Specialty Additives product selection guide. Solutions that add real value to your water-based systems

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1 Specialty Additives product selection guide Solutions that add real value to your water-based systems

2 Contents 4 About us Product overview Additives for coatings and paints Additives for inks and graphic arts Additives for adhesives, construction and industrial specialties Complete product offering 2

3 We take a holistic approach to improving our clients competitive advantage we offer solutions, not just products. 3

4 About us Committed to providing unmatched performance Air Products seeks at all times to maintain its reputation as a leading supplier of exceptional specialty additives throughout the world. We do this through continual investment in product development and pace setting technology, as well as by anticipating the needs of our customers and offering innovative solutions sometimes even in advance of our customers anticipated requirements. Over 40 years ago, we recognized the inevitable shift from solvent to water-based systems and helped guide formulators through the challenges of making the transition. From a small number of Surfynol surfactant products, we have applied our surface science knowledge to help create what is today recognized as an exceptional product portfolio. We continually strive to be the global supplier of choice of specialty additives supplying, within a broad range of applications and markets, customers who value high performance solutions. A winning team Additives may be able to help you solve formulating challenges but it s the people behind the products that really make a difference. For decades, our chemists have been studying the unique challenges faced by the formulators of water-based systems. With their support, our goal is to help you achieve your goals; to help you create successful products. From product development to applications testing to technical service, we can help you put it all together by teaming the best products with an unparalleled applications development team. From ideas to finished products, our team can help you develop products, solve problems and grow your business. 4

5 Offering you solutions, not just products Air Products families of Surfȳnol, Dȳnol, EnviroGem, ZetaSperse and Carbowet additives are widely used in countless industries, including coatings, inks, adhesives, metalworking and construction. Our continued commitment to developing new and beneficial surfactant technology promises to be an answer to ongoing challenges facing formulators. We are constantly working to provide unique products and performance solutions for a broad range of applications. Surfȳnol additives a top performing range of wetting agents, defoamers, grind aids and dispersing agents. We started with the Surfȳnol 104 molecule and developed a broader Surfȳnol product line and we haven t stopped yet! Dȳnol surfactants for your most demanding applications we think of them as superwetters because where wetting is concerned, they re second to none. EnviroGem additives Products specifically designed to help our customers meet their own environmental challenges examples of our long-standing commitment to stay ahead of the world s environmental regulations. ZetaSperse additives a dedicated line of pigment dispersing additives to help with the unique challenges of handling pigments efficiently and effectively. Carbowet surfactants perfect for applications where you need a bit more than your typical surfactant, but also need to balance cost with performance. 5

6 6 We re dedicated to anticipating customer requirements and to helping our customers develop their businesses

7 Some products are not available in all regions. Please check with your local office. Product overview Surfactants Wetting agents Surfȳnol 104 Surfȳnol 104A Surfȳnol 104BC Surfȳnol 104DPM Surfȳnol 104E Surfȳnol 104H Surfȳnol 104PA Surfȳnol 104PG50 Surfȳnol 104S Surfȳnol 2502 Surfȳnol 420 Surfȳnol 440 Surfȳnol 465 Surfȳnol 485 Surfȳnol 485W Surfȳnol 500S Surfȳnol 61 Surfȳnol 82 Surfȳnol FS-85 Surfȳnol OP-340 Surfȳnol PSA204 Surfȳnol PSA216 Surfȳnol PSA336 Surfȳnol SE Surfȳnol SE-F EnviroGem AD01 EnviroGem AE02 EnviroGem 2010 Carbowet Carbowet 76 Carbowet 100 Carbowet 103 Carbowet 106 Carbowet 109 Carbowet 125 Carbowet 144 Carbowet DC01 Carbowet DC11 Carbowet LSF Defoamers Organic-based Surfȳnol DF-37 Surfȳnol DF-70 Surfȳnol DF-75 Surfȳnol DF-220 Silicone-based Surfȳnol DF-58 Surfȳnol DF-62 Surfȳnol DF-66 Surfȳnol DF-695 Surfȳnol DF-178 Molecular Surfȳnol MD-20 Surfȳnol MD-600S Surfȳnol DF-110C/D/L Surfȳnol 104 Surfȳnol 104A Surfȳnol 104BC Surfȳnol 104DPM Surfȳnol 104E Surfȳnol 104H Surfȳnol 104PA Surfȳnol 104PG50 Surfȳnol 104S Surfȳnol 500S Surfȳnol PC EnviroGem AD01 Pigment dispersing additives Grind aids EnviroGem 2010 Carbowet 100 Carbowet DC01 Surfȳnol CT-221 Surfȳnol GA Surfȳnol TG Resinated systems Surfȳnol CT-131 Surfȳnol CT-136 Surfȳnol CT-171 Surfȳnol CT-231 Surfȳnol CT-324 ZetaSperse 2100 Resin-free systems ZetaSperse 1200 ZetaSperse 1600 ZetaSperse 2300 ZetaSperse 2500 ZetaSperse 3100 ZetaSperse 3400 ZetaSperse 3700 Superwetters Dȳnol 604 Dȳnol 607 EnviroGem 360 7

