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Contents
Latex Polymers 5 Opacity Enhancers 43
Acronal ®
AQACell ®

Joncryl ®
Acronal®
Dispex®
Colorants 13 Satintone®
PureOptions® Mattex®
Aurasperse® Ultrex®
Xfast®
Kaolin Extenders 45
Defoamers 17 ASP ®

Foamaster® Satintone
FoamStar® Mattex
Ultrex
Dispersants 23 Translink®
Dispex ®

Performance Additives 51
Coalescents 29 Chimassorb ®

Loxanol® Tinuvin®
Lignostab®
Rheology Modifiers 33 Irgaguard®
Rheovis® Irgarol®
Tinopal®

Wetting Agents 39
Hydropalat ®

Efka®
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Products for
Architectural Coatings

A can of paint opens up endless possibilities for individual expression, creativity, and
change. Architectural coatings give life to both interior and exterior spaces while protecting
the surfaces beneath. These coatings must provide superior performance and quality
to stand the test of time. BASF offers not only a comprehensive portfolio of pigment
preparations, latexes, resins, and additives for the can of paint, but also formulation
expertise customized to create innovative solutions for your architectural coatings.

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Latex Polymers
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Latex Polymers
Polymer Type Product Specifications

Maximum Viscosity
Solids Content (%)
Styrenated Acrylic

Particle Size (nm)

Product Name Product Description

APEO Free
MFFT ( ˚ C)
pH Value
Acrylic

Acronal® 296 D is a styrene acrylic resin designed to deliver very high

6000- water resistance, pigment-binding capacity, and alkali resistance. It is
7.5- ca.
Acronal® 296 D 50 8500 ca. 20 ideal for primer sealers, textured coatings, and masonry and industrial
8.5 100
cps paints. It also delivers excellent exterior mildew resistance in low sheen
and flat paints

Acronal® 4110 is an all-acrylic resin optimized for 150 g/l VOC. Intended
8.0- 750 ca.
Acronal 4110
®
50 ca. 16 for semi-gloss paints. Paints made with this product deliver superior block
9.0 cps 140
resistance, excellent wet adhesion, and outstanding cleanability.

7.5- 1800 ca. Acronal® 4220 is a straight acrylic with high durability, excellent wet
Acronal® 4220 50 ca. 14
9.5 cps 110 adhesion, PVA compatibility, and superior efflorescence resistance.

Acronal® 4410 is an all-acrylic resin intended for wood and concrete

7.5- 1500 ca. primers. It demonstrates excellent exterior tannin stain blocking and alkali/
Acronal® 4410 50 ca. 12
8.5 cps 110 efflorescence resistance, along with outstanding wet adhesion and good
corrosion resistance.
Acronal® 4510 is a flexible all-acrylic resin developed for high perfor-
mance elastomeric coatings with excellent dirt pick-up resistance. It
6.0- 1000 ca. ca. -29 delivers excellent flexibility at low temperatures and provides very good
Acronal® 4510 60
7.0 cps 300 Tg adhesion to masonry. It also displays high water vapor permeability and
low water absorption, which provides excellent long-term performance. It
is freeze/thaw resistant at 50 g/l VOC.
Acronal® PLUS 4130 is an all-acrylic resin optimized for very low VOC
interior and exterior paints with high performance and excellent durability.
7.5- 1000 ca.
Acronal® PLUS 4130 50 ca. 3 It delivers excellent block resistance, good low temperature touch-up,
8.5 cps 130
superb wet adhesion and high scrubs, all at very low VOC. It also delivers
improved titanium dioxide efficiency.
Acronal® PLUS 4230 is a high solids, all-acrylic resin optimized for high
performance (50 g/l VOC). It is freeze/thaw resistant, and can be formulat-
ed in flat and satin finishes. This product has good slurry compatibility for
1200 ca.
Acronal® PLUS 4230 60 7.5-9 ca. 6 interior/exterior application in contractor, premium grade paints. It offers
cps 270
excellent wet adhesion and chalk adhesion with good early water resis-
tance as well as good scrub resistance. It also delivers improved titanium
dioxide efficiency.
Acronal® PLUS 4240 is an all-acrylic resin optimized for high performance
(50 g/l VOC). It is freeze/thaw resistant, and can be formulated in flat and
8.0- 500 ca. satin finishes. This product has good slurry compatibility for interior/exte-
Acronal® PLUS 4240 54 ca. 6
9.0 cps 240 rior application in contractor, premium grade paints. It offers resistance
to dirt pick-up and surfactant leaching, as well as wet adhesion and chalk
adhesion.
Acronal® PLUS 4641 is an acrylic resin developed for interior and exterior
stain blocking primers with or without zinc oxide. Acronal® PLUS 4641 can
7.5- 500 ca.
Acronal® PLUS 4641 50 ca. 6 be formulated at 100 g/l VOC with freeze/thaw resistance or less than 50
8.5 cps 110
g/l VOC without freeze/thaw resistance. It can be used as a universal stain
blocking primer.
 Flat

Satin

Semi-gloss

High-gloss
Interior and Exterior Paints

General Use Primer

Stains

Elastomeric

Textured Coatings

Clear Coatings
Special Purpose Paints

Interior Wood Coatings

Exterior Wood Coatings

Anti-corrosive Primer

DTM Topcoat (without

anti-corrosive pigments)
Metal Topcoat (assumes
primer underneath)

Concrete Primer

Good
Concrete Topcoat

Wood Clear Coatings

Recommended Application

Better
Wood Pigmented
Gloss Coatings

Wood Stains
Latex Polymers |

Wood Primer

Best
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Latex Polymers
Polymer Type Product Specifications

Maximum Viscosity
Solids Content (%)
Styrenated Acrylic

Particle Size (nm)

Product Name Product Description

APEO Free
MFFT ( ˚ C)
pH Value
Acrylic

100- Acronal® PLUS 4670 is a very low VOC capable acrylic latex for premium
7.5- ca.
Acronal® PLUS 4670 50 800 ca. 10 interior paints. It has outstanding titanium dioxide efficiency, excellent
8.5 130
cps scrub, block resistance, and adhesion.

Acronal® EDGE 4750 is a state-of-the-art acrylic latex for paint-and-

7.5- ca.
Acronal EDGE 4750
®
50 1000 ca. 15 primer-in-one. It has outstanding stain blocking and washability, and high
8.5 120
scrub and block resistance. It also has high titanium dioxide efficiency.

Acronal® ECO 4830 is a unique low odor all-acrylic resin optimized for
7.5- 1000 ca. very low VOC interior paints. It delivers excellent block resistance, good
Acronal® ECO 4830 50 ca. 3
8.5 cps 125 low temperature touch-up, superb wet adhesion and high scrubs. It also
delivers improved titanium dioxide efficiency.

50- Acronal® PRO 80 NA is a styrene acrylic latex for direct-to-metal primers.

7.5-
Acronal PRO 80 NA
®
50 350 NA ca. 22 It demonstrates excellent corrosion resistance, good adhesion, and good
9.0
cps early water resistance.

