Specialty Additives and Precursors for the Coatings Industry
Specialty Additives and Precursors for the Coatings Industr y BASF offers a wide range of specialty additives and precursors for the optimization of coating formulations and the improvement of their performance. BASF Care Chemicals & Formulators provides Specialty Additives such as ionic and nonionic emulsifiers, dispersing and wetting agents, defoamers, adhesion promotors, matting agents, plasticizers and biocides for application in automotive and industrial coatings, wood and decorative coatings as well as printing inks. Within our product range we offer polyalkylene glycols as components in resin systems as well as precursors for UV-curable coatings. Our products are used in, for example, electrodeposition processes in the automotive sector, for UV-curable coatings, and in the range of industrial coatings can coatings. BASF product Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctive performance/ Application Automotive Industrial Wood Decorative Printing inks Solvent Water UV-curable Emulsion polymerization Nonionic emulsifiers/stabilizers Emulan OG, OC Alcohol ethoxylates Excellent emulsion stability Emulan TO 2080, TO 3070, TO 4070 Lutensol TO 8, TO 10, TO 12, TO 15 Lutensol AT 11, AT 18, AT 25, AT 50 Alcohol ethoxylates Oxo alcohol ethoxylates Fatty alcohol ethoxylates Excellent emulsion stability Coemulsifiers for emulsion polymerization Coemulsifiers for emulsion polymerization Emulan A Oleic acid ethoxylate Excellent emulsifier for nonpolar chemicals Emulan EL, EL 40 Castor oil ethoxylates Emulsifiers for polymers solubilized in organic solvents Lutensol TO 389, TO 8 Alcohol ethoxylates Small particle size in emulsion polymerization Pluronic PE 6100, EO/PO block polymers Low-foaming PE 6200, PE 6400, PE 6800 Lutensol XL 100, XL 140 Alcohol ethoxylates Emulsifiers for organic pigments Anionic emulsifiers/stabilizers Emulphor FAS 30 Lutensit A-BO 2 Fatty alcohol ether sulfate, sodium salt Sodium dioctylsulfosuccinate APEO-free anionic emulsifier for small particle size APEO-free anionic emulsifier for small particle size = Registered trademark of BASF
Additives for Coatings Nonionic emulsifiers/stabilizers Emulan OG, OC For use in interior paints. Improve equipment clean-up, extend shelf life. Increased compatibility with cement and lime. Emulan TO 2080, TO 3070, TO 4070 Emulsifiers for excellent stability. Substitutes for alkylphenol ethoxylates. Universally applicable for all types of dispersions. Anionic emulsifiers/stabilizers Emulphor FAS 30 For production of dispersions with low particle size and resistance against electrolytes. For styrene, acrylic and vinyl acetate latexes. Substitute for anionic alkylphenol ethoxylate derivatives (e.g. alkylphenol ether sulfates). Lutensit A-BO Excellent emulsifier and wetting agent for dispersions. Lutensol TO 8, TO 10, TO 12, TO 15 Used as Coemulsifiers in emulsion polymerization for all types of monomer systems. Lutensol AT 11, AT 18, AT 25, AT 50 Used as Coemulsifiers in emulsion polymerization allowing dispersions to exhibit high mechanical and electrolyte stability as well as low particle size. Emulan A Excellent emulsifier for mineral oils, fatty oils, mixtures thereof and silicone oils. Emulan EL, EL 40 Primarily used to emulsify fatty acids, fatty oils, solid fats, ester waxes, many different organic solvents and solutions of polymers in water. Effective solubilizer for dyes. Lutensol TO 389, TO 8 Substitutes for alkylphenol ethoxylates. Emulsifiers for resins. Pluronic PE 6100, PE 6200, PE 6400, PE 6800 Low-foaming emulsifiers. Substitute for nonylphenol ethoxylates. Pluronic PE 6800 is specially recommended to generate very stable dispersions (mechanical, electrolyte and freeze/thaw stability). Lutensol XL 100, XL 140 Good emulsifier for organic pigments for application in universal paste formulations. 3