8 Some products are not available in all regions. Please check with your local office. Additives for coatings and paints Architectural Industrial maintenance Automotive Speciality Paper Plastic Wood Pigment dispersion (base) Pigment dispersion (colourant) Dispersing Defoaming Grind Aids Molecular Defoamers Wetting Powder Surfȳnol DF-178 Surfȳnol DF-220 Surfȳnol DF-37 Surfȳnol DF-58 Surfȳnol DF-62 Surfȳnol DF-66 Surfȳnol DF-70 Surfȳnol DF-75 Surfȳnol PC Surfȳnol DF-110* Surfynol MD-20 EnviroGem AD01 Surfȳnol 104* Surfȳnol 500S Dȳnol 604 Dȳnol 607 EnviroGem 360 Surfȳnol 2502 Surfȳnol 420 Surfȳnol 440 Surfȳnol 465 Surfȳnol 485* Surfȳnol PSA336 Surfȳnol SE-F Carbowet 106 Carbowet 109 Carbowet Carbowet 100 Carbowet DC01 EnviroGem 2010 Surfȳnol CT-221 Surfȳnol CT-131 Surfȳnol CT-171 Surfȳnol CT-231 Surfȳnol CT-324 ZetaSperse 1200 ZetaSperse 1600 For dispersion specific needs, refer to ZetaSperse 2100 recommendations in pigment dispersion columns ZetaSperse 2300 ZetaSperse 2500 ZetaSperse 3100 ZetaSperse 3400 ZetaSperse 3700 Pigment Dependent see FAZT tool or contact us. * This product is available in different forms Top recommendations Please see the section complete product offering for a comprehensive listing of our products. Secondary options 8

9 Some products are not available in all regions. Please check with your local office. Additives for inks and graphic arts Inks Fountain Solutions Overprint Varnish Pigment dispersion (resinated) Pigment dispersion (resin-free) Defoaming Molecular Defoamers Dispersing Grind Wetting Surfȳnol DF-58 Surfȳnol DF-62 Surfȳnol DF-66 Surfȳnol DF-695 Surfȳnol DF-70 Surfȳnol DF-75 Surfȳnol DF-110* Surfȳnol MD-20 Envirogem AD01 Surfȳnol 104* EnviroGem 360 Dȳnol 604 Dȳnol 607 Surfȳnol 2502 Surfȳnol 420 Surfȳnol 440 Surfȳnol 465 Surfȳnol FS-85 Surfȳnol OP-340 Surfȳnol SE-F EnviroGem 2010 Surfȳnol CT-221 Surfȳnol CT-131 Surfȳnol CT-171 Surfȳnol CT-231 Surfȳnol CT-324 ZetaSperse 1200 For dispersion ZetaSperse 1600 specific needs, ZetaSperse 2100 refer to ZetaSperse 2300 recommendations ZetaSperse 2500 in pigment dispersion columns ZetaSperse 3100 ZetaSperse 3400 ZetaSperse 3700 Pigment Dependent see FAZT tool or contact us. * This product is available in different forms Please see the section complete product offering for a comprehensive listing of our products. 9