3000- Acronal® NS 567 is a styrene acrylic resin designed for excellent water re-
8.0- ca. -6
Acronal® NS 567 50 5000 NA sistance and flexibility for elastomeric coatings. It also offers high pigment
9.5 Tg
cps binding capacity and good filler compatibility.

Acronal® S 760 is a styrene acrylic resin specifically designed for anti-cor-

1000 ca. rosion paints or primers. It delivers flash rust resistance, reactive pigment
Acronal® S 760 50 8.5-10 ca. 22
cps 100 compatibility, and excellent long term durability, with superior under-film
corrosion protection.
Joncryl® 537 is an emulsion with excellent gloss, clarity, adhesion, and
50-
manufacturing ease. It is suitable as a sole vehicle or alkyd modifier for
Joncryl® 537 46 9.0 250 NA ca. 42
a variety of general metal, wood, and plastic finishes. It is a modifier for
cps
acrylic and vinyl acrylic architectural paints.

Joncryl® 2981 is a one-pack, all-acrylic self-crosslinking dispersion that

< 500
Joncryl 2981
®
44 8.8 NA ca. 45 is non-formaldehyde emitting. It offers excellent clarity, weatherability, and
cps
chemical resistance for wood coatings.

Joncryl® PRO 1522 is a styrene acrylic resin that features exterior metal
400
Joncryl® PRO 1522 45 9 NA ca. 26 protection, excellent corrosion resistance, and good weatherability. It is
cps
suitable for thin film coatings and high gloss applications.

Joncryl® PRO 1524 is a styrene acrylic resin that demonstrates good

1000
Joncryl PRO 1524
®
43 8.3 NA ca. 25 chemical resistance, excellent wet and dry adhesion, outstanding UV
cps
durability, and good corrosion resistance.
 Flat

Satin

Semi-gloss

High-gloss
Interior and Exterior Paints

General Use Primer

Stains

Elastomeric

Textured Coatings

Clear Coatings
Special Purpose Paints

Interior Wood Coatings

Exterior Wood Coatings

Anti-corrosive Primer

DTM Topcoat (without

anti-corrosive pigments)
Metal Topcoat (assumes
primer underneath)

Concrete Primer

Good
Concrete Topcoat

Wood Clear Coatings

Recommended Application

Better
Wood Pigmented
Gloss Coatings

Wood Stains
Latex Polymers |

Wood Primer

Best
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Latex Polymers
Polymer Type Product Specifications

Maximum Viscosity
Solids Content (%)
Styrenated Acrylic

Particle Size (nm)

Product Name Product Description

APEO Free
MFFT ( ˚ C)
pH Value
Acrylic

Joncryl® 1532 is a versatile emulsion offering excellent adhesion to

400 a wide variety of substrates including plastics, galvanized steel, and
Joncryl® 1532 51 8.0 NA ca. 14
cps previously painted or chalked surfaces. It can also be applied under a wide
range of temperature and humidity conditions and is low VOC capable.
Joncryl® 2970 is an all-acrylic, self-crosslinking emulsion that provides a
400 wet look for patio pavers, stamped concrete and natural stone. It resists
Joncryl® 2970 43 8.9 NA ca. <5
cps whitening even after weeks of continuous water exposure, and it provides
excellent weatherability while being 50-100 g/l VOC capable.

Joncryl® 2980 is an all-acrylic self-crosslinking emulsion that provides a

< 300
Joncryl 2980
®
45 9.0 NA ca. 18 wet look appearance for interior and exterior clear and pigmented coatings
cps
at 100 g/l VOC.

Joncryl® 1982 is a styrene acrylic, self-crosslinking emulsion. Its formula-

250 ca.
Joncryl® 1982 41 8.5 NA tion stability exhibits excellent chemical resistance and film hardness with
cps >70
lower yellowing. It is ideal for wood and plastic applications.

Joncryl® 1984 is a styrene acrylic, self-crosslinking emulstion with

< 100 ca.
Joncryl 1984
®
41 8.4 NA formulation stability, exhibiting UV resistance and film hardness. It is
cps >70
recommended for all concrete and wood applications.

Joncryl® 8383 is a soft, self-crosslinking, styrene acrylic that offers good

clarity and “warmth of wood.” This product has good chemical and block
Joncryl® 8383 40 8.2 95 cps NA ca. 16
resistance, and excellent water water resistance and wet adhesion. It is
recommended for concrete and wood applications.
Acronal® LR 9014 is an all-acrylic self-crosslinking emulsion that is
250 easy to formulate, with excellent block resistance and wet adhesion. It is
Acronal® LR 9014 45 8.0 NA ca. <3
cps suitable for exterior, clear or color wood coatings from medium gloss to
high gloss.
Joncryl® 95 is an ultra-fine particle size, colloidal dispersion for wood pen-
100 etration and in-can clarity. It demonstrates minimal grain raising, excellent
Joncryl® 95 30 8.0 NA ca. 20
cps sandability and sealing characteristics. It can be used in stains, sealers,
wood preservatives and features high Tg/low MFFT balance.

1,200 Joncryl® 1921 is a styrene acrylic emulsion that offers a balance between
Joncryl® 1921 45 8.8 NA ca. 12
cps block resistance and adhesion properties for hardboard primer coatings.

Joncryl® 1919 is a cost-effective styrene acrylic emulsion for use in

1,600 hardboard primer and cement fiberboard markets. It offers excellent water
Joncryl® 1919 47 8.0 NA ca. 19
cps resistance, adhesion (specifically to aluminum), and early block resistance.
It can be formulated without added solvents in many applications.
 Flat

Satin

Semi-gloss

High-gloss
Interior and Exterior Paints

General Use Primer

Anti-corrosive Primer

DTM Topcoat (without

anti-corrosive pigments)
Metal Topcoat (assumes
primer underneath)

Concrete Primer

Good
Concrete Topcoat

Wood Clear Coatings

Recommended Application

Better
Wood Pigmented
Gloss Coatings

Wood Stains

Wood Primer

Best
Latex Polymers | 11
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Colorants
14 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Colorants
% Primary % Filler

Recyclable Containers
% Water
Pigments Pigments

Formaldehyde Free
Color/

Resealable and
Density
Product Name Mass-
(lbs/gal)

