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Table of contents
Dispersing agents 4 - 21
Technical information, features and benefits 6 - 13

Product selector 14 - 21
Wetting agents and surface modifiers 22 - 31

Defoamers 32 - 45

Rheology modifiers 46 - 51

Film-forming agents 52 - 57

Glossary 58 - 61
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Formulation Additives by BASF 3
A broad platform of
formulation additives technologies
BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, is a premiere provider of

formulation additives for the paints and coatings industry. These unique
products help enable performance-driven products which meet the latest
and most stringent environmental regulations. Our portfolio comprises a
broad technology base of dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface
modifiers, defoamers, rheology modifiers and film-forming agents.
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Dispersing agents
Dispersing agents are used to wet and stabilize pigments and other
particles within paints, coatings and ink formulations. For formulators
they represent an essential component as they provide color strength,
gloss, viscosity stability and prevent sedimentation of particles.
At a glance
• dispersing agents for full range of coatings and

ink formulations
• highly efficient solutions for aqueous, solvent-based,

high solids or 100 % solids systems and for universal
pigment concentrates
• broad technology portfolio including polymeric,

oligomeric and surfactant-based dispersing agents
• award-winning Controlled Free Radical Polymerization

(CFRP) technology allows for higher efficiency and broader
compatibility which creates optimal rheology and improved
coloristics
• benefits including outstanding viscosity reduction, increased

color intensity and hiding power, enhanced gloss, low VOC
and APEO-free and improved freeze-thaw stability
Dispersing agents
Technical information, features and benefits
Amine Acid VOC Recommended

Product name Old product name Description Solids number value content for low-VOC
(%)
(mg KOH/g) (mg KOH/g) (%) systems*
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 Hydropalat® 3204 phosphonic acid (chelating agent) 50 - - < 0.1
aqueous solution based on: ethoxylated fatty acids,

Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 Hydropalat® 216 75 - - <2
fatty alcohol, phosphates
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 Efka® 6220 > 99 35 22 <1
fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME)
Dispex Ultra FA 4425

®
Efka 6225
®
> 99 47 46 <1
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 Efka® 6230 aliphatic polyether with acidic groups 100 - 100 < 0.1
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 Hydropalat® 1080 modified fatty alcohol ethoxylate 80 - - < 0.1
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka® FA 4600 Texaphor® Special sulfosuccinic acid amide 35.5 - - 27.5
Efka® FA 4601 Texaphor® blend of fatty alcohol sulfates 47 - - ~ 16
Efka® FA 4620 Efka® 5220 acidic polyether > 97 - 290 < 2.5
Efka® FA 4642 Efka® 5244 > 97 20 65 < 2.5
unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts
Efka FA 4644
®
Efka 5044
®
52 16 25 48
Efka® FA 4654 Efka® 5054 N carboxylic acid salts 52 51 53 48
Efka® FA 4654 EM Texaphor® 987 salts of a polycarboxylic acid 50 51 51 50
Efka® FA 4660 Efka® 6050 fatty acid amide 52 - - 48
Efka® FA 4663 Texaphor® 963 salts of a polycarboxylic acid 50 56 56 50
unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with

Efka® FA 4665 Efka® 5065 52 - 120 48
a compatible organically modified polysiloxane
Efka® FA 4666 Efka® 5066 unsaturated carboxylic acid 52 - 140 48
All products APEO-free

Recommended for
Features and benefits
water-based solvent-based solvent-free
systems systems systems
anionic dispersing agent; excellent liquefying effect in inorganic pigment slurry formulations
wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous formulations; suitable for organic and inorganic pigments and pigment concentrates
dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; also suitable as co-dispersing agent with high-molecular-weight dispersing agents; will
improve compatibility and color acceptance of universal colorants in base paints
dispersing agent for universal decorative colorants for tinting systems; makes colorants with excellent compatibility and stability
dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for decorative and industrial coatings
universal, non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent; powerful alternative to APEOs; improves gloss development, color intensity and
color acceptance
anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides good anti-settling properties in polar systems
anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good anti-settling properties for medium-polar systems
dispersing agent for inorganic pigments; suitable for all types of industrial and decorative coatings, especially TiO2 ;
dispersion of extenders and fillers in composite formulations (SMC+BMC)
solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates
solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates
low-polar to medium-polar systems; also for bentonite gels
oligomeric wetting and dispersing agent for medium-to non-polar solvent-based formulations; provides excellent anti-settling and
anti-floating properties
dispersing agent especially for fumed silica; well-known in composite formulations for accelerated viscosity build up after spraying
oligomeric wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-based formulations; provides excellent anti-settling and anti-floating properties
polyurethane systems and baking enamels; also for orientation of aluminum pigments
polyurethane systems and baking enamels; strong anti-settling effect
* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %.

Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC.
For products with a VOC level above 15 % the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
Dispersing agents

(%)
high-molecular-weight dispersing agents
unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined

Efka® FA 4670 Efka® 5070 with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane 52 - 55 48
Efka® FA 4671 Efka® 5071 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid 53 100 90 <1
Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 Efka® 4510 50 45 20 50
Dispex® Ultra PA 4530 Efka® 4530 50 26 35 50
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 Efka® 4550 50 27 - <1
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 Efka® 4560 modified polyacrylate polymer 40 25 - <1
Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 Efka® 4570 60 42 - 40
Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 Efka® 4580 40 19 - <1
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 Efka® 4590 40 40 6 < 20
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 Hydropalat® 3275 copolymer 37.5 - - < 0.5
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 - 40 32 < 0.1

acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radi-
cal polymerization (CFRP)
Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 Efka® 4585 50 20 - < 0.1
Efka® PA 4450 Texaphor® 3250 carboxy-functional polymer 50 - 110 50
Efka® PA 4400 Efka® 4400 40 42 - 60
Efka® PA 4401 Efka® 4401 50 50 - 50
Efka® PA 4402 Efka® 4402 40 22 - 60

modified polyacrylate polymer
Efka® PA 4403 Efka® 4403 N 55 35 - 45
Efka® PA 4414 Efka® 7414 40 40 - 60
Efka® PA 4477 Efka® 7477 40 42 - 60
Efka® PU 4009 Efka® 4009 modified polyurethane polymer 60 9 13 40

Recommended for
similar to Efka® FA 4665 but with better compatibility in less polar systems
water- and solvent-based systems; strong anti-settling effects
water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants
water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants including NC lacquers
water-based industrial and automotive coatings, pH-independent, broad compatibility; suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free
water-based decorative and industrial coatings, pH-independent; broad compatibility; suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free
water- and solvent-based industrial coatings; can be used to formulate colorants suited for industrial water- and solvent-based systems
high-end industrial and automotive coatings; suitable for making resin-free and resin-containing pigment concentrates
water-based industrial and decorative coatings where cost-effective performance is vital; suited for making universal colorants with
good compatibility
high-performance wetting and dispersing agent; specifically designed for semi-gloss and high-gloss paint formulations and pigment
concentrates
VOC-free dispersing agent for water-based systems with benchmark performance in inorganic pigments; excellent overall performance for
organic pigments; broad compatibility towards different resin systems; designed for colorants but well suited for grinds into primers, gloss
and semi gloss-paints
high-end water-based coatings, industrial and automotive; broad compatibility with different binder systems; pH-independent;
suitable for making resin-free pigment concentrates
polymeric dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments in non-aqueous systems; especially designed for high-quality coatings and
specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester/melamine baking enamels
industrial coatings, transportation topcoats; excellent (viscosity depression) for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with
grinding resins such as Laropal® A 81
mainly used for co-grinding of all kinds of pigment blends in solvent-based coatings as well as in gel coats
for resin-containing pigment concentrates based on alkyd resins
polyacrylate dispersing agents for energy-curable systems, dispersing agent dissolved in a vinylether monomer;
suited for UV flexo, UV screen and UV inkjet applications
polyacrylate dispersing agent in butylglycol acetate (BGA) solvent; suited for mild-solvent inkjet
general industrial coatings where cost-effective performance is vital

