequently isolated from microbiologically contaminated or deteriorated pigment slurries. view less | |
| Strodex™ PLF-100 | Ashland | Strodex™ PLF-100 is a sodium salt auxiliary dispersant for pigment slurries. Key benefits of this product are, improved gloss, enhanced color development, more homogeneous and stable dispersion systems, improved wetting, more stable viscosity on aging, st...view more Strodex™ PLF-100 is a sodium salt auxiliary dispersant for pigment slurries. Key benefits of this product are, improved gloss, enhanced color development, more homogeneous and stable dispersion systems, improved wetting, more stable viscosity on aging, stabilized TiO2 and other reactive pigments, low water sensitivity in dried coatings and improved freeze-thaw stability and block resistance. view less | |
| DISPEX® AA 4144 EB | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® AA 4144 EB is a highly effective pigment dispersing aid for waterborne systems, even at low dosages. As a sole dispersant it does not require any auxiliary dispersant or wetting agent or polyphosphates. DISPEX® AA 4144 EB demonstrates excellent in...view more DISPEX® AA 4144 EB is a highly effective pigment dispersing aid for waterborne systems, even at low dosages. As a sole dispersant it does not require any auxiliary dispersant or wetting agent or polyphosphates. DISPEX® AA 4144 EB demonstrates 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 | |
| Busperse® 39 | Buckman Laboratories, Inc. | Busperse® 39 is a high solids, anionic dispersant used in water-based paints and pigment slurries. It is effective at very low concentrations and does not require the use of additional dispersants or wetting agents during the pigment-grinding stage. Buspe...view more Busperse® 39 is a high solids, anionic dispersant used in water-based paints and pigment slurries. It is effective at very low concentrations and does not require the use of additional dispersants or wetting agents during the pigment-grinding stage. Busperse® 39 also provides excellent viscosity stability when using reactive pigments. It exhibits good color acceptance, is low foaming, and is not corrosive. Busperse® 39 has good compatibility with glycols and is therefore well-suited for use in gloss latex paint formulations. This product is a translucent, pale yellow liquid. view less | |
| Busperse® 275 | Buckman Laboratories, Inc. | Busperse® 275 is an effective general purpose, anionic dispersant for use in water-based systems, such as emulsion and water-reducible coatings, pigment slurries, and adhesives. It is composed of substances that have been allowed for use under 21 CFR § 17...view more Busperse® 275 is an effective general purpose, anionic dispersant for use in water-based systems, such as emulsion and water-reducible coatings, pigment slurries, and adhesives. It is composed of substances that have been allowed for use under 21 CFR § 173.310 of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations. This product is a yellow-orange liquid, and it may be used in coatings at levels between 0.3% and 1.0%, based on total weight of the formulation. view less | |
| Busperse® 282 | Buckman Laboratories, Inc. | Busperse® 282 is an effective, general purpose anionic dispersant for use in water-based systems such as emulsion and water-reducible coatings, pigment slurries, and adhesives. It is composed of substances that have been allowed for use under 21 CFR § 176...view more Busperse® 282 is an effective, general purpose anionic dispersant for use in water-based systems such as emulsion and water-reducible coatings, pigment slurries, and adhesives. It is composed of substances that have been allowed for use under 21 CFR § 176.210 of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations. Busperse® 284 may be used in coatings at levels between 0.3% and 1.1%, based on total weight of the formulation. view less | |
| Busperse® 284 | Buckman Laboratories, Inc. | Busperse® 284 is an effective, general purpose anionic dispersant for use in water-based systems, such as emulsion and water-reducible coatings, pigment slurries and adhesives. It is composed of substances that have been allowed for use under 21 CFR § 176...view more Busperse® 284 is an effective, general purpose anionic dispersant for use in water-based systems, such as emulsion and water-reducible coatings, pigment slurries and adhesives. It is composed of substances that have been allowed for use under 21 CFR § 176.210 of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations. Busperse® 284 may be used in coatings at levels between 0.3% and 1.1%, based on total weight of the formulation. view less | |
| AQUATIX® 8421 | BYK | AQUATIX® 8421 is a non-ionic emulsion of a modified Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate (EVA) copolymer wax. It improves the rheological properties and brilliance of effect pigment slurries that are co-solvent-free. This product provides the following properties: impr...view more AQUATIX® 8421 is a non-ionic emulsion of a modified Ethylene-Vinyl-Acetate (EVA) copolymer wax. It improves the rheological properties and brilliance of effect pigment slurries that are co-solvent-free. This product provides the following properties: improves effect pigment orientation, reduces cloudiness /mottling, shows less sensivity to co-solvents in coating systems compared to PU based thickeners, is “ready to use”, provides easy handling and incorporation compared to clays or acrylic thickeners, and excellent anti-settling properties in coatings during storage and application. view less | Request Sample |