10 Additives for adhesives, construction and industrial specialties Some products are not available in all regions. Please check with your local office. Defoaming Molecular Defoamers Wetting Surfȳnol DF-220 Surfȳnol DF-37 Surfȳnol DF-58 Surfȳnol DF-66 Surfȳnol DF-75 Surfȳnol DF-110* Surfȳnol MD-20 Envirogem AD01 Surfȳnol 104* Surfȳnol MD600S Surfȳnol 500S Surfȳnol 82 Adhesives: Film and PSA Adhesives: Engineered Lumber 1 Lamination Adhesives Envirogem AE02 Surfȳnol 2502 Surfȳnol 420 Surfȳnol 440 Surfȳnol 465 Surfȳnol 485* Surfȳnol PSA204 Surfȳnol PSA216 Surfȳnol PSA336 Surfȳnol SE Surfȳnol SE-F Dȳnol 604 Dȳnol 607 Carbowet 100 Carbowet DC01 Carbowet LSF Surfȳnol TG Surfȳnol CT-221 * This product is available in different forms 1 Engineered Lumber refers to plywood, oriented strandboard and particle board Latex Dipping Construction: Superplastizer Admixtures Construction: Dry-mix Mortars Top recommendations Please see the section complete product offering for a comprehensive listing of our products. Agricultural Chemicals MetalWorking Secondary options 10

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12 Complete product offering Some products are not available in all regions. Please check with your local office. Surfȳnol Additives Surfȳnol 104 A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (100% active waxy solid). Surfȳnol 104 surfactant is an acetylenic diol based surface active agent that provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Surfȳnol 104 is available in a number of solvent cuts as well as powdered forms. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Surfȳnol 104A A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfȳnol 104 in 2-Ethylhexanol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. Surfȳnol 104BC A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfȳnol 104 in 2-Butoxyethanol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Surface tension reduction facilitates wetting and defect reduction, improving appearance and adhesion and antifoam properties help minimize entrained air and pinholing. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. Surfȳnol 104DPM A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfȳnol 104 additive in Dipropyleneglycol Monomethylether). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Offers microfoam reduction and strong wetting to improve adhesion, flow and leveling, and minimize other defects. Does not cause water or other resistance issues common with other surfactants. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. Surfȳnol 104E A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfȳnol 104 additive in Ethylene Glycol). Provides defect-free defoaming and dynamic wetting benefits in waterborne coatings, inks, adhesives systems, and agricultural chemical applications. Inhibits foam generation in processing and application with added surface tension reduction that improves substrate wetting and appearance. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. Surfȳnol 104H A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (75% active solution of Surfȳnol 104 additive in Ethylene Glycol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Provides superior wetting and antifoaming performance without any impact on water or chemical resistance properties. Surface tension reduction allows wetting on poorly prepared substrates. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. 12