APEO Free
tone

Low Odor
w/w v/v w/w v/v w/w

Low VOC
PureOptions Eco-Colorants for Point-of-Sale Tinting Applications

PUREOPTIONS™ AX YELLOW Yellow 32.4 25.8 5.9 1.8 41 10.2

PUREOPTIONS™ C YELLOW
Yellow 57 25 0 0 23.9 15
OXIDE

PUREOPTIONS™ T MEDIUM
Yellow 41.4 33.4 3.9 1.2 36.8 10.5
YELLOW

PUREOPTIONS™ YE YELLOW Yellow 59 24.2 2.3 1.1 23.6 16.8

PUREOPTIONS™ B LAMP
Black 8.7 7 30.8 12.1 39.9 11.5
BLACK

PUREOPTIONS™ Bl INDAN-
Blue 22 16 0 0 53.2 9.3
THRONE Blue

PUREOPTIONS™ EU PTHALO
Blue 12.1 9.7 24.2 8.4 37.7 11
BLUE

PUREOPTIONS™ DU PTHALO
Green 18 11.3 17.6 5.4 38.5 10.8
GREEN

PUREOPTIONS™ F RED OXIDE Red 59.3 24.1 3.2 1.5 20.5 17

PUREOPTIONS™ R RED Red 19.7 17.3 20.5 8.4 32.7 10.4

PUREOPTIONS™ RU HIGH HIDE

Red 33.4 27.5 7.5 3.3 30.4 10.2
RED

PUREOPTIONS™ I BROWN
Brown 38 16.1 18.3 7.5 20.7 15.4
OXIDE

PUREOPTIONS™ L RAW
Umber 26.5 15 14.7 4.6 35.8 11.7
UMBER

PUREOPTIONS™ KX WHITE White 59.3 29.8 6.8 5.2 14.8 16.1

PUREOPTIONS™ O ORANGE Orange 31.9 21.4 1.6 0.8 41 10.1

PUREOPTIONS™ VU HIGH HIDE

Magenta 23.4 16.7 0 0 50.6 9.3
VIOLET

PUREOPTIONS™ J Violet 7.8 7.5 35.6 13.1 34.6 12.2

 Colorants | 15

Colorants
Chemical % Solids by Weight % Solids by Volume
Density VOC APEO Exterior
Product Name Nature and
(lbs/gal) Content Free Use
Color Index Total Pigment Total Pigment

Aurasperse/Aurasperse II Aqueous Pigment Dispersions for In-Plant Tinting Applications

AURASPERSE II® W-7014 Carbon Black
56 41 45 29 10.4 Low VOC
CARBON BLACK (PBk 7)
AURASPERSE II® W-7016 Carbon Black
66 48 56 35 10.8 Low VOC
CARBON BLACK (PBk 7)
AURASPERSE® W-7012 Carbon Black
46 33 37 20 10.1
CARBON BLACK (PBk 7)
AURASPERSE® W-7017 Carbon Black
52 39 42 24 10.4
CARBON BLACK (PBk 7)
AURASPERSE® W-6017 Green Oxide
76 62 49 26 17.6
CHROME GREEN OXIDE (PG 17)
AURASPERSE® W-4123
PB 15:0 34 20 28 14 9.2
PHTHALO BLUE
AURASPERSE II® BLUE 15:3 PB 15:3 58 46 47 37 10.3 Low VOC
AURASPERSE W-6013
®
PG 7 45 33 30 19 10.6
PHTHALO GREEN
AURASPERSE® W-2090
PO 13 34 26 26 18 9.3
PYRAZOLONE ORANGE
AURASPERSE II® RED 3RS PR 112 58 50 48 39 10.2 Low VOC
AURASPERSE II® W-3170 Only in
PR 170 61 44 54 36 9.7 Low VOC
NAPHTHOL RED masstone
AURASPERSE® W-3022
PR 2 31 15 20 11 9.7
NAPTHOL RED LIGHT
AURASPERSE® W-4281
PR 23 35 23 30 17 9.2
NAPHTHOL RED
AURASPERSE II® RED 2030 PR 254 61 52 51 40 10.5 Low VOC
AURASPERSE W-3160
®
PR 5 41 25 37 18 9.2
PERMANENT CARMINE
AURASPERSE® W-1041
PY 14 44 39 36 30 9.6
DIARYLIDE YELLOW
AURASPERSE II® W-1241 AZO
PY 74 66 53 56 42 10.6 Low VOC
YELLOW
AURASPERSE II® YELLOW GO PY 74 55 45 48 38 9.6 Low VOC
AURASPERSE W-3041 RED
®
Red Iron Oxide
64 59 32 21 16.0
OXIDE (PR 101)
AURASPERSE® W-3042G RED Red Iron
67 58 37 22 16.1
OXIDE Oxide
AURASPERSE® W-308
TiO2 (PW 6) 76 72 48 39 18.7
TITANIUM WHITE
AURASPERSE® W-318
TiO2 (PW 6) 72 63 46 30 16.1
TITANIUM WHITE
AURASPERSE II® W-1026 Yellow Iron
66 60 38 26 15.0
YELLOW OXIDE Y-42 Oxide( PY 42)
AURASPERSE® W-1021 Yellow Iron
57 51 30 21 13.7 Low VOC
YELLOW OXIDE Oxide( PY 42)
AURASPERSE® W-1025 Yellow Iron
61 54 35 22 13.9
YELLOW IRON OXID Oxide( PY 42)
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Colorants
Product Name Chemistry Color Index Pigment Content (%) Ultra Low VOC

Xfast Pigment Preparations: Ultra Low VOC, Stir-In Colorants for Paints, Coatings, and Transparent Wood Glazes

Xfast® White 0025 Titanium dioxide, rutile Pigment White 6 85

Xfast® Black 0050 Iron black oxide Pigment Black 11 80

Xfast® Black 0066 Carbon black Pigment Black 7 80

Xfast® Black 0095 Chromium-iron oxide Pigment Brown 29 80

Xfast® Yellow 0962 Quinophthalone yellow Pigment Yellow 138 85

Xfast® Yellow 1102 Bismuth vanadate yellow Pigment Yellow 184 80

Xfast® Yellow 1256 Arylide yellow Pigment Yellow 74 75

Xfast® Yellow 1916 Iron oxide hydrate, transparent Pigment Yellow 42 60

Xfast® Yellow 1990 Iron oxide hydrate, opaque Pigment Yellow 42 60

Xfast® Red 2817 Iron-III oxide, transparent Pigment Red 101 60

Xfast® Brown 2915 Iron-III oxide, semi-transparent Pigment Red 101 80

Xfast® Orange 2930 Pyrazolo-quinazolone orange Pigment Orange 67 75

Xfast® Orange 3100 Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole Pigment Orange 73 75

Xfast® Red 3390 Iron-III oxide Pigment Red 101 80

Xfast® Red 3855 Naphthol-AS red Pigment Red 112 75

Xfast® Red 3860 Diketo-pyrrolo-pyrrole Pigment Red 254 80

Xfast® Magenta 4790 Quinacridone Pigment Red 122 80

Xfast® Blue 6310 Co/Al-oxide Pigment Blue 28 80

Xfast® Blue 6875 Cu-phthalocyanine, alpha Pigment Blue 15:2 80

Xfast® Blue 7080 Cu-phthalocyanine, beta Pigment Blue 15:3 80

Xfast® Green 8730 Cu-phthalocyanine, chlorinated Pigment Green 7 80

Xfast® Green 9990 Chrome-III-oxide Pigment Green 17 80

Defoamers
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Defoamers
Recommended for

Solids VOC Content Solvent-

Product Name Incorporation Low VOC Water-based Solvent-free
(%) (%) based
Systems* Systems Systems
Systems

