Industrial Coatings

Raw Material Selection Guide

Business Overview

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BASF solutions across coatings applications
At BASF, we create chemistry. We provide sustainable solutions for automotive, industrial and wood coatings Industries to meet a wide
range of applications by providing high quality products with superior performance.

Automotive & Transportation Industrial Coatings Furniture & Flooring

Car Trans- Main- General Concrete

System Brand Name Type Page OEM Refinish Marine Windmill Coil Plastics ACE Furniture Flooring
Parts portation tenance Industry Flooring

Acrylic dispersions, PUDs

Joncryl®
and hybrids
8 • • •• •• •• • •• •• •• •• •• ••
Acrylic copolymer
Luhydran®
dispersions
13 • • • • •• •• • •• •• •
Water-based Modified acrylic
(WB)
Acronal® PRO
dispersions
14 •• • •• • •
Polyurethane
Basonol® PU
dispersions (PUDs)
17 •• • •• • • • •• • •
Basonat® Polyisocyanates 19 •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •
Joncryl® Acrylic polyols 24 •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •
Hyperbranched
Basonol® HPE
polyester polyols
26 • •• •• • • • • •
Solvent-based
(SB)
Acronal® F/L Soft acrylic resins 29 • •• •• • • • •
Basonat® Polyisocyanates 30 •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •
Laropal® Aldehyde resins 32 • • • •• •• •• •• •• •• ••

Solvent-free
Sovermol® Bio-based polyols 36 •• • •• •• •• •• • ••
(SF)
Basonat® Polyisocyanates 38 •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• •• ••
Joncryl® Acrylic resins 39 • • ••
Powder
Laropal® Aldehyde resins 39 • • ••
Radiation
curable (UV)
Laromer® Acrylates 42 •• •• •• •• • •• •• •• •• •• ••

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Resins Products

Waterborne Systems 6 Solvent-free Systems 34

Acrylic Emulsions 8
Bio-Based Polyols 36
Acrylic Emulsions, Self-crosslinking 12 Solvent-free Polyisocyanates 37
Solid Acrylic Resins 15
Acrylic Resin Solutions and Aldehyde Resin Solutionsion​ 16 Powder 39
Polyurethane Dispersions 17 Acrylic Resins 39
Polyol Emulsions for Reactive Systems 18 Aldehyde Resins 39
Water Dispersable Polyisocyanates 19
Wax Emulsions and Zinc Oxide Solution 20
Radiation Curable Systems 40
Urethane Acrylates 42
Solventborne Systems 22 Epoxy Acrylates 43
Acrylic Polyols 24 Polyester Acrylates 44
Fast Cure Acrylic Polyols 27 Unsaturated Polyester s 45
Rapid Property Development Acrylic Polyols 28 Performance Resins 46
Specialty Acrylic Resins 29 Polyether Acrylates 47
Polyisocyanates 30 Amine Modified Polyether Acrylates 48
Aldehyde Grinding Resins 32 Waterborne UV 49
Reactive Diluents 50

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 Additives Products

Light Stabilizers 54 Defoamers 80

UV Absorbers 56 Water-Based Systems 82
Hindered Amine Light & Lignin Stabilizers 60 Non-Aqueous Systems 88
Light Stabilizer Blends 62
Rheology Modifiers 90
Antioxidants 64 Water-Based Systems 92
Hindered Phenolic (primary) 66 Solvent-Based Systems 95
Multifunctional Phenolic Antioxidant 66
Phosphite (secondary) 67 Wetting Agents and Surface Modifiers 96

Thioether (secondary) 67 Substrate Wetting Agents with Slip and Leveling Agents 98

Antioxidant Blends 67 Flow and Leveling Agents with Slip and Leveling Agents 101

Optical Brighteners 67
Film-Forming Agents and Others 104
Dispersing Agents 68 Plasticizers 106
Anionic Dispersing Agents Based on Polyacrylic Acid 70 Coalescents 106
Low Molecular Weight for Water-Based Systems 71 Conductivity Aids 107
Low Molecular Weight for Solvent-Based Systems 72 Miscellaneous 107
High Molecular Weight 74

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Waterborne Systems

The growing trend toward water-based systems is driven by an ever-increasing focus on environmental protection, health, safety and
sustainability. BASF offers a wide range of acrylic emulsions for 1-component (1K) and 2-component (2K) coating systems. These products
are designed to deliver high performance for clear and pigmented coatings on a variety of substrates such as wood, concrete, plastic and
metal. We are committed to advancing our customers' waterborne coating systems by identifying industry needs and delivering new solutions.

Acronal® and Acronal PRO – Acrylic dispersions​ Joncryl®, Basonol® – Acrylic dispersions and polyurethane dispersions​
Modified acrylic dispersions that are mainly developed for Includes collodial, rheology-control dispersions and self-crosslinking
industrial metal protection.​ dispersions, mainly for the application of wood, plastic and metal applications.
'PRO' = Protection and Professional Joncryl OH – Hydroxyl functional acrylic dispersions​
Joncryl BRC – Biorenewable content based acrylic dispersions
Luhydran® – Core shell structure acrylic dispersions Joncryl HYB – Polyurethane acryilc dispersions​
Resins based on surfactants, self-crosslinking or crosslinking that Joncryl U – Polyurethane dispersions (PUDs)​
are particularly suitable for interior wood coatings or as blending Basonol PU – Polyurethane dispersions (PUDs)​
resins in some exterior applications. Basonol AC – Acrylic-based dispersions

Basonat® – Polyisocyanates​ Laropal® - Aldehyde grinding resin

Modified-aliphatic polyisocyanates for 2K Polyurethane (PU) Water-based grinding resin for pigment preparation
coating systems.​These can be widely used as the reactive partner
in water-based, solvent-based, and solvent-free systems.

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Waterborne Technology Highlights

Waterborne system approach for 1K waterborne scratch resistance: Self-crosslinking Resins for
anti-corrosive performance force at coating break chemical resistance

Primer: 80 micron coating based on Acronal PRO 770 The graph highlights the resistance to scratching based on ramped force Vinegar Lemon Orange
Topcoat: 50 micron coating based on Basonol AC 2120 W applied by a tip via a nanoscratch tester. Force is indicated when the coating
first breaks. The data indicates the impact of the Joncryl 953x series versus
0 h SST 480 h SST 720 h SST 1440 h SST commercial products for wood coatings (which are solvent- based).

Grape Olive Oil 50% EtOH

Mild steel SA 2 1/2 Detergent Coffee Ketchup

480 hours: No blistering, minimal rust creepage at scribe​
720 hours: No blistering, Small blister at scribe, minimal rust
creepage at scribe​
1440 hours: No blistering, few blisters at scribe, small amount ​
of rust creepage at scribe DI H2O
Red wine Mustard
Salt spray resistance testing based on ASTM B-117

Waterborne technology for high durability protection of metal

surfaces is highlighted in the picture above. The system is based
on Acronal PRO 770 na* as a DTM primer, providing outstanding
chemical and corrosion resistance without the need for anti- Self-crosslinking resins can provide high chemical resistance
corrosive pigments at 100 g/L VOC. The primer layer is top-coated and water resistance in a 1K, low VOC package. Products
BASF's Phoenix Platform is a Joncryl 953x series of products developed like Joncryl 8383-A offer robust performance over a variety of
with a white-pigmented formulation based on Basonol AC 2120 W, to rival solvent-borne coatings for wood and high-performance topcoats.
a waterborne polyol emulsion, crosslinked with Basonat HW 1000, substrates, such as wood, concrete, and plastics. Household
It provides high wet film clarity and outstanding hardness, scratch, and chemical resistance and acid etch resistance are hallmarks of this
a high-performance hydrophilically modified polyisocyanate. This chemical-resistant film performance in both clear and pigmented coatings.
system approach provides outstanding gloss retention, humidity product along with its utility for interior and exterior performance.
This is achieved through a unique polymer design, enabling considerably
resistance and corrosion resistance where oustanding durability lower VOC levels to achieve high performance.
is required. Demonstrated in the picture, are the resistance properties (after
chemical spot testing) of a clear coat based on Joncryl 8383-A,
displaying outstanding chemical resistance (vinegar, lemon juice,
*Acronal PRO 770 was used in this study but represented in this brochure is orange juice, grape juice, olive oil, 50% ethanol, detergent, coffee,
Acronal PRO 770 na which is manufactured in the US ketchup, red wine, mustard and deionized water), as well as high
clarity and grain enhancement over maple.
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Joncryl
Acrylic emulsions

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Acid Freeze- Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Viscosity Tg MFFT Grind

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product pH Number Thaw Applications
(wt. %) (cps) (°C) (°C) Vehicle
(on solids) Stable

Auto
Ultra-fine particle size, colloidal dispersion for wood
penetration and in-can clarity. Demonstrates
Joncryl
95
30 100 43 20 8 70 Yes No •• minimal grain raising, excellent sandability and
sealing characteristics. For use in stains, sealers,
and wood preservatives. Features high Tg/low MFFT
balance.

A versatile emulsion offering excellent adhesion to a

wide variety of substrates including plastics,
galvanized steel, and previously painted or chalked
Joncryl 1532 51 400 12 14 8 26 Yes No • •• •• •• •• surfaces. Useful as a bonding primer to concrete.
Can also be applied under a wide range of
temperature and humidity conditions. Low VOC
capability.

Joncryl 1534 49 250 18 12 7.7 15 Yes No • •• •• Used as a universal primer with excellent resistance
properties.

Film forming emulsion used as a blend vehicle to

impart flexibility, adhesion and reduced solvent
Joncryl 1907 46 500 21 20 8.3 55 Yes Yes • •• demand. Used for wood finishes and hardboard
primers. Suitable for interior gloss brushing enamels
and as a modifier to improve chalk penetration.

A very hard emulsion often used as a blend vehicle

Joncryl 1908 48 500 98 100 8.3 55 Yes Yes • •• to impart hardness and block resistance. Suitable
for wood finishes and hardboard primers.

Offers outstanding block resistance and filler

acceptance for use in primer applications or
Joncryl 1915 44 800 43 0 8.5 60 No Yes • •• topcoats where fast block resistance is required.
Can be formulated without added solvents in many
applications.

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Joncryl
Acrylic emulsions

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Acid Freeze- Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Viscosity Tg MFFT Grind

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product pH Number Thaw Applications
(wt. %) (cps) (°C) (°C) Vehicle
(on solids) Stable

Auto
A versatile emulsion with well balanced water
Joncryl
1916
46 1,900 17 <5 8.3 61 Yes Yes • •• resistance, block resistance, and adhesion. Can be
formulated into lower VOC products in many
applications.

Emulsion for use in primer application for hardboard,

cement fiberboard, and metal markets. Offers
Joncryl
1919
47 1,600 29 19 8 60 No Yes • •• •• excellent adhesion, with good water and block
resistance. Strong adhesion to aluminum. Can be
formulated without added solvents in many
applications.

Offers outstanding water resistance while

Joncryl
1921
45 1,200 25 12 8.8 58 Yes Yes • •• •• maintaining block resistance and adhesion
properties for hardboard primer coatings.

A unique emulsion providing a balance of low

solvent demand with excellent hardness. Useful for
Joncryl
1954
47 500 38 27 8.5 54 Yes Yes • •• wood finishes, wood flat-stock primers, and
topcoats. Good sanding properties for enamel
undercoat and interior wood coating applications.
A rheology controlled acrylic emulsion for
waterborne wood clear and hardboard primer
Joncryl
2153
50 700 75 60 8.4 50 Yes Yes • • •• applications; provides low foam, good adhesion,
high gloss, and fast drying without the use of
conventional surfactants.

A rheology controlled acrylic emulsion for

Joncryl
2534
46 500 20 20 8 - Yes Yes • •• waterborne interior and exterior architectural
coatings. Provides alkyd-like rheology, gloss, and
pigment dispersing capabilities.

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Joncryl
Acrylic emulsions

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Acid Freeze- Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Viscosity Tg MFFT Grind

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product pH Number Thaw Applications
(wt. %) (cps) (°C) (°C) Vehicle
(on solids) Stable

Auto
A rheology controlled acrylic emulsion for
Joncryl
2536
46 150 45 40 9 - Yes Yes • •• waterborne high gloss architectural coatings that
offers excellent adhesion to a wide variety of
substrates.

A versatile emulsion for use in low odor, low VOC

Joncryl
2561
48.5 750 -11 <5 8 50 Yes Yes •• gloss paints; or as a modifier vehicle to improve
adhesion, water spot, and block resistant
properties. Also used as a wood stain vehicle.

Acrylic emulsion for cost-effective metalapplications.

Joncryl
2570
48 500 -18 <5 8.2 43 No Yes •• Provides adhesion to multiple substrates with good
block resistance, fast dry, and low VOC. Anti-
corrosion additives required for ferrous substrates.

A “workhorse” emulsion with excellent gloss, clarity,

adhesion, and manufacturing ease. Suitable as a
Joncryl
537
45.5 150 44 42 9 40 Yes Yes • •• •• •• sole vehicle or alkyd modifier for a variety of
general metal, wood, and plastic finishes. Modifier
for acrylic and vinyl acrylic architectural paints.

A multipurpose acrylic emulsion featuring acid,

gasoline, and MEK resistance. Suggested for wood
Joncryl
538-A
45 200 64 65 9.3 53 Yes Yes • •• •• •• flat-stock primers and topcoats, can also be used as
a modifier to improve hardness and solvent
resistance.

Hydrophilic emulsion for use in primers in knot-

bleeding prevention. For maximum performance,
Joncryl
9522
45 200 - 20 7.5 - No No •• coatings based on this product should be
overcoated with a hydrophobic coating. Contains
20% C14 renewable content.

10 •• Recommended applications | • Possible applications | Blank: Not recommended

Joncryl
Acrylic emulsions

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Acid Freeze- Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Viscosity Tg MFFT Grind

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product pH Number Thaw Applications
(wt. %) (cps) (°C) (°C) Vehicle
(on solids) Stable

Auto
Broad adhesion to multiple metal substrates and
Joncryl
8211
44 150 60 57 7.7 26 Yes Yes • •• • •• plastics. Provides metallic pigment stability and
good durability.

An OEM direct-to-metal emulsion that has excellent

corrosion resistant properties without the use of
anti-corrosive pigments, which offers exterior
Joncryl
PRO 1522
45 400 34 26 9 20 Yes No • •• • durability, is compatible with anti-corrosive
pigments, and can be formulated between 100 - 250
g/l VOC. Great for dip coating and low film build
performance.

An ultra fine particle size acrylic emulsion for

general and specialty purpose industrial coatings
offering a unique balance of acrylic benefits along
Joncryl
PRO 1537-A
47 200 46 50 8.6 49 Yes Yes • •• •• with alkyd-like features. It is possible to improve
stain resistance, water resistance, adhesion, and
gloss properties when used as a modifier. Can be
blended with water-reducible alkyds to provide
faster drying while maintaining performance.

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Joncryl
Acrylic emulsions, self-crosslinking

Applications

Furtniture &
Descriptions and

Protective
Acid Freeze-

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Viscosity Tg MFFT Grind

Flooring
Plastics
Applications

General
Product pH Number Thaw
(wt. %) (cps) (°C) (°C) Vehicle
(on solids) Stable

Auto
An emulsion offering excellent clarity, scratch
resistance, stain resistance, and block resistance.
Joncryl
9530-A
40.5 100 - 45 7.5 - No No • • •• Recommended for interior wood coatings like
furniture and cabinetry for ambient cure or forced
cure conditions.

Joncryl
BRC 9630
40.5 250 - 35 7.5 - No No • • •• 10% biogenic carbon based version of Joncryl
9530.

An emulsion offering higher scratch and stain

Joncryl
9532
40 375 - 48 8 20 No No • • •• resistance for interior wood coatings. Great
blending partner with PUDs for wood flooring
applications.

An emulsion offering low to zero co-solvent needed.

Joncryl
9533
40 120 - 5 8 23 No No • • •• Excellent early hardness development and block
resistance. Fine particle size for high clarity.

An emulsion offering high Tg for improvements to

Joncryl
9534
40 275 - 80 7.5 43 No No • • •• hardness development and block resistance. Fine
particle size for high clarity.

An emulsion offering fast-drying and block

resistance, with hardness build at low VOC
Joncryl
541
45 100 - 20 8 - Yes No •• •• •• capability (50 g/L). Excellent for wood coatings,
plastics, topcoats for metal, stabilized exterior
applications.

12 •• Recommended applications | • Possible applications | Blank: Not recommended

Joncryl, Luhydran
Acrylic emulsions, self-crosslinking

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Acid Freeze- Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Viscosity Tg MFFT Grind

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product pH Number Thaw Applications
(wt. %) (cps) (°C) (°C) Vehicle

Auto
(on solids) Stable

An emulsion offering good clarity and “warmth of

wood”; good chemical (acid etch resistance) and
Joncryl
8383-A
40 95 14 16 8.2 23 No Yes • •• •• •• block resistance with excellent water resistance
and wet adhesion. Recommended for concrete and
wood applications.

An emulsion offering fast dry, quick sandability and

Joncryl
8331
38.5 80 - 59 8.1 17 No No •• hot block resistance with excellent chemical
resistance in line applied wood coatings.

An emulsion with formulation stability, exhibiting UV

Joncryl
1984
41 < 100 78 > 70 8.4 17 No No • • • •• •• •• resistance, and film hardness. Recommended for
concrete and wood applications.

A one-component acrylic emulsion that provides a

Joncryl
2980
45 < 300 10 18 9 7 No No • • •• wet-look appearance for interior and exterior clear
and pigmented coatings at 100 g/l VOC. High water
blush resistance.

An emulsion offering excellent clarity, weatherability,

and excellent chemical resistance. Good balance of
Joncryl
2981
44 < 500 53 45 8.8 9 No Yes •• • •• •• •• hardness and flexibility. Versatility for formulation as
DTM, weatherable topcoats, wood coatings,
concrete-coatings.

An emulsion offering high standard dispersion for

Luhydran
A 849 S2
44 200 - 39 7 - No No • •• •• joinery, industrial wood, and concrete applications.
Good chemical and mechanical resistance.

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Acronal
Acrylic emulsions, self-crosslinking

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Acid Freeze- Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Viscosity Tg MFFT Grind

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product pH Number Thaw Applications
(wt. %) (cps) (°C) (°C) Vehicle
(on solids) Stable

Auto
Direct-to-metal emulsion with 100 g/L capability.
Broad metal adhesion, outstanding chemical
Acronal
PRO 770 NA
49.5 < 1000 - 19 7.8 7 No No • •• •• • • resistance, water and humidity, and corrosion
resistance without anti-corrosive pigments for >240
hr salt spray. For primer or DTM applications.

An emulsion offering outstanding water resistance

and adhesion with good block resistance for exterior
Acronal
6323
42 275 - <1 8.3 - No No • • •• wood coating and topcoat application. Low level of
anti-blocking agents required for fast line speeds.
Fantastic sag/leveling balance.