Dispersing agents

(%)
high-molecular-weight dispersing agents (cont.)
Efka® PU 4010 Efka® 4010 51 6 12 49
new generation of modified

Efka® PU 4015 Efka® 4015 polyurethane polymer 50 10 - 50
Efka® PU 4020 Efka® 4020 65 9 - 35
Efka® PU 4046 Efka® 4046 40 19 - 60

modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PU 4047 Efka® 4047 35 17 - 65
Efka® PU 4050 Efka® 4050 45 14 - 55

Efka® PU 4055 Efka® 4055 polyurethane polymer 40 13 - 60
Efka® PU 4061 Efka® 4061 30 8 - 70
Efka® PU 4063 Texaphor® P 63 modified polyurethane polymer 45 10 - 55

Efka® PU 4080 Efka® 4080 30 4 - 70
polyurethane polymer
Efka® PX 4300 Efka® 4300 80 56 - 20
Efka® PX 4310 Efka® 4310 50 19 - 50
Efka® PX 4320 Efka® 4320 50 28 - 50
Efka® PX 4330 Efka® 4330 70 28 - 30
Efka® PX 4340 Efka® 4340 55 4 - 45
acrylic block copolymer made

Efka® PX 4350 - by controlled free radical 51 13 - 49
polymerization (CFRP)
Efka® PX 4700 Efka® 7700 80 60 - 20
Efka® PX 4701 Efka® 7701 > 97 40 - < 2.5
Efka® PX 4731 Efka® 7731 > 97 25 - < 2.5
Efka® PX 4732 Efka® 7732 > 97 25 - < 2.5
Efka® PX 4751 - 51 13 - 49

Recommended for
general industrial coatings, wood coatings for stabilization of TiO2 and matting agents
solvent-based industrial coatings, low viscosity in high-pigmented systems
aromatic-free dispersing agent for solvent-based industrial coatings and decorative coatings and colorants
general industrial coatings
high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish
high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish as well as resin-minimal pigment concentrates
general industrial coatings as well as resin-minimal pigment concentrates
high-quality industrial, automotive and refinish applications, strong viscosity-depressing properties
polymeric dispersing agent for the deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in high-quality solvent-based pigment pastes
strong viscosity-depressing properties
solvent-based industrial and decorative coatings including medium- and long-oil alkyds
high-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; setting new standards as a dispersing agent for resin-free pigment pastes
for coil coatings and dispersing agent for carbon blacks giving extremely high jetness
high-quality solvent-based industrial coatings, being less polar compared to Efka® PX 4310; it demonstrates better suitability for
thermoplastic acrylates
solvent-based industrial and decorative coatings; excellent (broad compatibility) for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination
with grinding resins such as Laropal® A 81
solvent-based high-end applications, industrial and automotive systems; good performance in CAB-modified systems but also with 2-pack
PUR and 2-pack epoxy
high-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; peak performance with phthalocyanine pigments
dispersing agent for high-performance applications such as dispersion of organic pigments in inkjet formulations;
especially strong-solvent formulations
dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; especially for UV inkjet; also for solvent-based
applications, both mild-solvent and strong-solvent
dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; also for solvent-based applications both
mild-solvent and strong-solvent; peak performance in mild-solvent systems
dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; also for solvent-based applications both
mild-solvent and strong-solvent; peak performance in strong-solvent systems
high-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; peak performance with phthalocyanine pigments

Dispersing agents

(%)
anionic dispersing agents based on polyacrylic acid
Dispex® AA 4030 Pigment disperser A 30 - - < 0.1
ammonium polyacrylate polymer
Dispex® AA 4040 NS Dispex® A 40 V 43 - - < 0.1
Dispex® AA 4135 NA Pigment disperser NL na 35 - - < 0.1
Dispex® AA 4140 NS Dispex® N 40 V sodium polyacrylate polymer 45 - - < 0.3
Dispex® AA 4144 Hydropalat® 44 35 - - < 0.3
Dispex® CX 4230 Hydropalat® 100 28 - - < 2.5
ammonium polyacrylate copolymer
Dispex® CX 4240 Dispex® GA 40 40 - - < 2.0
Dispex® CX 4320 Pigment disperser MD 20 sodium salt of carboxylic acid copolymer 25 - - < 0.1
Dispex® CX 4325 Dispex® HDN 40 - - < 0.3
sodium polyacrylate copolymer
Dispex® CX 4340 Dispex® G 40 40 - - < 0.3
Dispex® CX 4910 Dispex® N 100 powdered sodium polyacrylate copolymer > 99 - - < 0.1
universal dispersing resins for resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC)
Dispex® Ultra PA 4501 Efka® 1501 > 99 - 41 < 0.2
fatty-acid modified polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 Efka® 1503 75 - - <1

Recommended for
standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments
standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and
liquefying effect
standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments
liquefying effect
liquefying effect
medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior architectural coatings; good liquefying effect
for inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4040
excellent dispersing performance, improves gloss, improves wet-scrub resistance, improves blocking resistance, excellent
ZnO- compatibility
for inorganic pigments and extenders; improves gloss, reduces haze
for inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4140
powder product with excellent properties; can be used in dry preparations
modified polyester for water and solvent based RMPC, liquid resin for low-VOC pigment concentrates
self-emulsifying polyester for water-based decorative pigment concentrates; also improves colorant acceptance in solvent- based alkyd
systems

Dispersing agents
Product selector
Water-based coatings
architectural
exterior and elastic

silk / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
Product name Old product name Description
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
colorants
low-VOC
gloss
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 phosphonic acid

Hydropalat® 3204 (chelating agent)
aqueous solution based on:

Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 Hydropalat® 216 ethoxylated fatty acids, fatty
alcohol, phosphates
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 Efka® 6220

fatty acid modified
emulsifier (FAME)
aliphatic polyether with

Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 Efka® 6230 acidic groups
modified fatty alcohol

Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 Hydropalat® 1080 ethoxylate
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka® FA 4600 Texaphor® Special sulfosuccinic acid amide
Efka® FA 4601 blend of fatty

Texaphor® alcohol sulfates
Efka® FA 4620 Efka® 5220 acidic polyether
Efka® FA 4642 Efka® 5244

unsaturated polyamide
and acid ester salts
Efka® FA 4644 Efka® 5044
Efka® FA 4654 Efka® 5054 N carboxylic acid salts
Efka® FA 4654 EM salts of a

Texaphor® 987 polycarboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4660 Efka® 6050 fatty acid amide
salts of a
Efka® FA 4663 Texaphor® 963 polycarboxylic acid
unsaturated carboxylic acid

and esters, combined with
Efka® FA 4665 Efka® 5065 a compatible organically
modified polysiloxane
Efka® FA 4666 Efka® 5066 unsaturated carboxylic acid
The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels
industrial and automotive

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
powder coating
UV-curable
2-pk epoxy/
100 % systems
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
Solvent-based coatings
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Dispersing agents
Product selector
architectural

silk / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
colorants
low-VOC
gloss
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types (cont.)
unsaturated carboxylic acid

Efka® FA 4670 and esters, combined with
Efka® 5070 a compatible organically
modified polysiloxane
Efka® FA 4671 alkylol ammonium salt of