Mineral Oil-based Defoamers

Foamaster® MO 2107 > 98 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 2

Foamaster® MO 2111 NC > 91 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 9

Foamaster® MO 2133 > 98 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 2

Foamaster® MO 2140 > 98 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 2

Foamaster® MO 2152 > 97 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 3

Foamaster® MO 2170 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.1

Foamaster® MO 2172 > 95 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 5

Foamaster® MO 2175 > 98 at any stage of the production process 2

Foamaster® MO 2184 > 88 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 12

Foamaster® MO 2185 > 94 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 6

Foamaster® MO 2190 > 93 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 7

Foamaster® MO 2192 > 96 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down 4

Foamaster® MO NDW NC > 78 at any stage of the production process 22

Foamaster® MO NXZ NC > 88 at any stage of the production process 12

White Oil-based Defoamers

Foamaster® WO 2323 100 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down < 0.1

Emulsion Defoamers

FoamStar® ED 2522 ~ 20 at any stage of the production process < 0.1

FoamStar® ED 2523 ~ 27 grinding stage / let-down stage let-down < 0.1

FoamStar® ED 2526 ~ 80 before or after processing <1

* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in
the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe
 Defoamers | 19

Interior and Exterior Paints Special Purpose Paints

Exterior and Elastic

Paints and Plasters
High PVC Paints

Matte/Interior
Features and Benefits

Wood Paints
Semi-gloss

and Stains

Colorants

Low VOC
Gloss
Suitable for low surfactant containing systems

Broad-spectrum highly compatible defoamer specifically designed for water-based

paints; excellent efficiency in systems with coarse ingredients

Cost effective with broad spectrum use - effective in low VOC paints

Effective in paints using associative thickeners

High persistency, broad compatibility, effective in low VOC paints

Very effective defoamer for aqueous emulsion-
based paints as well as for monomer stripping

Especially effective in high gloss paints

Good persistency, non-settling, non-separating

Very effective in printing inks and polyvinyl alcohol

High compatibility, potency, and color acceptance: good post add

Excellent for adhesives

More potent version of Foamaster MO 2185, good performance in stains

General purpose, very broad spectrum

General purpose, very broad spectrum, improved dispersability over Foamaster MO

NDW NC

Effective defoamer specifically designed for emulsion paints

High-performance, ultra low VOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-
based paints, clear coats and inks; excellent storage stability; extremely low VOC
content

Ultra low VOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC architectural coatings

water-based coatings, strong defoamer for both mill base and let-down; shows
good effects in alkyd emulsions
Good Best
20 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Defoamers
Recommended for

Solids VOC Content Solvent-

Product Name Incorporation Low VOC Water-based Solvent-free
(%) (%) based
Systems* Systems Systems
Systems

Powder Defoamers

FoamStar® PB 2922 100 mixtures in powder form < 0.1

FoamStar® PB 2941 > 90 mixtures in powder form 10

Modified Polydimethylsiloxane-based Defoamers

FoamStar® SI 2210 NC > 99 at any stage of the production process 1

FoamStar® SI 2250 > 99 grinding stage / final production <1

FoamStar® SI 2280 > 99 at any stage of the production process <1

FoamStar® SI 2292 > 10 at any stage of the production process 90

FoamStar® ST 2410 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2

FoamStar® ST 2412 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2

FoamStar® ST 2420 > 99 grinding stage / let-down <0.5

FoamStar® ST 2434 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2

FoamStar® ST 2436 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2

FoamStar® ST 2438 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2

FoamStar® ST 2439 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2

FoamStar® ST 2445 >99 grinding stage / let-down 1

FoamStar® ST 2446 > 98 at any stage of the production process 2

 Defoamers | 21

Interior and Exterior Paints Special Purpose Paints

Exterior and Elastic

Paints and Plasters
High PVC Paints

Matte/Interior
Features and Benefits

Wood Paints
Semi-gloss

and Stains

Colorants

Low VOC
Gloss
Emission-free powder defoamer, good compatibility and high efficiency in gypsum-
based systems; imparts good flow properties
Powder defoamer for mortars, putties, paste fillers, tile adhesives and self-leveling
flooring systems

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

coatings, printing inks, adhesives and UV-curable systems; provides a strong
spontaneous defoaming effect; outstanding long-term defoaming persistency
Water-based coatings and pigment concentrates where high-shear processing or
application exists; most effective in the range
Water-based acrylic, low-PVC and baking systems, water-based pigment
concentrates; defoamer with good compatibility and good defoaming
Highly compatible silicone-based defoamer solution for high gloss paints and
varnishes based on acrylics and polyurethane dispersions; minimized risk of
cratering

Low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA

Low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for acrylics

Low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA

Easy incorporation, post addable, semi gloss and gloss coatings

Mainly for post addition, more potent than FoamStar ST 2434

Silicone-based, for high quality paints, excellent persistency and foam knockdown

More potent version of FoamStar ST 2438

Top performance in low/ultra low VOC coatings and tints, good problem solving
defoamer
Top performance in low/ultra low VOC coatings and tints, good problem solving
defoamer, better flow and leveling properties

Good Best
22 | Products for Architectural Coatings
Dispersants
24 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Dispersants
Recommended for

Amine
Acid Value VOC Content

Solvent-based
Product Name Description Solids (%) Number

Water-based

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g) (%)
(mg KOH/g)

Systems*
Low VOC

Systems

Systems

Systems
Low-molecular-weight Dispersing Agents Mainly Designed for Water-based Systems, Surfactant-like Types

phosphonic acid
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 50 - - < 0.1
(chelating agent)
aqueous solution based on:
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 ethoxylated fatty acids, fatty 75 - - <2
alcohol, phosphates

fatty acid modified emulsifier

Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 > 99 35 22 <1
(FAME)

fatty acid modified emulsifier

Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 > 99 47 46 <1
(FAME)

aliphatic polyether with acidic

Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 100 - 100 < 0.1
groups

modified fatty alcohol

Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 80 - - < 0.1
ethoxylate

Low-molecular-weight Dispersing Agents Designed for Water- and Solvent-based Systems, Conventional Types

alkyl ammonium salt of

Efka® FA 4671 53 100 90 <1
carboxylic acid

High-molecular-weight Dispersing Agents

modified polyacrylate polymer

Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 dispersing agent, high 50 27 - <1
molecular weight
modified polyacrylate polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 dispersing agent, high 40 25 - <1
molecular weight
modified polyacrylate polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 dispersing agent, high 40 19 - <1
molecular weight
modified polyacrylate polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 dispersing agent, high 40 40 6 < 20
molecular weight

Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 copolymer 37.5 - - < 0.5

acrylic block copolymer made

Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 by controlled free radical 40 32 < 0.1
polymerization (CFRP)

acrylic block copolymer made

Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 by controlled free radical 50 20 - < 0.1
polymerization (CFRP)
 Dispersants | 25

Applications

Exterior and Elastic

Paints and Plasters
High PVC Paints

Matte/Interior
Features and Benefits

Wood Paints
Semi-gloss

and Stains

Colorants

Low VOC
Gloss
Anionic dispersing agent; excellent liquefying effect in inorganic pigment slurry
formulations

Wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous formulations; suitable for organic and
inorganic pigments and pigment concentrates

Dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; also suitable as co-dispersing
agent with high-molecular-weight dispersing agents; will improve compatibility and
color acceptance of universal colorants in base paints
Dispersing agent for universal decorative colorants for tinting systems; makes
colorants with excellent compatibility and stability

Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for decorative and industrial
coatings

Universal, non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent; powerful alternative to APEOs;

improves gloss development, color intensity and color acceptance

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

Water-based industrial and automotive coatings, pH-independent, broad compatibility;

suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free pigment concentrates

Water-based decorative and industrial coatings, pH-independent; broad compatibility;

suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free pigment concentrates

High-end industrial and automotive coatings; suitable for making resin-free and
resin-containing pigment concentrates

Water-based industrial and decorative coatings where cost-effective performance

is vital; suited for making universal colorants with good compatibility

High-performance wetting and dispersing agent; specifically designed for semi-

gloss and high-gloss paint formulations and pigment concentrates
Ultra low VOC dispersing agent for water-based systems with benchmark
performance in inorganic pigments; excellent overall performance for organic
pigments; broad compatibility towards different resin systems; designed for
colorants but well suited for grinds into primers, gloss and semi gloss-paints
High-end water-based coatings, industrial and automotive; broad compatibility with
different binder systems; pH-independent; suitable for making resin-free pigment
concentrates
Good Best
26 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Dispersants
Recommended for

Amine
Acid Value VOC Content

Solvent-based
Product Name Description Solids (%) Number

Water-based

Solvent-free
(mg KOH/g) (%)
(mg KOH/g)

Systems*
Low VOC

Systems

Systems

Systems
Anionic Dispersing Agents Based on Polyacrylic Acid

ammonium polyacrylate
Dispex® AA 4030 30 - - < 0.1
polymer

ammonium polyacrylate
Dispex® AA 4040 NS 43 - - < 0.1
polymer

Dispex® AA 4135 NA sodium polyacrylate polymer 35 - - < 0.1

Dispex® AA 4140 NS sodium polyacrylate polymer 45 - - < 0.3

Dispex® AA 4144 sodium polyacrylate polymer 35 - - < 0.3

ammonium polyacrylate
Dispex® CX 4230 28 - - < 2.5
copolymer

ammonium polyacrylate
Dispex® CX 4240 40 - - < 2.0
copolymer

sodium salt of carboxylic

Dispex® CX 4320 25 - - < 0.1
acid copolymer

Dispex® CX 4325 sodium polyacrylate copolymer 40 - - < 0.3

Dispex® CX 4340 sodium polyacrylate copolymer 40 - - < 0.3

powdered sodium polyacrylate

Dispex® CX 4910 > 99 - - < 0.1
copolymer

Anionic Dispersing Agents Based on Polyacrylic Acid

Dispex® Ultra PA 4501 fatty-acid modified polymer > 99 - 41 < 0.2

Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 75 - - <1

 Dispersants | 27

Applications

Exterior and Elastic

Paints and Plasters
High PVC Paints

Matte/Interior
Features and Benefits

Wood Paints
Semi-gloss

and Stains

Colorants

Low VOC
Gloss
Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments

Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity
leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect

Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments

Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity
leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect

Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity
leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect

Medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior architectural

coatings; good liquefying effect

For inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4040

Excellent dispersing performance, improves gloss, improves wet-scrub resistance,

improves blocking resistance, excellent ZnO- compatibility

For inorganic pigments and extenders; improves gloss, reduces haze

For inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4140

Powder product with excellent properties; can be used in dry preparations

Modified polyester for water and solvent based RMPC, liquid resin for low VOC
pigment concentrates

Self-emulsifying polyester for water-based decorative pigment concentrates; also

improves colorant acceptance in solvent- based alkyd systems

Good Best
28 | Products for Architectural Coatings
Coalescents
30 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Coalescents
Recommended for

Solids VOC Content

Product Name Viscosity (mPa.s) Low VOC Water-based Solvent-based Solvent-free
(%) (%)
Systems* Systems Systems Systems

Non-ionic Surfactant

Loxanol® CA 5086 > 97 ~ 60 <3

Loxanol® CA 5087 > 99 ~ 60 <1

Loxanol® CA 5120 > 98 ~ 80 <2

Loxanol® CA 5130 > 97 ~ 80 <3

Propylene Glycol Monoester of Predominantly C-19 Fatty Acids

Loxanol® CA 5310 > 98 ~ 30 <2

* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%.
Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method
defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a
VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe
 Coalescents | 31

Applications

Exterior and Elastic

Paints and Plasters
High PVC Paints

Matte/Interior
Features and benefits

Wood Paints
Semi-gloss

and Stains

Colorants

Low VOC
Gloss
High performance, ultra low VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications

High performance, ultra low VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications

High performance, ultra low VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications

High performance, ultra low VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications

Excellent balance of coalescent properties

Good Best
32 | Products for Architectural Coatings
Rheology Modifiers
34 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Rheology Modifiers
Recommended for

Solids Viscosity VOC Content

Solvent-based
Product Name Tin Free

Water-based

Solvent-free
(%) (mPas) (%)

Systems*
Low VOC

Systems

Systems

Systems
Non-associative Thickener: Anionic Polyacrylate Copolymer (ASE)

Rheovis® AS 1125 NA 25 ~ 17 < 0.1

Rheovis® AS 1130 NS 30 ~5 <1

Rheovis® AS 1135 30 ~5 <1

Rheovis® AS 1188 60 ~ 1.3 <1

Rheovis® AS 1237 30 ~5 <1

Rheovis® AS 1337 30 ~ 40 <1

Rheovis® AS 1420 30 ~ 2200 <1

Rheovis® AS 1920 >98 _ <1

Associative Thickener: Anionic Polyacrylate Copolymer, Hydrophobically Modified (HASE)

Rheovis® HS 1152 40 ~5 <1

Rheovis® HS 1162 35 ~5 <1

Rheovis® HS 1212 40 ~5 < 0.5

Rheovis® HS 1332 40 ~5 <1

 Rheology Modifiers | 35

Applications

Exterior and Elastic

Paints and Plasters
High PVC Paints

Matte/Interior
Features and Benefits

Wood Paints
Semi-gloss

and Stains

Colorants

Low VOC
Gloss
Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; alkali-swellable emulsion (ASE); low-shear
thickener; highly shear thinning; anti-sagging; high yield point; lower water uptake

Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; high

shear thinning, anti-sagging and anti-settling; used in pigment and filler slurries but
also highly successful in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications

Low odor version of Rheovis AS 1130

Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; for

adhesive and mastics used in pigment and filler slurries but also highly successful
in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications

Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; mid-shear thickener, provide a Newtonian

rheology profile, allows good leveling

Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; most Newtonian product in the Rheovis® range

Can be used as protective colloid, works at a pH of 5

Highly effective rheological control thickener for systems which are supplied as
"dry systems"