An emulsion easy to formulate with excellent block

Acronal
LR 9014
45 250 - <3 8 - No No • •• •• resistance and wet adhesion. Suitable for exterior,
clear or pigmented wood coatings from medium
gloss to high gloss.

Self-reacting dispersion for formaldehyde-free 1K

stoving coatings for metal and glass protection.
Acronal
TC 1015 NA
50 600 - <0 3.5 300 No Yes • •• • Replaces the need for use of formaldhyde resins.
Requires baking temperatures of 150°C. Contains
120 mg KOH/g of hydroxyl value on solids. Works
well for glass and metal protection.

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Joncryl
Solid acrylic resins

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Acid Number Density Molecular Softening Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Tg

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Function (on solids) supplied Weight Point Applications
(°C)
(mg KOH/g) (g/cm3) (Mw) (°C)

Auto
Joncryl
678
Carboxyl
acrylic
215 1.16 8500 165 85 • •• •• •• •• •• Alkali-soluble, mid-range molecular weight resin. Recommended as a
pigment dispersant in waterborne coatings.

Joncryl
67
Carboxyl
acrylic
213 1.14 13000 143 73 • •• •• •• •• •• Alkali-soluble, high molecular weight resin. Good for pigment
chipping and presscake dispersion.

Joncryl
HPD 671
Carboxyl
acrylic
214 1.14 17250 173 128 • •• •• •• •• •• Useful for dispersion of organic pigments and carbon black with
good stability.

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Joncryl, Laropal
Acrylic resin solutions and aldehyde resin solution

Applications

Furtniture &
Acid

Protective
Density Molecular Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Viscosity Number

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product supplied Weight pH VOC (%) Applications
(wt. %) (cps) (on solids)
(g/cm3) (Mw)

Auto
(mg KOH/g)

Joncryl
60
34 5500 1.07 8500 8.5 215 0.5 • •• •• •• •• •• Low VOC solution of Joncryl 678 in water and ammonia
for gloss, holdout and clarity in pigment dispersions.

Joncryl
63
30.5 5000 1.07 13000 8.5 213 0.5 • •• •• •• •• •• Low VOC solution of Joncryl 67 for high quality pigment
dispersions.

Solution of Joncryl HPD 671 for cost-effective, heat-

Joncryl
HPD 71
27.5 4000 1.05 17250 8.5 214 0.2 • •• •• •• •• •• resistant, high quality pigment dispersions with very
good viscosity stability.

Solution of high molecular weight acrylic resin that

Joncryl
HPD 96
34 5000 1.1 16000 8.5 220 0.6 • •• •• •• •• •• improves color development and gloss of pigment
dispersions without comprimising stability.

Solution of mid-range molecular weight acrylic resin that

Joncryl
HPD 196
36 3800 1.08 9200 8.6 200 0.4 • •• •• •• •• •• improves viscosity and shock stability of high pigment
loading dispersions.

High-performance resin solution that improves viscosity

Joncryl
HPD 296
36.3 600 1.03 11500 8.1 141 0.4 • •• •• •• •• •• and shock stability with broad range for inorganics,
organics, and carbon blacks.

Applications

& Flooring
Protective

Furtniture
Industrial

Concrete
Descriptions and

Plastics
General
Solids Viscosity Density MFFT
Product pH Dispersability Compatibility Applications
(wt%) (cPs) (g/cm3) (°C) Auto

Water-reducible alkyd, Aqueous preparation of a modified aldhehyde resin for

Laropal
LR 9008
35 8000 1.03 20 8
Glycol ethers,
water
Alkyd emulsion, Acrylic,
PUD
•• •• •• •• •• •• aqueous pigment paste manufacturing with broad
compatibility of pigment and system.

16 •• Recommended applications | • Possible applications | Blank: Not recommended

Joncryl, Basonol PU
Polyurethane dispersions

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Acid Hydroxyl Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Type of Viscosity

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Solids Tg MFFT pH Number value Applications
Co-polymer (cps)
(on solids) (on solids)

Auto
High abrasion resistance, good clarity, broad
Joncryl
U 4190
PUD 37 < 100 - 23 8.3 - - • •• •• • applicability as a workhorse emulsion. Plastic
performance with addition of polyisocyanate.

Soft PUD for adhesion promotion on wood, metal,

and plastic. Can be blended with hard resins and
Joncryl
FLX 5200
PUD 40 55 - 0 8 - - • •• •• •• • is tack free on its own. Resistance to boiling water
when combined with polyisocyanate with strong
water vapor permeability.

Self-crosslinking PUD for high chemical resistance

Joncryl
U 4500
Self-crosslinking PUD 37 110 - 17 8.3 - - • •• •• • with abrasion and scratch resistance. Plastic
performance with addition of polyisocyanate.

Hybrid for high quality water-based clear coats on

Joncryl
HYB 6340
Acrylic / PUD Hybrid 40 50 - 45 7.6 12 - • •• • wood for professional flooring and high
performance furniture.

Reactive PUD for 1K stoving and 2K primer

Basonol
PU 1035 W
Hydroxyl-functional PUD 42 425 - 30 0 7 - 35 •• •• •• •• • applications. Excellent flexibility, stone-chip
resistance, and formulation latitude.

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Joncryl, Luhydran, Basonol
Polyol emulsions for reactive systems

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Viscosity @ Hydroxyl Acid Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids MFFT

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product 23°C Number pH Number Applications
(wt. %) (°C)

Glass
(cps) (on solids) (on solids)

Auto
Hydroxyl functional
A crosslinkable emulsion with melamines, neutralized with DMEA.
Joncryl
540
44 300 42 2.5 8.5 49 •• •• High gloss potential with good hardness and resistance properties.
Suitable for thermoset, metal, hardboard and coil coating
applications.
A crosslinkable emulsion with melamines, neutralized with ammonia.
Joncryl
1540
42.5 500 57 40 8.5 13 •• •• High gloss potential with good hardness, fast cure and high
resistance properties. Suitable for thermoset, metal, hardboard and
coil coating applications.
Versatile crosslinkable emulsion for furniture laminates or heat-cure
Luhydran
S 938 T
45 25 100 60 2.5 - •• •• coatings and two-component polyurethane applications (when
neutralized in formulation) with high resistance properties.
Joncryl
OH 8300
43 275 42 15 9.6 55 • •• Workhorse product for 1K stoving coating for glass. Applicability for
metal protective coatings.
Primary dispersion with fast drying capabilities and high wet-film
Joncryl
OH 8312 NE
44 300 100 48 8.2 8 •• •• •• •• • build on application. High gloss capability with hydrophilically
modified isocyanates. Lower gloss capable with hydrophobic
isocyanate. Exterior/interior versatility.

Primary dispersion that has compatibility with hydrophobic

isocyanates and high gloss. Performance comparable to
Joncryl
OH 8710
46 < 200 125 44 7.8 - • •• •• • secondary dispersions. Great balance of hardness and
flexibility, high gloss and weathering. Great application
properties for use in clear and pigmented topcoats.

Primary dispersion that has compatibility with hydrophobic

isocyanates and high gloss. Great balance of hardness and
Basonol
AC 2120 W
42 400 118 5 7 15 • •• •• •• flexibility, high gloss and weathering. Performance comparable to
high functionality secondary dispersions. Has broad formulation
latitude. Works well for plastics. Product contains 6.6%
propylene-glycol n-butyl ether.

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Basonat
Water dispersable polyisocyanates

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Viscosity @ Density Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids NCO Equivalent

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Type Solvent 23°C @ 20°C Applications
(wt. %) (%) Weight
(cps) (g/cm3)

Auto
Water-emulsifiable HDI isocyanurate

Basonat
HW 1000
100 - 16.5 - 17.5 247 2,000 - 6,000 1.17 •• •• •• •• •• ••
Excellent gloss retention and light stability with
outstanding weather and chemical resistance.
Basonat
HW 1180 PC
80
Propylene carbonate
(Solvenon® PC)
13 - 14 312 450 - 850 1.18 •• •• •• •• •• •• Emulsifiable in water with good stability, long pot
life, and broad formulation latitude. Suitable for
Modified automotive, plastic, and industrial applications for
polyisocyanate high gloss in waterborne systems.
Basonat
HW 2000
100 - 17.5 - 18.5 233 1,500 - 3,000 1.16 •• •• •• •• •• ••

Basonat
HW 2100
100 - 16.9 - 17.9 241 2,000 - 3,600 1.16 •• •• •• •• •• •• Improved hand-stirring capability.

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Joncryl, Zinc Oxide Solution
Wax emulsions and zinc oxide solution

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Density Freeze Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Wax Particle Solids Viscosity

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Physical Form pH supplied Thaw Applications
Size (nm) (wt. %) (cps)
(g/cm3) Stable

Auto
Polyethylene wax emulsion imparting
Joncryl
Wax 4
Opaque
emulsion
4,000 40 1,000 9 0.92 No •• •• •• •• •• •• excellent mar, scuff, and rub resistance at
lower use levels than typical wax emulsions.
May reduce gloss at high loading levels.

Fine particle size polyethylene wax; improves

Joncryl
Wax 26
Translucent
emulsion
53 26 10 9.8 0.98 No •• •• •• •• •• •• mar, early block, and water resistance.
Normal levels will not affect gloss, clarity, or
appearance of coating.

Improves mar and scuff resistance

Joncryl
Wax 120
Hazy emulsion 93 34 400 9 0.97 No • •• • •• •• •• (parrafin/polyethylene wax). High levels will
impart water beading and reduce gloss.

Crosslinking agent reacts with free acid

Zinc Oxide Aqueous ammonia
Solution #1 NA solution of zinc ions - 15 5 11.4 1.21 Yes •• •• •• • groups of polymer. Modification improves
early water, salt spray, and block resistance of
the coating.

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Solvent-Based Systems

Solvent-based systems represent the majority of applications in the coatings industry. We offer a wide range of hydroxy-functional acrylic co-
polymers, hyperbranched polyesters, hardeners and grinding resins for all solvent-borne binder classes. Our high-quality products are suitable
for 1K and 2K systems and comply with current VOC regulations. Performance is of utmost importance, with good adhesion, resistance to
weathering, yellowing and chemicals, as well as flexibility and cost-effectiveness being among the key features of these product ranges. Our
products cover a broad range of applications in terms of temperature, humidity, film thickness and offer options for physical drying, low-bake
systems and high-bake processes. They are suitable for a majority of substrates and can achieve both matte and high-gloss finishes.

BASF provides a wide selection of products for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems. Joncryl polyol grades, hydroxy-functional acrylic co-
polymers, are commonly used as binders crosslinked with polyisocyanates like Basonat in 2K PU coatings. High-solid Joncryl polyols can also
be combined with other binder chemistries to enhance performance while reducing VOC levels.

Joncryl® – Acrylic polyols​ Basonat® – Polyisocyanates​

Hydroxyl funcional acrylic co-polymers for solvent-based coatings. Aliphatic polyisocyanates for 2K PU coating systems.​
They can be used as binders in 2K-PU systems for crosslinking with This product portfolio can be widely used as the reactive partner in
polyisocyanates such as Basonat or in combination with other binder water-based, solvent-based, and solvent-free systems.
systems to improve performance at reduced VOC levels.
Functional Resins
Laropal® – Aldehyde Resins​ Basonal® HPE – Hyper-branched polyester resin
Grinding resins used in water-based and solvent-based systems Acronal® – Acrylic resins

Which image
here?
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Solvent-Based Technology Highlights

Solventborne monocoat DTM performance Isocyanate impact on rapid property development Reduced energy requirement on cured with
based 2K PU coatings Basonol HPE 1170 B
Joncryl xDTM-B provides outstanding hardness, corrosion
resistance, chemical resistance, and adhesion for monocoat Basonol HPE 1170 B is a unique structure, hyper-branched
More
SB 2K PU applications. Exposure of monocoat films based on HI 100 NG HI 100 NG HI 100 NG polyester resin which provides benefits as a blending partner
Swings
white-pigmented monocoat based on Joncryl xDTM-B and a with many systems and end applications including but not
HB 275B
competitive polyol for DTM applications were evaluated in the limited to: improving weatherability in lower-performing acrylics,
same formulation. Visual corrosion evaluation at 987 hrs of salt HA 1000 reducing curing temperature requirements while maintaining
fog exposure highlights the excellent resistance properties. properties or increasing throughput at higher temperatures,
HA 2000
Comparitively, the field and scribe over unpolished cold rolled property improvement for chemical resistance and crosslink
steel for the Joncryl xDTM-B formulation displays significantly HI 190
density, and modifying high solids systems for improved
less blistering and rusting at the scribe. B/S NG
HB 100 HA 1000 HA 275 performance based on its high solids composition.
HI 290B NG HI 2000 NG HA 1000
Joncryl xDTM-B​ Competitor polyol​ HB 100 HI 2000 NG Automotive Coating
based DTM formulation based DTM formulation
HB 275B HB 100

Fewer
Swings HI 2000 NG​ HA 2000 HI 290B NG
HA 3000 HI 290B NG HA 2000
HA 3000 HA 3000

1 day 7 days 30 days

Hardness development (König swings) for automotive coating
formulations containing Joncryl RPD 950 AC/P crosslinked with a 30 min at 80°C 30 min at 90°C 30 min at 130°C
variety of Basonat hardener resins.​

One key value is demonstrated in the graph above, whereby

The Basonat line of isocyanates is built on HDI backbones and offers
Basonol HPE 1170 B is substituted up to 20% in an acrylic
a variety of performance benefits ranging from high hardness and
urethane formulation for automotive OEM clear coat. Hardness
weatherability to low viscosity and high flexibility. This is demonstrated
development is emphasized, which demonstrates the value
in the graphic above which highlights the ultimate hardness over time
in the addition of Basonol HPE 1170 B to achieve the same
when reacting aliphatic hydrophobic isocyanates with a rapid property
hardness value at 50°C less (low bake) versus traditional bake
development polyol Joncryl RPD 950 AC/P. Rapid property development
temperatures. This introduction of Basonol HPE 1170 B also
polyols offers a distinct advantage in maintaining workable potlife with
increases resistance properties to chemicals like tree sap,
much shorter backend cure times compared to traditional polyols.
987 hours of ASTM B-117 salt spray at 2 mil DFT​ dilute sulfuric acid, and pancreatin.

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Joncryl
Acrylic polyols

Applications

Furtniture &
VOC Equivalent

Protective
Hydroxyl Recommended

Indsutrial

Concrete
Range Solids Primary Tg Weight Viscosity Descriptions and

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Number for Baking
formulated (wt. %) Solvent** (°C) (-OH, on (cps) Applications
(on solids) Applications

Auto
(lbs/gal) solids)

Acrylic polyol with good hardness, stain resistance, and

pigment dispersibility. Broad resin compatibility and useful
Joncryl
500
2.3 - 3.8 80 MAK -7 400 140 3,900 Yes •• •• •• • • • as a low VOC modifier for appliance, office furniture, and
general metal coatings. Recommended for high-build
maintenance finishes and other polyurethane coatings. Can
be reacted with melamine resins for 1K baking systems.

Joncryl
507
2.8 - 3.8 80
n-butyl
acetate
-7 400 140 3,800 Yes •• •• •• • • • Alternate solvent version of Joncryl 500 for non-HAPs
applications.

Joncryl
508
2.8 - 3.8 75
t-butyl
acetate
-7 400 140 4,000 No •• •• •• • • • Alternate solvent version of Joncryl 500 for applications
using exempt* solvents.

PM acetate Conventional solids polyol. Fast dry with long pot life and
Joncryl
550
4.0 + 62 toluene
(65:35)
49 620 90 6,500 Yes •• •• •• • • • good exterior durability. High hardness. Excellent for clear
and pigmented formulations.

Joncryl
552
4.0 + 62
n-butyl
acetate
49 620 90 5,500 Yes •• •• •• • • • Joncryl 550 resin in an alternative non-HAPs solvent.

100% solids polyol used in both two-component urethane

and acid-cure coatings offering good chemical resistance
Joncryl
581
4.0 + 100 - 62 360 155 solid Yes •• • • and hardness. Ideal for interior or sheltered exterior wood
and metal applications. Benefits in aiding hardness
development in alkyd systems.

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Joncryl
Acrylic polyols

Applications

Furtniture &
VOC Equivalent

Protective
Hydroxyl Recommended

Indsutrial

Concrete
Range Solids Primary Tg Weight Viscosity Descriptions and

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Number for Baking
formulated (wt. %) Solvent** (°C) (-OH, on (cps) Applications
(on solids) Applications

Auto
(lbs/gal) solids)

Conventional solids, “workhorse” polyol. Very fast dry with

Joncryl
587
4.0 + 100 - 57 610 92 solid Yes •• •• •• • • • long pot life and excellent UV and chemical resistance. Solid
form provides cost benefit and formulator versatility.

Joncryl
587-AC
Exempt* 50 acetone 57 610 92 200 No •• •• •• • • 50% solids cut of Joncryl 587 in acetone for applications
using exempt solvents*.

High equivalent weight for low NCO demand. Can be used to

Joncryl
804
4.0 + 100 - 70 1,250 45 solid Yes • •• •• •• • • formulate low cost, two-component urethane coatings. Fast
drying when used as a modifier.

Excellent exterior durability with good chemical and solvent

Joncryl
901
3.2 - 4.4 77 MAK 20 500 112 17,500 Yes •• •• • • • resistance. Ideal for high performance, lower VOC
maintenance, and rail and transportation topcoats.

Excellent exterior durability with good chemical and solvent

Joncryl
903
4.0 + 60 PCBTF 20 500 112 6,070 Yes •• •• • • • resistance. Ideal for high performance, lower VOC
maintenance, and rail and transportation topcoats.

Joncryl
906-AC
Exempt* 75 acetone 16 600 93 6,500 No •• •• • • • For applications using exempt* solvents providing excellent
weatherability, hardness and clarity.

Lower VOC, high equivalent weight acrylic polyol for

Joncryl
933
2.9 - 4.0 80
n-butyl
acetate
7 800 70 8,000 Yes •• •• • • • industrial two-component polyurethane applications.
Recommended for industrial maintenance finishes requiring
long pot life and good weatherability.

*Exempt based on acetone from Federal Register, Volume 60, 31633, 1995.

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Joncryl, Basonal
Acrylic polyols

Applications

Furtniture &
VOC Equivalent

Protective
Hydroxyl Recommended

Indsutrial

Concrete
Range Solids Primary Tg Weight Viscosity Descriptions and

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Number for Baking
formulated (wt. %) Solvent** (°C) (-OH, on (cps) Applications
(on solids) Applications

Auto
(lbs/gal) solids)

High performance polyol for polyurethane coatings. Offers

Joncryl
935
3.2 - 4.4 70 MAK 17 375 150 8,500 No •• •• • • • excellent chemical resistance and exterior durability with
highest hardness. Suitable for automotive refinish and
industrial applications.

