| LOXANOL® MI 6840 | BASF Formulation Additives | LOXANOL® MI 6840 is a highly concentrated aqueous dispersion of paraffin wax in water. It does increase the hydrophobicity of water based exterior coatings. | |
| 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 2172 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO 2172 is a 100% active, mineral oil defoamer. It is composed of a hydrophobic, silica blend containing mineral oil. This defoamer is specially designed for water-based paints, aqueous adhesives, and synthetic latex manufactured products. | |
| 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 | |
| EFKA® PX 4701 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PX 4701 is a 100 % active dispersant of the acrylic block co-polymer family made by Controlled Free Radical Polymerization. It is well suitable for UV- curable, solvent- and water-based ink formulations. It is especially recommended for high-perform...view more EFKA® PX 4701 is a 100 % active dispersant of the acrylic block co-polymer family made by Controlled Free Radical Polymerization. It is well suitable for UV- curable, solvent- and water-based ink formulations. It is especially recommended for high-performance systems such as inkjet inks, UV- curable and water-based flexographic inks. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® ED 2526 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® ED 2526 is a defoamer in various water-based coating systems. 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. FOAMSTAR® ED 2526 was de...view more FOAMSTAR® ED 2526 is a defoamer in various water-based coating systems. 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. FOAMSTAR® ED 2526 was developed for water-based industrial coatings. It is recommended for use in coatings based on alkyd resin solutions and alkyd resin emulsions. 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 4431 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solventbased, solvent-free and water-based systems. It can be used in all solvent-based and solvent-free industrial and decorative coating systems. It is especially suitable for wetting, dispersion and stabilization of inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-free epoxy...view more DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 is a wetting and dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers in solventbased, solvent-free and water-based systems. It can be used in all solvent-based and solvent-free industrial and decorative coating systems. It is especially suitable for wetting, dispersion and stabilization of inorganic pigments and fillers in solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems, like flooring or pipe-line coatings. DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 can also be used to decrease the viscosity of water-based resin-free inorganic pigment concentrates, based on high molecular weight dispersing agents like DISPEX® Ultra PA 4550. In addition DISPEX® Ultra FA 4431 is suitable for dispersion and stabilization of inorganic pigments and fillers in water-based decorative paints based on acrylic emulsions, achieving a better rheology and improved gloss. view less | |
| FOAMASTER® MO 2170 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO 2170 provides efficient defoaming performance in the manufacture and application of paints and inks from synthetic latex. It is recommended for defoaming waterborne architectural coatings. It may also be suitable for defoaming aqueous printi...view more FOAMASTER® MO 2170 provides efficient defoaming performance in the manufacture and application of paints and inks from synthetic latex. It is recommended for defoaming waterborne architectural coatings. It may also be suitable for defoaming aqueous printing inks. 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 | |
| LOXANOL® MI 6730 | BASF Formulation Additives | LOXANOL® MI 6730 is an aqueous solution of a cationic polymer based on polyethylene imine. It is a very effective adhesion promoter in multilayer packaging films manufactured by coating, lamination, extrusion coating or co-extrusion. As a primer, it prov...view more LOXANOL® MI 6730 is an aqueous solution of a cationic polymer based on polyethylene imine. It is a very effective adhesion promoter in multilayer packaging films manufactured by coating, lamination, extrusion coating or co-extrusion. As a primer, it provides excellent adhesion; for example, water-based heat-seal lacquers on substrates like aluminum foil and OPP. 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 | |
| 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 PX 4575 is especially suited for the dispersion of pigments in waterborne...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 | |
| EFKA® SL 3200 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3200 is a universal silicone-based solvent-free slip and leveling agent; suitable for aqueous, solvent-based and UV formulations. | |
| RHEOVIS® PU 1250 NC | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® PU 1250 NC is a non-ionic rheology modifier for waterborne coatings that provides structural viscosity. It is a polyurethane polymer in water/butoxydiglycol. This yellowish, white hazy liquid is suitable for thickening and modification of flow pr...view more RHEOVIS® PU 1250 NC is a non-ionic rheology modifier for waterborne coatings that provides structural viscosity. It is a polyurethane polymer in water/butoxydiglycol. This yellowish, white hazy liquid is suitable for thickening and modification of flow properties of waterborne polymers and other aqueous systems as well as for finished products like coatings and putties. These properties can be achieved in all kind of emulsions based on e.g. acrylic copolymer, vinyl acetate homopolymer, acrylic polymers, PVAc-VC copolymers, polyurethanes, amine neutralized and emulsified systems. It is a mid-shear thickener with medium pseudoplasticity. