Additive selection guide

for surface modifying, dispersion and rheology additives

Contents
Introduction BASF additives at a glance. Efka 2000 series Efka 3000 and Irgaow series Dispersants Dispex Efka 4000 series high molecular weight dispersants Efka 5000 series low molecular weight dispersants

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Fatty acid modi ed emulsi ers (FAME) Efka 1000 universal resins for resin minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC) Rheology modiers Miscellaneous

Introduction
Surface modifying, dispersion and rheology additives
Tiny amounts of an additive can make a world of difference to a coatings performance. BASF, the chemical company, offers a comprehensive range of additives under the brand names Efka, Rheovis, Viscalex and Dispex. This booklet provides a comprehensive list of additives in the BASF range for Dispersion, Rheology and Surface Modication. The products are divided into four main categories: defoamers, slip and leveling agents, dispersants, rheology modiers. For more detailed information on specic applications and product control please consult our marketing department or local sales organizations. Products, processes and services from BASF enable you to create effects that add performance, protection, color and strength to your coatings.

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BASF additives at a glance.

Efka 2000 series
Defoamers Efka 2000 defoamers are used to inhibit the buildup of foam and eliminate trapped air by causing the bubbles to burst. This series provides two classes of defoamers: Silicone-free Silicone containing

Efka 3000 and Irgaow series

Slip and leveling agents Efka 3000 and Irgaow slip and leveling agents are used to reduce surface tension and remove ow disturbance like orange peel and other undesirable lm characteristics. This series provides three classes of slip and leveling agents: Slip and leveling agents based on polysiloxane Reactive slip and leveling agents based on polysiloxane Silicone-free leveling agents

Dispersants
Dispersants are additives that increase the stability of a suspension of powders (pigments) in a liquid medium. They are used during the dispersion process. BASF offers several classes of dispersants: Ionic dispersants High molecular weight dispersants Low molecular weight dispersants Fatty acid modied emulsiers (FAME) Universal grinding resins Ionic Dispersants Dispex dispersants are tightly dened dispersants based on acrylic chemistry. Their narrow molecular weight distributions provide optimum dispersion efciency, translating into maximum performance at the lowest possible formulation cost.

High molecular weight dispersants Efka 4000 series contains the high molecular weight dispersants. They are linear or branched molecules with a polyurethane or polyacrylate structure, and have molecular weights of between 5000 and 30000 g/mol. These products have pendant anchoring groups, which adsorb onto the surface of the organic pigment particles. They are also effective with inorganic pigments. Low molecular weight dispersants Efka 5000 series contains the conventional low molecular weight dispersants. They are categorized according to their chemical structure as anionic, cationic, electroneutral and non-ionic. They are used mainly for heavily lled systems such as primers and surfacers for industrial and maintenance coatings. Fatty acid modied emulsiers (FAME) FAMEs molecules are based upon fatty acid chemistry, having polar heads based on tertiary amines. They can be easily handled without addition of solvent and used effectively when combining water-borne colorants with solvent-borne base paints. They enable paint producers to develop universal colorants for the decorative market. Universal resins for resin minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC) Efka 1000 series contains dispersing resins specially developed for the production of resin minimal pigment concentrates. They show good pigment wetting and stabilizing performance and excellent compatibility with the resins most commonly used in paints.

Rheology modiers
Viscalex range provides shear-thinning rheology to give good suspending power and sag resistance, but low high-shear viscosity for ease of application. Rheovis range is less shearthinning than Viscalex, or more Newtonian in rheology. This provides the best leveling for gloss systems while avoiding spattering problems.

Miscellaneous
The Efka 6000 series features additional product classes including conductivity agents, waxes, synergists, antigelling agents and rheology modiers.