Resin for Direct-to-Metal (DTM) applications with excellent

Joncryl
xDTM-B
3.2 - 4.4 70
n-butyl
acetate
26 400 140 4,000 No • •• •• • dry and wet adhesion to mulitple metal substrates.
Produces excellent pot life, high film hardness, and good
corrosion protection.
Reactive modifiers
A reactive diluent or flexibilizing modifier resin for high
performance automotive and industrial applications. Offers
Joncryl
963
1.0 + 98 + - - 59 432 130 7,500 Yes •• •• •• •• •• VOC reduction with improved weatherability without
sacrificing hardness as well as improved acid-etch
resistance in weaker performing systems.

Hyperbranched polyester for improving properties of

Basonol ambient and low bake systems including chemical
HPE 1170
B
3.2 - 4.4 70
n-butyl
acetate
19 200 280 4,400 Yes •• •• •• •• •• resistance, faster hardness development, and scratch
resistance. Compatible with alkyds, polyesters, acrylics.
Recommended usage 10-30% of resin content.

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Joncryl
Fast cure acrylic polyols​

Applications

Furtniture &
VOC Equivalent

Protective
Hydroxyl Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Range Solids Primary Tg Weight Viscosity

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Number Applications
formulated (wt. %) Solvent** (°C) (-OH, on (cps)
(on solids)

Auto
(lbs/gal) solids)

Offers early hardness development and through cure with

Joncryl
909
3.3 - 4.5 68
n-butyl
acetate
25 480 117 6,500 •• •• •• • • • balanced pot life. Good gloss retention, durability, and
chemical resistance makes it suitable for automotive and
industrial applications.

High performance, high solids polyol for polyurethane

Joncryl
910
3.4 - 4.7 71 MAK 9 600 94 7,000 •• •• •• • • • coatings. Offers unusually good pot life, Skydrol*
resistance, and dry time characteristics with outstanding
QUV gloss retention.

Lower VOC polyol offering very fast dry characteristics

Joncryl
915
3.2 - 4.4 77
n-butyl
acetate
13 590 95 7,500 •• •• •• • • • combined with strong acid etch resistance and balance of
impact resistance and hardness.

A low VOC polyol offering fast dry time and long pot life
Joncryl
920
2.3 - 3.8 80 MAK -7 400 140 6,000 •• •• •• • • • characteristics with high impact resistance. Useful as a
sole resin or a modifier for other polyols such as Joncryl
910.

Joncryl
922
2.3 - 3.8 80
n-butyl
acetate
-7 400 140 5,500 •• •• •• • • • Alternate solvent version of Joncryl 920 for high
performance, low odor applications.

Joncryl
924
3.3 - 4.5 70 PCBTF -7 400 140 6,000 •• •• •• • • • Alternate solvent version of Joncryl 920 for high
performance, low odor applications.

*Skydrol is a registered trademark of Eastman Chemical Company

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Joncryl
Rapid property development acrylic polyols​

Applications

Furtniture &
VOC Equivalent

Protective
Hydroxyl Recommended

Industrial

Concrete
Range Solids Primary Tg Weight Viscosity Descriptions and

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Number for Baking
formulated (wt. %) Solvent** (°C) (-OH, on (cps) Applications
(on solids) Applications

Auto
(lbs/gal) solids)

Acrylic polyol for solventborne 2K

Joncryl polyurethane systems in auto refinish and
RPD
950-AC/P
2.1 + 65
acetone / PCBTF
(3:1)
27 510 110 3,000 No •• •• •• • • • general industrial applications; fast cure, early
hardness, and long pot life. Supplied in VOC
exempt* solvents.

Acrylic polyol for solventborne 2K

Joncryl
RPD
950-B
4.0 + 61
n-butyl
acetate
27 510 110 4,500 No •• •• •• • • • polyurethane systems in auto refinish and
general industrial applications; rapid cure,
early hardness, and long pot life.

Acrylic polyol for high solids solventborne

2K polyurethane systems in auto refinish and
Joncryl
RPD
980-B
2.1 + 80
n-butyl
acetate
-7 400 140 5,800 No •• •• •• • • • general industrial applications; rapid cure,
early hardness, and long pot life. Can be
formulated for use as blend partner and for
some direct-to-metal applications.

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Joncryl, Acronal
Specialty acrylic resins

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Acid

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Function Viscosity Density Softening Tg Applications
Number

Auto
Joncryl
611
Carboxyl 53 - 1.1 112 50 • •• •• • •• •• Solvent-soluble, compatible with most resins for fast dry, high
gloss, and high solids at low viscosity.

Poly-n-butyl acrylate resin for plasticization, compatibilty with

Acronal
4F
Non-functional - 150 1.05 - - 40 •• •• •• •• •• •• cellulose nitrate, vinyl chloride resins, polyvinyl ethers,
polyacrylates.

Acronal
Poly-n-butyl acrylate resin for plasticization, compatibilty with
4L
(50% ethyl
Non-functional - 2000 1.05 - - •• •• •• •• •• •• cellulose nitrate, vinyl chloride resins, polyvinyl ethers,
polyacrylates.
acetate)

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Basonat
Polyisocyanates

Applications

Furtniture &
Descriptions and

Protective
Equivalent Viscosity @ Density

Industrial

Concrete
Solids NCO

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Type Solvent Weight 23°C @ 20°C Applications
(wt. %) (%)
(cps) (g/cm3)

Auto
HDI isocyanurate

Basonat
HI 100 NG
100 - 21.5 - 22.5 191 2,500 - 4,000 1.17 •• •• •• • • •
Isocyanurate n-butyl acetate /
Basonat
HI 190 B/S NG
based
polyisocyanate
90 SolvessoTM 100*
(1:1)
19.3 - 20.3 212 450 - 650 1.13 •• •• •• • • •
Excellent gloss retention and light stability with
outstanding weather, chemical, and abrasion
resistance. Recommended for automotive,
Basonat
HI 290 B NG
90
n-butyl
acetate
19.3 - 20.3 212 400 - 600 1.13 •• •• •• • • • plastic, and industrial applications.

Lower
Basonat
HI 2000 NG
viscosity
isocyanurate
100 - 22.5 - 23.5 182 900 - 1,500 1.17 •• •• •• • • •
polyisocyanate

HDI biuret

Basonat
HB 100
100 - 22 - 23 187 2,500 - 4,500 1.12 •• •• •• •• •• ••
Offers superior weather and chemical resistance
with excellent gloss retention and light stability.
Basonat
HB 175 MP/X
Biuret based
polyisocyanate
75
methoxypropyl
acetate/xylene
16 - 17 255 130 - 300 1.07 •• •• •• •• •• •• Compatible with a wide range of resins.
Recommended for wood, furniture, plastic, and
industrial finishes. Offers balance of hardness
and flexibility.
Basonat
HB 275 B
75
n-butyl
acetate
16 - 17 255 130 - 300 1.06 •• •• •• •• •• ••
*Solvesso is a Registered Trademark of ExxonMobil Corporation

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Basonat
Polyisocyanates

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Equivalent Viscosity @ Density Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids NCO

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Type Solvent Weight 23°C @ 20°C Applications
(wt. %) (%)
(cps) (g/cm3)

Auto
HDI allophanate

Basonat
HA 1000
100 - 21 - 23 191 900 - 1,500 1.1 • •• •• •• •• ••
Offers superior lightfast and weather resistance for
high solids coatings. Homogeneous incorporation
Allophanate modified into polyester emulsions, alkyd resin emulsions,
Basonat
HA 2000
isocyanurate
polyisocyanates
100 - 18.5 - 21.5 210 500 - 900 1.1 • •• •• •• • •• and secondary dispersions. Imparts flexibility.
Suitable for automotive, wood/furniture, plastic,
and industrial finishes. Hardness development HA
1000>2000>3000.
Basonat
HA 3000
100 - 19 - 20 215 200 - 400 1.1 • •• •• •• •• ••

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Laropal
Aldehyde Grinding Resins

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Softening Iodine OH Value Saponification Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Physical Solids Tg

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Range Color calculated Value Solubility Compatibility Applications
Form (wt. %) (°C)
(°C) (max) (mg KOH/g) (mg KOH/g)

Auto
Light stable, low viscosity, and very
alcohols, esters,
nitrocellulose, compatible aldehyde resins with
ketones, aromatic
pale alkyds, acrylates, excellent pigment wetting. Ideal for
Laropal
A 81
colored
pellets
98 + 80 - 95 3 40 65 57
hydrocarbons,
(aliphatic
chlorinated
rubber, VC
•• •• •• •• •• •• solventborne and 100% solids energy
cure pigments and pigment pastes; can
hydrocarbons
co-polymers be used as co-binders for improving
restricted)
solids content.

Light stable, low viscosity, and very

compatible aldehyde resins with
alcohols, esters,
nitrocellulose, excellent pigment wetting. Ideal for
ketones, aromatic
pale alkyds, acrylates, solventborne and 100% solids energy
Laropal
A 101
colored
pellets
98 + 95 - 110 5 35 62 73
hydrocarbons,
(aliphatic
chlorinated
rubber, VC
•• •• •• •• •• •• cure pigments and pigment pastes; can
be used as co-binders for improving
hydrocarbons
co-polymers solids content. Can be used as a
restricted)
leveling agent in epoxy powder
coatings.

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Laropal Technology Highlights

Laropal universal mixing system for pigment preparation​

Laropal based
colorant preparation Laropal A 81 and A 101 are solid aldehyde-based resins for efficient use in
pigment paste preparation for solvent-based and high-solids systems.
Outstanding compatibility across multiple chemistries, including but not
Color shade
limited to polyurethanes, acrylics, alkyds, epoxies, and nitrocellulose systems
simplifies colarant manufacturing by reducing the number of grinding resins
required to formulate for multiple pigment types and chemistries while
NC Alkyd 2K PU EP offering outstanding weathering and hardness development.

Colored coatings ready to use

NC = nitrocellulose, PU = Polyurethane, EP = epoxy

Color Strength Development with Laropal A 81

Demonstrated in the photos are applications of Laropal A 81 based

pigment dispersions versus alternative grinding resin chemistries,
which highlight the improvement in color strength for equal loadings
of pigment preparation based on equal pigment loadings in each
Internal
coating system. The example on the left shows a dispersion of
Pigment Orange 73 in a 2K SB PU coating. The example on the right
shows a dispersion of Pigment Violet 23 in a stoving alkyd-melamine
coating. Another benefit of the Laropal A 81 based pigment grinds
is the viscosity control vs. pigment loading as compared to other
chemistries. In many cases, the Laropal A 81 offers increased pigment Laropal Short-oil Laropal Short-oil
loading at workable viscosities. Acrylic A 81 alkyd Acrylic A 81 alkyd
pigment pigment pigment pigment pigment pigment
dispersion dispersion dispersion dispersion dispersion dispersion

Pictures:
(L) Pigment dispersions with different grind resin chemistry in a SB 2K PU Coating
(R) Dispersions with different grind resin chemistry in a stoving alkyd-melamine
Coating.

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Solvent-Free Systems

Reducing the use of organic solvents and VOC emissions in coating production and processes has always been a goal of environmental protection
and sustainable development. BASF's environmentally friendly product, Sovermol bio-based polyols, is derived from renewable materials and can
meet the most stringent environmental standards and regulations. They can be widely used in new energy vehicles, windmills, flooring, construction
and industrial protective coatings when combined with Basonat polyisocyanates to produce solvent-free PU coatings. Focusing on high solids,
there is a push for high-performing powder coatings. Acid-functional polyols aid powder coatings formulators in building chemical resistance,
hardness, and gloss control, especially in combination with epoxy hybrid systems. Joncryl solid acrylic polyols can also be used to manufacture
highly weatherable polyurethane powder coatings.

Sovermol® – Bio-Based polyols Basonat® – Polyisocyanates​

Natural-oil polyols are polyfunctional alcohols based on​ Aliphatic polyisocyanates for 2K PU coating systems.​This product portfolio can
renewable raw materials like rapeseed oil, castor oil, be widely used as the reactive partner in water-based, solvent-based, and solvent-
soybean​oil and palm kernel oil. The practical advantages of free systems.
these​products include good adhesion, excellent workability
and​good weathering properties. They can also be used on a​ Joncryl® – Polyol / Acid-functional 100% resins​
wide variety of substrates. Hydroxyl-functional acrylic co-polymers for solvent-free systems. They can be
used as binders in 2K-PU systems for crosslinking with polyisocyanates such as
Laropal® – Aldehyde resins​ Basonat or in combination with other binder systems to improve performance
Grinding resins used in 100% solids systems at reduced VOC levels. Acid functional acrylics provides a gateway to high
performance powder coatings, especially when reacting with epoxies.

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Solvent-Free Technology Highlights
Editable Sovermol Graphic
Sovermol 100% solids, biobased polyols​ Acrylic Resins for powder coatings

Poly-ethers Joncryl acid functional acrylic resins provide a differentiated backbone to conventional polyester or epoxy powder
+ Hydrolysis Stability
Sovermol coatings and offer the advantage of gloss and property control based on stoichiometry when combining with epoxies
Poly-ester/ethers to make hybrid powder coatings as well as providing outstanding resistance properties to materials like detergents.
- Hydrophobicity

+ Hydrolysis Stability Joncryl 819, a workhorse acrylic with outstanding properties when formulated into epoxy hybrid powder coatings
provide the formulator with flexibility in property. Compatibility of the epoxy and adhering to the stoichiometry of the
acid/epoxy reaction is critical to achieve desired properties. In the charts below, Joncryl 819 is varied in ratio (outside
+ Hydrophobicity of 1:1 stoichiometry) to different epoxy resins for powder coatings. The gloss and impact resistance can be impacted
Poly-esters
by the stoichiometry chosen as well as the type of epoxy resin. The maximal performance in gloss and impact can be
+ Hydrophobicity
- Hydrolysis Stability
achieved when adhering to an exact stoichiometric condition.

20° gloss as a function of Joncryl 819 / Epoxy Resin

Natural oil-based (e.g. castor oil) polyols crosslinkable via OH functionality

Sovermol polyols are a series of polyester/ether polyols which are low viscosity at 100%
solids and based on bio-based building blocks. This offers formulators the option to
formulate at 100% solids or very high solids when used as blending partners to reduce
VOC contributions. When combined with aromatic polyisocyanates, these products
offer outstanding properties for adhesives and flooring applications, while reacting with
aliphatic isocyanates provides weatherable, robust performance.
Internal
Reduction of VOCs by using Sovermol 1092 as a blending partner with
Joncryl RPD 980 B and Joncryl 804 while producing a higher performing coating

2.1 lb/gal VOC clear coat with Direct impact resistance as function
non-exempt solvents of Joncryl 819 / Epoxy Resin
and acetone

2.1 lb/gal clear coat based on

Joncryl RPD 980-B / Joncryl
804 / Sovermol 1092 cured with
Basonat HI 100 NG
Araldite® is a registered trademark of Hunstman Corporation
Epon™ is a registered trademark of Olin Corporation
Improved appearance of Sovermol containing D.E.R.® is a registered trademark of Westlake Epoxy
clear coat sprayed over a red base coat 35
Sovermol
Bio-based polyols

Applications

Furtniture &
Hydroxyl

Protective
Renewable Hydroxyl Viscosity Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Value

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Type Content Equivalent @ 25°C Applications
(wt. %) (mg
(%) Weight (cps)

Auto
KOH/g)

A polyol used in combination with other Sovermol types for solvent-free,

Branched
Sovermol
100 N
polyether - 100 880 64 6,000 •• • • • •• UV-stable coatings for floorings, adhesives, and casting materials with high
chemical resistance and hardness; increases Tg temperature and
crosslinking density.
A polyol used in combination with isocyanates as a reactive component for
Sovermol
750
65 - 80 100 315 178
1100, @
20°C •• •• • • • •• 2-pack polyurethane coatings, floorings, and casting materials; excellent
UV, weathering, and chemical resistance with HDI isocyanates. Provides
impact resistance improvements in systems where blended with acrylics.
A polyol used in combination with isocyanates as a reactive component for
2-pack polyurethane coatings, floorings, and casting materials; excellent
Sovermol
760
65 - 80 100 390 145 2,300 • •• •• • • •• UV, weathering, and chemical resistance with HDI isocyanates. Provides
impact resistance improvements in systems where blended with acrylics.
Higher Tg versus Sovermol 750.
Branched
polyether/ Excellent chemical resistance, good wathering resistance, suitable for
Sovermol
780 polyester 50 - 65 100 510 110
2,300
(20°C) •• • • • •• outdoor applications. Hydrolysis resistance, high saponification stability,
suitable for flooring. High Tg, high hardness (D ~90).
A high performance polyol used in combination with isocyanates as a
reactive component for ductile - hard polyurethane coating and casting
Sovermol
1092
65 - 80 100 283 198 800 •• • • •• •• materials; excellent pigment wetting, very low viscosity, less sensitivity to
moisture while curing, and extremely hydrophobic. Blendable with acrylic
polyols for lowering VOC with good application properties.
Sovermol
1093
65 - 80 100 229 245 2,500 • •• •• • •• •• Universal polyol. Excellent impact resistance, shore D hardness (D ~70).

Universal polyol. High hydrophobicity. Excellent impact resistance, shore

Sovermol
805
65 - 80 100 170 330 3,500 • •• • • •• •• D hardness (D ~70). Self-leveling flooring coatings based on reaction with
aromatic polyisocyanates. Offers crack bridging performance.
Universal polyol. Extremely hydrophobic, good elastic memory, strong
Sovermol
815
80-100 100 220 260 1,600 • •• • • •• •• chemical resistance, impact resistance and water repellancy. Useful in
flooring, crack-bridging, and adhesives.

36 •• Recommended applications | • Possible applications | Blank: Not recommended

Sovermol
Bio-based polyols

Applications

Furtniture &
Hydroxyl

Protective
Renewable Hydroxyl Viscosity Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Value

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Type Content Equivalent @ 25°C Applications
(wt. %) (mg
(%) Weight (cps)

Auto
KOH/g)

Fatty- Universal polyol. Extremely hydrophobic with excellent flexibility below

Sovermol
818
chemistry
polyester
80-100 100 236 238 750 • •• • • •• •• 0°C. Self-leveling, bonding, and water repellancy. Can be used for
electropotting compounds. Excellent pigment wetting.
Slightly
Sovermol
1005
branched
aliphatic
80 - 100 100 122 460 700 (20°C) • •• • • •• •• Soft, elastic performance with plasticizer attributes and long open time.
Great for adhesives, water resistance.
diol

Sovermol
1006
Polyester
diol
80 - 100 100 60 935
8,000
(20°C) • •• • • •• •• Useful as a co-polyol with hydrolysis stability, soft, elastic performance.
Effective in crack bridging and sports flooring.

Sovermol
1014
Aliphatic
triol
80 - 100 100 160 350 700 • •• • • •• •• Soft, elastic performance, hydrophobic. For use in foams, flooring and
adhesives.