Efka® 5071 carboxylic acid
high-molecular-weight dispersing agents
Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 Efka® 4510
modified polyacrylate
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 Efka® 4560 polymer
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 Hydropalat® 3275 copolymer
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 - acrylic block copolymer

made by controlled free
radical polymerization
Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 Efka® 4585 (CFRP)
Efka® PA 4450 Texaphor® 3250 carboxy-functional polymer
Efka® PA 4400 Efka® 4400

modified polyacrylate
polymer
Efka® PA 4403 Efka® 4403 N
modified polyurethane
Efka® PU 4009 Efka® 4009 polymer
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
powder coating
UV-curable
2-pk epoxy/
100 % systems
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Dispersing agents
Product selector
architectural

silk / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
colorants
low-VOC
gloss
high-molecular-weight dispersing agents (cont.)
Efka® PU 4010 Efka® 4010
new generation of
Efka® PU 4015 Efka® 4015 modified polyurethane
polymer

polymer
Efka PU 4047
®
Efka 4047
®

polyurethane polymer
Efka® PU 4063 Texaphor® P 63 polymer

Efka® PU 4080 Efka® 4080 polyurethane polymer
Efka® PX 4300 Efka® 4300

acrylic block copolymer
Efka® PX 4350 - made by controlled free
radical polymerization
(CFRP)
Efka® PX 4751 -
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
powder coating
UV-curable
2-pk epoxy/
100 % systems
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Dispersing agents
Product selector
architectural

silk / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
colorants
low-VOC
gloss
anionic dispersing agents based on polyacrylic acid
Dispex® AA 4030 Pigment disperser A

ammonium polyacrylate
polymer
Dispex® AA 4040 NS Dispex® A 40 V
Dispex® AA 4135 NA Pigment disperser NL na
Dispex® AA 4140 NS Dispex® N 40 V sodium polyacrylate

polymer
Dispex® AA 4144 Hydropalat® 44
Dispex® CX 4230 Hydropalat® 100

ammonium polyacrylate
copolymer
Dispex® CX 4240 Dispex® GA 40
Pigment disperser MD 20 sodium salt of carboxylic

Dispex® CX 4320 acid copolymer
Dispex® CX 4325 Dispex® HDN

sodium polyacrylate
copolymer
Dispex® CX 4340 Dispex® G 40
powdered sodium
Dispex® CX 4910 Dispex® N 100 polyacrylate copolymer
universal dispersing resins for resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC)

fatty-acid
modified polymer
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
powder coating
UV-curable
2-pk epoxy/
100 % systems
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Wetting agents and

surface modifiers
Wetting agents and surface modifiers provide a formulation with adequate

wetting properties, enhance different component compatibility and/or
improve the appearance of a coating surface. Within this product group,
BASF offers wetting agents, flow and leveling agents, and slip agents.
At a glance
• wetting, flow and leveling, and slip agents for aqueous and
non-aqueous coatings
• broad technology portfolio including polymeric,

oligomeric and surfactant-based products
• slip agents with very good recoatability and

wetting properties
• polymeric flow and leveling agents providing excellent

intercoat adhesion
• benefits including high efficiency for dosage reduction

and universal suitability
Wetting agents and surface modifiers

VOC Recommended
Product name Old product name Description Solids content for low-VOC
(%)
(%) systems* water-based
systems
substrate wetting agent
Hydropalat® WE 3111 - polymer based surfactant ~80 < 1.0
Hydropalat® WE 3120 Hydropalat® 120 > 99.5 < 0.5
Hydropalat® WE 3135 Pluronic® L 35 100 < 0.1
Hydropalat® WE 3136 Pluronic® L 62 alkoxylated surfactants 100 < 0.1
Hydropalat® WE 3155 Pluriol® WS 55 M 100 < 0.1
Hydropalat® WE 3167 Pluronic® L44 INH 100 < 0.1
Hydropalat® WE 3240 Hydropalat® 140 silicone surfactant 48 52
Hydropalat® WE 3311 Pluracoat® CF 11 100 < 0.1

alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat WE 3317
®
Pluronic 17R4
®
100 < 0.1
Hydropalat® WE 3320 Pluracoat® CF 20 ~90 < 0.1
Hydropalat® WE 3322 Starfactant® 20 polymer based surfactant > 99 <1
Hydropalat® WE 3323 Starfactant® 30 > 99 <1
Hydropalat® WE 3475 Hydropalat® 875 sulfosuccinates 75 ~6
flow and leveling agents
Efka® FL 3277 Efka® 3277 N fluorinated polyacrylates > 97 < 2.5
Efka® FL 3337 Efka® 3037 solvents > 95
Efka® FL 3670 Irgaflow® 110 fluorinated polyacrylates 70 30
Efka® FL 3740 Perenol® F 40 > 95 < 0.5

copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3745 Perenol® F 45 > 96 < 0.5

Recommended for
solvent-based solvent-free
systems systems
alkyl phenol free, proprietary, non – ionic ethoxylate aliphatic alcohol
low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent reduction of dynamic surface tension
a difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is nonionic and 100% active.
a difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is nonionic and 100% active.
a water-soluble polyalkylene glycol that is 100% active.
difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A nonionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non toxic.
high performance silicone-based wetting agent; strong reduction of static surface tension; excellent compatibility
nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/
acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A nonionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non toxic.
nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/
acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent
anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent - hydrophobic
highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes
fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-free version of Efka® FL 3777
solvent blend of high-boiling aromatics, ketones and esters; flow agent, prevents surface defects, cob-webbing, streaking, chilling,
shortens setting time
fluoro-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; higher leveling and anti-crater efficiency than Efka® FL 3770; improved
levelling and defoaming performance compared to Efka® FL 3600
silicone and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties for non-aqueous coatings
silicone and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties


VOC Recommended
Product name Old product name Description Solids content for low-VOC
(%)
systems
flow and leveling agents (cont.)
Efka® FL 3770 Irgaflow® 100 50 50
Efka® FL 3772 Efka® 3772 N fluorinated polyacrylates 60 40
Efka® FL 3777 Efka® 3777 N 70 30
Efka® FL 3778 Efka® 3778 70 30
copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3785 Efka® 3785 50 50
Hydropalat® WE 3370 Efka® 3570 N fluorinated polyacrylates 60 <10
slip and leveling agents
Efka® SL 3030 Efka® 3030 52 48
Efka® SL 3031 Efka® 3031 52 48
Efka® SL 3033 Efka® 3033 15 85
Efka® SL 3035 Efka® 3035 52 48
modified polysiloxanes
Efka SL 3210
®
Efka 7310
®
> 99 <1
Efka® SL 3236 Efka® 3236 > 99 <1
Efka® SL 3257 Perenol® S 57 > 95 < 0.5
Efka® SL 3288 Efka® 3288 > 99 <1
Efka® SL 3299 Efka® 3299 modified polysiloxanes > 99 <1
Efka® SL 3883 Efka® 3883 reactive polysiloxanes 70 30

Recommended for
systems systems
fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; improved leveling and defoaming performance compared
to Efka® FL 3777
fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; leveling and anti-cratering; can be used in both water and solvent-based systems
fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based systems, coil coatings, OEM and industrial coatings; excellent combination of low foam,
substrate wetting and leveling
acrylic polymer; coil coating, solvent-based and solvent-free systems
acrylic polymer; leveling agent for industrial coatings, coil coatings, 2-pack PUR, 2-pack epoxy; baking enamels
fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; in water-based systems, excellent substrate wetting, leveling and anti-cratering
organically modified polysiloxane; improved slip and mar-resistance, very compatible
organically modified polysiloxane; solvent-based metal, wood and paper coatings including UV-cured
organically modified polysiloxane; improved surface flow, excellent compatibility in clear coats
organically modified polysiloxane; solvent- and water-based coatings, baking enamels, unsaturated PE including UV-cured
broad spectrum and efficient flow and slip enhancer; economic solutions
solvent-free modified polysiloxane; solvent-based wood finishes, industrial coatings and solvent-free floor coatings
highly effective solvent-free slip additive and leveling agent for non-aqueous coatings and UV systems
organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings
organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings
polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal groups; UV-curing systems for wood, plastic and paper coatings