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Efka 2000 series

Defoamers
Product name Chemical nature Incorporation Active content** [%] Dosage* [%] Solvent-based coating Water-based coating

Efka 2018 N Efka 2020 Efka 2021 N Efka 2050

Silicone-free defoamers

Solution of defoaming substances Solution of defoaming substances Solution of defoaming substances Solution of defoaming polymers Emulsion of organic polymers and organic metal compounds Solution of defoaming substances Solution of defoaming polymers Defoaming substances Defoaming substances Defoaming substances Defoaming substances Defoaming substances Modied polydimethyl siloxane Defoaming substances Defoaming substances Defoaming substances Emulsion of organic polymers and organic metal compounds Modied polydimethyl siloxane Modied polydimethyl siloxane Modied polydimethyl siloxane Modied polydimethyl siloxane Defoaming substances Defoaming substances

Before or after processing Before or after processing End of processing Before or after processing Before or after processing Before or after processing Any stage Any stage of production process Before or after processing Before or after processing Before or after processing Before or after processing Prior to processing Final production Final production Final production Before or after processing Grinding stage/ nal production At any stage of the production process At any stage of the production process At any stage of the production process Before addition of pigments/llers Prior to processing

0.1-2.0 0.1- 0.7 0.5-2.0 0.1-0.5 77% 0.1-1.0 0.1-1.0 0.5-1.0 0.1-0.5 0.1-1.0 0.1- 0.5 0.1-1.0 0.1-1.0 0.1-1.0 0.5-1.0 0.1-0.5 0.1-0.7 77% 100% 100% 100% 100% 70% 100% 0.1-1.0 0.1- 0.3 0.5-1.0 0.1-1.0 0.1-1.0 0.5-1.5 0.5-1.5

Efka 2526 Efka 2720 Efka 2721 Efka 2788 Efka 2022 Efka 2023 Efka 2025 Efka 2028 Efka 2030 Efka 2035 Efka 2038 Efka 2040 Efka 2527 Efka 2550

Silicone containing defoamers

Efka 2560 Efka 2570 Efka 2580 Efka 2722 Efka 2723

* Dosage: % w/w on total formulation ** Typical values, not intended as specication

UV coatings

Automotive coatings

Decorative coatings

Industrial coatings

Wood coatings

Description, application

Polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood nishes Acid-cure and NC-curtain coating systems, unsaturated polyester and gel coats Polyurethane, acid-cure and baking enamels Thin layer gel-coat, room temperature cured unsaturated polyesters, casting resins and epoxy resin systems (e.g. oorings) Waterborne coatings. Strong silicone free defoamer for both mill base and letdown Unsaturated polyester, epoxy and polyurethane systems UV Curing and EBC systems Solution of defoaming polymer in isopropanol Polyurethane curtain coatings and baking enamels Polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood nishes Physically drying systems and air-drying alkyds Polyurethane, acid-cure systems, NC wood nishes and baking enamels Air-drying systems based on acrylic, vinyl and chlorinated polymers Physically drying systems and medium to long oil air-drying alkyds Polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood varnishes, good compatibility Solventborne industrial and decorative nishes, including roller, brush and airless spray applications Waterborne industrial coatings Waterborne coatings and pigment concentrates where high shear processing or application exists Waterborne coating systems containing low surfactant levels Waterborne clear coat applications, waterborne pigment concentrates Water-based acrylic, low PVC and baking systems. Waterborne pigment concentrates Solvent-free epoxy- and polyurethane systems Solvent-free epoxy- and polyurethane systems, low odor. High solid 2K systems and solvent free radiation curing systems

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Efka 3000 and Irgaow series

Slip and leveling agents
Product name Chemical nature Incorporation Active content** [%] Dosage* [%] Solvent-based coating Water-based coating

Efka 3030 Efka 3031 Efka 3033 Efka 3034 Efka 3035 Efka 3236
Based on polysiloxane

Organically modied polysiloxane Organically modied polysiloxane Organically modied polysiloxane Fluorocarbon modied polysiloxane Organically modied polysiloxane Organically modied polysiloxane, Solvent free Organically modied polysiloxane, Solvent free Organically modied polysiloxane Organically modied polysiloxane Polysiloxane Polysiloxane modied with unsaturated terminal groups Polysiloxane modied polyisocyanates Polysiloxane modied polyisocyanates Solvent blend of high boiling aromatics, ketones and esters Solvent blend of high boiling aromatics, ketones and esters Fluorocarbon modied polyacrylate Dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt in a water / isopropanol mixture Aqueous/propylene glycol formulation containing dioctyl sulfosuccinate sodium salt Fluorocarbon modied polyacrylate Polymeric uorocarbon compound Polymeric uorocarbon compound Fluorocarbon modied polyacrylate Fluorocarbon modied polyacrylate Acrylic polymer Acrylic copolymer Fluor-modied polyacrylate Fluor-modied polyacrylate