Acrylic thickener with associative thickening; low-shear thickener; for paints and
plasters; anti-sagging, prolongs open time

Acrylic thickener with associative thickening; thixotropic flow behavior; low water
uptake; no impact on wet adhesion even after long water contact

Acrylic thickener with associative thickening; mid-shear thickener; improves flow;

excellent efficiency; all around product which can be used in most paint systems
all around product which can be used in most paints systems

Acrylic thickener with associative thickening; high-shear thickener; Newtonian flow

behavior; improved leveling; increases coating build up, layer thickness increases
coating build-up / layer thickness

Good Best
36 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Rheology Modifiers
Recommended for

Solids Viscosity VOC Content

Solvent-based
Product Name Tin Free

Water-based

Solvent-free
(%) (mPas) (%)

Systems*
Low VOC

Systems

Systems

Systems
Associative Thickener: Hydrophobically Modified Polyether (HMPE)

Rheovis® PE 1320 NC 40 ~ 1,600 20

Rheovis® PE 1331 21 ~ 2,300 < 0.1

Rheovis® PE 1332 20 ~ 1,100 < 0.1

Rheovis® PE 1350 50 ~ 4,000 < 0.1

Associative Thickener: Hydrophobically Modified Polyether (HMPE)

Rheovis® PU 1191 30 ~ 2,800 <1

Rheovis® PU 1214 NC 40 ~ 3,500 20

Rheovis® PU 1215 30 ~ 2,800 <1

Rheovis® PU 1250 40 ~ 3,500 20

Rheovis® PU 1251 30 ~ 2,800 <1

Rheovis® PU 1291 45 ~ 3,000 <1

 Rheology Modifiers | 37

Applications

Exterior and Elastic

Paints and Plasters
High PVC Paints

Matte/Interior
Features and Benefits

Wood Paints
Semi-gloss

and Stains

Colorants

Low VOC
Gloss
Excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow

Excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow

Excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow

High-shear thickener; imparts good flow and leveling. Suitable for high gloss paints

Next-generation strong low-shear thickener with excellent performance and easy

handling; strong pseudoplasticity

Mid-shear thickener; nearly Newtonian; excellent balance of high- and low-shear

viscosity build

Mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic

Mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic; provides excellent orientation of

effect pigments

Mid-shear thickener; slightly pseudoplastic

Next generation, ultra low VOC, mid-shear rheology modifier with excellent ICI
thickening and easy handling

Good Best
38 | Products for Architectural Coatings
Wetting Agents
40 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Wetting Agents
Recommended for

Amine
Solids

Solvent-based
Product Name Description Number

Water-based

Solvent-free
(%)
(mg KOH/g)

Systems*
Low VOC

Systems

Systems

Systems
Substrate Wetting Agent

Hydropalat® WE 3111 Polymer based surfactant ~80 < 1.0

Hydropalat® WE 3120 Alkoxylated surfactants > 99.5 < 0.5

Hydropalat® WE 3135 100 < 0.1

Hydropalat® WE 3136 100 < 0.1

Hydropalat® WE 3155 100 < 0.1

Hydropalat® WE 3167 100 < 0.1

Hydropalat® WE 3240 Silicone surfactant 48 52

Hydropalat® WE 3311 Alkoxylated surfactants 100 < 0.1

Hydropalat® WE 3317 100 < 0.1

Hydropalat® WE 3320 Polymer based surfactant ~90 < 0.1

Hydropalat® WE 3322 > 99 <1

Hydropalat® WE 3323 > 99 <1

Hydropalat® WE 3475 Sulfosuccinates 75 ~6

Hydropalat® WE 3650 Modifiied alkoxylated 100 < 0.1

Flow and Leveling Agents

Hydropalat® WE 3370 Fluorinated polyacrylates 60 <10

Slip and Leveling Agents

Efka® SL 3210 > 99 <1

Efka® SL 3288 > 99 <1

Efka® SL 3299 Modified polysiloxanes > 99 <1

 Wetting Agents | 41

Applications

Exterior and Elastic

Paints and Plasters
High PVC Paints

Matte/Interior
Features and Benefits

Wood Paints
Semi-gloss

and Stains

Colorants

Low VOC
Gloss
Alkyl phenol free, proprietary, non-ionic ethoxylate aliphatic alcohol

Low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent reduction of

dynamic surface tension
A difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It
is nonionic and 100% active.
A difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It
is nonionic and 100% active.

A water-soluble polyalkylene glycol that is 100% active.

Difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A

nonionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non toxic.
High performance silicone-based wetting agent; strong reduction of static surface
tension; excellent compatibility
Non-volatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a
wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and
improved substrated wetting.
Difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A
nonionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non toxic.
Non-volatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a
wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and
improved substrated wetting.

Very efficient wetting and leveling agent with anti-foaming properties

Very efficient wetting and leveling agent with anti-foaming properties

Highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface

tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes
Excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabili-
zation

Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; in water-based systems, excellent substrate

wetting, leveling and anti-cratering

Broad spectrum and efficient flow and slip enhancer; economic solutions

Organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for
high-gloss industrial coatings
Organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for
high-gloss industrial coatings
Good Best
42 | Products for Architectural Coatings
Opacity Enhancers
44 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Opacity Enhancers
Product Name Description APEO-free Ammonia-free Low Odor

Opaque Polymer

Organic opacifying pigment that enables reduction

AQACell® 6299X
of titanium dioxide in formulation

Latex

Acronal® PLUS 4670 Latex that has outstanding titanium dioxide efficiency

Acronal® EDGE 4750 Latex with high titanium dioxide efficiency

Acronal® ECO 4830 Latex that delivers improved titanium dioxide efficiency

Acronal® PLUS 4130 Latex that delivers improved titanium dioxide efficiency

Acronal® PLUS 4230 Latex that delivers improved titanium dioxide efficiency

Acronal® PLUS 4240 Latex that delivers improved titanium dioxide efficiency

Dispersant

Dispex® CX 4320 Excellent TiO2 dispersing and stabilizing agent

Dispex® AA 4144 Excellent TiO2 dispersing and stabilizing agent

Kaolin Extender

Satintone® 5HB Kaolin extender that also contributes to opacity

Mattex® PRO Kaolin extender that also contributes to excellent hide

Ultrex® 96 Kaolin extender that also contributes to opacity

Kaolin Extenders
46 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Kaolin Extenders
Basic Properties

Color Pigment Extension

Burnish Resistance

One-coat Coverage
Scrub Resistance
Stain Resistance
Product Name Product Description

Gloss Retention
TiO2 Extension

Sheen Control
Tint Retention
Tint Strength

Washability
Opacity
Hydrous Spray Dried

A high gloss kaolin is a micro fine particle-size grade

ASP® G92 of aluminum silicate TiO2 extender featuring superior
gloss and high brightness.
A highly beneficiated very fine particle-size, platy-grade
aluminum silicate, featuring premium brightness. ASP
ASP® 072
072 kaolin is chemically inert and has been specially
modified with dispersants for ease of dispersion.