Product selector
architectural

satin / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
high gloss
colorants
low-VOC
substrate wetting agent
Hydropalat® WE 3111 - polymer based surfactant
Hydropalat® WE 3120 Hydropalat® 120
Hydropalat® WE 3135 Pluronic® L 35
Hydropalat® WE 3136 Pluronic® L 62 alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3155 Pluriol® WS 55 M
Hydropalat® WE 3167 Pluronic® L44 INH
Hydropalat® WE 3240 Hydropalat® 140 silicone surfactant
Hydropalat® WE 3311 Pluracoat® CF 11

alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3317 Pluronic® 17R4
Hydropalat® WE 3320 Pluracoat® CF 20
Hydropalat® WE 3322 Starfactant® 20 polymer based surfactant
Hydropalat® WE 3323 Starfactant® 30
Hydropalat® WE 3475 Hydropalat® 875 sulfosuccinates
flow and leveling agents
Efka® FL 3277 Efka® 3277 N fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3337 Efka® 3037 solvents
Efka® FL 3670 Irgaflow® 110 fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3740 Perenol® F 40
copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3745 Perenol® F 45
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
emulsion
polymerization/
latex handing
powder coating
UV-curable
100 % systems
2-pk epoxy/
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Product selector
architectural

satin / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
high gloss
colorants
low-VOC
flow and leveling agents (cont.)
Efka® FL 3770 Irgaflow® 100
Efka® FL 3772 Efka® 3772 N fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3777 Efka® 3777 N
Efka® FL 3778 Efka® 3778

copolyacrylates
Efka FL 3785
®
Efka 3785
®
Hydropalat® WE 3370 Efka® 3570 N fluorinated polyacrylates
slip and leveling agents
Efka® SL 3030 Efka® 3030
Efka® SL 3210 Efka® 7310 modified polysiloxanes
Efka® SL 3257 Perenol® S 57
Efka® SL 3883 Efka® 3883 reactive polysiloxanes
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
emulsion
polymerization/
latex handing
powder coating
UV-curable
100 % systems
2-pk epoxy/
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Defoamers
Defoamers suppress and destroy foam and its negative effects prior to and
during application of a coating. By removing or inhibiting air bubbles they
are important process aids throughout the paint production as well as the
application process. Paint manufacturers benefit from foam-free production
processes by reaching their desired results much quicker and do not have
to worry about additional negative side effects, for example inaccurate
filling of containers due to entrapped air. During application the build up of
foam has to be prevented to ensure an optimum paint surface without any
remaining bubbles or other surface defects.
At a glance
• broad selection of defoamer technologies including

products based on mineral oils or native oils as well as
specialty-emulsion defoamers, organo-silicone-based and
silicone-free products and star-polymer defoamers
• focus on establishing a perfect balance between excellent

foam suppression, high compatibility, long-term efficiency,
easy handling and environmental compliance in form of
VOC-free, low VOC and low odor solutions
Defoamers
VOC Recommended
Product name Old product name Description Solids Incorporation for low-VOC
content
(%)
systems
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2107 Foamaster® G > 98 let-down stage 2
let-down
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2111 NC Foamaster® 111 > 91 let-down stage 9
let-down
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2133 Foamaster® SA-3 > 98 let-down stage 2
let-down
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2140 Foamaster® PL > 98 let-down stage 2
let-down
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2152 Foamaster® RD > 97 let-down stage 3
let-down
at any stage of the
Foamaster® MO 2170 Foamaster® S 124 L 100 < 0.1
production process
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2172 Foamaster® AP > 95 let-down stage 5
let-down
mineral oil-based defoamers
at any stage of the
Foamaster® MO 2175 Foamaster® 75 > 98 2
production process
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2184 Foamaster® V > 88 let-down stage 12
let-down
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2185 Foamaster® VF > 94 let-down stage 6
let-down
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2190 Foamaster® WBA > 93 let-down stage 7
let-down
grinding stage /
Foamaster® MO 2192 Foamaster® VL > 96 let-down stage 4
let-down
at any stage of the
Foamaster® MO NDW NC Foamaster® NDW US > 78 22
production process
at any stage of the

Foamaster® MO NXZ NC Foamaster® NXZ > 88 12
production process
grinding stage /
Foamaster® WO 2323 Foamaster® 223 white-oil-based defoamers 100 let-down stage < 0.1
let-down
at any stage of the
FoamStar® ED 2522 Dehydran® SE 2 ~ 20 < 0.1
production process
grinding stage /
FoamStar® ED 2523 - ~ 27 let-down stage < 0.1
let-down
emulsion defoamers
before or after
FoamStar® ED 2526 Efka® 2526 ~ 80 <1
processing
before or after
FoamStar® ED 2527 Efka® 2527 ~ 80 <1
processing
mixtures in
FoamStar® PB 2922 Dehydran® 1922 100 < 0.1
powder form
powder defoamers
mixtures in
FoamStar® PB 2942 Foamaster® PD 1 PWD > 90 10
powder form
at any stage of the

FoamStar® SI 2210 NC Dehydran® 1620 > 99 1
production process
modified at any stage of the
FoamStar® SI 2213 Dehydran® 1513 polydimethylsiloxane-based 100 < 0.1
production process
defoamers
at any stage of the
FoamStar® SI 2220 Dehydran® 2620 100 <0.1
production process

Recommended for
systems systems
suitable for low surfactant containing systems
broad-spectrum highly compatible defoamer specifically designed for water-based paints excellent efficiency in systems with coarse ingredients
cost effective with broad spectrum use - effective in low-VOC paints
effective in paints using associative thickeners
high persistency , broad compatibility, effective in low-VOC paints
very effective defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based paints as well as for monomer stripping
especially effective in high gloss paints
good persistency, non-settling, non-separating
very effective in printing inks and polyvinyl alcohol
high compatibility, potency, and color acceptance: good post add
excellent for adhesives
more potent version of Foamaster MO 2185, good performance in stains
general purpose, very broad spectrum
general purpose, very broad spectrum, improved dispersability over Foamaster MO NDW NC
effective defoamer specifically designed for emulsion paints
high-performance, ultra low VOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks; excellent storage stability;
extremely low VOC content
ultra low VOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC architectural coatings
water-based coatings, strong defoamer for both mill base and let-down; shows good effects in alkyd emulsions
water-based industrial coatings
emission-free powder defoamer, good compatibility and high efficiency in gypsum-based systems; imparts good flow properties
powder defoamer for mortars, putties, paste fillers, tile adhesives and self-leveling flooring systems
100 %-active-content defoamer for non-pigmented and low-pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives and UV-curable systems;
provides a strong spontaneous defoaming effect; outstanding long-term defoaming persistency
very compatible defoamer for clear and low-pigmented paints and coatings and for aqueous flexo inks; highly effective with excellent compatibility
easy incorporation, one of the best for low/zero VOC paints, flat thru gloss

Defoamers
VOC Recommended
content
(%)
systems
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
grinding stage /
FoamStar® SI 2250 Efka® 2550 > 99 final production <1
modified at any stage of the

FoamStar® SI 2280 Efka® 2580 polydimethylsiloxane-based > 99 <1
production process
defoamers
at any stage of the
FoamStar® SI 2292 Dehydran® 1293 > 10 90
production process
grinding stage /
FoamStar® ST 2400 FoamStar® I-300 > 98 2
let-down
grinding stage /
FoamStar® ST 2410 FoamStar® A 10 > 98 2
let-down
grinding stage /
let-down
grinding stage /
FoamStar® ST 2420 FoamStar® EF 20 > 99 <0.5
let-down
grinding stage /
FoamStar® ST 2422 FoamStar® EF 22 > 99 < 0.5
let-down
FoamStar® ST 2434 FoamStar® A 34 star polymer-based > 98 grinding stage / 2

defoamers let-down
grinding stage /
let-down
grinding stage /
let-down
grinding stage /
let-down
grinding stage /
FoamStar® ST 2445 FoamStar® A 45 >99 1
let-down
at any stage of the

production process
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems
before or after
Efka® PB 2001 NC Perenol® E 1 26 processing 74 N/A
before or after
Efka® PB 2010 Efka® 2010 - ~80 N/A
processing
before or after
Efka® PB 2018 Efka® 2018 N - >95 N/A
processing
solvent-based solution of before or after
Efka® PB 2020 Efka® 2020 defoaming substances - ~80 N/A
processing
silicone-free
Efka® PB 2021 Efka® 2021 N - end of processing >90 N/A
Efka® PB 2050 Efka® 2050 prior to processing ~70 N/A
before or after
Efka® PB 2720 Efka® 2720 - ~60 N/A
processing