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PA 4590 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PA 4590 is ideal for water-based industrial and decorative coatings where cost-effective performance is vital; suitable for making universal colorants with good compatibility. | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PA 4530 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PA 4530 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of pigments in solvent and aqueous coatings. It stabilizes the pigment dispersion of difficult inorganic and organic pigments. This product is a film-forming polymer ...view more DISPEX® Ultra PA 4530 is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for deflocculation of pigments in solvent and aqueous coatings. It stabilizes the pigment dispersion of difficult inorganic and organic pigments. This product is a film-forming polymer with excellent water resistance and wide-spread compatibility in both solvent- and water-based systems. Before being added to the mill base, DISPEX® Ultra PA 4530 should be neutralized up to pH 8.5–9.0. Complete water solubility will be obtained by, e.g., the addition of 8.5 % AMP-90™1. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3220 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3220 is a silicone surfactant to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It shows strong reduction of surface tension in water based systems. Therefore it is highly suitable to improve substrate wetting and to prevent surface defects....view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3220 is a silicone surfactant to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It shows strong reduction of surface tension in water based systems. Therefore it is highly suitable to improve substrate wetting and to prevent surface defects. It is recommended as an anti-crater additive with good recoatability. Furthermore HYDROPALAT® WE 3220 can be used in UV-curable formulations to improve flow and leveling. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3221 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3221 is a silicone surfactant to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It shows strong reduction of surface tension in water based systems. Therefore it is highly suitable to improve substrate wetting and to prevent surface defects....view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3221 is a silicone surfactant to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It shows strong reduction of surface tension in water based systems. Therefore it is highly suitable to improve substrate wetting and to prevent surface defects. It is recommended as an anti-crater additive with good recoatability. Furthermore HYDROPALAT® WE 3221 can be used in UV-curable formulations to improve flow and leveling. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3147 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3147 is an alkyl phenol free, non–ionic surfactant. It stabilizes high inorganic filler content coatings and has an HLB ~18, making it suitable for water-based coatings. | |
| RHEOVIS® HS 1162 | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® HS 1162 is an outstanding extreme low-shear to thixotropic thickener and rheology-control agent for aqueous coatings. | |
| FOAMASTER® MO 2133 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO 2133 is a 100% active defoamer developed to provide efficient and economical defoaming in water-based coatings. It utilizes four different defoaming mechanisms, including a multiple hydrophobic system which results in broad spectrum defoamin...view more FOAMASTER® MO 2133 is a 100% active defoamer developed to provide efficient and economical defoaming in water-based coatings. It utilizes four different defoaming mechanisms, including a multiple hydrophobic system which results in broad spectrum defoaming performance. 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-...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 | |
| FOAMASTER® MO 2119 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO 2119 is a defoamer suitable for water-based systems. It is a silicone and mineral oil free defoamer; well-suited for ink defoaming where printing press plates are swollen or softened by mineral oil based defoamers. (is this mineral oil based...view more FOAMASTER® MO 2119 is a defoamer suitable for water-based systems. It is a silicone and mineral oil free defoamer; well-suited for ink defoaming where printing press plates are swollen or softened by mineral oil based defoamers. (is this mineral oil based or free? catalog is conflicting) Yes it is. Removed MO comment in opening line. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra FA 4437 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra FA 4437 is a silicone-free surface active flow additive and colour acceptance improver for aqueous systems based on emulsions and aqueous resins. Due to its good wetting properties DISPEX® Ultra FA 4437 ensures better wetting of difficult-to...view more DISPEX® Ultra FA 4437 is a silicone-free surface active flow additive and colour acceptance improver for aqueous systems based on emulsions and aqueous resins. Due to its good wetting properties DISPEX® Ultra FA 4437 ensures better wetting of difficult-to-wet substrates. The emulsifying effect of this product also prevents surface defects such as craters, fisheyes, pinholes and streaks caused by incompatible components. Furthermore, DISPEX® Ultra FA 4437 has a strong affinity to pigment surfaces thereby reducing color acceptance problems. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PA 4510 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PA 4510 is a modified polyacrylate that is recommended for use in all kinds of high quality waterborne industrial coatings. It can be used for both inorganic and organic pigments. This product is a high molecular weight dispersing agent for ...view more DISPEX® Ultra PA 4510 is a modified polyacrylate that is recommended for use in all kinds of high quality waterborne industrial coatings. It can be used for both inorganic and organic pigments. This product is a high molecular weight dispersing agent for both inorganic and organic pigments. It should be neutralized for use in aqueous coatings. Complete water solubility will be obtained by e.g. addition of 2.5% dimethylethanolamine which is equivalent to 75% neutralization of DISPEX® Ultra PA 4510. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3694 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3694 is a non-ionic wetting agent recommended for aqueous formulations with excellent wetting and emulsification properties. It also has low foaming and low surface tension. | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3225 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3225 is a silicone based wetting agent providing state-of-the art substrate wetting and defoaming action for a variety of aqueous coating formulations. It combines excellent compatibility and wetting with added defoaming properties to produ...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3225 is a silicone based wetting agent providing state-of-the art substrate wetting and defoaming action for a variety of aqueous coating formulations. It combines excellent compatibility and wetting with added defoaming properties to produce a coating with excellent flow and leveling and increased gloss. view less | |
| FOAMASTER® MO 2140 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO 2140 is a 100% active defoamer developed to provide effective long term defoaming for water based paints and coatings. It was specifically designed to achieve defoaming persistence without sacrificing exceptional film compatibility even when...view more FOAMASTER® MO 2140 is a 100% active defoamer developed to provide effective long term defoaming for water based paints and coatings. It was specifically designed to achieve defoaming persistence without sacrificing exceptional film compatibility even when used in today's coatings employing synthetic rheology modifiers. This product is an opaque, off-white liquid. view less | |
| DISPEX® CX 4340 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® CX 4340 is a highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agent for water-borne coating systems. It is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. This straw colored liquid is a solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic copolymer in wa...view more DISPEX® CX 4340 is a highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agent for water-borne coating systems. It is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. This straw colored liquid is a solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic copolymer in water. The copolymer is manufactured to a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution thus resulting in a consistent product quality with maximum effectiveness. The special copolymer backbone is designed for complete compatibility with polypropylene and hexylene glycols used in high proportions in water-borne high gloss coatings to promote wet edge time. view less | |
| DISPEX® CX 4240 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® CX 4240 is a highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agent for water-borne coating systems. It is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. This straw colored liquid is a solution of an ammonium salt of an acrylic copolymer in...view more DISPEX® CX 4240 is a highly effective, low viscosity dispersing agent for water-borne coating systems. It is especially suited for the dispersion of inorganic pigments. This straw colored liquid is a solution of an ammonium salt of an acrylic copolymer in water. The copolymer is manufactured to a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution thus resulting in a consistent product quality with maximum effectiveness. The special copolymer backbone is designed for complete compatibility with polypropylene and hexylene glycols used in high proportions in water-borne high gloss coatings to promote wet edge time. 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 | |
| RHEOVIS® HS 1332 | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® HS 1332 is a an excellent rheology-control thickener of water based coatings to increase viscosity in the mid- to high-shear range. It is a hydrophobic modified acrylic swellable copolymer emulsion (HASE) in water. The polymer provides the rheolo...view more RHEOVIS® HS 1332 is a an excellent rheology-control thickener of water based coatings to increase viscosity in the mid- to high-shear range. It is a hydrophobic modified acrylic swellable copolymer emulsion (HASE) in water. The polymer provides the rheology-control effect through extensive swelling of the high-molecular-weight polymer in combination with a hydrophobic component in alkali, in the presence of water. view less | |