This kaolin is a very fine particle-size grade of alumi-

ASP® 172
num silicate, featuring premium brightness.

This is a standard brightness spray dried kaolin de-

ASP® 102
signed for use in waterborne, semi-gloss coatings.

This kaolin has fine particle size, standard brightness,

and low residue to help provide excellent dispersion
ASP® 602
and physical properties when compounded into a wide
variety of polymeric systems
ASP® 802 kaolin’s coarse delaminated structure
improves stain resistance and washability in paints. It
also improves mud-crack resistance while reducing
ASP® 802
porosity. It provides synergistic properties when used
in combination with calcined kaolin such as Satintone®
W or Mattex®.

Hydrous Pulverized

A high gloss kaolin is a micro fine particle-size grade

ASP® G90 aluminum silicate TiO2 extender featuring superior
gloss and high brightness.

ASP® 200 Ultrafine particle size ASP® 200 provides

ASP® 170 Ultrafine particle size ASP® 170 provides

Our coarsest particle-size grade of aluminum silicate.

ASP 400P is highly pulverized, is lower in brightness,
ASP 400P
®
has higher aspect ratio than other ASP hydrous kaolins
and is chemically inert.
 Kaolin Extenders | 47

Sheens Applications Product Specifications

Tamped Bulk Density

Solvent-borne Paints
General Use Primer

Water-borne Paints

Loose Bulk Density

Median Sedigraph
(% + 325 Mesh)
(% Reflectance)
Physical Surface

Particle Size (µ)

Screen Residue

(D-281-Rubout)
GE Brightness

(lbs/ft3/kg/m3)

(lbs/ft3/kg/m3)
Oil Absorption
Form Modifications

(28% Solids)
Semi-gloss

High-gloss

Exterior
Interior
Satin
Flat

pH
Beads Dispersant 90 0.01 6 to 8 0.2 40-50 44/700 53/930

Beads Dispersant 90 0.01 6 to 8 0.3 40-50 44/700 58/930

Beads Dispersant 90 0.01 6 to 8 0.4 40-50 44/700 58/930

Beads Dispersant 86 0.01 6 to 8 0.4 40-50 44/700 58/930

Beads Dispersant 86 0.01 6 to 8 0.6 35-45 44/700

Beads Dispersant

Pulverized Dispersant 90 0.01 6 to 8 0.2 40-50 12/190 18/290

Pulverized None 86 0.01 3.5 to 5 0.4 40-50 18/290 30/480

Pulverized Dispersant 90 0.01 6 to 8 0.4 40-50 15/240 20/320

Pulverized None 80 0.15 3.5 to 5 3.5 30-40 25/400 40/640

Good Better Best

48 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Kaolin Extenders
Basic Properties

Color Pigment Extension

Burnish Resistance

One-coat Coverage
Scrub Resistance
Stain Resistance
Product Name Product Description

Gloss Retention
TiO2 Extension

Sheen Control
Tint Retention
Tint Strength

Washability
Opacity
Delaminated

This kaolin’s delaminated structure improves stain

resistance and washability in paints. It is an excellent
titanium dioxide extender and improves opacity of
ASP® NC X-1
paints. It provides synergistic properties when used in
combination with calcined kaolins such as Satintone®
W or Mattex®.

Calcined

An ultra-fine particle-size grade featuring very high

brightness. Satintone 5HB has been dehydroxylated
by controlled heat treatment for removal of crystal-
Satintone® 5HB
line-bound hydroxyl groups and to improve brightness.
Satintone 5HB kaolin is highly pulverized for better
dispersion.
A fine particle-size grade featuring high brightness. It
has been dehydroxylated by controlled heat treatment
Satintone® W to remove crystalline-bound hydroxyl groups and to
improve brightness. Satintone W kaolin is highly pulver-
ized for better dispersion.
A fine particle-size grade featuring high brightness. Its
key feature is that it’s a structured calcined material
Mattex®
which allows optimization of low sheen and high
opacity.
A specially engineered kaolin-based product for
architectural paint applications with improved scrub
Mattex® PRO resistance and burnish. It is uniquely structured to
provide very high scrub resistance properties and very
low sheen while maintaining excellent hide.
A chemically structured kaolin based pigment that
combines high opacity and whiteness with high tint
Mattex MX
®
strength, low sheen and excellent film integrity in
coatings.
An ultra-fine particle-size engineered grade featuring
ultra-high brightness. It has been dehydroxylated
by controlled heat treatment for removal of crystal-
Ultrex® 96
line-bound hydroxyl groups and to improve bright-
ness. Ultrex 96 kaolin is highly pulverized for better
dispersion.
 Kaolin Extenders | 49

Sheens Applications Product Specifications

Tamped Bulk Density

Solvent-borne Paints
General Use Primer

Water-borne Paints

Loose Bulk Density

Median Sedigraph
(% + 325 Mesh)
(% Reflectance)
Physical Surface

Particle Size (µ)

Screen Residue

(D-281-Rubout)
GE Brightness

(lbs/ft3/kg/m3)

(lbs/ft3/kg/m3)
Oil Absorption
Form Modifications

(28% Solids)
Semi-gloss

High-gloss

Exterior
Interior
Satin
Flat

pH
Spray
Dispersant 87 0.01 6 to 8 0.7 40-50 40/650 55/890
Dried

Pulverized Dehydroxylated 92 0.01 5 to 7 0.8 85-95 13/210 20/320

Pulverized Dehydroxylated 91 0.02 5 to 7 1.4 50-60 20/320 30/480

Pulverized Dehydroxylated 90 0.01 5 to 7 1.3 60-70 20/320 30/480

Pulverized Dehydroxylated

Pulverized Dehydroxylated 90 0.01 5 to 7 1.1 65-75 20/320 30/480

Pulverized Dehydroxylated 96 0.02 5 to 7 0.8 85-95 16/260 22/350

* Pre-Treatment Value

Good Better Best

50 | Products for Architectural Coatings
UV Absorbers
52 | Products for Architectural Coatings

UV Absorbers
Physicochemical Parameters

Product Name Chemistry Mw Mp

Physical Form
(g/mol) (°C)

2-hydroxy-benzophenone UVA (BP)

Chimassorb® 81 BP solid 326 47 - 51

Chimassorb® 90 BP solid 228 61 - 65

2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)-benzotriazole UVA (BTZ)

Tinuvin® 1130 BTZ liquid mix -

Tinuvin® 326 BTZ-Cl solid 316 138 - 142

Tinuvin® 384-2 BTZ liquid 95% in 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate 452 -

Tinuvin® 99-2 BTZ liquid 95% in 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate 452 -