Any stage Any stage Any stage Any stage Any stage After thinning After thinning Any stage Any stage After or prior to processing End of process Added to the hardener Added to the hardener During or after the batch preparation

52% 52% 15% 52% 52% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 70% 50% 45%

0.1- 0.3 0.1- 0.3 0.1-1.0 0.1- 0.2 0.1- 0.5 0.04- 0.4 0.05- 0.5 0.02- 0.3 0.05- 0.3 0.1-1.0 0.2-1.0 2.0-3.0*** 1.0-2.0*** 3.0-5.0

Efka 3239 Efka 3288 Efka 3299 Efka 3580 Efka 3883

Based on polysiloxane, reactive

Efka 3886 Efka 3888 Efka 3037 Efka 3038 Efka 3277 Efka 3360 Efka 3370

End of process Any stage Any stage End of process End of process End of process End of process End of process End of process Any stage Any stage Any stage

100% 60% 70% 60% 100% 50% 60% 70% 70% 50% 50% 70%

0.5-2.0 0.5-3.0 0.5-3.0 0.5-1.5 0.1- 0.5 0.1-1.0 0.5-2.0 0.5-1.0 0.5-2.0 0.5-2.0 0.5-2.0 0.1-0.5

Based on polyacrylates, solvents or silicone free surfactants

Efka 3570 Efka 3600 Efka 3650 Efka 3772 Efka 3777 Efka 3778 Efka 3785 Irgaow 100 Irgaow 110

* Dosage: % w/w on total formulation ** Typical values, not intended as specication *** % on polyol component

UV coatings

Automotive coatings

Decorative coatings

Industrial coatings

Wood coatings

Description, application

Improve slip & mar resistance, very compatible Solvent borne metal-, wood- and paper coatings, including UV cured Improve surface ow, excellent compatibility in clear coat Strong substrate wetting and anti cratering Solvent- and waterborne coatings, baking enamels, unsaturated PE including UV cured Solvent borne wood nishes, industrial coatings and solvent free oor coatings Similar to Efka 3236 but stronger defoaming properties Strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high gloss industrial coatings Strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high gloss industrial coatings Anti-cratering and leveling agent for waterborne coatings UV curing systems for wood- and plastic and paper coatings Polyurethane wood coatings including moisture cured Polyurethane metal coatings Flow agent, prevent surface defects, cob-webbing, streaking, chilling, shorten setting time Air drying and baking enamels Solvent free version of Efka 3777 Low cost highly efcient surfactant and versatile wetting agent used as dispersing aid for waxes and pigments. Also helps water based coating wet various surfaces Low cost highly efcient surfactant and versatile wetting agent used as dispersing aid for waxes and pigments. Also helps water based coating wet various surfaces Excellent substrate wetting, leveling and anti-cratering Baking enamels based on polyesters or acrylics. 2 pack polyurethane, 2 pack epoxy and air dried alkyd systems. Strong anti cratering, leveling and substrate wetting Modied version of Efka 3600 Leveling and anti cratering Solventborne systems, coil coatings, OEM and industrial coatings Coil coatings, solventborne and solvent free systems. Leveling agent for industrial coatings, coil coatings, 2K PUR, 2K Epoxy, baking enamels Solvent based industrial- and wood coatings. Improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to Efka 3777 Solvent based industrial- and wood coatings. Higher leveling and anti crater efciency then Irgaow 100. Improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to Efka 3600

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Dispersants
Dispex
Average molecular weight Active content* [%] pH* as supplied Neutralizing agent*