Slightly
Sovermol
1102
branched
polyether/
80 - 100 100 230 245 400 (20°C) • •• • • •• •• Universal co-polyol. Acts as a reactive diluent with soft, elastic
performance. Gel-time prolonger and some UV stability.
polyester
Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
Sovermol
1055
functional
polyester
80 - 100 100 content
~ 4.8%
equivalent
weight = 350
15 (20°C) • •• • • • •• Epoxy functional bio-based polyester. UV stability, plasticizer attributes.
Non-reactive diluent for 2K PU coatings. Diluent for epoxy systems.

Hydrophobic, non-reactive diluent in 2K PU systems to decrease

Sovermol
1058
Fatty acid
polyester
80 - 100 100 --- --- 5 (20°C) • • • • • • viscosity and improve processing properties. VOC free and extremely low
water. Diluent for epoxy systems.

•• Recommended applications | • Possible applications | Blank: Not recommended 37

Basonat
Solvent-free polyisocyanates

Applications

Furtniture &
Protective
Descriptions and

Industrial

Concrete
Solids Equivalent

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Type Solvent NCO Viscosity Density Applications
(wt. %) Weight

Auto
HDI isocyanurate

Basonat
HI 100 NG
Isocyanurate based
polyisocyanate
100 - 21.5 - 22.5 191 2,500 - 4,000 1.17 •• •• •• • • •
Excellent gloss retention and light stability with outstanding
weather, chemical, and abrasion resistance. Recommended
Lower viscosity for automotive, plastic, and industrial applications.
Basonat
HI 2000 NG
isocyanurate
polyisocyanate
100 - 22.5 - 23.5 182 900 - 1,500 1.17 •• •• •• • • •
HDI biuret

Offers superior weather and chemical resistance with

excellent gloss retention and light stability. Compatible with a
Basonat
HB 100
Biuret based
polyisocyanate
100 - 22 - 23 187 2,500 - 4,500 1.12 •• •• •• •• •• •• wide range of resins. Recommended for wood, furniture,
plastic, and industrial finishes. Offers balance of hardness
and flexibility.

HDI allophanate

Basonat
HA 1000
100 - 21 - 23 191 900 - 1,500 1.1 • •• • •• •• •• Offers superior lightfast and weather resistance for high
Allophanate modified
solids coatings. Homogeneous incorporation into polyester
isocyanurate
Basonat
HA 2000
polyisocyanates 100 - 18.5 - 21.5 210 500 - 900 1.1 • •• • •• • •• emulsions, alkyd resin emulsions, and secondary dispersions.
Imparts flexibility. Suitable for automotive, wood/furniture,
plastic, and industrial finishes. Hardness development
HA 1000>2000>3000.
Basonat
HA 3000
100 - 19 - 20 215 200 - 400 1.1 • •• • •• • ••

38 •• Recommended applications | • Possible applications | Blank: Not recommended

Joncryl
Resins for powder coatings

Applications

Appearance

Furtniture &
Resistance

Resistance
Softening

Corrosion

Hardness
Chemical

Flexibility
Descriptions and

Protective
Acid /

Industrial

Concrete
Equivalent Molecular Point Tg

Flow

Flooring
Plastics
General
Product Functionality Solids Hydroxyl Chemistry Applications
Weight Weight (°C) (°C)
Number

Auto
Hydroxyl acrylic
Joncryl
587
Hydroxyl 98 92 610 18,000 110 57 urethane • • • • • • • Acrylic polyol for UV resistant
powder coatings.
Joncryl
804
Carboxyl /
hydroxyl
≥ 98.5 15/45 1,250 12,500 105 70 urethane • • • • • • Acrylic polyol for UV resistant
powder coatings.
Carboxyl acrylic
Acrylic resin for higher gloss acrylic
Joncryl
611
Carboxyl > 98 53 1,058 8,100 112 50 hybrid • • •• • hybrid powder coatings, higher
compatibility.
Joncryl
682
Carboxyl > 99 238 236 1,700 105 56 hybrid • • • • • •• • Acrylic resin for semi-gloss acrylic
hybrid powder coatings.
Acrylic resin for 50/50 acrylic hybrid
Joncryl
819 / 820
Carboxyl > 99 75 748 15,000 115 57 hybrid • • • • •• • powder coatings, offering hardness
and chemical resistance.

Acrylic resin for hybrid powder

coatings producing ultra low gloss
Joncryl
843
Carboxyl > 98 204 275 6,100 140 86 hybrid • • • • •• • with exceptional chemical
resistance and high impact
resistance. FDA 175.300 in
specific applications.
Acrylic resin for gloss control in
acrylic hybrid powder coatings with
Joncryl
848
Carboxyl ≥ 98.5 215 261 4,500 127 67 hybrid • • • • •• • broader temperature cure range; also
used as a sole acrylic for ultra low
gloss. FDA 175.300 in specific
applications.
Laropal
A 81
Hydroxyl > 98 40 1402 - 80 - 95 57
hybrid /
urethane • •
• •• • Pigment grinding aid.

Laropal
A 101
Hydroxyl > 98 35 1602 - 95-110 73
hybrid /
urethane • •
• •• • Pigment grinding aid with flow and
leveling characteristics.
•• Recommended applications | • Possible applications | Blank: Not recommended 39
Radiation Curable Systems​

BASF is your ideal choice for high-performance radiation-curable resins. Our Laromer products enable you to create coatings
tailored to your needs. Your challenges are our challenges, and we are constantly driven to improve our product portfolio with
innovative solutions for your coating formulations. With our continuous focus on research and development, investments in assets
and people and close interaction with formulators and machine manufacturers, we are shaping the future of radiation-curable resins.

UV energy or electron-beam technology is utilized in various applications and industries, including adhesives, transportation
and industrial coatings, furniture and flooring, electronics and special applications. The advantages of this technology include:
faster curing rates compared to conventional drying techniques, low thermal stressing on substrates, good adhesion to a
wide range of substrates, low energy consumption, high scratch and chemical resistance, and reduced use of VOC solvents.

BASF offers a broad portfolio of high-quality, high-functionality oligomers and monomers to meet a wide range of formulation requirements.

Laromer® – UV Oligomers​(100% solids) Laromer® – UV Monomers​

Laromer UA – Urethane acrylates​ Reactive diluents are a key ingredient in most UV and EB formulations,
Laromer EA / LR – Epoxy acrylates​ allowing for the desired viscosity to match a wide variety of application
Laromer PO – Polyether acrylates​ conditions. Additionally, they influence performance properties such
Laromer PR – Performance resins​ asreactivity, hardness and adhesion. BASF offers a broad portfolio of
Laromer PE – Polyester acrylates​ high-quality monomers for the coatings industry.
Laromer UP – Unsaturated polyesters​
Laromer ECO – Biorenewable content containing

Laromer® AQUA – Waterborne UV applications​

Laromer PE AQUA – Waterborne polyester acrylate dispersion​
Laromer UA AQUA – Waterborne urethane acrylate dispersion

40
 Radiation Curable Technology Highlights

DTM coating with Laromer Resins​ Hardness vs. Flexibility

Graph of hardness versus flexibility
Our resins provide excellent adhesion directly to both aluminum and cold- (urethane)
rolled steel. By incorporating our oligomers, you can tailor your property
needs to improve hardness, chemical resistance, or mechanical properties. Our energy-curable resin portfolio
With the ability to work in both clear and pigmented systems, our resins offers innovative solutions for entering
are versatile enough to meet the demands of a wide range of applications, new markets, featuring highly flexible
ensuring optimal performance and durability across various environments. oligomers ideal for coil coatings and
durable coatings that adhere directly to
aluminum and steel. By utilizing energy-
curable resins in these applications,
these products offer a sustainable
approach, significantly reducing energy
consumption through the use of Electron
Beam and UV curing ovens while also
improving daily output.

Hardness vs. Reactivity

Cross-hatch and X-cut adhesion on Graph of hardness versus reactivity
aluminum (polyethers)

Our amine-modified polyether acrylates

Clear SPF @ ~ 1.0 mils %
provide outstanding reactivity, enabling
Laromer EA 9124 40 - 65 faster output, and operational efficiency.
Laromer UA 9186 0 - 20 Our top products have the benefit of
LED cure capability offering additional
Laromer POEA 20 - 25 energy savings without the loss in
Additional Monomer 0-5 performance. These resins maintain high
Laromer PA 9083 6 - 10 performance at low viscosity, allowing
you to reduce the levels of monomer
Photoinitiator 5-6 in your formulations, making it a safer
Chemical Spot Test
alternative for your manufacturing
5% Nitric Acid 5% Acetic Acid needs.
50% Ethanol 70% IPA
10% NaOH Brake Fluid
SkydrolTM * Gasoline
DI Water
*Skydrol is a registered trademark of Eastman Chemical Company 41
Laromer Urethane Acrylate

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Elasticity

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Flooring

Building

Plastic

Paper
Wood
Metal

Metal

Glass
UA 19 T E​
Highly elastic, low yellowing, good
adhesion, flexibilizer​.
TPGDA
(35%)
2.9 14,000 - 32,000 •• ••• • •         

UA 8987 E​
Excellent weatherability, chemical,
scratch resistant.
HDDA
(30%)
2.4 4,000 - 6,000 ••• •• •• •••        

Scratch resistant, tack-free before

UA 9047 UV, weathering resistance,
functionality.
BuAc
(30%)
3.5 2,000 - 7,000 ••• •• •    

UA 9048​
Scratch and abrasion resistant, high
functionality, chemical resistance.
DPGDA
(25%)
7.5 10,000 - 20,000 • •••       

UA 9050
Low yellowing, excellent scratch,
monomer free version of UA 9048.
BuAc
(20%)
8.3 2,000 - 15,000 • ••• •••        

UA 9072
Highly elastic, tear resistant, low
yellowing, good adhesion​.
TBCH​
(30%)
2.9​
2,000 - 15,000
(60° C) • • ••           

UA 9073*​
Highly elastic, abrasion resis
(falling sand) good adhesion​. - 2.0 2,000 – 15,000 (60°C)​ •• ••• •• ••         

High elasticity, excellent PVC

UA 9089 adhesion and weathering
resistance.
- 2.0 10,000 – 30,000​ •• ••• •• ••         

UA 9181*
Good adhesion to plastic,
good toughness​.
DPGDA
(40%)
2.1 1,000 - 2,500 • ••• •• ••         

UA 9186 E
Very elastic, low yellowing, good
adhesion, medium reactivity.
CTFA
(30%)
1.9 15,000 - 25,000 • ••• ••         

*Aromatic
42 excellent good medium low
Laromer Epoxy Acrylate

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Elasticity

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Flooring

Building

Plastic

Paper
Wood
Metal

Metal

Glass
EA 8765 R
Flexible, highly reactive, partially
water soluble, BPA Free. - 2.0 600 - 1,500 • ••• ••• •        

Outstanding chemical resistance,

EA 9082
ECO
high hardness and reactivity,
bio content 16%.
TPGDA
(30%)
2.0 6,000 - 9,000 •• ••      

Excellent reactivity, high abrasion and

EA 9124 chemical resis, good adhesion to
plastic/metal.
HDDA
(20%)
2.0 7,000 - 15,000 • •••         

EA 9138
Excellent reactivity, gloss,
chemical resistance.
TPGDA
(25%)
2.0 10,000 - 20,000 •• ••        

EA 9143
ECO
Good chemical resistance,
excellent hardness.
GPTA
(25%)
2.3 35,000 - 55,000 •• •••        

EA 9145
Fast cure, excellent
chemical resistance.
DPGDA
(30%)
2.0 4,000 - 7,000 •• ••        

LR 8986
ECO
Low viscosity, good chemical
resistance, high hardness. - 2.4 3,000 - 6,000 ••• ••         

LR 9019
Highly reactive, good chemical
resistance, UV LED curing. - 2.4 12,000 - 20,000 ••• •••        

LR 9023 Diluted Version of LR 9019.

DPGDA
(15%)
2.4 2,000 - 5,000 ••• •• •••        

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Laromer Polyester Acrylate

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Packaging
Reactivity

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Chemical

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Products
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Flooring

Building

Plastic

Paper
Wood
Metal

Metal

Glass
PE 44 F
Low viscosity resin with low odor and
good balance of properties. - 3.0 2,000 - 5,000 • ••• •• •••       

Workhorse resin with high toughness

PE 55 F and abrasion resistance, good
adhesion and chemical resistance.
- 3.1 25,000 - 45,000 •• ••• ••• •••       

PE 56 F
Improved compatiblity with reactive
diluents (PE 55 F). - 3.1 20,000 - 40,000 •• ••• ••• •••         

Low viscosity resin with excellent

PE 8800 hardness and chemical resistance.
Low odor.
- 3.0 4,000 - 8,000 ••• •• ••         

PE 8981
Excellent reactivity and flexibility.
Good for sandability. - 3.0 4,000 - 14,000 • ••• •••     

PE 9004
Excellent flexibility and chemical
resistance. Good adhesion. - 2.6 20,000 - 50,000 •• ••• ••• •••       

PE 9074
Excellent flexibility and abrasion
resistance. Good chemical resistance. - 3.2 7,000 - 13,000 •• ••• ••• •••       

PE 9079 Highest viscosity version of PE 9074. - 3.4

2,000 - 4,000
(60° C) •• ••• ••• •••       

44 excellent good medium low

Laromer Unsaturated Polyester

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Flooring

Building

Plastic

Paper
Wood
Metal

Metal

Glass
Easy to sand, hard and
UP 35 D scratch-resistant, good adhesion
to multiple substrates.
DPGDA
(45%)
3.5 3,000 - 6,000 •• ••• •• •••      

UP 9096
Hard and scratch-resistant, good
leveling, high gloss.
GPTA
(60%)
4.8 5,000 - 10,000 •• •• •• •••      

UP 9115 Balanced mechanical properties.

TPGDA
(38%)
2.5 13,000 - 19,000 •• ••• •• •••      

UP 9118
Hard, good chemical resistance,
BPA-free.
DPGDA / TMPTA
(42%)
4.5 26,000 - 31,000 ••• • ••• •••    

Good sanding properties, excellent

UP 9178 cost performance ratio, good leveling
and adhesion on many substrates.
DPGDA
(24%)
2.8 20,000 - 35,000 •• ••• •• •••      

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Laromer Performance Resins

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Flooring

Building

Plastic

Paper
Wood
Metal

Metal

Glass
Adhesion promoter for metal and
PA 9083 plastic, when used as a modifying
resin to a formulation.
- 1.0 1,250 - 3,500 - - - -        

A low viscosity dual-cure resin

featuring both NCO and UV reactive
PR 9000
groups that enhances adhesion and
shadow cure areas. It offers an - 2.0 1,000 - 1,400 • ••     
improvement to scratch and chemical
resistance and exterior durability.

Excellent pigment wetting, low

PR 9013 shrinkage, high flexibility, good
adhesion to plastic.
- 1.5 45,000 - 70,000 ••• • • ••       

High hardness/scratch, best taber

PR 9052 results when combined with
aluminum oxide.
TMPTA
(60%)
6.0 4,000 - 8,000 ••• • •• •••  

PR 9058
Excellent pigment wetting, high filler
acceptance, low viscosity. - 2.3 3,000 - 6,000 ••• •• ••• •••      

Performance alternative to BPA, all

PR 9119 round resin, good reactivity, hardness
and chemical resistance, easy to matte.
TMPTA
(62%)
5.5 5,000 - 9,000 ••• • •• •••   

46 excellent good medium low

Laromer Polyether Acrylate

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Flooring

Building

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Paper
Wood
Metal

Metal

Glass
PO 33 F
Good hardness, solvent resistance,
good cure speed. - 2.7 70 - 130 ••• • • •••          

Balanced property profile, low viscosity

PO 8967 with good chemical resistance and
medium reactivity and elasticity.
- 2.6 120 - 190 ••• •• •• •••      

PO 8982
Partially water soluble
(adjust spray viscosity). - 2.7 150 - 300 •• •• •• ••   

PO 9026
High scratch resistance,
silica modified product. - 1.5 600 - 1,500 • •• •••    

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Laromer Amine Modified Polyether Acrylate

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Flooring

Building

Plastic

Paper
Wood
Metal

Metal

Glass
PO 77 F All-round reactive resin, sandability. - 2.5 1,000 - 3,000 • ••• ••• •••        

PO 84 F Good pigment wetting, film formation. - 2.6 400 - 700 •• •• ••• •••        

PO 94 F
High reactivity with very
good chemical resistance. - 2.6 300 - 500 •• •••         

PO 8996 Very low color and viscosity. - 2.6 50 - 90 •• •• ••• •••        

PO 8997 Highly reactive, very good in color. - 2.6 300 - 500 •• •• •••        

Outstanding reactivity, excellent film

PO 9067 forming, high solvent resistance,
bio-based content (C14).
- 2.6 400 - 700 •• •• ••• •••        

48 excellent good medium low

Laromer Waterborne UV

End Product Performance Application Recommendations

Adhesion

Transportation
Resistance

Packaging
Reactivity

Printing &
Hardness

Chemical

Industrial
Furniture
Elasticity

Products
Laromer Key Performance Diluent Functionality Viscosity (cps)

Flooring

Building

Plastic

Paper
Wood
Metal

Metal

Glass
PE 22 Aqua
Low yellowing, excellent chemical
resistance, wood warmth.
Water
(50%)
2.2 50 - 500 •• •• ••       

PE 55 Aqua
Good elasticity and toughness, wood
warmth and grain enhancement.
Water
(50%)
2.2 250 - 650 •• ••• ••• •••      

UA 8983
Aqua
Dry-to-touch pre-cure, excellent elasticity,
good chemical resistance.
Water
(60%)
1.6 50 - 300 •• •• ••        

UA 9005
Aqua ECO
Excellent hardness/scratch and chemical
resistance, great physical drying.
Water
(60%)
5.2 20 - 250 •• ••       

UA 9095
Aqua
High grain enhancement, good hardness
and chemical resistance, low yellowing.
Water
(60%)
2.2 50 - 500 •• ••• •••        

UA 9059
Aqua
Excellent adhesion primer on wood,
excellent flexibility and coin-test results.
Water
(30%)
1.8 6,000 - 11,000 • ••• •       

UA 9122
Aqua
Fast physical drying, adhesion to PVC,
abrasion and scratch resistance.
Water
(62%)
3.4 200 - 800 • ••• ••• ••        

UA 9135
Aqua
Great coffee resistance, viscosity
stability, weatherability.
Water
(60%)
3.9 10 - 600 •• ••        

excellent good medium low 49

Laromer Reactive Diluents

Application Recommendations

Transportation

Flexographic
Offset Inks

Screen Ink

Digital Ink

Overprint
Industrial
Furniture

Products
Laromer Key Performance Functionality Viscosity (cps)

Flooring

Building

Varnish
Metal

Inks
Excellent adhesion and
POEA Phenoxyethyl acrylate 1.0 11  
pigment wetting.