| ATTAGEL® 50 | BASF Formulation Additives | ATTAGEL® 50 is an inert powdered gelling grade of attapulgite. It is finely pulverized to effectively form colloidal gels in ionic and non-ionic aqueous solutions to provide thixotropic thickening and suspension. This product is recommended for use in pai...view more ATTAGEL® 50 is an inert powdered gelling grade of attapulgite. It is finely pulverized to effectively form colloidal gels in ionic and non-ionic aqueous solutions to provide thixotropic thickening and suspension. This product is recommended for use in paint and coatings applications where sag resistance, spatter control, and syneresis control is required. In non-aqueous organic liquid systems, ATTAGEL® 50 can impart thickening and suspension when dispersed with an appropriate surfactant. It is also used in agriculture suspension products for suspending the active formulation ingredients. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® SI 2299 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® SI 2299 is a highly efficient organomodified silicone active based deaerator and defoamer for aqueous spray applications. Because of its excellent compatibility, it is also suitable for heavy-duty anti-corrosion spray coatings. FOAMSTAR® SI 2299...view more FOAMSTAR® SI 2299 is a highly efficient organomodified silicone active based deaerator and defoamer for aqueous spray applications. Because of its excellent compatibility, it is also suitable for heavy-duty anti-corrosion spray coatings. FOAMSTAR® SI 2299 is also versatile, allowing for post-adjustment of a formulation. 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® 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 | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3477 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3477 is a highly dynamic wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks, over print varnishes and related systems. Due to its excellent wetting properties it is particularly suitable for difficult-to-wet substrates such as plastics and m...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3477 is a highly dynamic wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks, over print varnishes and related systems. Due to its excellent wetting properties it is particularly suitable for difficult-to-wet substrates such as plastics and metal surfaces, cellulose film, aluminum and plastic foils, silicone treated papers or glass. HYDROPALAT® WE 3477 can be used to optimize the compatibility (color acceptance) of aqueous pigment concentrates in different coatings. It can be incorporated either into the pigment concentrate or directly into the base paint. It can also be used as "post additive". 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 | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PA 4550 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PA 4550 is a modified polyacrylate that stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments and improves gloss, color strength, flocculation stability, and anti-flooding behavior. This product is used as a dispersing agent. D...view more DISPEX® Ultra PA 4550 is a modified polyacrylate that stabilizes the pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments and improves gloss, color strength, flocculation stability, and anti-flooding behavior. This product is used as a dispersing agent. DISPEX® Ultra PA 4550 is pH-independent and has a broad compatibility in most commonly used water-based coatings. It is completely water-soluble and does not need to be neutralized. 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 acceptance. EFKA® SL 3236 is particularly recommended for non-aqueous coatings such as baking enamels based on alkyd, acrylic or polyester resins, acid-curable or polyurethane wood finishes particularly when applied by curtain coating, self-leveling epoxy...view more EFKA® SL 3236 is an organically modified polysiloxane, soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, and ketones. It provides leveling and surface smoothness, increased slip and mar-resistance, stabilizes the curtain and improves overspray acceptance. EFKA® SL 3236 is particularly recommended for non-aqueous coatings such as baking enamels based on alkyd, acrylic or polyester resins, acid-curable or polyurethane wood finishes particularly when applied by curtain coating, self-leveling epoxy flooring compounds, UV-curable paper lacquers and air-drying alkyd systems. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3475 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3475 is a highly efficient wetting agent, di-2-ethylhexyl sulphosuccinate, sodium salt. It is a very good wetting agent with only a medium tendency of foam formation in aqueous solutions or in polymer dispersions. The relatively low critica...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3475 is a highly efficient wetting agent, di-2-ethylhexyl sulphosuccinate, sodium salt. It is a very good wetting agent with only a medium tendency of foam formation in aqueous solutions or in polymer dispersions. The relatively low critical micelle concentration of approximately 1 g active substance/l and the strong reduction in surface tension of aqueous solutions, even when using low concentrations, make HYDROPALAT® WE 3475 an ideal surface active agent. This product is just slightly water-soluble. The water solubility may be increased by the addition of a small amount of a solubilizer allowing solubility of up to 80 % to be achieved. Diluting HYDROPALAT® WE 3475 with water is possible up to a certain extent, but liquid-crystalline gel type phases may occur in the region of approximately 50 % active substance. 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 | |
| LOXANOL® MI 6627 | BASF Formulation Additives | LOXANOL® MI 6627 is a white powder used as a highly effective corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate for waterborne and solvent borne systems. It increases the anti-corrosive effect of pigments which form protective layers in the anodic zo...view more LOXANOL® MI 6627 is a white powder used as a highly effective corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate for waterborne and solvent borne systems. It increases the anti-corrosive effect of pigments which form protective layers in the anodic zone. However, due to its extremely low water solubility LOXANOL® MI 6627 also improves the stability of anti-corrosive coatings manufactured with it. Besides its excellent dispersability, it also exhibits an outstanding stability against sedimentation. 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 | |