Recommended for
systems systems
water-based coatings and pigment concentrates where high-shear processing or application exists; most effective in the range
water-based acrylic, low-PVC and baking systems, water-based pigment concentrates; defoamer with good compatibility and good defoaming
highly compatible silicone-based defoamer solution for high gloss paints and varnishes based on acrylics and polyurethane dispersions; minimized risk
of cratering
low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA
low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for acrylics
low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for acrylics
easy incorporation, post addable, semi gloss and gloss coatngs
Mainly for post addition, more potent than FoamStar ST 2434
silicone-based, for high quality paints, excellent persistency and foam knockdown
more potent version of FoamStar ST 2438
top performance in low/zero VOC coatings and tints, good problem solving defoamer
top performance in low/zero VOC coatings and tints, good problem solving defoamer, better flow and leveling properties
silicone-free air-release agent for non-aqueous coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane or UPE systems
silicone-free defoamer for broad use in solvent-based systems, well suited for clear systems due to the improved compatibility
polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes
acid-cured and NC-curtain coating systems, UPE and gelcoats, silicone-free
2-pk polyurethane, acid-cure and baking enamels
thin layer gel coat, UPE, casting resins and epoxies (i.e. flooring)
UPE, epoxy and polyurethane systems
* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %. N/A: Not Applicable
Defoamers
VOC Recommended
content
(%)
systems
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems (cont.)
before or after
Efka® SI 2008 Perenol® E 8 - processing 99 N/A
before or after
Efka® SI 2022 Efka® 2022 - > 90 N/A
processing
before or after
Efka® SI 2023 Efka® 2023 N - > 90 N/A
processing
before or after
Efka® SI 2025 Efka® 2025 - > 95 N/A
processing
before or after
Efka® SI 2028 Efka® 2028 N - > 95 N/A
processing
solvent-based solution of
Efka® SI 2035 Efka® 2035 defoaming substances with - final production > 95 N/A
modified silicone compounds
Efka® SI 2038 Efka® 2038 N final production > 95 N/A
at any stage of the

Efka® SI 2721 Efka® 2721 - > 95 N/A
production process
before or after
Efka® SI 2722 Efka® 2722 - > 70 N/A
processing
Efka® SI 2723 Efka® 2723 - prior to processing < 25 N/A
before addition of pig-

Efka® SI 2741 Efka® 7241 - > 90 N/A
ments / fillers

Recommended for
systems systems
silicone-based highly efficient air-release agent with excellent compatibility with non-aqueous coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane or UPE systems
polyurethane curtain coatings and baking enamels
polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes
physically drying systems and air-drying alkyds
polyurethane, acid-cure systems, NC wood finishes and baking enamels
physically drying systems and medium- to long-oil air-drying alkyds
polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood varnishes, good compatibility
UV-curing and EBC systems; highly effective defoaming in clear and matted systems; defoaming substances in 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems
solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems, low odor, high-solid 2-pack systems and solvent-free radiation-curing systems
defoamer for solvent-based systems, effective in nitrocellulose and polyurethane-based formulations
Defoamers
Product selector
architectural

satin / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
high gloss
colorants
low-VOC
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems
Foamaster® MO 2107 Foamaster® G
Foamaster® MO 2111 NC Foamaster® 111
Foamaster® MO 2133 Foamaster® SA-3
Foamaster® MO 2140 Foamaster® PL
Foamaster® MO 2152 Foamaster® RD
Foamaster® MO 2170 Foamaster® S 124 L
Foamaster® MO 2172 Foamaster® AP

mineral oil-based
defoamers
Foamaster® MO 2175 Foamaster® 75
Foamaster® MO 2184 Foamaster® V
Foamaster® MO 2185 Foamaster® VF
Foamaster® MO 2190 Foamaster® WBA
Foamaster® MO 2192 Foamaster® VL
Foamaster® MO NDW NC Foamaster® NDW US
Foamaster® MO NXZ NC Foamaster® NXZ
white-oil-based
Foamaster® WO 2323 Foamaster® 223 defoamers
FoamStar® ED 2522 Dehydran® SE 2
FoamStar® ED 2523 -
emulsion
defoamers
FoamStar ED 2526
®
Efka 2526
®
FoamStar® ED 2527 Efka® 2527
FoamStar® PB 2922 Dehydran® 1922

powder defoamers
FoamStar® PB 2942 Foamaster® PD 1 PWD
FoamStar® SI 2210 NC Dehydran® 1620

modified
FoamStar® SI 2213 Dehydran® 1513 polydimethylsiloxane-
based defoamers
FoamStar® SI 2220 Dehydran® 2620
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
emulsion
polymerization/
latex handing
powder coating
UV-curable
100 % systems
2-pk epoxy/
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Defoamers
Product selector
architectural

satin / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
high gloss
colorants
low-VOC
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
FoamStar® SI 2250 Efka® 2550

modified
FoamStar® SI 2280 Efka® 2580 polydimethylsiloxane-
based defoamers
FoamStar® SI 2292 Dehydran® 1293
FoamStar® ST 2400 FoamStar® I-300
FoamStar® ST 2410 FoamStar® A 10
FoamStar® ST 2420 FoamStar® EF 20
FoamStar® ST 2422 FoamStar® EF 22
star polymer-based
FoamStar® ST 2434 FoamStar® A 34 defoamers
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems
Efka® PB 2001 NC Perenol® E 1
Efka® PB 2010 Efka® 2010
Efka® PB 2018 Efka® 2018 N

Efka® PB 2020 Efka® 2020 defoaming substances
silicone-free
Efka® PB 2021 Efka® 2021 N
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
emulsion
polymerization/
latex handing
powder coating
UV-curable
100 % systems
2-pk epoxy/
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Defoamers
Product selector
architectural

satin / semi-gloss
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
matt / interior
PU emulsions
wood paints
and stains
high gloss
colorants
low-VOC
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems (cont.)
Efka® SI 2008 Perenol® E 8
Efka® SI 2022 Efka® 2022
Efka® SI 2023 Efka® 2023 N
Efka® SI 2035 Efka® 2035 defoaming substances
with modified silicone
compounds
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
emulsion
polymerization/
latex handing
powder coating
UV-curable
100 % systems
2-pk epoxy/
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Rheology modifiers
Rheology modifiers enable formulators to adjust the flow behavior of

paints. That way, painters benefit from improved viscosity and application
characteristics. For example, rheology modifiers from BASF reduce
dripping and spattering of paint during roller or brush application.
Sag resistance of a paint is improved by a rapid but controlled viscosity
increase after application. During transport and storage of the paint,
the rheology modifiers prevent sedimentation of the pigments within
a formulation.
At a glance
• broad portfolio of synthetic rheology modifiers, including

non-ionic associative (HEUR/HMPE), anionic associative
(HASE) and non-associative thickener (ASE) technologies
• focus on water-based systems with highly efficient products

that provide additional functionality like wetting properties
and health or environmental aspects (free of VOC, odor,
APEO and heavy metals)
Rheology modifiers
VOC Recommended
Product name Old product name Description Solids Viscosity content for low-VOC Tin-free
(%) (mPa.s)
(%) paints*
Efka® RM 1900 Rilanit® HT Extra modified hydrogenated castor oil 100 powder < 0.1 N/A
Efka® RM 1920 Rilanit® Special Micro hydrogenated castor oil 100 powder < 0.1 N/A
Rheovis® AS 1125 NA Latekoll® D NA 25 ~ 17 < 0.1
Rheovis® AS 1130 NS Viscalex® HV 30 30 ~5 <1
Rheovis® AS 1135 Viscalex® LO 30 30 ~5 <1
Rheovis® AS 1188 Viscalex® AT 88 60 ~ 1.3 <1
non-associative thickener:
Rheovis® AS 1237 Viscalex® VM anionic polyacrylate 30 ~5 <1
copolymer (ASE)
Rheovis® AS 1337 Viscalex® VG 2 30 ~ 40 <1
Rheovis® AS 1420 Collacral® VAL 30 ~ 2200 <1
Rheovis® AS 1910 Viscalex HV100 >98 _ <1
Rheovis® AS 1920 Viscalex HV 200 >98 _ <1
Rheovis® HS 1152 Rheovis® 152 40 ~5 <1