TBCH 4-t-Butylcyclohexyl acrylate High flexibility and good adhesion. 1.0 9       

DPGDA Dipropylene glycol diacrylate Excellent cutting power. 2.0 8    

HDDA Hexanediol diacrylate Excellent cutting power and adhesion. 2.0 6     

TPGDA Tripropyleneglycol diacrylate Good cutting power and reactivity. 2.0 15    

Outstanding ink/water balance, good

GPTA Propoxylated glycerol triacrylate balance hardness/flexibility, good 3.0 70 - 120         
cure speed, 13% C14 content.

TMPTA Trimethylolpropane triacrylate High cure speed, chemical resistance. 3.0 100 - 150    

High cure speed, good blend

LR 8863 Ethoxylated TMPTA 3.0 50 - 100         
hardness/flexibility.

50 excellent good medium low

51
 Notes

52
Notes

53
Light Stabilizers
Your best choice for light stabilizers and other performance additives

The demand for paints and coatings that cover ever-greater surfaces per liter without compromising long-term protection continues to rise. Avoiding
light- or heat-induced degradation of coatings for extended periods involves mastering a complex array of challenges. As a pioneer in this special
area of coatings technology, BASF draws on decades of experience and the broadest, most diverse portfolio of light stabilizers in our industry. The
range can be roughly divided into two main technologies: filters that block ultraviolet radiation and scavengers that “hunt down” and eliminate free
radicals within the coating. As diverse as our solutions are, they all serve to enable coatings that protect, beautify and extend the service life of UV-
sensitive substrates.

One of the highlights is our innovative Tinuvin® DW ECO line for water-based applications. The light stabilizers are based on a proprietary technology
that encapsulates the active agents in an acrylic copolymer matrix, termed Novel Encapsulated Additive Technology (NEAT). The solvent-free
additives feature low viscosity, freedom from EUH 208 labeling and long-term storage stability without sedimentation or phase separation. NEAT-
based UV absorbers are not only ideal for low and zero-VOC formulations, but also easy to incorporate. They disperse homogeneously into
water and /or water-based paint, and can be added in the final stage of the production process under normal stirring conditions without special
equipment or dispersing aids like emulsifiers or co-solvents. Coating properties such as color, gloss, transparency or resistance to wear are left
unaffected. Light Stabilization of Coatings

For UV protection coupled with enhanced gloss and color retention in

solvent-based formulations, we offer the Tinuvin® 5000 series. These
easy-to-handle additives are compatible and soluble in most solvent-based
systems, and meet all performance demands of automotive, industrial and
architectural applications. The series also contains subgroups with specific
properties such as suitability for wood, plastic and metal substrates or
exceptionally high thermal stability. The Lignostab® solutions provide highly
effective long-term UV protection in wood-impregnation systems.

Unstabilized coating cracking Stabilized coating protection

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Light Stabilizers
Highlights

We are equipped with broad application knowledge – from automotive and industrial coatings
to wood, plastic and glass applications – as well as adhesives and sealants and printing and
packaging.

Product Range Chemistry Characteristics

Excellent protection from degradation

Tinuvin® Light Stabilizers through ultraviolet radiation coupled with compatibility
in water- and solvent-based systems.

Key benefits
Lignin Stabilizer via wood pretreatment,
Lignostab® HALS
• Solutions for water- and solvent-based color retention, improved durability.
applications
• Improved sustainability (e.g. eco-labeling, Protection from degradation through ultraviolet
low VOC) Chimassorb® Light Stabilizers radiation coupled with compatibility in solvent-based
• Easy stir-in during processing systems.
• Long-term durability
• Excellent long-term color retention
• Lower coat weight without compromising
stability
• Long service life / renovation intervals
e.g. in architectural applications
• Prevents surface defects

55
Tinuvin
UV absorbers

Applications

Automotive and
Solvent-based

transportation
Water-based

Industrial

Furniture
systems

systems

flooring
Melting Molecular Key Properties and

and
Product Chemistry Physical Form Point weight Applications
[°C] [g/mol]

Benzotriazole (BTZ)
Tinuvin
1130
Benzotriazole (BTZ) Liquid - 637 & 975 •• •• •• •• •• UVA for medium performance coatings, requires predissolution in
cosolvent for use in water-based formulations.

Tinuvin
384-2
Benzotriazole (BTZ)
Liquid 95%
in MPA** - 452 •• •• •• Multipurpose UVA for medium to high durability requirements,
minimum color impact in refinish clear coat applications.

Tinuvin
99-2
Benzotriazole (BTZ)
Liquid 95%
in MPA** - 452 •• •• •• UVA for medium-performance solvent-based coatings.

Tinuvin
9945-DW ECO
Benzotriazole (BTZ)
Liquid 45%
active - 452 •• •• •• Multipurpose UVA for medium to high durability requirements.

Tinuvin
171
Benzotriazole (BTZ) Liquid - 395 •• •• •• UVA for medium-performance solvent-based coatings.

Tinuvin
900
Benzotriazole (BTZ) Solid 138 - 142 448 •• •• •• UVA for medium to high durability requirements in powder and coil
coating applications, limited solubility in organic solvents.

Tinuvin
928
Benzotriazole (BTZ) Solid 109 - 113 442 •• •• •• UVA for medium to high durability requirements in powder and coil
coating applications, excellent solubility in organic solvents.
Very red-shifted UVA for protection of aromatic epoxy systems,
Tinuvin
CarboProtect®
Benzotriazole (BTZ) Solid 132 - 136 560 •• •• •• especially recommended for carbon or glass fiber reinforced
composites; allows < 1% transmittance up to 420 nm.

* Tg [°C]
** 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate
56 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended
Tinuvin
UV absorbers

Applications

Automotive and
Solvent-based

transportation
Water-based

Industrial

Furniture
systems

systems

flooring
Melting Molecular Key Properties and

and
Product Chemistry Physical Form Point weight Applications
[°C] [g/mol]

Tris-ResorcinylTriazine (TRT), high photo- and thermal-permanence

Red-shifted UVA with high extinction coefficient, for high

Tinuvin
477
Tris-Resorcinyltriazine
(TRT)
Liquid 80% in
MPA** - Mixture •• •• •• durability wood coating requirements, allows < 1% transmittance
up to 370 nm.

Tinuvin
477-DW ECO
Tris-Resorcinyltriazine
(TRT)
Liquid 20% active - Isomer Mix •• •• Red shifted UVA for high performance wood coatings.

* Tg [°C]
** 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate
•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 57
Tinuvin
UV absorbers

Applications

Automotive and
Solvent-based

transportation
Water-based

Industrial

Furniture
systems

systems
Key Properties and

flooring
Melting Molecular

and
Product Chemistry Physical Form Point weight Applications
[°C] [g/mol]

HydroxyPhenylTriazine (HPT), best photo- and thermal-permanence, no interaction with amines, strong alkali, or any metal catalysts

Blue-shifted UVA for high durability requirements in clear coat applications

Tinuvin
400
Hydroxyphenyltriazine
(HPT)
Liquid 85% in
1-methoxypropan-2-ol - 647 •• •• •• •• including UV-curing systems, excellent spectral coverage in combination with
Tinuvin 479.

Blue shifted UVA for high performance applications, excellent spectral

Tinuvin
400-DW ECO
Hydroxyphenyltriazine
(HPT)
Liquid 20% active - 647 •• •• •• •• coverage in combination with Tinuvin 477-DW ECO or with Tinuvin
479-DW ECO.

Tinuvin
405
Hydroxyphenyltriazine
(HPT)
Solid 73 - 77 584 •• •• •• Blue-shifted UVA for high durability requirements in powder clear coats,
excellent spectral coverage in combination with Tinuvin 479.

UVA with extremely high extinction coefficient, for highest durability

Tinuvin
479
Hydroxyphenyltriazine
(HPT)
Solid 39 - 43* 678 •• •• •• •• requirements in clear coats, powder coatings, or UV-curing systems,
specifically suited for thin film applications.

Tinuvin
479-DW ECO
Hydroxyphenyltriazine
(HPT)
Liquid 20% active - 678 •• •• •• •• UVA with extremely high extinction coefficient, for highest durability
requirements in clear coats, specifically suited for thin film applications.

* Tg [°C]
** 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate
58 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended
UV-VIS Absorbance Spectra of UV Absorbers

The required concentration of UVA for effective protection

depends on the dry-film thickness of the coating

UVA concentration based on

Dry film thickness
binder solids (% w / w)
10–20 µm 8–4

20–40 µm 4–2

40–80 µm 2–1

General structures:
2-hydroxyphenyl-benzophenone (BP),
2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)- benzotriazole (BTZ),
2-hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine (HPT) UV absorbers

Beer — Lambert law

Transmittance T decreases exponentially, absorbance A increases direct
proportionally to

• Chromophore concentration c
• Light path length or film thickness d
• Extinction coefficient ε
A = log10 ( (= ε • c • d
1
—
T
Tinuvin
Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers and Lignin Stabilizers

Applications

Automotive and
Solvent-based

transportation
Water-based

Industrial

Furniture
systems

systems
Key Properties and

flooring
Melting Molecular

and
Product Chemistry Physical Form Point weight Applications
[°C] [g/mol]

Non-basic HALS

Tinuvin
152
N-OR HALS Solid
72 - 76
(Tg)
757 •• •• •• Non-migrating, reactable low basic HALS for polar solvent-based coatings
over plastic substrates (e.g. polycarbonate, ABS substrate).

Tinuvin
144
N-R HALS Solid 148 - 152 685 •• •• •• Antioxidant-functionalized HALS with tribo electric charging activity for
power coatings.

Tinuvin
770 DF
N-H HALS Solid 81 - 85 480 •• •• HALS suitable for powder-coating applications.

Tinuvin
622 SF (ED)
Oligomeric N-R
HALS
Solid
57 - 61
(Tg)
3,100 -
4,000 •• •• Low-basic HALS for powder-coating applications with very good
antioxidant properties, limited solubility in organic solvents.

Basic HALS
Multipurpose basic HALS for various applications, use in water-based
Tinuvin
292
N-R HALS Liquid - 509 / 370 •• •• •• •• •• coatings may require addition of cosolvents, may interact with sensitive
dispersion binders.

Multipurpose basic HALS for color-sensitive applications such as refinish

Tinuvin
292 HP
N-R HALS Liquid - 509 / 370 •• •• •• coatings, use in water-based coatings may require addition of cosolvents,
may interact with sensitive dispersion binders.

60 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

Tinuvin, Lignostab
Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers & Lignin Stabilizers

Applications

Automotive and
Solvent-based

transportation
Water-based

Industrial

Furniture
systems

systems
Key Properties and

flooring
Melting Molecular

and
Product Chemistry Physical Form Point weight Applications
[°C] [g/mol]

Basic HALS
Tinuvin
123
N-OR HALS Liquid - 737 •• •• •• •• Non-basic HALS for acid-catalyzed and oxidative curing coatings,
improves yellowing resistance in direct-fired gas ovens.
Tinuvin
123-DW
ECO
N-OR HALS Liquid 30% active - 737 •• •• •• •• Non-basic HALS for waterborne formulations, no interaction with sensitive dis-
persions.

Tinuvin
5100
N-OR HALS Liquid - 737 •• •• •• Non-basic HALS for oxidative curing coatings.

Tinuvin
249
N-R HALS Liquid - 482 • •• •• •• Non-basic HALS, no exudation from solvent-based polar coatings, low viscosity
and very low inherent color

Tinuvin Non-basic HALS for water-based formulations; no interaction with

249-DW
ECO
N-R HALS Liquid, 40% active - 482 •• •• •• •• sensitive dispersions; does not interact with acidic paint ingredients such as
catalysts, biocides and pigments.
Lignin stabilizers

Lignostab
530
ESQ Liquid, 10% in water - 711 •• •• Lignin stabilizer solution for wood impregnation without imparting intial wood
color.

Lignostab
1198
Activated HALS Solid 66 - 70 172 •• •• •• Lignin stabilizer for wood impregnation.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 61

Tinuvin
Light stabilizers blends

Applications

Automotive and
Solvent-based

transportation
Water-based

Industrial
Key Properties and

Furniture
systems

systems

flooring
Melting Molecular
Physical Applications

and
Product Chemistry Point weight
Form
[°C] [g/mol]

Tinuvin
PUR 866
UVA / N-R HALS Solid - Mixture •• •• High-performance UV stabilization package designed for polyurethane
systems.

Tinuvin
B 75
AO / N-alkyl HALS
/ UVA
Liquid - Mixture •• •• Stabilizer blend for furniture and flooring applications.

Tinuvin
5050
BTZ / N-alkyl HALS Liquid - Mixture •• •• •• UVA / HALS blend for solvent-based applications.

Tinuvin
5060
BTZ / N-OR HALS Liquid - Mixture •• •• •• UVA / non-basic HALS blend for solvent-based oxidative curing coatings.

UVA / non-basic HALS blend, meet good performance and durability

Tinuvin
5071
UVA / N-OR HALS Liquid - Mixture •• •• •• •• requirements of exterior solvent-based industrial, automotive refinish and
architectural coatings.

Tinuvin
5151
BTZ / N-alkyl HALS Liquid - Mixture •• •• •• •• •• UVA / HALS blend for solvent-based coatings, use in water-based
coatings may require addition of cosolvent.

Tinuvin
5350
BTZ / N-alkyl HALS Liquid - Mixture •• •• •• UVA / HALS blend for solvent-based applications.

Tinuvin
5251
HPT / N-alkyl HALS Liquid - Mixture •• •• •• UVA / HALS blend for high-performance solvent-based applications.

62 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

Tinuvin
Light stabilizers blends

Applications

Automotive and
Solvent-based

transportation
Water-based

Industrial
Key Properties and

Furniture
systems

systems

flooring
Melting Molecular
Applications

and
Product Chemistry Physical Form Point weight
[°C] [g/mol]

High-performance UVA / non-basic HALS blend for water-based

Tinuvin
5333-DW ECO
UVA / HALS blend Liquid 40% active - Mixture •• •• •• applications with broad spectral coverage, specially designed for high
performance wood coatings.

Tinuvin
5321-DW ECO
UVA / HALS blend Liquid 40% active - Mixture •• •• •• Designed to meet good performance and durability requirements of
exterior water-based industrial and architectural coatings.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 63

Antioxidants

Oxidation can be a major issue, especially in coatings subject to heat exposure during processing, curing and baking at high temperatures. As in
the area of light stabilizers, BASF has played a pioneering role in developing effective primary and secondary antioxidant (AO) technologies and
continues to offer an industry leading portfolio of effective solutions. This diverse range of easy-to-process thermal and oxidative stabilizers for
water-based, solvent-based and powder coating systems enables us to address virtually any issue you may encounter in your formulations.

With our Irganox® and Irgafos® antioxidants, coatings, adhesives and sealants Antioxidant Chemistry & Mechanism of Stabilization​
are effectively protected against thermally induced polymer oxidation during Effectiveness of Antioxidant Blends in Color Retention​
production and application as well as in their service life. Special highlights include
Color development EVA HMA at 177 ° C
low-viscosity, easy stir-in solutions like Irganox 1010-DW ECO for water-based
systems.

The Irganox lineup is made up of sterically hindered phenols and thioethers as well
as blends of different AO technologies. Our Irgafos solutions are secondary AO
process stabilizers using phosphite chemistry.

AO structures

Complementing our antioxidant range, we offer the Tinopal® optical brightener

solutions for water- and solvent-based systems. These fluorescent whitening agents Irganox B 215, a blend of primary and secondary
brighten or mask yellowing and can also be used as a marker where fluorescence antioxidants, provides superior color retention in an EVA –
is used to detect film voids or for registration and identification purposes. HMA​
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Antioxidants
Highlights

Product Range Chemistry Characteristics

Prevent oxidation of polymers from heat exposure
Irganox® Antioxidants from production, processing to extending
application service life.
Prevent oxidation of polymers from heat exposure
from production, processing to extending
Irgafos® Antioxidants
application service life. Helps to retain integrity of
coatings.
Key benefits Thermal and process stabilizer, focusing on
Irgastab® Antioxidants Blends
adhesive and sealant applications.
• Solutions for water- and solvent-based
applications Fluorescent whitening agents, brightens coatings,
• Improved sustainability (e.g. eco-labeling) Tinopal® Optical Brighteners
masks yellowing.
• Easy stir-in during processing
• Effective protection from thermally induced
oxidation during processing
• Yellowing prevention during processing
• Improves stability of adhesives and
sealants
• Prevents loss of mechanical properties
• Lower coat weight without compromising
stability

65
Irganox
Antioxidants and Optical Brighteners

Applications

transportation
Automotive

Industrial

Furniture

flooring
Melting Molecular
Key Properties and

and

and
Product Chemistry Physical Form Point weight
Applications
[°C] [g/mol]

Hindered phenolic (primary antioxidants)

Irganox
245
Phenol Solid 76 - 79 587 •• •• AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, not to be used in direct-fired gas
ovens.

Irganox
245 DW
Phenol
Liquid, 40%
active - 587 •• AO for water-based coating applications, not to be used in direct-fired gas ovens.

Irganox
1010
Phenol Solid 110 - 125 1,178 •• •• AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, not to be used in direct-fired gas
ovens.

AO for water-borne applications that demand long-term thermal stabilization, enhanced

Irganox
1010-DW ECO
Phenol
Liquid 20%
active - - •• with encapsulation technology; offers superior extraction resistance vs. wash water at
the same time.

Irganox
1035
Phenol Solid 63 - 78 643 •• AO for solvent-based coating applications, not to be used in direct-fired gas ovens.

Irganox
1076
Phenol Solid 50 - 55 531 •• •• AO for 100% and solvent-based applications, not to be used in direct fired gas ovens.

Irganox
1135
Phenol Liquid - 390 •• •• AO for all solvent-based applications, not to be used in direct fired gas ovens.

Multifunctional phenolic antioxidant

Irganox
565
Phenol /
Thioether
Solid 91 – 96 604 •• •• AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, prevents yellowing in direct gas
fired ovens.

66 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

Irgafos, Irganox, Tinopal
Antioxidants and Optical Brighteners

Applications

transportation
Automotive

Industrial

Furniture

flooring
Melting Molecular
Key Properties and

and

and
Product Chemistry Physical Form Point weight
Applications
[°C] [g/mol]

Phosphite (secondary antioxidants)

Irgafos
126
Phosphite Solid 160 - 175 604 •• •• AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, prevents yellowing in
direct gas fired ovens.

Irgafos
168
Phosphite Solid 183 - 186 647 •• •• AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, prevents yellowing in
direct gas fired ovens.

Thioether (secondary antioxidant)

Irganox
PS 802 FL
Thioether Solid 50 - 55 683 •• Thiosynergist suitable when high-temperature aging is required, needs
combination with primary AO.

Antioxidant blends

Irganox
B 225
Phenol / phosphite Solid > 100 - •• AO blend for powder-coating applications, not to be used in direct fired gas
ovens.

Irganox
B 215
Phenol / phosphite Solid - - •• Synergistic processing and long-term thermal stabilizer system.