| HYDROPALAT® SL 3682 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® SL 3682 is a highly effective slip and anti-blocking additive. It is suitable for aqueous paint, coating and ink formulations to provide slip, mar resistance and anti-blocking properties. It is suitable for all kinds of paints and also clear c...view more HYDROPALAT® SL 3682 is a highly effective slip and anti-blocking additive. It is suitable for aqueous paint, coating and ink formulations to provide slip, mar resistance and anti-blocking properties. It is suitable for all kinds of paints and also clear coating formulations (e.g. wood coatings). view less | |
| RHEOVIS® AS 1125 NA | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® AS 1125 NA is an efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior. It is recommended for many aqueous paint and coating systems. It offers performance highlights such as excellent thickening efficiency, in...view more RHEOVIS® AS 1125 NA is an efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior. It is recommended for many aqueous paint and coating systems. It offers performance highlights such as excellent thickening efficiency, increased KU-viscosity, prolonged open time, reduced sagging, high yield point, lower water uptake, and excellent viscosity stability after tinting. view less | |
| FOAMASTER® MO 2185 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO 2185 is a 100 % active antifoamer developed to meet the need for a foam-counteracting additive. It has high defoaming efficiency and easy water dispersability. FOAMASTER® MO 2185 also has complete compatibility with tints and colorants used...view more FOAMASTER® MO 2185 is a 100 % active antifoamer developed to meet the need for a foam-counteracting additive. It has high defoaming efficiency and easy water dispersability. FOAMASTER® MO 2185 also has complete compatibility with tints and colorants used in latex paints and tint bases. It provides high defoaming efficiency in alkaline or acidic systems and imparts excellent antifoaming in water based paints and adhesives. FOAMASTER® MO 2185 does not detract from tinting color development and produces films free of fish eyes and craters. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3650 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3650 is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid. It is a highly effective wetting agent for water based coating and ink applications. The product shows excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabilizat...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3650 is a clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid. It is a highly effective wetting agent for water based coating and ink applications. The product shows excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabilization. HYDROPALAT® WE 3650 can effectively be used in lacquers or inks that show problems regarding substrate wetting or cratering. Due to its wetting properties the product can also have a positive effect on ink transfer and adhesion. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PX 4290 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PX 4290 is a novel high molecular weight dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments in aqueous coating systems, printing inks and adhesives. It offers excellent pigment stabilizing characteristics and outstanding color strength and ...view more DISPEX® Ultra PX 4290 is a novel high molecular weight dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments in aqueous coating systems, printing inks and adhesives. It offers excellent pigment stabilizing characteristics and outstanding color strength and viscosity reduction. This allows higher pigment loadings while excellent flow characteristics are maintained. view less | |
| RHEOVIS® AS 1127 | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® AS 1127 is an efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior for many aqueous paint and coating systems. It offers performance highlights such as excellent thickening efficiency, increased KU-viscosity, ...view more RHEOVIS® AS 1127 is an efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior for many aqueous paint and coating systems. It offers performance highlights such as excellent thickening efficiency, increased KU-viscosity, prolonged open time, reduced sagging, reduced syneresis during storage, and excellent viscosity stability after tinting. 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 | |
| FOAMSTAR® SI 2213 | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® SI 2213 is a defoamer for clear and low pigmented aqueous coatings and printing inks, predominantly those based on polymeric dispersions. It is a highly effective defoamer with excellent compatibility which makes it ideally suitable for use in m...view more FOAMSTAR® SI 2213 is a defoamer for clear and low pigmented aqueous coatings and printing inks, predominantly those based on polymeric dispersions. It is a highly effective defoamer with excellent compatibility which makes it ideally suitable for use in modern coatings such as those based on finely dispersed acrylics. For printing inks based on these polymers, FOAMSTAR® SI 2213 has little to no effect on the swelling of rubber stereos, inking rollers or blankets. This colorless, slightly cloudy liquid is a mixture of foam-destroying polymers and emulsifiers and silicone. view less | |
| ATTAGEL® 40 | BASF Formulation Additives | ATTAGEL® 40 is an inert powdered gelling grade of attapulgite. It is finely pulverized to effectively form colloidal gels in ionic and non-ionic aqueous solutions to provide thixotropic thickening and suspension. This product is recommended for use in pa...view more ATTAGEL® 40 is an inert powdered gelling grade of attapulgite. It is finely pulverized to effectively form colloidal gels in ionic and non-ionic aqueous solutions to provide thixotropic thickening and suspension. This product is recommended for use in paint and coatings applications where sag resistance, spatter control and syneresis control is required. view less | |