| Busperse® 203 | Buckman Laboratories, Inc. | Busperse® 203 is an anionic dispersing agent composed of water-soluble polyelectrolytes and containing no phosphates or nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA). The product is used as a pigment dispersant in emulsion paints and pigment slurries. Busperse® 203 is comp...view more Busperse® 203 is an anionic dispersing agent composed of water-soluble polyelectrolytes and containing no phosphates or nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA). The product is used as a pigment dispersant in emulsion paints and pigment slurries. Busperse® 203 is composed of substances that have been allowed for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations, CFR § 175.300 Resinous and polymeric coatings, and 175.105 Adhesives. Busperse® 203 can be dispensed directly from the shipping container. It is not necessary to dissolve or dilute the product prior to use. The product has a low foaming tendency and is effective over a wide pH range. view less | |
| PAT-ADD DA 108 | Patcham USA | PAT-ADD DA 108 is a polymeric dispersing agent for inorganic pigments in aqueous systems. The product is very versatile in application and used in a wide range of emulsion paints; high pigment loadings in the mill-base and excellent storage stability. Mai...view more PAT-ADD DA 108 is a polymeric dispersing agent for inorganic pigments in aqueous systems. The product is very versatile in application and used in a wide range of emulsion paints; high pigment loadings in the mill-base and excellent storage stability. Main benefits are: enables high mill-base loading for efficient manufacturing, contributes to gloss optimization in gloss emulsion paints, good pigment wetting, good corrosion resistance, stable paint viscosity during storage, hydrophobic copolymer, for optimal water resistance and scrub resistance, and universal use in emulsion paints and other aqueous formulations. view less | Request Sample |
| RHEOVIS® AS 1130 | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® AS 1130 is a derivative of a family of highly effective rheology-control thickeners for a wide range of water-based coatings. The polymer provides the rheological control effect through extensive swelling of the high molecular weight polymer in alkali, in the presence of water. Use of these thickening and rheological control agents allows formulation of coatings with an advantageous thixotropic behavior giving non stringy formulations which are easy to apply over a wide range of speeds and/or processes. Such formulations are ideally suited for airless spray applications for industrial and automotive formulations, and it can also be used in pigment...view more RHEOVIS® AS 1130 is a derivative of a family of highly effective rheology-control thickeners for a wide range of water-based coatings. The polymer provides the rheological control effect through extensive swelling of the high molecular weight polymer in alkali, in the presence of water. Use of these thickening and rheological control agents allows formulation of coatings with an advantageous thixotropic behavior giving non stringy formulations which are easy to apply over a wide range of speeds and/or processes. Such formulations are ideally suited for airless spray applications for industrial and automotive formulations, and it can also be used in pigment and filler slurries. It offers additional performance highlights such as high shear thinning and anti-sagging and settling. view less | |
| Advantage™ AM1512A | Ashland | Advantage™ AM1512A is a 100% active foam control agent designed specifically for use in water-based paint systems. It is a high efficiency, hydrocarbon oil-based antifoaming agent and is formulated to control foam at any point during manufacture, packaging, or application of the paint. Its efficiency is not adversely affected by temperature or pH and it is effective in the presence of many surfactants. Advantage™ AM1512A foam control agent is readily dispersible, has an outstanding long-term foam control persistency, and Advantage™ AW8176 defoamer is readily dispersible, has very good long-term persistency, and it is recommended for architectural paints, emulsions plasters, pigment...view more Advantage™ AM1512A is a 100% active foam control agent designed specifically for use in water-based paint systems. It is a high efficiency, hydrocarbon oil-based antifoaming agent and is formulated to control foam at any point during manufacture, packaging, or application of the paint. Its efficiency is not adversely affected by temperature or pH and it is effective in the presence of many surfactants. Advantage™ AM1512A foam control agent is readily dispersible, has an outstanding long-term foam control persistency, and Advantage™ AW8176 defoamer is readily dispersible, has very good long-term persistency, and it is recommended for architectural paints, emulsions plasters, pigment/filler slurries, as well as industrial wood coatings. view less | |
| 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-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...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 | |
| EPS® 9147 | EPS Materials | EPS® 9147 is a low VOC coalescent for acrylic emulsions. The amount necessary for proper low temperature coalescence varies with different polymers. It has compatibility with many acrylic emulsions, thorough evaluations to check compatibility and stabilit...view more EPS® 9147 is a low VOC coalescent for acrylic emulsions. The amount necessary for proper low temperature coalescence varies with different polymers. It has compatibility with many acrylic emulsions, thorough evaluations to check compatibility and stability should be preformed. This is a permanent coalescent that remains in the paint film and should not be stored in PVC containers or piping for extended periods of time. view less | Request Sample |