Optical brighteners

Tinopal
NFW10 Liquid
Biphenyl-stilbene Liquid 10% active - 563 •• Liquid optical brightener for water-based white and pastel-tone paints, clear
coats, overprint varnishes.

Tinopal
OB CO
Benzoxazole Solid 196 - 203 431 •• Solid optical brightener for solvent-based and 100% applications, white and
pastel tone paints, clear coats, overprint varnishes.

Tinopal
SFP
Triazine-stilbene Solid - 1,305 •• Water-soluble optical brightener for photographic color developer baths or as
fluorescent tracers.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 67

Dispersing Agents

Our extensive portfolio of dispersing agents contains solutions for water-based, solvent-based, high solids, 100% solids systems and universal
pigment concentrates. These polymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based technologies are known for outstanding color development, viscosity
reduction, enhanced gloss and stability as well as suitability for low-VOC and APEO-free systems.

A prime example of the advanced chemistry behind our dispersants is the award-winning controlled free-radical polymerization (CFRP)
technology. It allows the creation of highly efficient and widely compatible block-copolymer dispersants that offer optimal rheology control and
improved coloristic.

Highly specialized additives are needed to wet, disperse, and stabilize dry pigment powders in liquid formulations. Dispersing agents represent
an essential component of most paint and coating formulations. Their specialized function ensures color strength, gloss, viscosity stability, and
prevents sedimentation of particles. Today, high-quality coatings of high brilliance and color strength are characterized by a perfect pigment
dispersion, optimal pigment particle size, and long-term stabilization of the dispersed particles in the formulation.

The Efka® PX and Dispex® Ultra PX ranges comprise

our top-line dispersing agents. They are characterized
by a defined polymer architecture, which provides high Controlled polymers;
affinity for the pigment surface and robust stabilization Acrylic block copolymers with highest efficiency
against flocculation. These additives help to differentiate
formulations with improved properties, such as higher
transparency and exceptional jetness development. Pigment affine groups Stabilizer block
Also, improved value in use of high-performance
pigments can be achieved by enhancing color strength.
Random copolymer CFRP based Copolymer with
Structure of dispersing agents designed with (non CFRP) block copolymer comb structure
CFRP technology
Comparison of anchoring efficiency of different
dispersants: random copolymer, CFRP
technology, comb structure
68
Dispersing Agents
Highlights

Product range for

Chemistry Characteristics
water-based systems
Broad range of surfactant-type dispersants for
Dispex® Ultra FA Low molecular weight water-based systems, broad applicability, excellent
compatibility, improvement of color acceptance.
Versatile, oligomeric dispersants allow for universal
Dispex® Ultra FA Oligomeric (FAME)
colorants and improvement of color acceptance.
Established anionic dispersants for decorative paints
and coatings, excellent in stabilizing inorganic
Dispex® AA
High molecular weight pigments and fillers, high pigment and filler loading
Key benefits Dispex® CX
possible, improved wet-scrub resistance with
hydrophobic types.
• Excellent compatibility with a broad range Broad range of high-performance dispersing agents,
of resin systems Dispex® Ultra PA Advanced high
excellent stabilization and color development, low
• Highest performance with all kind of Dispex® Ultra PX molecular weight
pigment concentrate viscosities.
pigment classes
• Improved sustainability Product range for
solvent-based systems Chemistry Characteristics
(incl. 100% systems)
• Shorter dispersion time
Advanced high Broad range of high-performance dispersing agents,
• Reduced mill base viscosity Efka® PX
molecular weight excellentstabilization and color development.
• Prevention of pigment settling, flooding
and floating Range of surfactant-type dispersants, broad
Efka® FA Low molecular weight
applicability, excellent anti-settling properties.
• Increased color strength and hiding power Dispex® Ultra FA
Oligomeric (FAME)
Versatile, oligomeric dispersants allow for universal
• Highest transparency and jetness Efka® FA colorants and improvement of color acceptance.
• Enhanced gloss Efka® PA
Established range of high molecular-weight
High molecular weight dispersants, excellent viscosity reduction and
Efka® PU
stabilization.
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Water-based dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

Anionic dispersing agents based on polyacrylic acid

Dispex
AA 4040
Ammonium polyacrylate
(co-)polymer
45 - - < 0.1 •• •• Low polydispersity with higher efficiency for inorganic
fillers and pigments, suitable for exterior coatings. • ••
Dispex
CX 4230
Ammonium polyacrylate
(co-)polymer
28 - - < 0.5 •• •• Medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and
exterior architectural coatings; good liquefying effect. • ••
Hydrophobic character lowers leaching tendency (snail
Dispex CX
4231
Ammonium polyacrylate
(co-)polymer
30 - - <1 - trails) in exterior paints, reduces water uptake, enables
high-gloss.
•• ••
Dispex
CX 4240
Ammonium polyacrylate
(co-)polymer
40 - - < 0.1 •• •• For inorganic pigments and extenders; more
hydrophobic than Dispex AA 4040. • ••
Most hydrophobic dispersing agent, suitable for TiO2
Dispex
CX 4248
Ammonium polyacrylate
(co-)polymer
32 - - < 0.1 •• •• reduction and high-gloss; good blistering and snail trail
resistance.
• ••
Dispex
AA 4135 NA
Sodium polyacrylate
(co-)polymer
35 - - < 0.1 •• •• Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and
pigments. • ••
Dispex
AA 4140
Sodium polyacrylate
(co-)polymer
43 - - < 0.1 •• •• Low polydispersity for efficient dispersing properties
and liquefying effect. • ••
Dispex
AA 4144 EB
Sodium polyacrylate
(co-)polymer
35 - - < 0.3 •• •• Efficient dispersing properties, excellent gloss
development. •• ••
Dispex
CX 4348
Sodium polyacrylate
copolymer
32 - - < 0.1 •• •• Most hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior, with
potential to optimize binder and TiO2 content. • •
Excellent dispersing performance; improves gloss,
Dispex
CX 4320 AM
Carboxylic acid copolymer,
sodium salt
25 - - < 0.1 •• •• wet-scrub and blocking-resistance; excellent ZnO
compatibility.
• ••
1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

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Dispex
Water-based dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

Low molecular weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types

Dispex
Ultra FA 4404
Chelating agent 50 - - < 0.1 •• •• Anionic dispersing agent; excellent liquefying effect in
inorganic pigment slurry formulations. •• ••
Dispex
Ultra FA 4416
Surfactant mixture 75 - - <2 - •• Suitable for inorganic and organic pigments and
pigment concentrates. • •• ••
Universal dispersing agent; also suitable as co-
Dispex
Ultra FA 4420
Fatty acid modified
emulsifier (FAME)
100 35 22 <1 •• •• •• •• dispersant; improves compatibility and color
acceptance in basepaints.
• •• ••
Dispersing agent for universal colorants for
Dispex
Ultra FA 4425
Fatty acid modified
emulsifier (FAME)
100 47 46 <1 •• •• •• •• decorative tinting systems; excellent compatibility with
aromatic-free alkyd paints.
• •• ••
Dispex
Ultra FA 4431
Aliphatic polyether with
acidic groups
100 - 100 < 0.1 •• •• •• •• Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for
decorative and industrial coatings. • •• ••
Dispex
Ultra FA 4437
Modified natural oil >99 - - < 0.1 •• •• Non-ionic dispersant for organic pigment concentrates,
enhances effect pigment orientation. •• •• ••
Dispex
Ultra FA 4483
Phosphoric acid ester 30 - 25 < 0.1 •• •• Universal, anionic wetting and dispersing agent;
especially suitable for inorganic pigment concentrates. •• •• ••
Excellent for inorganic pigments and transparent iron
Dispex
Ultra CX 4452
Anionic copolymer 40 - - < 0.1 •• •• oxides; strong viscosity reduction with low-foaming
during milling.
•• •• ••
1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

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Efka
Solvent-based dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

Low molecular weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka
FA 4600 EG
Surface-active
anionic compounds
35.5 - - 27.5 - •• Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides
good anti-settling properties in polar systems. • ••
Efka
FA 4601
Blend of fatty
alcohol sulfates
47 - - 16 - •• Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good
anti-settling properties for medium-polar systems. • ••
Hydroxyl functional
Efka
FA 4608 AN
unsaturated modified
carboxylic acid
100 85 - <1 •• •• For solvent-based decorative systems; from low to polar
solvent containing systems. •• ••
Excellent dispersant for inorganic pigments, especially
Efka
FA 4609
Solution of a copolymer
with acidic groups
52 - 50 48 - •• •• TiO2; strong reduction of mill base viscosity; increased
hiding power.
•• •• ••
Suitable for inorganic pigments in industrial coatings
Efka
FA 4610
Acidic polyester polyamide 50 - 140 50 - •• •• and dispersion of extenders and fillers in composites
(SMC + BMC).
••
Solvent-free wetting and dispersing agent; strong
Efka
FA 4611
Copolymer with acidic
groups
100 - 129 < 2.5 •• •• •• reduction of mill base viscosity; high pigment and filler
loading; increased hiding power.
•• •• ••
Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments; suitable for all
Efka
FA 4620
Acidic polyether 100 - 290 < 2.5 - •• •• •• types of industrial coatings. Dispersion of extenders and
fillers in composite formulations (SMC+BMC).
•• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

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Efka
Solvent-based dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

Efka
FA 4644
Unsaturated polyamide
and acid ester salts
52 16 25 48 - •• • For solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also
effective for gelling bentonite concentrates. • •• •
Efka
FA 4663 AN
Salts of a polycarboxylic
acid
50 56 56 50 - •• • Provides excellent anti-settling and anti-floating
properties, improves alu flakes orientation. •• ••
For polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; also for
Efka
FA 4665
Modified carboxylic acid
blend
52 - 120 48 - •• • orientation of aluminum pigments in CAB automotive
base coats.
•• ••
Efka
FA 4666
Unsaturated carboxylic
acid
52 - 140 48 - •• • For polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; strong
anti-settling effect. • ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

4
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Dispex
High molecular weight dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

pH-independent with broad compatibility in water-based

Dispex
Ultra PA 4550
Modified polyacrylate
polymer
50 27 - <1 •• •• systems; good water resistance properties. Suitable for
making resin-containing and resin-free pigment •• •• ••
concentrates.

Dispex
Ultra PA 4560
Modified polyacrylate
polymer
40 25 - <1 •• •• For water-based decorative and industrial coatings,
pH-independent; broad compatibility. •• •• ••
Stabilizes the pigment dispersion of difficult inorganic
Dispex
Ultra PA 4530
Modified polyacrylate
polymer
50 26 35 - - •• •• and organic pigments and offers excellent water
resistance and wide-spread compatibility in both ••
solvent- and water-based systems.

Used exclusively as a dispersing agent to formulate

Dispex
Ultra PA 4580
Modified polyacrylate
polymer
40 15 - - •• •• resin free pigment concentrates for VOC-free
applications and stabilizes pigment dispersion of ••
inorganic and organic pigments.

Dispex
Ultra PX 4275
Copolymer 37.5 - - < 0.5 •• •• Specifically designed for semi-gloss and high-gloss
paint formulations and pigment concentrates. •• •• ••
Excellent for water-based universal colorants with
Dispex
Ultra PX 4290
Copolymer 40 - 9 < 0.1 •• •• broadest pigment affinity. Suitable for coatings, printing
inks and adhesives.
•• •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
² All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

4
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Dispex
High molecular weight dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

Offers strong viscosity reduction during pigment

Dispex Ultra
PX 4565
Acrylic block copolymer
(CFRP4)
40 11 - - •• •• grinding of many organic pigments and carbon blacks
and provides excellent coloristic properties.
• •• •
Excellent performance with inorganic pigments; broad
Dispex
Ultra PX 4575
Acrylic block copolymer
(CFRP4)
40 32 - < 0.1 •• •• compatibility across binder systems; for colorants and
co-grinding.
•• •• ••
Best-in-class for high-jetness application and enhanced
Dispex
Ultra PX 4585
Acrylic block copolymer
(CFRP4)
50 20 - < 0.1 •• •• coloristics for industrial and automotive coatings; broad
binder compatibility.
•• •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
² All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

4
Controlled free radical polymerization.
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Efka
High molecular weight dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

Efka
PU 4009
Modified polyurethane
polymer
60 9 13 40 - •• Suitable for general industrial application for optimum
value in use. • •• •
Efka
PU 4010
Modified polyurethane
polymer
51 6 12 49 - •• •• General industrial coatings, wood coatings for
stabilization of TiO2, and matting agents. • •• ••
Efka
PU 4046
Modified polyurethane
polymer
40 19 - 60 - •• • General industrial coatings. •• •• ••
Standard dispersing agent for optimum performance in
Efka
PU 4047
Modified polyurethane
polymer
35 17 - 65 - •• • industrial applications, including automotive OEM and
refinish.
•• •• ••
Second generation of
Efka
PU 4061
modified polyurethane
polymer
30 8 - 70 - •• High-quality industrial, automotive, and refinish
applications, strong viscosity-depressing properties. •• •• •
Polymeric dispersing agent for the deflocculation of
Efka
PU 4063
Modified polyurethane
polymer
45 10 - 55 - •• • inorganic and organic pigments in high-quality
solvent-based pigment pastes.
•• •• ••
Efka
PA 4404
Modified polyacrylate
polymer
40 36 - 60 - •• For automotive OEM and refinish topcoats; also suitable
for coil coating applications. •• ••
Industrial coatings, automotive topcoats; for industrial
Efka
PA 4401
Modified polyacrylate
polymer
50 50 - 50 - •• colorants in combination with grinding resins such as
Laropal A81.
•• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
² All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

4
Controlled free radical polymerization.
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Efka
High molecular weight dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

Efka
PX 4300
80 56 - 20 - •• •• High-end dispersing agent for solvent-based industrial coatings
including medium- and long-oil alkyds. •• •• •
High-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings;
Efka
PX 4310
50 19 - 50 - •• setting new standards as a dispersing agent for carbon blacks
giving extremely high jetness and for resin-free pigment pastes in •• •• •
coil coatings.
Efka
PX 4320
50 28 - 50 - •• Delivers ultra-high jetness with carbon black and high transparency
with organic pigments; suitable for mid-polar to non-polar systems. •• •• •
Provides very strong viscosity control, excellent coloristics, works
Efka
PX 4321 Acrylic block 50 30 - 50 - • with wide range of pigments, including inorganics and especially
gives access to high transparency.
• •
copolymer made
by controlled free Solvent-based industrial coatings; excellent (broad compatibility)
Efka
PX 4330
radical polymerization
(CFRP4)
70 28 - 30 - •• for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with
grinding resins such as Laropal A 81.
•• •• ••
Solvent-based high-end applications, industrial, automotive
Efka
PX 4340
55 4 - 45 - •• systems; good performance in CAB-modified systems but also
with 2-pack PUR and 2-pack epoxies.
•• •• ••
Highly efficient dispersing agent for ß- and ε-blue
Efka
PX 4350
51 12 - 49 - •• Cu-phthalocyanine pigments and pigment green; high gloss due to
excellent compatibility; for high-quality solvent-based coatings
•• •• •
Offers high efficiency in stabilizing organic pigments and carbon
Efka
PX 4360
50 13 - 50 - •• blacks and demonstrates a broad compatibility with many resin
systems and suitable for use in resin-free (RFPC).
•• •• •
1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
² All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

4
Controlled free radical polymerization.
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Efka
High molecular weight dispersing agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Amine number Acid value
Description content for low-VOC Features and Benefits
Name 1 [%] [mg KOH/g] [mg KOH/g]
[%] 2 systems 3

Dispersing agent for high-performance pigments

Efka
PX 4701 Acrylic block copolymer
100 40 - < 2.5 •• •• •• especially for energy-curable systems; especially for
UV inkjets; also for solvent-based applications, both •• •• ••
made by controlled free mild-solvent and strong-solvent.
radical polymerization
(CFRP4) Solvent-free dispersing agent well suited for solvent-
Efka
PX 4703
100 56 - < 2.6 •• •• •• based resin-free (RFPC) and resin-containing pigment
concentrates (RCPC) in a wide range of applications.
•• •• ••

Efka
PX 4733
Advanced polymer 100 25 - < 2.5 •• •• •• Suitable for energy-curable and solvent-based systems;
broad pigment affinity, including matting agents. •• •• ••
Dispersing agent for high-quality solvent-based
Efka
PX 4753
Advanced polymer 51 12 - 49 - •• coatings; suitable for high-performance organic
pigments including a-blue Cu-phthalocyanine pigments; •• •• ••
high gloss due to excellent compatibility; tin-free.

Highly efficient for organic pigments and carbon-blacks;

Efka
PX 4780
Advanced polymer 100 20 - < 2.5 •• •• •• cross-linkable dispersing agent for excellent film
properties; strong viscosity reduction during milling.
•• •• ••
Highly efficient, cross-linkable dispersing agent for
Efka
PX 4787
Advanced polymer 70 15 - 30 - •• • excellent film properties; strong viscosity reduction
during milling.
•• •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

4
Controlled free radical polymerization.
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Defoamers

For paint manufacturers and applicators foam control is one of the major tasks to ensure a smooth and even appearance of the paint film. Thus,
high-performing defoamers are needed to prevent the formation of bubbles in liquid paints. They reduce foam and avoid foam-formation during
the production, application, and transport of paint formulations.

Especially in industrial surroundings, foam is a very undesirable phenomenon that can emerge during dispersing processes, pumping, stirring
operations, or while applying paints. This foam can, for example, increase the production time, create difficulties in filling vessels, reduce the
efficiency of many high-speed operations, and promote surface defects like craters, fish-eyes, pinholes, and weak points in the dried film.

Our lineup ranges from products based on mineral oils or native oils, specialty-emulsions and
organosilicone-based solutions to silicone-free and star-polymer defoamers. The additives are
defined by excellent foam suppression and micro-foam removal, high compatibility, long-
term efficiency and easy handling in perfect balance. The range also includes solutions for
environmental compliance such as low VOC, low SVOC and low odor foam suppressants.

One of the outstanding innovations in the BASF defoamer portfolio is our award-winning
FoamStar® technology. It is based on a hyper-branched polymer with a 3-dimensional star-
shaped structure, containing hydrophilic as well as hydrophobic elements. Unlike conventional
mineral-oil and silicone defoamers, our FoamStar technology breaks down foam on a molecular
level. It acts as a unique surfactant interacting with the foam-related surfactants and destabilizes
the foam bubbles. When combined with conventional defoamer types, it accelerates bubble-
break times and boosts efficiency.

The FoamStar® star-shaped polymer

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Defoamers
Highlights

Systems Product Range Chemistry Characteristics

Removes macro foam,

Foamaster® MO Mineral oil based
universal.