| RHEOVIS® HS 1152 | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® HS 1152 is a derivative of a family of highly effective rheological control additives for water-borne coating systems. It is based on acrylic polymer technology with side groups designed to provide an associate thickening mechanism. RHEOVIS® HS 1...view more RHEOVIS® HS 1152 is a derivative of a family of highly effective rheological control additives for water-borne coating systems. It is based on acrylic polymer technology with side groups designed to provide an associate thickening mechanism. RHEOVIS® HS 1152 is the most efficient thickening additive leading to a more pseudoplastic system, for example spray applications. The practical use in conventional coatings might be limited to applications where flow and leveling are less critical. view less | |
| FOAMSTAR® SI 2292 NC | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMSTAR® SI 2292 NC is a defoamer and deaerating agent for use in purely aqueous coatings and those coatings containing co solvents based on polymer emulsions and applied by curtain coating, spraying, dipping, rolling or brushing on wood, wood products o...view more FOAMSTAR® SI 2292 NC is a defoamer and deaerating agent for use in purely aqueous coatings and those coatings containing co solvents based on polymer emulsions and applied by curtain coating, spraying, dipping, rolling or brushing on wood, wood products or metal. Due to its long-term defoaming effect FOAMSTAR® SI 2292 NC has proved to be suitable in emulsion and suspension polymerization, particularly in the manufacture of PVC, vinyl acetate and acrylic emulsions. FOAMSTAR® SI 2292 NC may be used during polymerization and monomer stripping. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3102 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3102 is a liquid, low-foaming wetting agent suitable for a wide use of applications, including aqueous coatings, inks, and cements. It is a highly dynamic, non-ionic surfactant that provides excellent substrate wetting characteristics in it...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3102 is a liquid, low-foaming wetting agent suitable for a wide use of applications, including aqueous coatings, inks, and cements. It is a highly dynamic, non-ionic surfactant that provides excellent substrate wetting characteristics in its applications. HYDROPALAT® WE 3102 can also be used as a pigment grinding additive, further demonstrating its wide applicability and versatility. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3103 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3103 is a liquid, low-foaming wetting agent suitable for a wide use of applications, including aqueous coatings, inks, and cements. It is a highly dynamic, non-ionic surfactant that provides excellent substrate wetting characteristics in it...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3103 is a liquid, low-foaming wetting agent suitable for a wide use of applications, including aqueous coatings, inks, and cements. It is a highly dynamic, non-ionic surfactant that provides excellent substrate wetting characteristics in its applications. HYDROPALAT® WE 3103 can also be used as a pigment grinding additive, further demonstrating its wide applicability and versatility. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3104 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3104 is a solid, low-foaming wetting agent suitable for a wide use of applications, including aqueous coatings, inks, and cements. It is a highly dynamic, non-ionic surfactant that provides excellent substrate wetting characteristics in its...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3104 is a solid, low-foaming wetting agent suitable for a wide use of applications, including aqueous coatings, inks, and cements. It is a highly dynamic, non-ionic surfactant that provides excellent substrate wetting characteristics in its applications. HYDROPALAT® WE 3104 can also be used as a pigment grinding additive, further demonstrating its wide applicability and versatility. view less | |
| RHEOVIS® PU 1214 NC | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® PU 1214 NC is a non-ionic rheology additive for aqueous systems. It is a polyurethane-based associative thickener that shows thickening with only low shear thinning. It was especially designed to improve the application and hiding properties of l...view more RHEOVIS® PU 1214 NC is a non-ionic rheology additive for aqueous systems. It is a polyurethane-based associative thickener that shows thickening with only low shear thinning. It was especially designed to improve the application and hiding properties of latex systems (emulsion paints and adhesives). RHEOVIS® PU 1214 NC is recommended for all paints where good rheological properties are important. The main applications are interior and exterior paints which require good brush and roller application properties 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 | |
| EFKA® FA 4671 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4671 helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binders. This results in reduced dispersion time, stabilization of the pigment dispersion, decreased flooding of pigments, and prevention of hard sedimen...view more EFKA® FA 4671 helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binders. This results in reduced dispersion time, stabilization of the pigment dispersion, decreased flooding of pigments, and prevention of hard sedimentation. This product is an alkylol ammonium salt of a high-molecular weight carboxylic acid. EFKA® FA 4671 is suitable for use in low or high-polarity solvent systems as well as water-based coatings. It is used to reduce flooding and settling in non-polar systems e.g. air drying alkyd paints. It is an effective anti-settling agent in wash and shop primers. It improves the color acceptance of tinting bases in white latex paints, resulting in higher pigment efficiency. view less | |
