Experts in rheology, polymers and additives.
Our Performance Additives business unit aspires to be a reliable and expert partner for producers of adhesives and sealants, paints and varnishes, printing inks, and construction chemical products.
Combining comprehensive raw material expertise for the specified fields of application and advanced laboratories, we are able to continually develop new products and applications, whilst still ensuring excellent technical support to our partners . As both an independent distributor and an experienced producer, we are able to work closely with customers to obtain significant benefits.
Binders
Manufacturer: Dianal America Inc.
| Standard grades | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Dianal e.g. BR-90, BR-220 | Ethylene methacrylate resins | Paints and coatings on steel, aluminium and other non-ferrous metals, plastics and glass, high-solid systems/low VOC applications, as a flow additive in powder coatings, UV/EB systems; conventional and reactive hot-melt adhesives; metallized papers and foils, printing inks |
| Dianal e.g. BR-101, BR-115 | Butyl methacrylate resins | |
| Dianal e.g. BR-80, BR-87 | Methyl methacrylate resins | |
| Dianal e.g. BR-106, BR-113 | Methyl methacrylate resins | |
| Dianal e.g. BR-53/57, MB-2539 | Styrene-acrylic copolymers |
| Special grades | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Dianal e.g. TB-043, TB-044, TB-143 | Resins based on novel acrylates | Very good solubility even in solvents with low KB value; hence especially suitable for low-VOC applications |
| TB-218 | Self-crosslinking | |
| Dianal e.g. MB-2876, MB-3068 | OH-functional acrylic copolymers | Various applications |
| Dianal e.g. LP-3106, LP-3202 | Methacrylate resins | As a substitute for PVC in plastisol applications, especially for phthalate-free plasticizers |
| Dianal e.g. MB-7301 | Glycidyl functional acrylic resin | For powder coatings, UV applications and high solid formulations |
All of the above-mentioned acrylic resins are distinguished by good resistance to chemicals, UV radiation and other weathering effects; extensive solvent compatibility is present, even for low-polarity and aliphatic systems.
Doublemer manufacturer: DBC Switzerland AG
UV-curable oligomers
UV-curable oligomers for wood, metal and plastic
UV-curable oligomers exhibit the following properties, according to product and field of application:
- Good adhesion
- High elasticity and flexibility
- Little to no yellowing
- Rapid curing speed
- High gloss
- Good resistance to water and chemicals
- High scratch resistance
- Good abrasion resistance
- Good pigment wetting
| Products | Description |
|---|---|
| Doublemer 87 A | Aliphatic urethane acrylate, functionality: 6 |
| Doublemer 88 A | Aromatic urethane acrylate, functionality: 6 |
| Doublemer 530 | Aliphatic urethane acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 541 | Aliphatic urethane acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 584 | Aliphatic urethane acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 120 | Epoxy acrylate, functionality: 1 |
| Doublemer 127 | Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 186 | Modified epoxy acrylate, functionality: 3 |
| Doublemer 1636 | Novolac epoxy acrylate, functionality: 3 |
| Doublemer 1701 | Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 220 | Acid-modified polyester acrylate, functionality: 6 |
| Doublemer 236 | Chlorinated polyester acrylate, functionality: 6 |
| Doublemer 245 | Fatty acid-modified polyester acrylate, functionality: 6 |
| Doublemer 284 | Polyester acrylate, functionality: 3 |
| Doublemer 421 P | Cycloaliphatic epoxy acrylate |
Monomers
| Products | Description |
|---|---|
| Doublemer PETA | Pentaerythrite triacrylate |
| Doublemer DPHA | Dipentaerythrite hexaacrylate |
| Doublemer TMP(3EO)TA | Ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate |
UV-curable oligomers (free of toluene or solvents)
UV-curable oligomers for wood, metal and plastics applications with low migration and little odour.
UV-curable oligomers exhibit the following properties, according to product and field of application:
- Good adhesion
- High elasticity and flexibility
- Little to no yellowing
- Rapid curing speed
- High gloss
- Good resistance to water and chemicals
- High scratch resistance
- Good abrasion resistance
| Products | Description |
|---|---|
| Doublemer 1283 C/100 | Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 127-TP20TF | Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 127-DP20TF | Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 176 TF | Bisphenol A epoxy acrylate, functionality: 2 |
| Doublemer 188 TF | Modified urethane acrylate, functionality: 5 |
| Doublemer 89 A | Aliphatic urethane acrylate, functionality: 6 |
| Doublemer 236-TF | Chlorinated polyester acrylate, functionality: 1 |
Monomers (toluene-free)
| Products | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Doublemer GPTA-A | Propoxylated glyceryl triacrylate | |
| Doublemer PET(5EO)TA-A | Ethoxylated pentaerythrite triacrylate | |
| Doublemer TMP(3EO)TA-A | Ethoxylated trimethylolpropane triacrylate |
Esacote/Esabond manufacturer: Lamberti S.P.A.