Tinuvin® 900 BTZ solid 448 138 - 142

Tinuvin® 928 BTZ solid 442 109 - 113

Tinuvin® Carboprotect® BTZ solid 560 132 - 136

Bis- and Tris-resorcinyl-triazine UVA (HPT), High Photo and Thermal Permanence

Tinuvin® 460 HPT solid 630 97 - 101

Tinuvin® 477 HPT liquid 80% in 2-methoxy-1-propyl acetate mix -

Bis- and Tris-resorcinyl-triazine UVA (HPT), High Photo and Thermal Permanence

Tinuvin® 400 HPT liquid 85% in 1-methoxypropan-2-ol 647 -

Tinuvin® 405 HPT solid 584 73 - 77

Tinuvin® 479 HPT solid 678 39 - 43 1

 UV Absorbers | 53

Market Segment
Automotive and
Transportation

Furniture and

Architectural
Printing and
Application / Remarks

Packaging
Industrial

Flooring

Mass stabilization of gel coats; UVA for moderate durability requirements

Mass stabilization of gel coats; UVA for moderate durability requirements

Universal UVA for medium-performance solvent- and water-based coatings

Chlorinated red-shifted UVA, allows <1% transmittance up to 370 nm; FDA approval for indirect food contact in
polyolefines, limited solubility in organic solvents

Multipurpose UVA for medium- to high-durability requirements; minimum color impact in refinish clear coat
applications

Multipurpose UVA for medium-durability requirements

UVA for medium- to high-durability requirements in powder and coil coating applications; limited solubility in
organic solvents

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; especially recommended for carbon- or
glass-fiberreinforced composites; allows < 1% transmittance up to 420 nm

Red-shifted UVA with extremely high extinction coefficient; allows <1% transmittance up to 370 nm; limited solubility

Red-shifted UVA with high extinction coefficient; for high-durability requirements; allows <1% transmittance

UVA for high-durability requirements in clear coat applications inclusive UV-curing systems; excellent spectral coverage in
combination with Tinuvin® 479

UVA for high-durability requirements in powder clear coats or 100 % (UV)-curing systems; excellent spectral coverage in
combination with Tinuvin® 479

UVA with extremely high extinction coefficient; for highest durability requirements in clear coats, powder coatings or UV-curing
systems; specifically suited for thin-film applications
54 | Products for Architectural Coatings

UV Absorbers
Market Segment

Automotive and
Transportation

Furniture and

Architectural
Printing and
Product Name Chemistry Physical Form Application / Remarks

Packaging
Industrial

Flooring
Blends

UVA/HALS blend for solvent-based appli-

Tinuvin® 5050 BTZ / N-alkyl HALS liquid
cations

UVA/non-basic HALS blend for sol-

Tinuvin® 5060 BTZ / N-OR HALS liquid
vent-based oxidative curing coatings

universal UVA/HALS blend for water- and

Tinuvin® 5151 BTZ / N-alkyl HALS liquid
solvent-based applications

UVA/HALS blend for high-performance

Tinuvin® 5248 HPT / N-alkyl HALS liquid
solvent-based applications

UVA/HALS blend for high-performance

Tinuvin® 5251 HPT / N-alkyl HALS liquid
solvent-based applications

N-alkyl / N-alkyl HALS blend for powder coating application

Tinuvin® 111 FDL solid
HALS blend with triboelectric charging activity

AO/UVA/HALS blend for solvent-based

AO / N-alkyl HALS
Tinuvin® B 75 liquid applications; improves color stability of
/ UVA
epoxy based flooring coatings

NEAT Additive Preparations for Water-based Applications

N-OR based HALS for all water-based

Tinuvin® 123-DW N-OR HALS liquid 30 % active
applications

UVA for water-based medium-performance

Tinuvin® 99-DW BTZ liquid 25 % active
applications

Blue-shifted UVA for water-based high-per-

formance applications; excellent spectra
Tinuvin 400-DW
®
HPT liquid 20 % active
coverage in combination with Tinuvin®
479-DW

Red-shifted UVA for water-based high-per-

Tinuvin® 477-DW HPT liquid 20 % active
formance wood coatings

High-performance UVA / non-reacting HALS

light stabilizer blend with broad spectral
Tinuvin® 5333-DW UVA HALS liquid 40 % active coverage for high-durability requirements
in joinery, GIP, plastic, glass and decorative
applications
Performance Additives
56 | Products for Architectural Coatings

Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS)

Physicochemical parmeters

Product Name Chemistry Mw Mp

Physical Form
(g/mol) (°C)

Lignin Stabilizer

Lignostab® 1198 lignin stabilizer solid 172 66 - 70

liquid
Lignostab® 1198 L lignin stabilizer solution 172 -
20 % in water

Non-basic HALS

Tinuvin® 123 N-OR HALS liquid 737 -

Tinuvin® 152 N-OR HALS solid 757 72 - 761

Tinuvin® 622 SF oligomeric N-alkyl HALS solid 3.100 - 4.000 57 - 61 1

Tinuvin® 5100 N-OR HALS liquid 737 -

Basic HALS

Tinuvin® 111 FDL N-alkyl / N-alkyl HALS blend solid n.a. n.a.

Tinuvin® 770 DF N-H HALS solid 480 81 - 85

Tinuvin® 292 N-alkyl HALS liquid 509 / 370 -

Tinuvin® 292 HP N-alkyl HALS liquid 509 / 370 -

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Market segment
Automotive and
Transportation

Furniture and

Architectural
Application / Remarks

Printing and
Packaging
Industrial

Flooring

Lignin stabilizer for wood impregnation

Lignin stabilizer solution for wood impregnation

Non-basic HALS for acid-catalyzed coatings, improves yellowing resistance in direct fired gas
ovens

Non-migrating, reactable low-basic HALS for polar solvent-based or plastic coatings (e.g.,
polycarbonate, ABS substrates)

Low-basic HALS for powder coating applications with very good antioxidant property; limited
solubility in organic solvents

Non-basic HALS for oxidative curing coatings

HALS blend for powder coating applications with triboelectric charging activity

HALS suitable for powder coating applications

Multipurpose HALS for various applications multipurpose HALS for color-sensitive applications
such as refinish coatings
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Optical Brighteners
Physicochemical Parmeters

Product Name CAS Chemistry Mw Mp

Physical Form
(g/mol) (°C)

Antimicrobials

Irgaguard® D 1071 28159-98-0 organic algicide solid 253 128 - 133

Irgarol® 1051 28159-98-0 organic algicide solid 253 129 - 133

Optical Brightener

Tinopal® NFW LIQ 27344-41-8 biphenyl-stilbene liquid 563 -

Tinopal® OB CO 7128-64-5 benzoxazole solid 431 196 - 203

Tinopal® SFP 41098-56-0 triazine-stilbene solid 1,305 -

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Market Segment
Automotive and
Transportation

Furniture and

Architectural
Printing and
Application / Remarks

Packaging
Industrial

Flooring

Triazine-based algicide for architectural and construction coatings. Due to REACH, not available in Europe.

Triazine-based algicide for antifouling in marine and protective coatings

Liquid OB for water-based white and pastel-tone paints, clear coats, overprint varnishes

Solid OB for white and pastel-tone paints, clear coats, overprint varnishes and powder coating applications

Water-soluble OB for photographic color developer baths or as fluorescent tracers

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Notes
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Notes
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