Renewable raw materials,

Foamaster® NO Natural oil based
low SVOC.
Allows for food contact
Foamaster® WO White oil based compliance, better odor, low
Key benefits fogging.
Water-based Universal, easy to
• Solutions for water-based and non- FoamStar® ED Emulsion based
incorporate.
aqueous formulations
• Improved sustainability (e.g. renewables,
FoamStar® PB Polymer based High efficiency.
low VOC, low odor)
• Broad country registrations
For high-gloss systems, e.g.
• Food contact compliance FoamStar® SI Silicone based
industrial, printing inks.
• Effective foam suppression and micro foam
elimination. High efficiency, fast foam
• Cost savings due to shorter production FoamStar® ST Star polymer based
knock-down.
processes
• Faster bubble break time Efka® PB Polymer based High efficiency.
• Prevention of surface defects Non-aqueous
Efka® SI Silicone based High efficiency, high-gloss.

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Foamaster
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Features and
Description Incorporation Solids 2
content for low-VOC
Name 1 [%] Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

High-shear / Mill
Foamaster
MO 2107
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.2 - 1.0 100 2 •• •• Provides efficient foam and froth control and suitable for low
surfactant containing systems. • ••
High-shear / Mill
Foamaster
MO 2111 NC
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.2 - 0.6 100 < 0.1 •• •• Effective defoaming performance with outstanding long-term
efficiency; recommended for pigment paste grinding. •• •• ••
High-shear / Mill
Foamaster
MO 2133
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.2 - 1.0 > 98 2 •• •• 100% active defoamer developed to provide efficient and
economical defoaming in water-based coatings. •• ••
High-shear / Mill
Foamaster
MO 2140
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.2 - 1.0 > 98 2 •• •• Developed to provide effective long term defoaming, effective
in paints using associative thickeners. • •• ••
High-shear / Mill Provides efficient defoaming performance in the manufacture
Foamaster
MO 2152
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
1.0 - 2.0 > 97 3 •• •• and application of paints and inks from synthetic latex; It
offers high persistency and broad compatibility.
•• ••

Foamaster
MO 2170
Mineral oil
based
At any stage of the
production process
0.2 - 1.0 > 92 8 •• •• Very effective defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based paints,
as well as for monomer stripping. • •• ••
High-shear / Mill 100% active, mineral oil defoamer; specially designed for
Foamaster
MO 2172
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.2 - 1.0 > 95 5 - •• water-based paints, aqueous adhesives, and synthetic latex
manufactured products.
•• ••
Foamaster
MO 2175
Mineral oil
based
At any stage of the
production process
0.2 - 1.0 > 98 2 •• •• Good persistency; non-settling; non-separating. • ••

82 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

Foamaster
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Features and
Description Incorporation Solids 2
content for low-VOC
Name 1 [%] Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

High-shear / Mill 100 % active antifoamer developed to meet the need for a
Foamaster
MO 2185
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
1.0 - 2.0 > 94 6 • •• foam-counteracting additive. It has high defoaming efficiency
and easy water dispersibility.
•• ••
High-shear / Mill 100% active, liquid defoamer proven effectiveness, persistence
Foamaster
MO 2190
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage"
0.2 - 0.5 > 93 7 • •• and compatibility in latex-based adhesives and also effective in
certain latex-based coating and ink applications.
•• ••
For systems based on synthetic latex, especially those based on
High-shear / Mill SB, PVA, acrylic and water-soluble alkyds. It continues to
Foamaster
MO NDW NC
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.2 - 0.5 100 < 0.1 •• •• defoam effectively, even after months of storage, contributes to
excellent brushability, does not cause fish-eyes and effect on the
•• ••
final paint film.

Universal oil-based defoamer for emulsion coatings and

High-shear / Mill
Foamaster
MO NXZ NC
Mineral oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.2 - 0.5 100 < 0.1 •• •• adhesives based on styrene-butadiene, acrylic, polyvinyl
chloride and its copolymers, ethylene vinyl acetate, vinylidene •• •
chloride and water-soluble alkyds.

High-shear / Mill Natural oil process defoamer based on renewable, with broad
Foamaster
NO 2331
Natural oil
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.05 - 0.8 100 < 0.1 •• •• global food contact compliance, demonstrates excellent
defoaming properties and long-term stability.
••

High-shear / Mill Process defoamer based on pharmaceutical white oil with broad
Foamaster
WO 2310
White oil
based
base / Low-shear / 0.01 - 0.50
Let down stage
100 < 0.1 •• •• global food contact compliance; offers high compatibility and
provides significant long-term stability.
••

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Foamaster, FoamStar
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Features and
Description Incorporation Solids 2
content for low-VOC
Name 1 [%] Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Foamaster
WO 2323
White oil
based - 0.1 - 0.3 100 < 0.1 •• •• Defoamer for low-odor emulsion paints, its defoaming properties
are not affected, if the product is mixed thoroughly prior to use. ••

High-performance, ultra low SVOC silicone emulsion defoamer

FoamStar ED
2522 NC
Emulsion
based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.1 - 1.0 ~ 20 < 0.1 •• •• for premium water-based paints, clear coats, and inks; excellent
storage stability; extremely low-SVOC content.
•• ••

FoamStar ED
2523
Emulsion
based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.2 - 0.6 ~ 27 < 0.1 •• •• Ultra low SVOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC
coatings. ••

Highly effective silicone-based deaerator and defoamer for

High-shear / Mill aqueous spray coating applications, but also for brush and roller
FoamStar
ED 2528​ EL
Emulsion
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.1 - 3.0 28 < 0.1 •• •• applications. Particularly suited for airless / airmix spraying. It
provides excellent foam knock-down and elimination of micro
••
foam.

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
84
FoamStar
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Features and
Description Incorporation Solids 2
content for low-VOC
Name 1 [%] Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

100%-active-content defoamer for non-pigmented and low-

FoamStar
SI 2210 NC
Modified
silicone based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.1 - 0.5 100 < 0.5 •• •• •• pigmented aqueous coatings and UV-curable systems; provides
a strong spontaneous defoaming effect; outstanding long-term •• ••
defoaming persistency.

Specifically developed to prevent foam in clear and low

High-shear / Mill pigmented aqueous coatings. It is a highly effective defoamer
FoamStar
SI 2213
Modified
silicone based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.1 - 0.5 100 < 0.1 •• •• with excellent compatibility – which makes it ideally suitable for
use in modern coatings such as those based on finely dispersed
••
acrylics.

FoamStar
SI 2240
Modified
silicone based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.1 - 0.5 100 < 0.1 •• •• Highly effective defoamer for aqueous pigment concentrates
and systems with high surfactant content. •• ••
Defoamer for water-based coatings and pigment concentrates
FoamStar
SI 2250
Modified
silicone based
Grinding stage 0.1 - 0.3 100 <1 •• •• where high-shear processing or application exists; most
effective in the range.
•• •• ••
FoamStar
SI 2280
Modified
silicone based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.1 - 1.0 100 < 0.5 •• •• Easy to incorporate, high-shear stable defoamer; recommended
for water-based paints and pigment concentrates. •• •• ••
Highly effective silicone based defoamer recommended for high
shear processes and well suitable as universal grinding
FoamStar
SI 2281
Modified
silicone based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.2 - 1.0 100 < 0.1 •• •• stage defoamer for architectural paints and stains based on pure
acrylates and acrylic copolymers as well as for wood coatings
•• •• ••
based on acrylates and polyurethane emulsions.

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 FoamStar
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Features and
Description Incorporation Solids 2
content for low-VOC
Name 1 [%] Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Defoamer and de-aerating agent for use in purely aqueous

FoamStar
SI 2292 NC
Modified
silicone based
Low-shear / Let
down stage
0.5 - 3.0 > 10 90 •• •• coatings and those coatings containing cosolvents based on
polymer emulsions and applied by curtain coating, spraying, • •• ••
dipping, rolling, or brushing on wood, wood products or metal.

Highly effective deaerator and defoamer for aqueous spray

coating applications; effectively removes micro-foam from
FoamStar
SI 2299
Modified
silicone based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.1 - 1.5 100 < 0.1 •• •• water-based spray coatings; remains persistent over longer
storage periods; offers an outstanding combination of
•• ••
effectiveness and compatibility.

Ultra low silicone defoamer, remains persistent over longer

FoamStar
ST 2400
Star
polymer based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.25 - 0.5 100 <1 •• •• storage periods; offers an outstanding combination of
effectiveness and compatibility.
••

FoamStar
ST 2410
Star polymer
based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.25 - 0.50 > 98 2 •• •• Low use level; excellent persistence; good choice for low-VOC
emulsion paints. • •
FoamStar
ST 2412
Star polymer
based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.25 - 0.50 > 98 2 •• •• Low use level; excellent persistence; good choice for
styrene-acrylics. • •
FoamStar
ST 2434
Star polymer
based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.25 - 0.50 > 98 2 •• •• Silicone-based defoamer that offers easy incorporation; post
addable; semi-gloss and gloss coatings. • •

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FoamStar
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Features and
Description Incorporation Solids 2
content for low-VOC
Name 1 [%] Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

High-shear / Mill Silicone-based defoamer are amongst the most efficient

FoamStar
ST 2420
Star
polymer based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.3 - 1.0 100 < 0.5 •• •• defoamers requiring up to 50% less dosage to achieve the
performance of benchmark mineral oil defoamers.
• •
Silicone-based defoamer for high-quality water-based paints,
FoamStar
ST 2438
Star polymer
based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.25 - 0.5 100 < 0.5 •• •• delivering excellent long-term persistency and foam knock
down.
• •• ••

Silicone-based defoamer; unlike conventional defoamers

FoamStar
ST 2439
Star polymer
based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.25 - 0.50 >98 2 •• •• (mineral oil), defoams on a molecular level as unique
mechanism, more potent version of FoamStar ST 2438.
• •

Based on Star Polymer technology combined organo-modified

High-shear / Mill
FoamStar
ST 2445
Star polymer
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.25 - 0.5 > 99 1 •• •• silicones - effective in very difficult-to-defoam gloss
formulations; provides wetting properties not found in other •• ••
conventional defoamers.

A product of choice when other defoamers do not work, based

High-shear / Mill
FoamStar
ST 2446
Star polymer
based
base / Low-shear /
Let down stage
0.15 - 1.0 > 99 1 •• •• on a Star polymer compounded with high-end organo-silicone
polymers, recommended for medium to low PVC premium •• ••
paints and allows very good film appearance properties.

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 87

Efka
Defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Features and
Description Incorporation Solids 2
content for low-VOC
Name 1 [%] Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Efka
PB 2001
Silicone-free
Before or after
processing
0.05 - 0.5 26 74 - •• •• Silicone-free air-release agent for non-aqueous coatings such as
epoxy, polyurethane, or UPE systems.

Efka
PB 2020
Silicone-free
Before or after
processing
0.1 - 0.7 - ~ 80 - •• •• Acid-cured and NC-curtain coating systems, unsaturated
polyesters and gelcoats; broad use silicone-free defoamer. ••

Efka
PB 2725
Silicone-free
Before or after
processing
0.1 - 1.0 - 60 - •• •• Used in pigmented or non-pigmented resin systems such as:
unsaturated polyester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems. ••

Ultra low-VOC defoamer and de-aerator for high-solid and

Polymer based,
Efka
PB 2744
silicone-
containing
Before or after
processing
0.2 - 1.5 100 < 0.1 •• •• •• solvent-free formulations; excellent efficiency; improves leveling
and imparts surface smoothness; excellent longterm
persistency.

Efka
PB 2770
Polymer based,
silicone-free
Before or after
processing
0.2 - 1.0 100 < 0.1 •• •• Silicone free; polymer based defoamer with outstanding
compatibility, ideal for clearcoat. ••

Efka
SI 2022
Silicone based
Before or after
processing
0.1 - 1.0 - > 90 - •• Silicone containing defoamer for pigmented system; especially
suited for polyurethane based formulations. ••

88 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

Efka, FoamStar
Defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Features and
Description Incorporation Solids 2
content for low-VOC
Name 1 [%] Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Used in pigmented or non-pigmented resin systems such as

Efka
SI 2722 S
Silicone based
Prior to
processing
0.5 - 1.5 - > 70 - •• solvent-free epoxy systems and solvent-free polyurethane
systems.
••

Efka
SI 2723
Silicone based
Prior to
processing
0.5 - 1.5 - < 25 - •• •• Silicone containing defoamer for pigment grinding; strong
defoaming efficiency. •• ••

Efka
SI 2041
Silicone based
Prior to
processing
0.1 - 0.7 - - - •• •• High efficient silicone defoamer that prevents the formation of
foam in applications like spray, brush, and roller applications. •• ••

Efka
SI 2042
Silicone based
Prior to
processing
0.1 - 0.7 - - - •• •• High efficient silicone defoamer that prevents the formation of
foam in applications like spray, brush, and roller applications. •• ••

Efka
SI 2751
Silicone based
Grinding stage /
let-down
0.1 - 1.0 - - - •• •• Defoamer effective in acetate/reduced nitrocellulose-based
systems and especially effective in gravure and flexo. • •
Mixture of an
FoamStar
PB 2707
ester and an
emulsifier
Before or after
processing
0.1 - 0.5 - - - •• •• Low-viscosity defoamer that can be drip feed into coating
colours. ••
1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 89

Rheology Modifiers

Rheological modifiers are key ingredients in paints and coatings as they help control the coating application and the final appearance. Without
these special additives, such media would be as “runny” as water. During application, paints would spatter in all directions, have little hiding
power and exhibit a much shorter shelf life. Rheology modifiers enable formulators to adjust the flow behavior of paints and coatings. That way,
painters benefit from improved viscosity and application characteristics.

Our focus is on highly efficient additives for water-based systems. Our rheology modifiers also provide additional functionalities like wetting
properties and health or environmental benefits such as suitability for formulations low in VOCs, odors, free of APEO and tin.

Rheology modifiers from BASF effectively reduce dripping and spattering of paints during roller or brush application. Sag resistance is improved by
a rapid but controlled viscosity increase after application. They also reliably prevent the sedimentation of pigments during transport and storage of
the paints.
Network formation
Dispersed
We offer six classes of rheological additives for paints and coatings: pigment Binder

• Alkali swellable emulsions (ASE)

• Hydrophobically modified alkali swellable emulsions (HASE)
• Hydrophobically modified polyurethanes (HEUR)
• Hydrophobically modified polyethers (HMPE)
• Attapulgites (inorganic rheology modifiers)
• Castor oil, wax and urea based thixotropes

Each product class has its own properties and applications. Our Rheovis® PU
and PE series of associative thickeners stands out as a class of groundbreaking
additives based primarily on hydrophobically modified polyether and polyurethane
derivatives.

Thickener
90
Rheology Modifiers
Highlights

Product Range Chemistry Characteristics

Strong thickening response, reduced

Rheovis® HS Associative acrylic (HASE)
syneresis, easy to handle.

Non-associative acrylic Pseudoplastic rheology profiles, reduced

Rheovis® AS
(ASE) syneresis, easy to handle.
Newtonian rheology profiles, non-ionic
Associative polyether
Rheovis® PE chemistry, avoids spattering, good
Key benefits (HMPE)
wet-scrub resistance.
Broad range of rheology profiles, non-ionic
• Broad range of rheology profiles Associative polyurethane
Rheovis® PU chemistry, excellent wet-scrub resistance,
• High efficiency across many resin types (HEUR)
low effect on gloss development.
• pH-independency (PU / PE) Inorganic Rheology Modifiers with strong
• Improved sustainability Attagel® Organo clay types anti-settling properties and good syneresis
• Improved wash and scrub-resistance control.
• Low impact on water-uptake / whitening
Excellent anti-settling and anti-sag
• Excellent leveling and sag resistance Efka® RM Miscellaneous
properties.
• Reduced spattering

91
Attagel, Rheovis
Rheovis, Attagel Rheology modifiers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Viscosity Features and
Description content for low-VOC Tin-free
Name 1 [%] 2 [mPa·s] 2 Benefits
[%] 2 paints 3

Additionally to key benefits, it improves anti-spatter

Attagel
50
Natural attapulgite clays 100 Powder < 0.1 •• •• •• • and syneresis control with a smaller particle size than
Attagel 40.
•• •• ••
Non-associative thickener:
Rheovis
AS 1125 NA
anionic polyacrylate
copolymer (ASE)
25 < 20 < 0.1 •• •• •• Shear thinning rheology curve providing a high yield
point. •• •• ••
Non-associative thickener: Highly efficient and shear thinning rheology curve,
Rheovis
AS 1130
anionic polyacrylate
copolymer (ASE)
30 < 40 < 0.1 •• •• •• used in pigment and filler slurries. Standard in
automotive formulations.
•• •• ••
Non-associative thickener: Highly active, inverse emulsion with outstanding lows-
Rheovis
AS 1187
anionic polyacrylate
copolymer (ASE)
55 < 3.000 < 10 - •• •• hear thickening efficiency which can be used in a pH
range between 6-12; sodium salt.
••
Associative thickener: anionic
High polymer content. Imparts slight thixotropy and
Rheovis HS
1153
polyacrylate copolymer,
hydrophobically modified
40 <50 < 0.1 •• •• •• prolongs the open time. Especially recommended for
paints and plasters.
••
(HASE)
Associative thickener: anionic
Combines slighty thixotropic flow behavior with low
Rheovis
HS 1162
plyacrylate copolymer,
hydrophobically modified
35 < 50 < 0.1 •• •• •• water uptake. Has no impact on wet adhesion even
after long water contact.
•• ••
(HASE)
Associative thickener: anionic
Rheovis
HS 1169
polyacrylate copolymer,
hydrophobically modified
30 < 50 < 0.1 •• •• •• Recommended as co-thickener for spray applications
with lower water uptake and elongation of open time. •• ••
(HASE)

92 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

Rheovis
Rheovis, Attagel Rheology modifiers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Solids Viscosity Features and
Description content for low-VOC Tin-free
Name 1 [%] 2 [mPa·s] 2 Benefits
[%] 2 paints 3

Associative thickener: anionic

Allround mid-shear thickener with high polymer
Rheovis
HS 1212
polyacrylate copolymer,
hydrophobically modified
40 < 50 < 0.5 •• •• •• content, excellent efficiency and sizable food contact
compliance.
••
(HASE)

Associative thickener: anionic

Rheovis
HS 1332
polyacrylate copolymer,
hydrophobically modified
40 < 50 < 0.1 •• •• •• High polymer content with newtonian flow behavior;
improves leveling; sizable food contact compliance. •• ••
(HASE)

Acrylic thickener with pronounced high-shear

Associative thickener: anionic
behavior for many aqueous paint and coating
Rheovis
HS 1303 EB
polyacrylate copolymer,
hydrophobically modified
25 < 50 < 0.1 •• •• •• systems; excellent Newtonian flow behavior;
especially suited for wood coatings for brush and
••
(HASE)
roller applications.