BASF product Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctive performance/ Application Automotive Industrial Wood Decorative Printing inks Solvent Water UV-curable Emulsion polymerization Dispersants Lugalvan BNO 12, BNO 24 Naphthol ethoxylates Improved pigment dispersing Sokalan PA 15, PA 20, PA 30 Tamol NN 4501, NN 9401 Sokalan CP 9, CP 10, HP 25 Polyacrylic acids, sodium salts Naphthalenesulfonic acid condensation products, sodium salt Modified polycarboxylates Fast dispersing agents for inorganic pigments For hydrophobic pigments Efficient for aqueous/organic media Pluronic PE 10400 EO/PO block polymer Nonionic, not sensitive to salt and ph Lutensol AT 11 C 16/18 alcohol ethoxylate Nonionic, not sensitive to salt and ph Lutensol XL 100, XL 140 Alcohol ethoxylates For organic pigments Wetting agents Emulan WT Alcohol ethoxylate Excellent pigment wetting Pluronic PE EO/PO block polymer Low-foaming Plurafac LF 431 Alcohol alkoxylate Low-foaming, fast wetting Lutensol ON 50, ON 70 Alcohol alkoxylates Fast wetting Lutensol XL 50, XL 70 Alcohol alkoxylates Fast wetting Lutensit A-BO Dioctylsulfosuccinate, Excellent wetter sodium salt Emulan HE 50 C 4 -C 8 alcohol ethoxylate Improves dynamics, wetting of surfactants VOC-free solvent 4
Additives for Coatings Dispersants Lugalvan BNO 12, BNO 24 Effective dispersants for organic pigments and carbon blacks with high pigment affinity. Sokalan PA 15, PA 20, PA 30 Efficient dispersants for inorganic pigments for reduced dispersing time and long-term storage stability. Tamol NN 4501, NN 9401 Excellent dispersing agents for hydrophobic pigments. Sokalan CP 9, CP 10, HP 25 Excellent dispersing properties especially in aqueous/ organic media, e.g. in presence of propylene glycol. For use in high-gloss decorative paints. Pluronic PE 10400 All-purpose nonionic dispersant. Not sensitive to ions (e.g. Ca 2+ ) and ph. Lutensol AT 11 For enhanced color strength of pigmented paints. Lutensol XL 100, XL 140 Dispersants for organic pigments e.g. for application in universal paste formulations. Wetting agents Emulan WT Excellent APEO-free pigment wetter for optimized tinting. Pluronic PE Low-foaming wetters. Reduce surface imperfections. Improve water resistance. For use in exterior wood stains and latex paints. Plurafac LF 431 Low-foaming wetting agent for production of decorative paints. Lutensol ON 50, ON 70 Fast wetting, e.g. spraying applications. Lutensol XL 50, XL 70 Fast wetting for all purposes, low-foaming. Lutensit A-BO Efficient wetter. For industrial and wood coating. Emulan HE 50 Improves dynamic wetting of surfactants. 5
BASF product Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctive performance/ Application Automotive Industrial Wood Decorative Printing inks Solvent Water UV-curable Emulsion polymerization Antifoaming agents Degressal SD types Different chemistries Silicone-free Pluriol P 2000 Polypropylene glycol Silicone-free Pluronic RPE 2520, RPE 3110 Adhesion promotors EO/PO block polymers Silicone-free Lupasol HF, P Polyethylene imines Improved adhesion Lupasol G 100 Lupasol PR 8515, PO 100 Polyethylene imines Improved adhesion Lupasol WF Lupasol PN 60 Polyethylene imine For fountain solutions Lugalvan FDC Rain resistance Ethylene copolymer based emulsion Good adhesion properties on aluminum Lupasol G 35 Polyethylene imine Improved drying process and rain resistance Matting agents Luwax AM 3, AM 6 Homopolymer PE waxes Matting effect Luwax AF 31, AF 32 Micronized PE waxes Powder coatings/ can coatings/ water-based systems Scratch resistance Luwax AF 31, AF 32 Micronized PE waxes Powder and can coatings/ water-based systems, printing inks Luwax AH 3, AH 6 Homopolymer PE waxes For can, coil, powder and wood coatings Poligen WE 1, WE 6 Wax emulsions Water-based paints/ scratch resistance Overprint varnish Poligen WE 6 Wax emulsion For overprint varnishes Poligen WE 20 Wax emulsion For overprint varnishes with high abrasion resistance 6