13 Surfȳnol 104PA A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfȳnol 104 additive in Isopropyl Alcohol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Enhances wetting of a variety of substrates, particularly hard-to-wet films like polyethylene, while preventing foam. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. Surfȳnol 104PG50 A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfȳnol 104 in Propylene Glycol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Inhibits foam generation in processing and application with added surface tension reduction that improves substrate wetting and appearance. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. Surfȳnol 104S A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (46% active additive on an inorganic carrier). Surfȳnol 104S surfactant is a powdered preparation of Surfȳnol 104 additive that provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, adhesives systems, and agricultural chemical applications. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. Surfȳnol 2502 An alkoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol 2502 surfactant is based on patented alkoxylated acetylenic diol surface active chemistry. Provides ideal balance of dynamic surface tension reduction and system compatibility with very low foam in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Surfȳnol 420 An ethoxylated wetting agent and molecular defoamer (100% active liquid; HLB: 4). Provides performance similar to Surfȳnol with improved handling characteristics in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent, and APE-free. Surfȳnol 440 An ethoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid; HLB: 8). Surfȳnol 440 surfactant provides low foam dynamic and equilibrium surface tension reduction with improved dispersability and ease of incorporation in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent, and APE-free. Surfȳnol 465 An ethoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid; HLB: 13). Surfȳnol 465 surfactant is an ethoxylated acetylenic diol that provides low foam surface tension reduction with improved solubility and compatibility in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent, and APE-free. Surfȳnol 485 An ethoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid/semi-solid; HLB: 17). Provides low-foam surface tension reduction with slight emulsification properties, improved solubility and compatibility in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent, and APE-free. Surfȳnol 485W An ethoxylated low-foam wetting agent (75% active solution in water; HLB: 17). Provides low-foam surface tension reduction with slight emulsification properties and improved solubility and compatibility in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent, and APE-free. Surfȳnol 500S A powdered nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer. Surfȳnol 500S surfactant is a powdered preparation that provides rapid wetting wetting of solid particles, fillers, pigments, and fibers; fast mixing and enhanced workability of cementious systems. FDA clearances and APE-free. Surfȳnol 61 A volatile wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol 61 surfactant is a multifunctional surface active agent based on acetylenic chemistry that provides substrate wetting in systems where surfactant residues or contamination are undesirable, such as silicon wafer or glass cleaning. The properties of Surfȳnol 61 allow it to completely evaporate under normal use conditions in variety of aqueous systems. Solvent and APE-free, FDA compliance. Surfȳnol 82 A nonionic surfactant (100% active solid) Surfȳnol 82 offers excellent non-foaming wetting in aqueous systems and is strongly synergistic with other surface active agents. It can be volatized without degrading when heated to its boiling point of 221 Celsius. EPA and FDA clearances and APE-free. Surfȳnol CT-131 An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (52% active solution in water). Surfȳnol CT-131 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic, inorganic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. Solvent-free version of Surfȳnol CT-136 additive. Surfȳnol CT-136 An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (52% active solution in water and ethylene glycol). Surfȳnol CT-136 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic, inorganic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. Surfȳnol CT-171 An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (38% active solution in water). Surfȳnol CT-171 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, compatibilization and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. Offers exceptional viscosity stability in the dispersion of metal lake pigments. Surfȳnol CT-221 A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (70% active liquid in water). Surfȳnol CT-221 surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for pigmented systems that provides low-foam pigment and substrate wetting. Can significantly improve the milling process and pigment colour development when used with dispersants or grind resins in aqueous dispersions and other aqueous systems. APE-free alternative to Surfȳnol CT-121 and GA additives. EPA and FDA clearances and APE-free. 13