| 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 | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3320 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3320 is a clear to hazy liquid, nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant. It is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and improved substrated wetting. This product has excellent pig...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3320 is a clear to hazy liquid, nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant. It is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and improved substrated wetting. This product has excellent pigment dispersing and stabilisation, enhanced color acceptance, and offers gloss improvement. HYDROPALAT® WE 3320 is APEO/HAPS free, has zero VOC, and is a good alternative to APEO. HLB ~14 view less | |
| 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 a...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 | |
| EFKA® FL 3745 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FL 3745 is a silicone-free levelling agent with air release properties for powder coatings. It can be used in liquid non-aqueous coatings as well as in powder coating. Due to its chemical structure EFKA® FL 3745 modifies the surface tension of powde...view more EFKA® FL 3745 is a silicone-free levelling agent with air release properties for powder coatings. It can be used in liquid non-aqueous coatings as well as in powder coating. Due to its chemical structure EFKA® FL 3745 modifies the surface tension of powder coatings. By formulating with this product, smooth trouble-free film surfaces will be obtained, generally with an improvement in gloss. This copolyacrylate is a clear, colorless liquid. view less | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3322 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3322 is a non-ionic, 100% active wetting agent effective in water borne coatings intended for metal, wood and plastic substrates. This new wetting agent is effective in coatings and inks based on a wide variety of emulsions including PUD’s,...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3322 is a non-ionic, 100% active wetting agent effective in water borne coatings intended for metal, wood and plastic substrates. This new wetting agent is effective in coatings and inks based on a wide variety of emulsions including PUD’s, acrylics, and styrenated acrylics. HYDROPALAT® WE 3322 does not stabilize foam and can act as a defoamer in formulations in addition to imparting outstanding wetting properties. When used at the recommended level, HYDROPALAT® WE 3322 should not diminish the corrosion resistance or change the recoat characteristics of the coating. The product is free of silicones, alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APE’s) and solvent. view less | |
| LOXANOL® CA 5120 | BASF Formulation Additives | LOXANOL® CA 5120 is a clear to light amber liquid, high performance, low VOC, coalescing agent for waterborne coating applications. It is low HLB, low odor, non-ionic coalescent which is compatible with a variety of resin systems. This product has been sh...view more LOXANOL® CA 5120 is a clear to light amber liquid, high performance, low VOC, coalescing agent for waterborne coating applications. It is low HLB, low odor, non-ionic coalescent which is compatible with a variety of resin systems. This product has been shown to effectively reduce the minimum film formation temperature (MFFT) for coalescence while maintaining and improving the finished film characteristics. Both block resistance and open time performance are maintained, while scrub resistance is improved. LOXANOL® CA 5120 is free of alkylphenol ethoxylates. view less | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| HYDROPALAT® WE 3323 | BASF Formulation Additives | HYDROPALAT® WE 3323 is a non-ionic, 100% active wetting agent effective in water borne inks, OPV’s, and coatings intended for plastic, wood, and metal substrates. This wetting agent is effective in a wide variety of emulsion types including acrylics, styr...view more HYDROPALAT® WE 3323 is a non-ionic, 100% active wetting agent effective in water borne inks, OPV’s, and coatings intended for plastic, wood, and metal substrates. This wetting agent is effective in a wide variety of emulsion types including acrylics, styrenated acrylics and PUD’s. HYDROPALAT® WE 3323, in addition to its outstanding wetting properties, does not stabilize foam and can act as a defoamer in many coating and graphic art formulations. In addition, increasing levels of HYDROPALAT® WE 3323 wetting agents typically reduces foam content in coatings rather than increases it, as is typical of most competitive wetting agents. view less | |
| EFKA® PA 4450 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® PA 4450 is a polymeric dispersant for inorganic and organic pigments in non-aqueous, polar and non-polar coatings. This clear liquid avoids flocculation of pigments, increases color strength and also reduces grinding time. It is a carboxyl functional polymer that can be used in all systems independent from its polarity, e. g. alkyds, PE, acrylics. 2 - component polyurethane paints, 2 - component epoxy...view more EFKA® PA 4450 is a polymeric dispersant for inorganic and organic pigments in non-aqueous, polar and non-polar coatings. This clear liquid avoids flocculation of pigments, increases color strength and also reduces grinding time. It is a carboxyl functional polymer that can be used in all systems independent from its polarity, e. g. alkyds, PE, acrylics. 2 - component polyurethane paints, 2 - component epoxy paints, unsaturated polyester. The application in systems with low polarity is possible as well. EFKA® PA 4450 is used in combination with all commonly used solvents. It shows good solubility even with isoparaffins, which makes it very useful for these systems. It also shows excellent performance when used as a dispersant in pigment pastes. view less | |