associative thickener:
anionic polyacrylate copolymer,
hydrophobically modified (HASE)
Rheovis® HS 1212 Rheovis® 112 40 ~5 < 0.5
Rheovis® PE 1320 NC DSX® 2000 40 ~ 1,600 20
Rheovis® PE 1331 DSX® 3121 hydrophobically modified 21 ~ 2,300 < 0.1
polyether (HMPE)
Rheovis® PE 1332 DSX® 3220 20 ~ 1,100 < 0.1
Rheovis® PU 1191 DSX® 3291 30 ~ 2,800 <1
Rheovis® PU 1214 NC DSX® 1514 40 ~ 3,500 20
Rheovis® PU 1215 DSX® 3515 30 ~ 2,800 <1

hydrophobically modified
Rheovis® PU 1250 DSX® 1550 ethoxylated urethane (HEUR) 40 ~ 3,500 20
Rheovis® PU 1251 DSX® 3551 30 ~ 2,800 <1
Rheovis® PU 1291 DSX® 3801 45 ~ 3,000 <1
All products APEO-free except Rheovis® PU 1214, Rheovis PU 1215, Rheovis® PU 1250 and Rheovis PU 1251
Recommended for
provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; higher temperature stability
provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; standard thixotropy
non-associative pure acrylic thickener; alkali-swellable emulsion (ASE); low-shear thickener; highly shear thinning;
anti-sagging; high yield point; lower water uptake
non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; high shear thinning, anti-sagging and anti-settling; used
in pigment and filler slurries but also highly successful in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications
low odor version of Rheovis AS 1130
non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; for adhesive and mastics
used in pigment and filler slurries but also highly successful in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications
non-associative pure acrylic thickener; mid-shear thickener, provide a Newtonian rheology profile, allows good leveling
non-associative pure acrylic thickener; most Newtonian product in the Viscalex® range
can be used as protective colloid, works at a pH of 5
highly effective rheological control thickener for systems which are supplied as "dry systems"
highly effective rheological control thickener for systems which are supplied as "dry systems"
acrylic thickener with associative thickening; low-shear thickener; for paints and plasters; anti-sagging, prolongs open time
acrylic thickener with associative thickening; thixotropic flow behavior; low water uptake; no impact on wet adhesion even after long
water contact
acrylic thickener with associative thickening; mid-shear thickener; improves flow; excellent efficiency; all around product which can
be used in most paint systems all around product which can be used in most paints systems
acrylic thickener with associative thickening; high-shear thickener; Newtonian flow behavior; improved leveling; increases coating
build up, layer thickness increases coating build-up / layer thickness
excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow
next-generation strong low-shear thickener with excellent performance and easy handling; strong pseudoplasticity
mid-shear thickener; nearly Newtonian; excellent balance of high- and low-shear viscosity build
mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic
mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic; provides excellent orientation of effect pigments
mid-shear thickener; slightly pseudoplastic
next-generation VOC-free mid-shear rheology modifier with excellent ICI thickening and easy handling
Rheology modifiers
Product selector
architectural

satin/semi-gloss
wood paints and
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
PU emulsions
matt/interior
high gloss
colorants
low-VOC
stains
modified hydrogenated
Efka® RM 1900 Rilanit® HT Extra castor oil
Efka® RM 1920 Rilanit® Special Micro hydrogenated castor oil
Rheovis® AS 1125 NA Latekoll® D na
Rheovis® AS 1130 NS Viscalex® HV 30
Rheovis® AS 1135 Viscalex® LO 30
Rheovis® AS 1188 Viscalex® AT 88

non-associative thickener:
Rheovis® AS 1237 Viscalex® VM anionic polyacrylate
copolymer (ASE)
Rheovis® AS 1337 Viscalex® VG 2
Rheovis® AS 1420 Collacral® VAL
Rheovis® AS 1910 Viscalex HV100
Rheovis® AS 1920 Viscalex HV 200
Rheovis® HS 1152 Rheovis® 152
Rheovis® HS 1162 Rheovis® 162 associative thickener:

anionic polyacrylate
copolymer, hydrophobically
Rheovis® HS 1212 Rheovis® 112 modified (HASE)
Rheovis® HS 1332 Rheovis® 132
Rheovis® PE 1320 NC DSX® 2000

Rheovis® PE 1331 DSX® 3121 hydrophobically modified
polyether (HMPE)
Rheovis® PE 1332 DSX® 3220
Rheovis® PU 1191 DSX® 3291
Rheovis® PU 1214 NC DSX® 1514
Rheovis® PU 1215 DSX® 3515 associative thickener:

hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane
Rheovis® PU 1250 DSX® 1550 (HEUR)
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
powder coating
UV-curable
2-pk epoxy/
100 % systems
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Film-forming agents
Film-forming agents are used to support the film-forming process of a

paint or coating. Within this product group, BASF offers coalescing agents,
open-time extenders and plasticizers.
At a glance
• high-performance coalescents and plasticizers with

focus on low VOC
• complete range of open-time extenders based on

renewable raw materials
Film-forming agents
VOC Recommended
Product name Old product name Description Solids Viscosity content for low-VOC Iodine number
(%) (mPa.s) (gl/100g)
(%) paints*
coalescents
Loxanol® CA 5086 Pluracoat® CA 100 > 97 ~ 60 <3
non-ionic surfactant
Loxanol® CA 5310 Loxanol® EFC 100 > 98 ~ 30 <2

propylene glycol monoester of
predominantly C-19 fatty acids
Loxanol® CA 5320 Loxanol® EFC 200 > 98 ~ 50 <2
epoxidized
Efka® PL 5381 Dehysol® D 81 100 < 0.1 2.5
soybean oil, epoxidized
Efka® PL 5382 Dehysol® D 82 > 98 <2 1.25
miscellaneous
Loxanol® MI 6627 zinc salt of an organic

Alcophor® 827 > 99 powder < 0.1
nitrogen compound
Recommended for
Oxirane content Features and benefits
(%) water-based solvent-based solvent-free
high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
excellent balance of coalescent properties
similar to Loxanol CA 5310 with lower color and cost
6.65 standard epoxy plasticizer, good stabilizing effect, resists extraction
6.7 epoxy plasticizer for the paint industry
highly efficient corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate

Film-forming agents
Product selector
architectural

satin/semi-gloss
wood paints and
alkyd emulsions
high PVC paints
paints, plasters
PU emulsions
matt/interior
high gloss
colorants
low-VOC
stains
film-forming agents
Loxanol® CA 5086 Pluracoat® CA 100
non-ionic surfactant
Loxanol® CA 5310 Loxanol® EFC 100

propylene glycol
monoester of
predominantly C-19
fatty acids
Loxanol® CA 5320 Loxanol® EFC 200
epoxidized
Efka® PL 5381 Dehysol® D 81
soybean oil, epoxidized
Efka® PL 5382 Dehysol® D 82
miscellaneous
Loxanol® MI 6627 zinc salt of an organic

Alcophor® 827 nitrogen compound
styrene acrylic/
acrylic emulsions
baking coating/
enamels

2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
powder coating
UV-curable
2-pk epoxy/
100 % systems
2-pk PUR
unsaturated
polyester
NC
alkyd, long oil
alkyd, medium oil
high-solids
polyacrylic/
polyurethane
PVC/vinyl
2-pk PUR
2-pk epoxy
excellent
baking enamels
coil coatings
good
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Glossary
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 6, 14

Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 6, 14
Dispex® Ultra PA 4501 12, 20
A Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 12, 20
Alcophor® 827 54, 56 Dispex® Ultra PA 4530 8, 16
C Dispex Ultra PA 4570
®
8, 16
Collacral® VAL 48, 50 Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 8, 16
D Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 8, 16
DSX® 1514 48, 50
Dehydran® 1293 36, 42 DSX® 1550 48, 50
Dehydran 1513 ®
34, 40 DSX 2000
®
48, 50
Dehydran® 1620 34, 40 DSX® 3121 48, 50
Dehydran® 1922 34, 40 DSX® 3220 48, 50
Dehydran® 2293 36, 42 DSX® 3291 48, 50
Dehydran® 2620 34, 40 DSX® 3515 48, 50
Dehydran® SE 2 34, 40 DSX® 3551 48, 50
Dehysol® D 81 54, 56 DSX® 3801 48, 50
Dehysol D 82
®
54, 56
Dispex® A 40 V 12, 20
Dispex® AA 4030 12, 20 E
Dispex® AA 4040 NS 12, 20
Dispex® AA 4135 NA 12, 20 Efka® 1501 12, 20
Dispex AA 4140 NS
®
12, 20 Efka® 1503 12, 20
Dispex® AA 4144 12, 20 Efka® 2010 36, 42
Dispex® CX 4230 12, 20 Efka® 2018 N 36, 42
Dispex® CX 4240 12, 20 Efka® 2020 36, 42
Dispex CX 4320
®
12, 20 Efka® 2021 N 36, 42
Dispex CX 4325
®
12, 20 Efka 2022
®
38, 44
Dispex® CX 4340 12, 20 Efka® 2023 N 38, 44
Dispex® CX 4910 12, 20 Efka® 2025 38, 44
Dispex® G 40 12, 20 Efka® 2028 N 38, 44
Dispex® GA 40 12, 20 Efka® 2035 38, 44
Dispex® HDN 12, 20 Efka® 2038 N 38, 44
Dispex® N 100 12, 20 Efka® 2050 36, 42
Dispex N 40 V
®
12, 20 Efka® 2526 34, 40
Dispex Ultra FA 4404
®
6, 14 Efka 2527
®
34, 40
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 6, 14 Efka® 2550 36, 42
Efka® 2721 38, 44 Efka® FA 4600 6, 14 Efka® PA 4402 8, 16

Efka 2722
®
38, 44 Efka 5044
®
6, 14 Efka® PA 4403 8, 16
Efka® 2723 38, 44 Efka® 5054 N 6, 14 Efka® PA 4414 8, 16
Efka® 3030 26, 30 Efka® 5065 6, 14 Efka® PA 4450 8, 16
Efka® 3031 26, 30 Efka® 5066 6, 14 Efka® PA 4477 8, 16
Efka® 3033 26, 30 Efka® 5070 8, 16 Efka® PB 2001 NC 36, 42
Efka® 3035 26, 30 Efka® 5071 8, 16 Efka® PB 2010 36, 42
Efka® 3037 24, 28 Efka® 5220 6, 14 Efka® PB 2018 36, 42
Efka 3236
®
26, 30 Efka 5244
®
6, 14 Efka PB 2020
®
36, 42
Efka® 3239 26, 30 Efka® 6050 6, 14 Efka® PB 2021 36, 42
Efka® 3277 N 24, 28 Efka® 6220 6, 14 Efka® PB 2050 36, 42
Efka® 3288 26, 30 Efka® 6225 6, 14 Efka® PB 2720 36, 42
Efka® 3570 N 26, 30 Efka® 6230 6, 14 Efka® PL 5381 54, 56
Efka® 3772 N 26, 30 Efka® 7241 38, 44 Efka® PL 5382 54, 56
Efka® 3777 N 26, 30 Efka® 7310 26, 30 Efka® PU 4009 8, 16
Efka® 3778 26, 30 Efka® 7414 8, 16 Efka® PU 4010 10, 18
Efka® 3785 26, 30 Efka® 7477 8, 16 Efka® PU 4015 10, 18
Efka 3883
®
26, 30 Efka 7700
®
10, 18 Efka® PU 4020 10, 18
Efka® 4009 8, 16 Efka® 7701 10, 18 Efka® PU 4046 10, 18
Efka® 4010 10, 18 Efka® 7731 10, 18 Efka® PU 4047 10, 18
Efka® 4015 10, 18 Efka® 7732 10, 18 Efka® PU 4050 10, 18
Efka® 4020 10, 18 Efka® FA 4601 6, 14 Efka® PU 4055 10, 18
Efka 4050
®
10, 18 Efka FA 4644
®
6, 14 Efka PU 4080
®
10, 18
Efka® 4055 10, 18 Efka® FA 4654 6, 14 Efka® PX 4300 10, 18
Efka® 4061 10, 18 Efka® FA 4654 EM 6, 14 Efka® PX 4310 10, 18
Efka 4400
®
8, 16 Efka FL 3277
®
24, 28 Efka PX 4731
®
10, 18
Efka® 4401 8, 16 Efka® FL 3337 24, 28 Efka® PX 4732 10, 18
Efka® 4402 8, 16 Efka® FL 3670 24, 28 Efka® PX 4751 10, 18
Efka® 4403 N 8, 16 Efka® FL 3740 24, 28 Efka® RM 1900 48, 50
Efka® 4510 8, 16 Efka® FL 3745 24, 28 Efka® RM 1920 48, 50
Efka® 4530 8, 16 Efka® FL 3770 26, 30 Efka® SI 2008 38, 44
Efka 4570
®
8, 16 Efka FL 3778
®
26, 30 Efka SI 2025
®
38, 44
Efka® 4585 8, 16 Efka® PA 4400 8, 16 Efka® SI 2035 38, 44
Efka® 4590 8, 16 Efka® PA 4401 8, 16 Efka® SI 2038 38, 44
Glossary (cont.)
Efka® SI 2721 38, 44 Foamaster® S 124 L 34, 40 H