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15 Surfȳnol CT-231 An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (52% active solution in water). Surfȳnol CT-231 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic, inorganic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. APE-free alternative to Surfȳnol CT-131 and CT-136 additives. Surfȳnol CT-324 An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (46% active solution in water). Surfȳnol CT-324 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries. Provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of inorganic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. Surfȳnol DF-110C A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (20% active liquid in polyethylene glycol). Surfȳnol DF-110C defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Benefits include: microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free, HAPs free. FDA compliances. Surfȳnol DF-110D A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (32% active liquid in dipropylene glycol). Surfȳnol DF-110D defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Provides microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free, HAPs free. FDA compliances. Surfȳnol DF-110L A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (20% active liquid in ethylene glycol and dipropylene glycol). Surfȳnol DF-110L defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Benefits include: microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free. Surfȳnol DF-178 A formulated silicone-based defoamer and de-aerator (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol DF178 defoamer was developed specifically for applications in water-borne coatings and graphic arts that demand both powerful defoaming and defect-free surfaces. Provides strong defoaming and microfoam control and is particularly effective in spray applications. APE-free. Surfȳnol DF-37 A nonionic, organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol DF-37 defoamer is a proprietary acteylenic-based additive that provides foam control and surface wetting in water-based formulations. FDA compliances and APE-free. Surfȳnol DF-58 A silicone-based defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol DF-58 defoamer is a proprietary formulation that provides strong foam control and de-aeration performance in water-based formulations. APE-free. Surfȳnol DF-62 A ether-modified polysiloxane defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol DF-62 defoamer is a proprietary formulation that provides excellent balance of initial foam knockdown and sustained antifoaming over time in water-based formulations. APE-free. Surfȳnol DF-66 A modified polysiloxane based defoamer. Surfȳnol DF-66 defoamer is a proprietary formulation that provides excellent balance of initial foam knockdown and sustained antifoaming over time in water based formulations. FDA compliances and APE-free. Surfȳnol DF-695 A silicone emulsion defoamer (46% active liquid). Surfȳnol DF-695 defoamer is a proprietary emulsified silicone additive. Provides initial and sustained defoaming performance in water-based formulations. FDA compliances and APE-free. Surfȳnol DF-70 An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol DF-70 defoamer is a proprietary, nonsilicone defoamer that provides effective foam knockdown and sustained efficacy in water-based formulations. Water dispersible and excellent in acrylic and styrene-acrylic systems. FDA compliance. Surfȳnol DF-75 An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol DF-75 defoamer is a proprietary mineral oil-free, non-silicone defoamer that provides effective foam knockdown and sustained efficacy in water-based formulations. Offers excellent letdown and grind defoaming in architectural and industrial coatings systems. Emulsifiable in water and excellent in acrylic systems. FDA compliances and APE-free. Surfȳnol DF-220 An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol DF-220 defoamer is a proprietary silicone-free additive that provides rapid and sustained defoaming in water-based printing inks, coatings and adhesives systems. Surfȳnol DF-220 defoamer is ideally suited for architectural and medium to high PVC systems. APE-free. Surfȳnol FS-85 An anionic/nonionic wetting agent (98% active liquid with water). Surfȳnol FS85 surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for use in lithographic fountain solutions. Provides important wetting and emulsification properties allowing the elimination of solvents and other undesirable additives from fountain solution formulations. APE-free. Surfȳnol MD-20 A nonionic, organic defoaming/de-aerating wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfȳnol MD-20 molecular defoamer is based on proprietary modified acetylenic diol chemistry. Provides foam control and reduces microfoam without any of the incompatibilities or other issues associated with silicone or mineral oil defoamers. FDA compliances and APE-free. Surfȳnol MD-600S A powdered nonionic molecular defoamer designed to eliminate air entrapment in cementitious systems. Surfȳnol MD600S is a powdered preparation that allows for fast acting defoaming and long lasting dearation in dry mix formulations. APE-free. Surfȳnol OP-340 An anionic/nonionic wetting agent (78% active liquid). Surfȳnol OP340 wetting agent is a proprietary additive designed specifically for use in waterborne overprint varnish systems. Helps eliminate surface tension related issues like poor wetting, retraction, surface defects, or orange peel over both wet and dry lithographic inks. FDA compliances and APE-free. Surfȳnol PC A molecular defoamer (40% active liquid). Surfȳnol PC defoamer is a proprietary formulation designed specifically to provide foam control and pigment shock reduction in paper coating formulations. Provides long lasting defoamer activity. Stable through continued recycling of the formulation. FDA compliances and APE-free. 15