Associative thickener: Most efficient low-shear HEUR combined with low

Rheovis
PU 1192
hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
32 3,000 < 0.1 •• •• •• VOC, combining convenient handling and easier
defoaming.
•• ••
Associative thickener:
Rheovis
PU 1193
hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
25 3,000 < 20 - •• •• Most efficient low-shear HEUR, combining convenient
handling and easier defoaming. •• •• ••
Associative thickener:
Rheovis
PU 1235 EC
hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
25 1,200 < 20 - •• •• Build of mid shear viscosity combined with excellent
syneresis control. •• ••

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Rheovis
Rheovis, Attagel Rheology modifiers designed to be used in water-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
Recommended
Product Solids Viscosity VOC con- Features and
Description for low-VOC Tin-free
Name 1 [%] 2 [mPa·s] 2 tent [%] 2 Benefits
paints 3

Associative thickener:
Rheovis
PU 1256 EC
hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
35 23,000 < 0.1 - •• •• Low to mid-shear profile and low VOC. •• ••
Associative thickener:
Rheovis
PU 1291
hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
45 3,000 < 0.1 •• •• •• Mid- to low shear thickener, VOC-free and easy
handling. •• ••

Associative thickener: Imparts outstanding efficiency, the most Newtonian

Rheovis
PU 1333
hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
20 3,000 < 0.1 •• •• •• rheology profile in water-based applications and
remarkable good coloristics.
•• ••

Associative thickener:
Rheovis
PU 1341 EC
hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
20 2, 800 < 0.1 •• •• •• Excellent high-shear thickener imparting excellent
flow and low VOC (preferred outside EMEA). •• ••

Associative thickener:
Rheovis
PE 1331​ EC
hydrophobically modified
polyether (HMPE)
21 2,300 < 0.1 •• •• •• Most newtonian rheology profile imparting excellent
flow and low VOC (preferred outside EMEA). •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
94 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended
Efka
Efka Rheology modifiers designed to be used in sovent-based systems

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
Recommended
Product Solids Viscosity VOC con- Features and
Description for low-VOC Tin-free
Name 1 [%] 2 [mPa·s] 2 tent [%] 2 Benefits
paints 3

Pre-activated polyamide wax thickener; excellent

Efka
RM 1469
Polyamide wax 20 Paste 80 - •• •• anti-sagging and anti-settling properties for
solvent-based OEM and refinish as well as for wood •• ••
coatings; minimum effect on color and gloss.

Efka
RM 1900
Modified hydrogenated
castor oil
100 Powder < 0.1 - •• •• •• Provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous
formulations; higher temperature stability. •• ••

Efka
RM 1920
Hydrogenated castor oil 99 Powder < 0.1 - •• •• •• Provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous
formulations; standard thixotropy. •• •• ••

Prevents settling of pigments by developing a more

Efka
RM 1965
Overbased calcium
sulfonate complex
70 Paste 30 - •• •• shear thinning rheological behavior; prevents the
formation of hard pigment sediments.
•• •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 95
Wetting Agents

Wetting agents and surface modifiers are essential components of modern paints and coatings. They provide a formulation with adequate wetting
properties, enhance different component compatibility, and improve the surface of a coating. Most coating systems need good flow and leveling in
order to have a smooth appearance. A flat and even surface will give a higher gloss and is therefore eye-catching. As shown, wetting agents and
surface modifiers can have a strong influence on coating properties like substrate wetting, slip, flow, and leveling.

With wetting agents and surface modifiers for water-based and non-aqueous coatings, we can provide solutions for almost any paint, coating and
ink system. Our broad technology portfolio includes polymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based products such as slip agents with very good
recoatability and wetting properties or polymeric flow and leveling agents that offer excellent appearance. Formulators value wetting agents and
surface modifiers from BASF for high efficiency, allowing dosage reduction and universal suitability.

Coating Properties Influenced by Wetting Agents & Surface Modifiers

Several coating effects like substrate wetting, flow and leveling, surface slip, and defoaming are controlled by wetting agents and surface modifiers.

Substrate Wetting
Slip / Hydrophobization 3 distinct situations by contact angle determination
• (Substrate) Wetting
Defoaming / Dearation Levelling
• Flow & Leveling
90 ° < < 180 °
• Gloss negligible wetting =0°
• Foam / Deaeration no wetting
spreading
• Slip / Antiblocking
• (Intercoat) Adhesion Flow

0°< < 90 °
Substrate Wetting
partial wetting
complete wetting

96
Wetting Agents
Highlights

Product Range Chemistry Characteristics

Low-foaming substrate wetting agents
Alkoxylated surfacants
for water-based applications.
Cost-effective substrate-wetting agents
Sulfosuccinates with excellent dynamic surface-tension
Hydropalat®
reduction.
Defoaming wetting agents based on
Star-shaped polymers star-shaped polymers for excellent
Key benefits dynamic surface-tension reduction.
Efka® Substrate-wetting agents with generally
• Solutions for water-based and non- Silicone surfacants
Hydropalat® very low static surface tension.
aqueous formulations
• High efficiency at low dosage Acrylate leveling agents for solvent-
Polyacrylates
• Excellent compatibility and low-foaming based and solvent-free applications.
Efka®
• Improved sustainability Silicone-modified Flow and leveling agents to facilitate
• Improved substrate wetting and leveling polyacrylates excellent flow and recoatability (at once).
• Enhanced effects for extended durability

97
Hydropalat
Substrate wetting agents slip and leveling agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Solids Silicone Features and
Description content for low-VOC
name 1 [%] 2 [%] 2 containing Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Substrate wetting agents

APEO-free alternative for enhanced color acceptance in
Hydropalat
WE 3111
Alkoxylated
surfactants
0.2 - 1.0 80 < 1.0 •• •• - water-based systems, supports pigment wetting and
improves freeze-thaw stability.
••
Hydropalat
WE 3120
Alkoxylated
surfactants
0.5 - 5.0 > 99 < 0.3 •• •• - Low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations;
excellent reduction of dynamic surface tension. •• •• ••
Hydropalat
WE 3136
Alkoxylated
surfactants - 100 < 0.1 •• •• - Difunctional block copolymer surfactant with primary hydroxyl
groups; non-ionic and 100% active; HLB ~7. •• ••
Hydropalat
WE 3147
Alkoxylated
surfactants
0.5 - 1.0 70 <1 •• •• - APEO-free; non–ionic surfactant; stabilizes high inorganic
filler content; suitable for emulsion polymerization; HLB ~18. •• ••
Hydropalat
WE 3311
Alkoxylated
surfactants
0.1 - 0.5 100 < 0.1 •• •• - Excellent for color development / acceptance and improved
substrate wetting; suitable for binder stabilization; HLB ~14. •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
98 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended
Hydropalat
Substrate wetting agents with slip and leveling agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Solids Silicone Features and
Description content for low-VOC
name 1 [%] 2 [%] 2 containing Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Hydropalat
WE 3320
Alkoxylated
surfactants
0.1 - 1.5 90 < 0.1 •• •• Excellent for color development / acceptance and improved
substrate wetting; suitable for binder stabilization; HLB ~14. ••
Non-ionic wetting agent for aqueous formulations with
Hydropalat
WE 3694
Alkoxylated
surfactants
0.2 - 2.0 > 85 < 15 - •• excellent wetting and emulsification properties; low foaming
and low surface tension.
•• •• ••

Hydropalat
WE 3966
Alkoxylated
surfactants - 100 < 0.5 •• •• Solid block-copolymer surfactant; excellent improvement of
shock stability in inks; highly compatible across all systems. •• ••
Silicone surfactant with strong reduction of surface tension
Hydropalat
WE 3220
Silicone
surfactants
0.1 - 0.5 90 <4 - •• •• •• in aqueous formulations; excellent substrate and anti-crater
additive with good recoatability.
•• •• ••
Silicone surfactant in dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
Hydropalat
WE 3221
Silicone
surfactants
0.2 - 1.0 45 55 - •• •• with strong reduction of surface tension in aqueous
formulations; excellent substrate and anti-crater additive with •• •• ••
good recoatability.
Excellent silicone based wetting agent with pronounced
Hydropalat
WE 3225
Silicone
surfactants
0.1 - 0.5 - - - •• •• defoaming action, eliminates surface defects and improves
gloss, flow and leveling.
•• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.

•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended

For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
99
Hydropalat
Substrate wetting agents with slip and leveling agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Solids Silicone Features and
Description content for low-VOC
name 1 [%] 2 [%] 2 containing Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Excellent wetting agent for high speed application with good

Hydropalat
WE 3229
Silicone surfactants 0.1 - 1.0 100 <3 - •• • •• deaeration and excellent anticratering performance, suitable
for 100% UV systems.
•• ••

Highly efficient wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic

Hydropalat
WE 3475
Sulfosuccinates 0.1 - 1.0 75 ~6 - •• - surface tension; standard product used in overprint
varnishes.
••

Hydropalat
WE 3477
Sulfosuccinates 0.1 -1.0 77 ~6 - •• - Highly efficient wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic
surface tension; alternative solvent. •
Slip and leveling agents

Aqueous dispersion of
Hydropalat
SL 3683
an ultra-high molecular
weight silicone
0.05 - 1.0 65 < 0.2 •• •• •• Strong slip and anti-blocking additive for aqueous systems;
good compatibility properties. •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
100 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended
Efka
Flow and leveling agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Solids Silicone Features and
Description content for low-VOC
name 1 [%] 2 [%] 2 containing Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Flow and leveling agents

Efka
FL 3740 EH
Copolyacrylates 0.2 - 1.0 > 95 < 0.5 •• •• •• - Silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with
air-release properties for non-aqueous coatings. ••
Silicone-free flow and leveling agent with air-release
Efka
FL 3745
Copolyacrylates 0.2 - 1.0 > 96 < 0.5 •• •• •• - properties for solvent-based, solvent free and powder
coatings system.
•• ••
Efka
FL 3750 AN
Copolyacrylates 0.05 - 0.5 100 < 1.0 •• •• •• - 100% version of Efka FL 3755; suitable for solvent and
solvent-free application. •• •• ••
Silicone-free and highly compatible leveling agent with
Efka
FL 3755
Copolyacrylates 0.1 - 1.0 52 48 - •• - excellent flow; no impact on recoatability andintercoat
adhesion.
•• •• ••
Enhance the leveling and wetting properties of solvent-
Efka
FL 3287
Silicone-modified
polyacrylate
0.5 - 2.0 > 98 < 0.5 •• •• •• •• based and solvent-free formulations and broad compatible
with various resins systems.
••
Efka
FL 3782
Silicone-modified
polyacrylate
0.5 - 2.0 ~ 60 40 - •• •• •• •• Improve the leveling and wetting properties of solvent-based,
water-based, and solvent-free formulations. •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 101
Efka
Slip and leveling agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Solids Silicone Features and
Description content for low-VOC
name 1 [%] 2 [%] 2 containing Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Slip and leveling agents

Efka
SL 3030
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.1 - 0.3 52 48 - •• •• •• Organically modified polysiloxane; improved slip and mar
resistance, very compatible. •• •• ••
Efka
SL 3031
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.1 - 0.3 52 48 - •• •• Organically modified polysiloxane; solventbased metal, wood,
and paper coatings including UV-cured. •• ••
Efka
SL 3033
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.1 - 1.0 15 85 - •• •• •• Organically modified polysiloxane; improved surface flow,
excellent compatibility in clear coats. •• •• ••
Organically modified polysiloxane; solventand water-based
Efka
SL 3035
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.1 - 0.5 52 48 - •• •• •• coatings, stoving enamels, unsaturated PE including
UV-cured.
•• •• ••
Universal silicone-based solvent-free slip and
Efka
SL 3200
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.05 - 0.25 > 95 < 0.5 •• •• •• •• •• leveling agent; suitable for aqueous, solvent-based and UV
formulations.
•• ••
Efka
SL 3210
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.1 - 0.3 100 <1 •• •• •• •• •• Broad spectrum and efficient flow and slip enhancer;
economic solutions. •• •

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
102 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended
Efka
Slip and leveling agents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
VOC Recommended
Product Dosage Solids Silicone Features and
Description content for low-VOC
name 1 [%] 2 [%] 2 containing Benefits
[%] 2 systems 3

Slip and leveling agents

Efka
SL 3236
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.04 - 0.4 > 98 <1 •• •• •• •• Solvent-free modified polysiloxane; solventbased wood
finishes, industrial coatings, and solvent-free floor coatings. •• •• ••

Efka
SL 3257
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.05 - 1.0 > 95 < 0.5 •• •• •• •• •• Excellent slip with good levelling; broad compatbility across
various resin systems. •• ••

Efka
SL 3299
Modified
polysiloxanes
0.05 - 3.0 > 98 <1 •• •• •• •• •• Organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface
smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings. •• •• ••

Efka
SL 3883
Reactive
polysiloxanes
0.2 - 1.0 70 30 - •• •• •• Polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal groups;
UV-curing systems for wood, plastic, and paper coatings. •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 103
Film-Forming Agents and Others

BASF offers film-forming agents including coalescents, open-time prolongers and plasticizers. Our portfolio focuses on high performance and
sustainable products with renewable content that are non-phthalate and have the lowest-possible VOC emissions in systems ranging from
paints to plasters and sealants.

Product class Product name Characteristics

Lower film-forming temperature; improved film

Coalescents Loxanol® CA
formation.
Dispersions of oleo-compounds; increased open
Open-time prolongers Loxanol® OT time, prevention / reduction of crack formation,
improved workability.

Loxanol® PL Plastification for water-based formulations.

Key benefits
Plasticizers
• Solutions for water-based and non- Plastification for solvent-based and 100%
Efka® PL
aqueous formulations systems.
• Improved sustainability (e.g. renewables,
low VOC, low odor) Loxanol® MI
• Food-contact compliance Miscellaneous Product specific (see details).
• Broad country registration Efka® MI

• Enhanced mechanical properties

• Improved workability Conductivity aids Efka® IO Ionic liquids; conductivity improvement.
• Conductivity improvement

104
Film-Forming Agents and Others Highlights

Our coalescing agents and plasticizers deliver high performance coupled with extremely low VOC content. We also provide a complete range
of open time prolongers based on renewable raw materials. Different chemical compounds and functional groups enable you to fine-tune your
formulations for specific properties, including low film-forming temperatures, increased plasticization, reduced brittleness and improved
adhesion. In addition, we offer a range of products with specific properties, like conductivity improvement, improvement of adhesion, early rain
resistance etc.

Performance and Formulation BASF Additives

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At BASF Performance and Formulation Additives, you will find experts in your specific needs who are glad to support you in finding the right film-
forming agents for your formulations.

For more information, you can also look here: www.basf.com/additives

105
Efka, Loxanol
Plasticizer and coalescents

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
Product VOC Recommended
Product Solids Features and
Description viscosity content for low-VOC
name 1 (%) 2 Benefits
(mPas) 2 (%) 2 systems 3

Plasticizer

Standard epoxy plasticizer which is extraction-resistant to many industrial

Efka
PL 5381
Epoxidized soy
bean oil
100 550 < 0.1 •• •• agents. The migration resistance is comparable with polymeric plasticizers;
contains bio-based materials.
•• ••

Efka
PL 5382
Epoxidized soy
bean oil
100 550 < 0.1 •• •• Higher purified version of Efka PL 5381, with a slightly broader
food contact range; contains bio-based materials. •• ••
Highly compatible plasticizer designed to provide maximum low
Efka
PL 5651
Bis(butylcarbitol)
formal
100 100 < 0.1 •• •• •• temperature flexibility to various types of elastomers; enhances low
temperature properties and reduces processing viscosities in elastomers •• •• ••
and thermoplastic elastomers.
Coalescents

Loxanol
CA 5310
Propylene glycol
monoester
> 98 30 2 •• •• Excellent balance of coalescent properties; based on renewable
raw materials. •• •
Loxanol
CA 5140
Methyl ester of
natural fatty acid
100 6 < 0.1 •• •• Highly efficient coalescing agent for interior/exterior paints: based on
renewable raw materials. • •

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
2
Recommend to determine the optimum dosage level by laboratory trials to achieve optimum performance
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
106 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended
Efka
Conductivity aids and miscellaneous

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
Product VOC Recommended
Product Solids Features and
Description viscosity content for low-VOC
name 1 (%) 2 Benefits
(mPas) 2 (%) 2 systems 3

Conductivity aids

Efka
IO 6782
Solution of quaternary
ammonium salt
80 - 30 - • •• Increases the electric conductivity of a liquid or solid paint film; short
chain fatty acid modified salt. •• •• ••
Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings and
Efka
IO 6783
Ionic liquid, hydroxy
functional ammonium salt
> 98 1.1 <2 - •• •• resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or
dust attraction during and after the drying process.
•• •• ••
Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings and
Efka
IO 6785
Ionic liquid, non-functional
imidazolium salt
> 97 120 <3 - •• •• resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or
dust attraction during and after the drying process; medium active.
•• •• ••
Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings
Efka
IO 6786
Ionic liquid, non-functional
imidazolium salt
> 97 20 <3 - •• •• and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or
dust attraction during and after the drying process; highly active.
•• •• ••

Efka
MI 6790 ED
Fatty acid ester - - - •• - •• Prevents building up of direct current potentials during electrostatic
powder spray coating. ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
² Recommend to determine the optimum dosage level by laboratory trials to achieve optimum performance
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
•• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended 107
Loxanol
Conductivity aids and miscellaneous

Recommended for Applications

Solvent-based

Furniture and
Water-based

Solvent-free

Automotive

Industrial
systems

systems

systems

flooring
Product VOC Recommended
Product Solids Features and
Description viscosity content for low-VOC
name 1 (%) 2 Benefits
(mPas) 2 (%) 2 systems 3

Miscellaneous

Loxanol
MI 6311
Polyamide 75 700 - •• •• Highly efficient formaldehyde scavenger for water-based paints. ••
Loxanol
MI 6627
Zinc salt of an organic
nitrogen compound
> 99 - < 0.1 •• •• Highly efficient corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate. ••
Soluble in alcohols from methanol to propanol but not in solvents like
Loxanol
MI 6727
Polyethylene imine - ~ 1.700 - - •• ethyl acetate, hexane or toluene and compatible with cationic and
nonionic systems.
•• ••
Used as a primer for coatings applications; highly effective adhesion
Loxanol
MI 6730
Polyethylene imine 50 25000 < 0.1 •• •• promotor in multi layer packaging films; recommended for ionic /
cationic binders and in a pre-treatment solution.
• •
Loxanol
MI 6600
Methane sulfonic
acid solution
70 - - - •• Used in cationic electrodeposition tanks for pH adjustment; provides
low volatility and lower odor than other MSA acid options. ••
Loxanol
MI 6840
Paraffin wax dispersion 62 350 < 0.4 •• •• Improved hydrophobicity; reduces mud cracks; reduces snail trail
tendency under critical conditions. • •• ••

1
APEO has not been intentionally added.
2
All measurements reflect approximate values.
² Recommend to determine the optimum dosage level by laboratory trials to achieve optimum performance
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.
For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
108 •• Recommended applications | • Suitable applications | Blank: Not recommended
109
 Notes

110
Notes

111
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