Additives for Coatings Antifoaming agents Degressal SD types Silicone-free universal defoamers and deaeraters. Pluriol P 2000 Silicone-free universal defoamer and deaerater. Overprint varnish Poligen WE 6, WE 20 Wax emulsions based on oxidized waxes. Designed especially to increase abrasion resistance and water repellency of overprint varnish formulations. Pluronic RPE 2520, RPE 3110 Silicone-free universal defoamers and deaeraters. Adhesion promotors Lupasol HF, P, G 100, PR 8515, PO 100 Primers for improved adhesion of coatings on plastics and metals. For example for UV-curing coatings or high-gloss paints. Can be used in aqueous formulations or systems containing polar organic solvents. Lupasol PN 60 Hydrophilic additive in fountain solutions for alcohol-free or alcohol-reduced offset printing. Keeps the non-printing area of the printing plate water-wet. Efficient alternative for high-molecular-weight PEG or xanthan gums. Lugalvan FDC Primer for aluminum surfaces for various coatings like powder or 2-component PU coatings. Rain resistance Lupasol G 35 Improves rain resistance at early drying stage. Long-term stability with dispersions. For use in synthetic resin plasters, architectural paints and fillers. Matting agents Luwax AM 3, AM 6, AF 31, AF 32 Homopolymer PE waxes to be dispersed in solvent-based systems. Good matting effect and scratch resistance. Scratch resistance Luwax AF 31, AF 32 Micronized homopolymer PE waxes can be easily dispersed in water-based and solvent-based coatings. High rub and scratch resistance for printing inks. Luwax AH 3, AH 6 Homopolymer PE waxes to be dispersed in solvent-based systems with good protection against mechanical impact. High rub resistance, abrasion resistance and scratch resistance. Poligen WE 1, WE 6 Wax emulsions for good rub and scratch resistance in water-based systems. 7
BASF product Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctive performance/ Application Automotive Industrial Wood Decorative Printing inks Solvent Water UV-curable Emulsion polymerization Antisettling agent Luwax OA, OA 2 Oxidized PE waxes Antisettling agent Thixotropic aids Luwax EVA 1 Coalescents, solubilizers and platicizers Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer wax Thixotropic effect for metallic paints Pluriol E 300 Polyethylene glycol Stabilizing against temperature fluctuation Pluriol E 600 Polyethylene glycol Stabilizing against temperature fluctuation Pluriol P 600, P 900 Polypropylene glycols Excellent solubilizers for pigments in water-based coatings Monophenylglycol Monophenylglycol Coalescent Monophenyldiglycol Monophenyldiglycol Coalescent Phenoxypropanol Phenoxypropanol Coalescent Pluriol A 500 E Pluriol A 1350 PE Pluriol A 2000 P Pluriol C 85 Methyl polyethylene glycol Alkyl polyethylene glycol Alkyl polypropylene glycol Polyalkylene glycol alkylphenyl ether Plasticizer Coalescent and plasticizer Coalescent and plasticizer Coalescent and plasticizer Pluriol C 1651 Butyldiglycol acetal Coalescent and plasticizer Biocides Protectol BN Bronopol Excellent bactericide, Blue Angel approval Protectol PE Phenoxyethanol Assist coalescence + antimicrobial effect Protectol HT Triazine Formaldehyde releaser 8