16 Surfȳnol PSA204 A formulated wetting agent (75% active liquid). Surfȳnol PSA204 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting with very low foam generation in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesives. Solvent and APE-free, EPA and FDA clearances. Surfȳnol PSA216 A formulated wetting agent (75% active liquid). Surfȳnol PSA216 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting with defoamer properties in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesive applications. Solvent and APE-free, FDA compliances. Surfȳnol PSA336 A formulated wetting agent (80% active solution in water). Surfȳnol PSA336 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides very low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting while minimizing foam creation in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesives. Solvent and APE-free, FDA compliances. Surfȳnol SE A self-emulisifiable wetting agent and defoamer (80% active liquid in water). Surfȳnol SE surfactant is a self-emulsifiable product based on acetylenic diol chemistry. Provides similar performance to Surfȳnol 104, but improved handling and incorporation in a wide variety of aqueous systems. FDA and EPA clearances and APE-free. Surfȳnol SE-F A self-emulisifiable wetting agent and defoamer (80% active liquid in water). Surfȳnol SE-F surfactant is a self-emulsifiable product based on acetylenic diol chemistry. Provides similar performance to Surfȳnol SE, but with greater FDA approvals in a wide variety of aqueous systems. FDA compliance and APE-free. Surfȳnol TG A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (83% active solution in water and ethylene glycol). Surfȳnol TG surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for pigmented systems that provides low foam pigment and substrate wetting and can significantly improve the milling process and pigment colour development when used with dispersants or grind resins in aqueous dispersions and other aqueous systems. FDA compliance. Surfȳnol GA A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (70% active solution in water and ethylene glycol). Surfȳnol GA surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for pigmented systems. Provides low foam pigment and substrate wetting. Can significantly improve the milling process and pigment colour development when used with dispersants or grind resins in aqueous dispersions and other aqueous systems. Dȳnol Surfactants Dȳnol 604 A high-performance, ethoxylated nonionic superwetter (100% active liquid). Dȳnol 604 surfactant is based on patented ethoxylated, acetylenic diol surface active chemistry. Provides extremely low dynamic and equilibrium surface tension with low foam in a variety of demanding waterborne applications. Its solvent and APEfree organic chemistry makes it a performance alternative to silicone and fluorosurfactants. FDA clearances. Dȳnol 607 A high-performance, ethoxylated nonionic superwetter (100% active liquid). Dȳnol 607 surfactant is based on patented ethoxylated, acetylenic diol surface active chemistry. Provides extremely low dynamic and equilibrium surface tension with low to moderate foam and improved solubility in a variety of demanding waterborne applications. Its solvent and APE-free organic chemistry makes it a performance alternatives to silicone and fluoro-surfactants. FDA clearances. EnviroGem Additives EnviroGem 2010 A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (88% active liquid in water). EnviroGem 2010 is a multifunctional, low foaming propietary additive that provides rapid substrate and pigment wetting and is an environmentally preferable alternative to APE-containing surfactants. A low viscosity, easy-to-handle liquid with a pour point of 0 C and a cloud point 70 C. Provides improved color development and tint strength, improved freeze-thaw stability and excellent scrub resistance. EPA and FDA clearances, solvent and APE-free. EnviroGem 360 A high-performance nonionic superwetting and coalescing surfactant (100% active liquid). EnviroGem 360 surfactant is based on patented technology that provides extremely low dynamic and equilibrium surface tension reduction with low foam and film formation/coalescing benefits. Helps enable low-voc coatings customers meet environmental regulations in a variety of demanding waterborne applications. Solvent and APE-free organic chemistry makes it a performance alternative to silicone and fluoro-surfactants. FDA clearances. EnviroGem AD01 A nonionic wetting agent, molecular defoamer and coalescing surfactant (100% active liquid). EnviroGem AD01 surfactant is a patented alkane diol surface active agent that provides defoaming, dynamic wetting, and coalescing benefits in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Solvent and APE-free, and FDA clearances. EnviroGem AE02 A readily-biodegradable nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid). This product shows excellent dynamic surface tension reduction. EnviroGem AE02 is recommended for use in waterborne and other systems that require environmentally friendly solutions. It is suitable for use across a broad ph range (3-9), although stability at ph extremes may be formulation specific. Solvent and APE-free, and FDA clearances. 16