| RHEOVIS® AS 1337 | BASF Formulation Additives | RHEOVIS® AS 1337 is an effective rheological control agent for water-borne systems. It is designed to improve the Newtonian rheological properties over a wide shear rate interval without exhibiting any significant thixotropic effect. Thus, RHEOVIS® AS 133...view more RHEOVIS® AS 1337 is an effective rheological control agent for water-borne systems. It is designed to improve the Newtonian rheological properties over a wide shear rate interval without exhibiting any significant thixotropic effect. Thus, RHEOVIS® AS 1337 allows formulation of high gloss paint systems with optimal flow properties for manual application techniques. This white liquid is a formulation based on an acrylic copolymer. Typical end-use applications include: glossy emulsion paints for household paints and glossy, low duty industrial paints. Since RHEOVIS® AS 1337 is a synthetically derived product it is less susceptible to microbiological attack than derivatives of cellulose. Consequently the paint formulator can substantially reduce the level of biocide leading to a broader area of application. RHEOVIS® AS 1337 is most effective over the pH range 7.5 – 10.5. view less | |
| FOAMASTER® MO NDW NC | BASF Formulation Additives | FOAMASTER® MO NDW NC is a defoamer for systems based on synthetic latex, especially those based on styrene-butadiene, polyvinyl acetate, acrylic and water-soluble alkyds. It is effective in all systems based on synthetic latex, and it continues to defoam ...view more FOAMASTER® MO NDW NC is a defoamer for systems based on synthetic latex, especially those based on styrene-butadiene, polyvinyl acetate, acrylic and water-soluble alkyds. It is effective in all systems based on synthetic latex, and it continues to defoam effectively, even after months of storage. FOAMASTER® MO NDW NC contributes to excellent brushability and does not cause fish-eyes. It has no effect on the final paint film. view less | |
| EFKA® FA 4601 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® FA 4601 is an anti-settling agent for non-aqueous paint systems. It has been used with great success for years in the paint industry as a special agent for preventing sedimentation. EFKA® FA 4601 was developed as a result of detailed studies regardi...view more EFKA® FA 4601 is an anti-settling agent for non-aqueous paint systems. It has been used with great success for years in the paint industry as a special agent for preventing sedimentation. EFKA® FA 4601 was developed as a result of detailed studies regarding interfacial activity. The mode of action of EFKA® FA 4601 systems results from the high surface activity of its constituents with almost all pigments. If processed properly, the individual pigment particles are coated with a monomolecular layer of adsorbed compounds which prevent agglomeration into larger particles, with the result that the fine particles remain in suspension and no caking occurs. This viscous liquid is a blend of selected fatty alcohol sulfates. EFKA® FA 4601 does not contain any alkali ions, and it is effective in most paints, provided they are not distinctly polar in their composition. view less | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PX 4525 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PX 4525 is a high molecular weight, universal wetting and dispersing agent for a variety of pigments in both water- and solvent-based paint systems. It is based on a blend of amine- and acid- functional polymer technology and especially deve...view more DISPEX® Ultra PX 4525 is a high molecular weight, universal wetting and dispersing agent for a variety of pigments in both water- and solvent-based paint systems. It is based on a blend of amine- and acid- functional polymer technology and especially developed for label-free colorants. Because of its chemical nature, DISPEX® Ultra PX 4525 provides improved gloss development, excellent color intensity, and color acceptance in both polar and unpolar paint systems. view less | |
| EFKA® SL 3035 | BASF Formulation Additives | EFKA® SL 3035 is an organically modified polysiloxane that can be used in water and solvent based coatings. It provides improved leveling and increases slip and mar-resistance. It prevents floating and is hydrolysis resistant. Due to its excellent compati...view more EFKA® SL 3035 is an organically modified polysiloxane that can be used in water and solvent based coatings. It provides improved leveling and increases slip and mar-resistance. It prevents floating and is hydrolysis resistant. Due to its excellent compatibility, EFKA® SL 3035 is particularly recommended for polyurethane and polyester wood coatings. It helps to prevent curtain rupture in curtain coating applications. view less | |
| DISPEX® Ultra PA 4503 | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® Ultra PA 4503 is a dispersing resin with self-emulsifying properties. In combination with DISPEX® Ultra PA 4503, it is suitable for the production of VOC free pigment concentrates. The excellent compatibility of this combination with both water- a...view more DISPEX® Ultra PA 4503 is a dispersing resin with self-emulsifying properties. In combination with DISPEX® Ultra PA 4503, it is suitable for the production of VOC free pigment concentrates. The excellent compatibility of this combination with both water- and solvent-based decorative paint systems means these concentrates are suitable for the production of tinting systems where only low shear forces (shaking machines) are used. The chemical character of DISPEX® Ultra PA 4503 makes it suitable for systems with a wide pH range (5–12). view less | |
| DISPEX® AA 4135 NA | BASF Formulation Additives | DISPEX® AA 4135 is an effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt. |