Product name

Chemical nature

Product form

Dispex A40 (V) Dispex N40V Dispex N100 Dispex GA40 Dispex G40 Dispex HDN

Ammonium polyacrylate Sodium polyacrylate Sodium polyacrylate Ammonium polyacrylate copolymer Sodium polyacrylate copolymer Sodium polyacrylate copolymer

liquid liquid powder liquid liquid liquid

4000 4000 4000 6000 6000 20000

40 40 99 40 40 40

8 7.5

NH3 NaOH NaOH

7.5 7.5 7.2

NH3 NaOH NaOH

* Typical values, not intended as specication

Density* [g*cm1]

Water-based coating

Water-based inks

Aqueous industrial and automotive systems

Aqueous decorative high PVC Paint

Aqueous decorative low PVC Paint

Aqueous decorative "washable" paint

Dry powder system

Water-based construction

1.16 1.3

1.13 1.2 1.2

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Dispersants
Efka 4000 series high molecular weight dispersants
Product name Chemical nature Active content* [%] Acid value* Amine value* Solvent-based coatings Water-based coatings UV coatings Automotive coatings

Efka 4008 Efka 4009 Efka 4010 Efka 4015 Efka 4020 Efka 4046 Efka 4047
Based on polyurethanes

Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Modied polyurethane polymer Acrylic block copolymer Acrylic block copolymer Acrylic block copolymer Acrylic block copolymer Acrylic block copolymer Acrylic block copolymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer Modied polyacrylate polymer

60% 60% 51% 50% 65% 40% 35% 45% 40% 30% 30% 80% 50% 50% 70% 55% 50% 40% 50% 40% 55% 50% 50% 50% 40% 60% 40% 40%

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9 9 6 10 9 19 17 14 13 8 4 56 19 28 28 4 20 42 50 22 35

Efka 4050 Efka 4055 Efka 4061 Efka 4080 Efka 4300 Efka 4310 Efka 4320 Efka 4330 Efka 4340 Efka 4585 Efka 4400 Efka 4401 Efka 4402 Efka 4403 Efka 4510 Efka 4530

Based on acrylic block copolymers made by controlled free-radical polymerization

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45 26 27 25 42 19

Based on modied polyacrylates

Efka 4550 Efka 4560 Efka 4570 Efka 4580 Efka 4590

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Dosage: Starting point recommendations are based on the surface area of the pigments. The recommendation is for active dispersant on pigment. Inorganic pigments: 10 % of the oil absorption value Organic pigments: 25 - 50 % the BET value or pigment surface area Carbon blacks: 20 - 40 % of the DBP value

Decorative coatings

Industrial coatings

Wood coatings

Description, application

Butylacetate version of Efka 4009 for decorative coatings General industrial coatings where cost effective performance is vital General industrial coatings including coil coatings Solvent-based industrial coatings, low viscosity in high pigmented systems Aromatic free dispersing agent for solvent borne industrial coatings and decorative coatings and colorants General industrial coatings High quality industrial nishes including automotive OEM and renish High quality industrial nishes including automotive OEM and renish as well as resin minimal pigment concentrates General industrial coatings as well as resin minimal pigment concentrates High quality industrial, automotive and renish applications; strong viscosity depressing properties Strong viscosity depressing properties Solvent-based industrial and decorative coatings including medium- and long oil alkyds High quality solvent borne industrial and automotive coatings. Setting new standards as a dispersant for resin free pigment pastes for coil coatings and dispersant for carbon blacks giving extremely high jetness High quality solvent borne industrial coatings. Due to its more polar character compared to Efka 4310 better suitability for thermoplastic acrylates Solvent borne industrial and decorative coatings. Well suitable for the manufacture of pigment pastes with very broad compatibility ranging from polar to very apolar systems Solvent borne high-end applications. Industrial and automotive systems, good performance in CAB modied systems but also with 2K PU and 2K epoxy High-end waterborne coatings, industrial and automotive. Broad compatibility with different binder systems, pH independent. Considered suitable for VOC free applications Coil coatings High quality industrial coatings including transportation topcoats. Excellent for industrial colorants in combination with grinding resins such as Larapol A81 Mainly used for co-grinding of all kinds of pigment blends in solvent borne coatings as well as in gel-coats Resin minimal pigment concentrates based on alkyd resins Water- and solvent borne industrial coatings Waterborne industrial coatings. Solvent borne RMPCs including NC lacquers Waterborne industrial and automotive coatings, pH independent. Broad compatibility. Suitable for making resin containing and resin free pigment concentrates Waterborne decorative and industrial coatings, pH independent. Broad compatibility. Suitable for making resin containing and resin free pigment concentrates Water- and solventborne industrial coatings High end industrial and automotive coatings. Suitable for making resin free and resin containing pigment concentrates Waterborne industrial and decorative coatings where cost effective performance is vital
These recommendations are starting points. The correct dosage of dispersant should be determined in a ladder study. Incorporation: Dispersant should be added to the mill base prior to the addition of pigment. * Typical values, not intended as specication