17 ZetaSperse Dispersing Additives ZetaSperse 1200 A high-performance dispersant (45% active solution in water and propylene glycol). ZetaSperse 1200 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries. Provides optimized viscosity, gloss, and performance for polar inorganic pigments dispersions, such as titanium dioxide and iron oxides in waterborne coatings and inks. APE-free. ZetaSperse 1600 A high-performance dispersant (50% active solution in water and propylene glycol). ZetaSperse 1600 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides excellent colour development and small particle stabilization optimised for organic pigment dispersions in waterborne coatings and inks systems. APE-free. ZetaSperse 2100 A high-performance dispersant (100% active liquid). ZetaSperse 2100 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides optimised stabilization of acidic carbon black pigments and polar inorganics like TiO2 in waterborne coatings and inks. ZetaSperse 2100 additive is best used in conjunction with an anionic dispersant or grind resin. Solvent and APE-free. ZetaSperse 2300 A high-performance dispersant (95% active liquid with water). ZetaSperse 2300 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides robust stabilization of most pigment and particle chemistries in waterborne coatings and inks. Solvent and APE-free. ZetaSperse 2500 A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 2500 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides excellent viscosity stability and stabilization of demanding organic pigment chemistries in waterborne coating and ink systems. ZetaSperse 2500 offers exceptional viscosity stability in the dispersion of metal salt pigments and is an APE-free alternative to Surfȳnol CT-171 additive. Solvent and APE-free. ZetaSperse 3100 A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3100 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of stabilizing chemistries that provides outstanding stabilization of carbon black and inorganic pigment dispersions with robust letdown compatibility in waterborne coating and ink systems. Solvent and APE-free. ZetaSperse 3400 A high-performance dispersant (29% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3400 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides excellent colour and viscosity stability in the dispersion of problematic and high-performance organic pigments such as quinacridone, perylene, azo, and metal complex chemistries in waterborne coating and ink systems. Solvent and APE-free. ZetaSperse 3700 A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3700 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides excellent colour and viscosity stability in the dispersion of problematic and high-performance organic pigments such as DPP, phthalocyanine, azo and dioxazine chemistries in waterborne coating and ink systems. Solvent and APE-free. 17

18 Carbowet Surfactants Carbowet 100 Carbowet 100 is a blend of nonionic surfactants characterized as a multifunctional, low-foaming, solvent-free and alkyl phenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting. This unique proprietary blend was designed to provide rapid substrate and pigment wetting, as well as better compatibility with associative thickeners in architectural paint formulations and aqueous pigment dispersions. Carbowet 103 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 8.9). Carbowet 103 surfactant is a proprietary formulation that provides the surface tension reduction necessary to wet both pigment and substrate, and can enhance/stabilize color acceptance in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Carbowet 106 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 10.7). Carbowet 106 surfactant is a proprietary formulation designed as an APE-free replacement. Provides performance comparable to NP-6 type and similar alkyl phenol-based surfactants in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Allows for the surface tension reduction necessary to wet both pigment and substrate, and can enhance/stabilize color acceptance. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Carbowet 109 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 13.1). Carbowet 109 surfactant is a proprietary formulation designed as an APE-free replacement. Provides performance comparable to NP-9 type and similar alkyl phenol-based surfactants in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Allows for the surface tension reduction necessary to wet both pigment and substrate, and can enhance/stabilize color acceptance. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Carbowet 125 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 12.5). Carbowet 125 surfactant is a low viscosity liquid that is rapidly soluble in water and provides excellent surface tension reduction for substrate and pigment wetting in a wide range of applications. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Carbowet 144 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid, waxy solid at room temperature; HLB: 14.4). Carbowet 144 surfactant is a low-foaming, alkylphenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Provides excellent surface tension reduction and wetting characteristics, improves freeze-thaw stability of acrylic systems. Excellent oil in water emulsifier. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Carbowet 76 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 7.6). Carbowet 76 surfactant multifunctional, alkylphenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting for waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Excellent water in oil emulsifier. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Carbowet DC01 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (80% active solution in water). Carbowet DC01 surfactant is a proprietary formulation designed as an APE-free replacement. Provides performance comparable to APE and modified APE chemistries in architectural and other coatings systems. FDA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Carbowet DC11 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 13.9). Carbowet DC11 surfactant is is a multifunctional, alkylphenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting. This low viscosity, easy to handle, readily biodegradable liquid provides excellent pigment dispercancy and good foam control in in a wide range of applications. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent and APE-free. Carbowet LSF A nonionic, wetting agent and dispersant (42% active solution in water and ethylene glycol) that provides good wetting as well as good foam control to coagulant baths for both natural and synthetic rubber dipping process and in the preparation of latex tank compounds. It is an easy to dissolve liquid with a high cloud point that provides excellent wetting, rapid destabilization of foam, and reduced defects. APE-free. Carbowet An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (70% active liquid; HLB: 17.8). Carbowet surfactant is an APE-free alternative to mole alkyl phenol ethoxylate-based surfactants in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Carbowet surfactant provides substrate wetting, pigment wetting and stabilization, and emulsification in a wide range of applications and polymer systems. Solvent and APE-free. 18

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