Additives for Coatings Antisettling Luwax OA, OA 2 Oxidized PE waxes to be dispersed in aromatic solvents and used as antisettling agents for pigments and additives. Thixotropic aids Luwax EVA 1 Ethylene-based copolymer wax to be dispersed in aromatic/aliphatic solvents. Resulting dispersion has thixotropic effect. For use in automotive metallic coatings with aluminum powder and pigments. Coalescents, solubilizers and plasticizers Pluriol E 300 Improves freeze/thaw stability of dispersions. Acts as good solubilizer. Pluriol E 600 Improves freeze/thaw stability of dispersions. Pluriol P 600, P 900 Good solubilizers for pigments in water-based formulations like base coatings for automotive. Improve freeze/thaw stability of dispersions for water-based paints. Act as a plasticizer. Monophenylglycol, Monophenyldiglycol, Phenoxypropanol Use in water-borne paints to assist coalescence. Pluriol A 500 E, A 1350 PE, A 2000 P Coalescing agents and plasticizers for coatings with low VOC content. Pluriol C 85, C 1651 Coalescing agents and plasticizers for coatings with low VOC content. Biocides Protectol BN Excellent bactericide. Approved for use in low-emission wall paints either on its own or in combination with CIT/MIT under the Blue Angel eco-labeling scheme (RAL-UZ 102). Protectol PE Good combination active ingredient. Use in water-borne paints to assist coalescence as well as for antimicrobial effect. Broad spectrum of activity. Protectol HT Formaldehyde releaser with good high ph stability. Good combination partner for BIT. 9
BASF product Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctive performance/ Application Automotive Industrial Wood Decorative Printing inks Solvent Water UV-curable Emulsion polymerization Precursors for coatings and reactive diluents Pluriol BP 30 E, BP 40 E, BP 60 E Pluriol A 3 TE, A 15 TERC Pluriol A 4 TE, A 16 TE, A 18 TERC Pluriol A 350 E, A 500 E Pluriol A 1350 P Bisphenol A ethoxylates Polyfunctional polyalkylene glycols Polyfunctional polyalkylene glycols Methyl polyethylene glycols Alkyl polypropylene glycol Building blocks with plasticizer properties Precursors for trifunctional UV-curable monomers Precursors for trifunctional UV-curable monomers Precursors for monofunctional UV-curable monomers Building block with plasticizer properties Pluriol E 200, E 400, E 600 Polyethylene glycols Precursors for UV-curable monomer components Pluriol P 400, P 600, P 900, P 2000, P 4000 Polypropylene glycols Building blocks with plasticizer properties Monophenylglycol Monophenylglycol Precursor for UV-curable monomer components Monophenyldiglycol Monophenyldiglycol Precursor for UV-curable monomer components 10
Precursors for Coatings Pluriol BP 30 E, BP 40 E, BP 60 E Precursors for UV-curable monomers for application in wood coatings. Plasticizer building blocks for diverse epoxy coatings used e.g. in electrocoating for automotive or can coatings. Pluriol A 3 TE, A 15 TERC Pluriol A4 TE, A16 TE, A 18 TERC Precursors for the synthesis of trifunctional UV-curable monomers. Pluriol A 350 E Precursor for the synthesis of monofunctional UV-curable monomers. Pluriol A 1350 P Pluriol P 400, P 600, P 900, P 2000, P 4000 Precursors as plasticizer segments in diverse epoxy coatings. Pluriol E 200, E 400, E 600 Precursors for the synthesis of monofunctional UV-curable monomer. Monophenylglycol Precursor for the synthesis of monofunctional UV-curable monomer. BPD-supported biocidal grade also available. Applicability can be limited by local regulations. For further details, please see our technical information and brochures, or request these from your local BASF representative. Monophenyldiglycol Precursor for the synthesis of monofunctional UV-curable monomer. 11
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