Water-based PU dispersions for coatings
| Products | Description | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESACOTE PU 61 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polycarbonate Proglyde DMM, 8% | Metal, parquet flooring |
| ESACOTE PU 73 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polycarbonate NEP, 7% | Metal, parquet flooring, plastic |
| ESACOTE PU 75 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polycarbonate Free | Metal, plastic |
| ESACOTE PU 77 | Isocyanat: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatisch Polycarbonat Free | Wood, parquet flooring |
| ESACOTE PU 180 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyether NEP, 4% | Wood |
| ESACOTE PU 185 | Isocyanat: Polyol: Lösemittel: | Aliphatic Polyether Frei | Wood |
| ESACOTE PU 470 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatisch Polyether NEP, 4% | Plastic, parquet flooring |
| ESACOTE UR 115 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Lösemittel: | Aliphatic Polyester, fatty acid-modified NEP, 8% | Metal, wood, parquet flooring |
| ESACOTE PU 921 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyether NEP, 4.5% | Plastic, release, coatings |
| ESACOTE PU 980/N | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyether Free | Matting, soft feel |
| ESACOTE PU 78/N | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyether Free | Soft feel |
Water-based PU dispersions for adhesives
| Products | Description | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESABOND ADT6/N | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyether NEP, 4% | Shoes |
| ESABOND DP 11 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyester Free | Universally applicable |
| ESABOND DP 35 | Isocyanat: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyester Free | Wood adhesives |
| ESABOND DP 38 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyester, fatty acid-modified NEP, 5% | Wood adhesives |
| ESABOND DP 45 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyester NEP, 4% | Universally applicable |
| ESABOND DP 47 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyether Free | Universally applicable |
| ESABOND DP 62 | Isocyanate: Polyol: Solvent: | Aliphatic Polyester Free | Universally applicable, but particularly in the field of PVC |
Manufacturer: Lamberti S.P.A.
| Products | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Calalyst AT5/N | Polyaziridine | |
| Crosslinker 08 | Polyisocyanate | |
| Crosslinker BK 9 | Blocked isocyanate |
Fillers
Matsumoto Microspheres (Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co.,Ltd)
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| F-30E F-50E F-65E | Expanded hollow microspheres consisting of a flexible organic polymer shell, moistened | Lightweight fillers for a wide variety of applications with good resistance to temperature and solvents |
| F-65DE F-80DE FN-80SDE | Expanded hollow microspheres consisting of a flexible organic polymer shell |
Matsumoto Microspheres (Matsumoto Yushi-Seiyaku Co.,Ltd)
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| F-30 | Thermally expandable hollow microspheres consisting of a flexible organic polymer shell | Blowing agent for structural foams, matting agents of PVC plastisols, flexibilization of sealant systems, anti-slip coatings, general density reduction, improvement of thermal and acoustic insulation, for temperature ranges from 90 °C to 250 °C |
| F-36 F-36D F-46N F-79D F-80 F-82D F-100D FN-105 F-170D F-190D F-230D F-260D F-2800D F-2830D F-2860D | Thermally expandable hollow microspheres consisting of a flexible, organic polymer shell, chlorine-free products | Blowing agent for structural foams, matting agents of PVC plastisols, flexibilization of sealant systems, anti-slip coatings, general density reduction, improvement of thermal and acoustic insulation, for temperature ranges from 90 °C to 250 °C |
| MBF-190EVA50 MBFN-190SSPE | Thermally expandable hollow microspheres as 50% masterbatches | Blowing agents for extrusion and injection moulding |
Additives
Chinox manufacturer: DBC Switzerland AG
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Chinox 626 | Phosphoric acid ester, powder | Oxidation inhibitors, radical scavengers |
| Chinox 1010 | Sterically hindered phenol, powder |
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Benzoin | 2-Hydroxy-1,2-diphenylethanone | Powder coatings |
Manufacturer: ADM
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| ADM 500 | Amphoteric dispersant, based on regenerative raw materials | For solvent-based and solvent-free systems, highly effective for carbon blacks, organic and inorganic pigments |
| ADM 2100 | Amphoteric dispersant, based on regenerative raw materials | For solvent-based and solvent-free systems, easy to incorporate, highly effective for carbon blacks, organic and inorganic pigments |
| ADM 3100 | Amphoteric, non-polymeric, APE-free dispersant based on regenerative raw materials | For water-based, decorative paints and industrial coatings, especially effective wetting of inorganic pigments, enables formulation of universal pastes |
| ADM 3200 | Amphoteric, non-polymeric, APE-free dispersant based on regenerative raw materials, contains groups with pigment affinity | For water-based, decorative paints and industrial varnishes, especially effective wetting of organic pigments and carbon blacks, enables formulation of universal pastes |
| ADM 6200 | Amphoteric, non-polymeric, APE-free dispersant based on regenerative raw materials, contains groups with pigment affinity | For water-based systems, highly effective for all types of white and coloured pigments, enables formulation of universal pastes |
| ADM 1000 | Non-ionic surfactant, multifunctional | Excellent steric stabilization, low foaming tendency, used in combination with ADM 3100 and 3200 |
| ADM 1500 | Polyether polyol | Product for combination with ADM 3200 and ADM 6200, promotes the adsorption of these dispersants on the pigment surfaces |
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K-White manufacturer: Tayca Corp.