Efka SI 2722
®
38, 44 Foamaster® SA-3 34, 40
Efka® SI 2723 38, 44 Foamaster® V 34, 40 Hydropalat® 44 12, 20
Efka SI 2741
®
38, 44 Foamaster VF
®
34, 40 Hydropalat® 100 12, 20
Efka® SL 3030 26, 30 Foamaster® VL 34, 40 Hydropalat® 120 24, 28
Efka® SL 3031 26, 30 Foamaster® WBA 34, 40 Hydropalat® 140 6, 14
Efka® SL 3033 26, 30 Foamaster® WO 2323 34, 40 Hydropalat® 216 6, 14
Efka® SL 3035 26, 30 FoamStar® A 10 36, 42 Hydropalat® 875 24, 28
Efka SL 3236
®
26, 30 FoamStar A 34
®
36, 42 Hydropalat® 3275 8, 16
Efka® SL 3288 26, 30 FoamStar® A 38 36, 42 Hydropalat® WE 3111 26, 28
Efka® SL 3888 26, 30 FoamStar® ED 2522 34, 40 Hydropalat® WE 3155 24, 28
FoamStar ED 2523
®
34, 40 Hydropalat WE 3167
®
24, 28
FoamStar® ED 2526 34, 40 Hydropalat® WE 3240 24, 28
F FoamStar® ED 2527 34, 40 Hydropalat® WE 3311 24, 28
FoamStar® EF 20 36, 42 Hydropalat® WE 3317 24, 28
FoamStar® EF 22 36, 42 Hydropalat® WE 3320 24, 28
Foamaster® 75 34, 40 FoamStar® I-300 36, 42 Hydropalat® WE 3322 24, 28
Foamaster® 223 34, 40 FoamStar® PB 2922 34, 40 Hydropalat® WE 3323 24, 28
Foamaster® AP 34, 40 FoamStar® PB 2942 34, 40 Hydropalat® WE 3370 26, 30
Foamaster G ®
34, 40 FoamStar SI 2210 NC
®
34, 40 Hydropalat® WE 3475 24, 28
Foamaster MO 2107
®
34, 40 FoamStar SI 2213
®
34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2111 NC 34, 40 FoamStar® SI 2220 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2133 34, 40 FoamStar® SI 2250 36, 42 I
Foamaster® MO 2140 34, 40 FoamStar® SI 2280 36, 42
Foamaster® MO 2152 34, 40 FoamStar® SI 2292 36, 42 Irgaflow® 100 26, 30
Foamaster® MO 2170 34, 40 FoamStar® ST 2400 36, 42 Irgaflow® 110 24, 28
Foamaster® MO 2172 34, 40 FoamStar® ST 2410 36, 42
Foamaster MO 2184
®
34, 40 FoamStar ST 2420
®
36, 42 L
Foamaster® MO 2190 34, 40 FoamStar® ST 2434 36, 42 Latekoll® D 48, 50
Foamaster MO 2192
®
34, 40 FoamStar ST 2436
®
36, 42 Latekoll® D NA 48, 50
Foamaster® MO NDW NC 34, 40 FoamStar® ST 2438 36, 42 Loxanol® CA 5086 54, 56
Foamaster® MO NXZ NC 34, 40 FoamStar® ST 2439 36, 42 Loxanol® CA 5087 54, 56
Foamaster® NDW US 34, 40 FoamStar® ST 2445 36, 42 Loxanol® CA 5120 54, 56
Foamaster® NXZ 34, 40 FoamStar® ST 2446 36, 42 Loxanol® CA 5130 54, 56
Foamaster PD 1 PWD
®
34, 40 Loxanol® CA 5310 54, 56
Foamaster PL ®
34, 40 Loxanol CA 5320
®
54, 56
Foamaster® RD 34, 40 Loxanol® EFC 100 54, 56
Loxanol® EFC 200 54, 56 Rheovis® HS 1162 48, 50

Loxanol MI 6627
®
54, 56 Rheovis® HS 1212 48, 50
Rheovis® HS 1332 48, 50
Rheovis® PE 1320 NC 48, 50
P Rheovis® PE 1331 48, 50
Rheovis® PE 1332 48, 50
Perenol® E 1 36, 42 Rheovis® PU 1191 48, 50
Perenol® E 8 38, 44 Rheovis® PU 1214 NC 48, 50
Perenol F 40
®
24, 28 Rheovis PU 1215
®
48, 50
Perenol® F 45 24, 28 Rheovis® PU 1250 48, 50
Perenol® S 57 26, 30 Rheovis® PU 1251 48, 50
Pigment disperser A 12, 20 Rheovis® PU 1291 48, 50
Pigment disperser MD 20 12, 20 Rilanit® HT Extra 48, 50
Pigment disperser NL na 12, 20 Rilanit® Special Micro 48, 50
Pluracoat® CA 100 54, 56
Pluracoat CA 120
®
54, 56 S
Pluracoat® CF 11 24, 28 Starfactant® 20 24, 28
Pluracoat CF 20
®
24, 28 Starfactant® 30 24, 28
Pluracoat® Perfoma WA 110 24, 28
Pluriol® WS 55 M 24, 28
Pluronic® 17R4 24, 28 T
Pluronic® L 35 24, 28
Pluronic® L44 INH 24, 28 Texaphor® 6, 14
Pluronic L 62
®
24, 28 Texaphor® 963 6, 14
Texaphor® 987 6, 14
Texaphor® 3250 8, 16
R Texaphor® P 63 10, 18
Texaphor® Special 6, 14
Rheovis® 112 48, 50
Rheovis® 132 48, 50
Rheovis® 152 48, 50 V
Rheovis 162
®
48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1125 NA 48, 50 Viscalex® AT 88 48, 50
Rheovis AS 1130 NS
®
48, 50 Viscalex® HV 30 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1135 48, 50 Viscalex® HV 100 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1188 48, 50 Viscalex® HV 200 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1237 48, 50 Viscalex® LO 30 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1337 48, 50 Viscalex® VG 2 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1420 48, 50 Viscalex® VM 48, 50
Rheovis AS 1910
®
48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1920 48, 50
Rheovis® HS 1152 48, 50
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Asia
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No. 1 Connaught Place
Central
Hong Kong
formulation-additives-asia@basf.com
Europe
BASF SE
Formulation Additives
67056 Ludwigshafen
Germany
formulation-additives-europe@basf.com
North America
BASF Corporation
11501 Steel Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
USA
formulation-additives-nafta@basf.com
South America
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Brazil
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BF-10036 Rev. 01/14
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Formulation Additives
Dispersions & Pigments Division
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Charlotte, NC 28273
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Technical information, features and benefits 6 - 13

Wetting agents and surface modifiers 22 - 31

Technical information, features and benefits 24 - 27

Technical information, features and benefits 34 - 39

Technical information, features and benefits 48 - 49

Technical information, features and benefits 54 - 55

BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, is a premiere provider of

• dispersing agents for full range of coatings and

• highly efficient solutions for aqueous, solvent-based,

• broad technology portfolio including polymeric,

• award-winning Controlled Free Radical Polymerization

• benefits including outstanding viscosity reduction, increased

Amine Acid VOC Recommended

aqueous solution based on: ethoxylated fatty acids,

Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 Efka® 6220 > 99 35 22 <1

fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME)

Dispex Ultra FA 4425

Efka® FA 4600 Texaphor® Special sulfosuccinic acid amide 35.5 - - 27.5

Efka® FA 4601 Texaphor® blend of fatty alcohol sulfates 47 - - ~ 16

Efka® FA 4642 Efka® 5244 > 97 20 65 < 2.5

unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts

Efka® FA 4654 Efka® 5054 N carboxylic acid salts 52 51 53 48

Efka® FA 4654 EM Texaphor® 987 salts of a polycarboxylic acid 50 51 51 50

Efka® FA 4660 Efka® 6050 fatty acid amide 52 - - 48

Efka® FA 4663 Texaphor® 963 salts of a polycarboxylic acid 50 56 56 50

unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with

Efka® FA 4666 Efka® 5066 unsaturated carboxylic acid 52 - 140 48

All products APEO-free

low-polar to medium-polar systems; also for bentonite gels

polyurethane systems and baking enamels; strong anti-settling effect

* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %.

Amine Acid VOC Recommended

high-molecular-weight dispersing agents

unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined

Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 Efka® 4510 50 45 20 50

Dispex® Ultra PA 4530 Efka® 4530 50 26 35 50

Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 Efka® 4550 50 27 - <1

Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 Efka® 4560 modified polyacrylate polymer 40 25 - <1

Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 Efka® 4570 60 42 - 40

Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 Efka® 4580 40 19 - <1

Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 Efka® 4590 40 40 6 < 20

Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 Hydropalat® 3275 copolymer 37.5 - - < 0.5

Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 - 40 32 < 0.1

Efka® PA 4450 Texaphor® 3250 carboxy-functional polymer 50 - 110 50

Efka® PA 4400 Efka® 4400 40 42 - 60

Efka® PA 4401 Efka® 4401 50 50 - 50

Efka® PA 4402 Efka® 4402 40 22 - 60

Efka® PA 4414 Efka® 7414 40 40 - 60

Efka® PA 4477 Efka® 7477 40 42 - 60

Efka® PU 4009 Efka® 4009 modified polyurethane polymer 60 9 13 40

All products APEO-free

water- and solvent-based systems; strong anti-settling effects

water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants

water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants including NC lacquers

specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester/melamine baking enamels

for resin-containing pigment concentrates based on alkyd resins

general industrial coatings where cost-effective performance is vital

* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %.

Amine Acid VOC Recommended

high-molecular-weight dispersing agents (cont.)

Efka® PU 4010 Efka® 4010 51 6 12 49

new generation of modified

* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %.

* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %.

* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %.

* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1 %.