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Dispersants
Efka 5000 series low molecular weight dispersants
Product name Chemical nature Active content* [%] Acid value* Amine value* Solvent-based coatings Water-based coatings UV coatings

Efka 5010 Efka 5044 Efka 5054 Efka 5055 Efka 5063 Efka 5065 Efka 5066 Efka 5070 Efka 5071 Efka 5207 Efka 5210 Efka 5215 Efka 5220 Efka 5244 Efka 5744 Efka 6050 Efka 6230

Acidic polyester polyamide Unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts Carboxylic acid salts Carboxylic acid salts of polyamine amides Partial amide and salt of unsaturated carboxylic acid Unsaturated carboxylic acid, combined with a paint compatible organically modied poly-siloxane Unsaturated carboxylic acid. Unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically modied poly-siloxane Alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid Hydroxyl functional unsaturated modied carboxylic acid Acidic polyester polyamide Acidic polyester polyamide Acidic polyether Unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts Unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts Fatty acid amide Aliphatic polyether with acidic groups

50% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 52% 53% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 85% 52% 100%

140 25 53 46 85 120 140 55 90 100 85 270 180 290 85 65 20 30 16 51 42 11

100

20

Dosage: Starting point recommendations are based on the surface area of the pigments. The recommendation is for active dispersant on pigment. Inorganic pigments: 10 % of the oil absorption value Organic pigments: 25 - 50 % the BET value or pigment surface area Carbon blacks: 20 - 40 % of the DBP value

Automotive coatings

Decorative coatings

Industrial coatings

Wood coatings

Description, application

All types industrial coatings for inorganic pigments Solventborne and solvent free systems. Also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates Low polar to medium polar systems. Also for bentonite gels Non polar to medium polar systems. Compared to Efka 5054 stronger anti settling and anti sagging in high built systems Industrial coatings from medium to polar systems Polyurethane systems and baking enamels. Also for orientation of aluminum pigments Polyurethane systems and baking enamels. Strong anti-settling effect Similar to Efka 5065 but with better compatibility in less polar systems Water and solventborne systems. Strong anti-settling effects Solventborne decorative and decorative paints. Low polar to non-polar systems All types industrial coatings for inorganic pigments. Dispersion of extenders and llers in composites (SMC+BMC) All types industrial coatings for inorganic pigments. Dispersion of extenders and llers in composites (SMC+BMC) All types of industrial and decorative coatings for inorganic pigments specially TiO . Dispersion of extenders and llers in composites (SMC+BMC) Solventborne and solvent free systems. Also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates Solventborne and solvent free systems. Found as very effective in dispersing llers in composite systems such as in SMC and BMC Dispersing agent especially for fumed silicas. Especially in composite formulations for increased thixotropic behavior Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and llers for decorative and industrial coatings
These recommendations are starting points. The correct dosage of dispersant should be determined in a ladder study. Incorporation: Dispersant should be added to the mill base prior to the addition of pigment. * Typical values, not intended as specication

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Dispersants
Fatty acid modi ed emulsi ers (FAME)
Product name Chemical nature Active content* [%] Acid value* Amine value* Solvent-based coatings Water-based coatings Automotive coatings

Efka 6220 Efka 6225

Fatty acid modied polyester Fatty acid modied polyester

100% 100%

22 46

35 47

Dosage: Starting point recommendations are based on the surface area of the pigments. The recommendation is for active dispersant on pigment. Inorganic pigments: 10 % of the oil absorption value Organic pigments: 25 - 50 % the BET value or pigment surface area Carbon blacks: 20 - 40 % of the DBP value

Decorative coatings

Industrial coatings

Wood coatings

Description, application

Improve compatibility and color acceptance of universal colorants in base paints Dispersant for universal decorative colorants for tinting systems
These recommendations are starting points. The correct dosage of dispersant should be determined in a ladder study. Incorporation: Dispersant should be added to the mill base prior to the addition of pigment. * Typical values, not intended as specication

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Dispersants
Efka 1000 universal resins for resin minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC)
Product name Chemical nature Incorporation Active content** [%] Acid value* Solvent-based coating Water-based coating

Efka 1016 Efka 1101 Efka 1500 Efka 1501 Efka 1502 Efka 1503

Carboxylated acrylic copolymer Modied polyacrylate Fatty acid modied polymer Fatty acid modied polymer Fatty acid modied polymer Fatty acid modied polyester

To the mill base before adding pigments Before or after processing End of processing Before or after processing Before or after processing Before or after processing

30% 60% 90% 100% 95% 75% 39 41

* Typical values, not intended as specication

Solvent-free coatings

Description, application

Low molecular weight grinding resin used to disperse pigments for waterborne inks. Highly hydrophilic properties and can be used as sole binder were high solids and very good resolubility are required Hydroxy functional acrylic resin for solvent borne RMPC Modied polyester for water- and solvent borne RMPC Modied polyester for water- and solvent borne RMPC. Liquid resin for the production of low VOC pigment concentrates Modied polyester for water borne RMPC Self-emulsifying polyester for waterborne decorative pigment concentrates

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Rheology modiers
Active content* [%] pH* as supplied Density* [g*cm1]

Product name

Chemical nature

Product form

Type

Viscalex HV100 Viscalex HV200 Viscalex HV300 Viscalex HV30 Viscalex LO 30 Viscalex VM Viscalex VG2 Viscalex AT90 Rheovis 112 Rheovis 132 Rheovis 152 Rheovis 162

Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Cationic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer Anionic polyacrylate copolymer

powder powder liquid liquid liquid liquid liquid liquid liquid liquid liquid liquid

AS

99 99

AS ASE ASE ASE ASE LDP HASE HASE HASE HASE

99 30 30 30 30 60 40 40 40 35 3.2 3.2 3.2 3.5 3 3 3 3 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.18 1.05 1.05 1.05 1.04

AS Alkali-Swellable ASE Alkali-Swellable Emulsion HASE Hydrophobically modied Alkali-Swellable Emulsion LDP Liquid Dispersion Polymer * Typical values, not intended as specication

Water-base coating

Water-based inks

Aqueous industrial and automotive systems

Aqueous wood coatings

Aqueous decorative High PVC Paint

Aqueous decorative Low PVC Paint

Calcium carbonate systems

Gypsum systems

Cement based systems

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Miscellaneous
Product name Chemical nature Incorporation Active content** [%] Solvent-based coating Water-based coating

Efka 6622 Efka 6700 Efka 6950 Efka 6043 Efka 6745 Efka 6780 Efka 6782 Efka 6W13

Fatty acid modied polyester Ketozamine with phosphorous ester salt Over based calcium sulfonate complex Inert powder modied with an active silicon compound Blue Powder Cationic compounds Cationic compounds Aqueous solution of a polyacrylamide polymer

Any stage Before processing In the mill base Add before dispersing pigments In the mill base End of process End of process In the mill base

71% 15% 60% 100% 100% 80% 70% 20%

* Typical values, not intended as specication

Description, application

Stabilizes inorganic and organic pigments in water and solvents. In addition it makes the polar ingredients of universal colorants, which are used in non-polar solvent-based paints, more compatible Anti-skin and anti-gelling agent for air drying and baking enamels Anti-settling control additive for high-lled solvent-borne systems Antioating compound that stabilizes and reduces the tendency of pigments to ooding and oating Synergist to aid dispersion of phthalocyanine pigments, give lower viscosity of concentrates Industrial coatings, improving conductivity Conductivity agent for industrial coatings Production of ceramic materials

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