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| K-White 84 | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Non-toxic, highly effective corrosion protection in water-based and solvent-based wet paints as well as powder paints |
| K-White105 | Modified aluminium triphosphate | |
| K-White 84-S | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Used in basic systems |
| K-White 140 W | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Used in water-based systems, tannin blocker |
| K-White Ca 650 | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Zinc-free corrosion protection for water-based paints |
| K-White ZF 150 W | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Zinc-free corrosion protection for water-based paints |
| K-White ZF 740 W | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Zinc-free corrosion protection for water-based paints |
| K-White G 105 | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Coil coating, improved adhesion to aluminium and zinc |
| K-White G 110 | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Coil coating, Al-Zn alloy steel |
| K-White G 730 | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Coil coating, hot-galvanized steel |
| K-White G 750 | Modified aluminium triphosphate | Coil coating, Al-Zn alloy steel |
| K-White TC 720 | Silicon-magnesium complex | Coil coating |
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| LUVOTIX® R | Castor oil derivative | For various applications in low to medium polar systems at moderate temperatures |
| LUVOTIX® R-RF | Castor oil derivative, inorganically modified | Free-flowing and easy dispersible for highly filled systems |
| LUVOTIX® ZR 50 | Castor oil derivative, inorganically modified | For use in solvent-free and high solid formulations such as putties and sealants |
| LUVOTIX® HT | Castor oil derivative, polyamide-modified | Temperature stabilized, for various applications in low to medium polar systems |
| LUVOTIX® HT-SF | Castor oil derivative, polyamide-modified | Fine grade of LUVOTIX HT, for easier activation |
| LUVOTIX® ZH 5 | Castor oil derivative, polyamide-modified, with inorganic content | Free-flowing and easy dispersible |
| LUVOTIX® ZH 50 | Castor oil derivative, polyamide-modified, with inorganic content | For highly filled systems containing medium to higher polar solvents |
| LUVOTIX® R400 | Castor oil derivative | Process additive and flow modifier |
| LUVOTIX® HT400 | Castor oil derivative, polyamide-modified | Process additive and flow modifier |
| LUVOTIX® HP | Polyamide | For solvent-based and -free systems of medium and higher polarity |
| LUVOTIX® AB | Blend of polyamides | Sag control in high gloss and highly filled systems of medium and higher polarity |
| LUVOTIX® SAB | Blend of polyamides | Sag control and anti-settling action, especially recommended for high-gloss systems based on acrylate or polyester |
| LUVOTIX® PAB | Blend of polyamides | Control of rheological properties in gloss top-coats and in primers |
| LUVOTIX® P 100-15 | Polyolefin | Anti-settling, slight viscosity increase |
| LUVOTIX® VP031 | Polyolefin/stearic acid derivative hybrid | Easy activation, for high built coatings, sealants and adhesives based on MS-polymer |
| LUVOTIX® P25X | Polyolefin paste, 25% in xylene | Anti-settling action and sag control |
| LUVOTIX® PA2080-1 | Polyamide pastes, 20% in xylene/alcohol | Anti-settling action, sag control and thixotropy |
| LUVOTIX® PA2080-1B | Polyamide pastes, 20% in butyl acetate/alcohol | Anti-settling action, sag control and thixotropy |
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| LUVOGEL® 4 LUVOGEL® 4 B LUVOGEL® 40 VP | Montmorillonite, organically modified | For low to medium polar systems, polar activator recommended |
| LUVOGEL® 7 LUVOGEL® 7 B | Montmorillonite, organically modified | For medium to high polar systems, polar activator recommended |
| LUVOGEL® SA 1 | Montmorillonite, organically modified | For a wide range of polarity, self-activating |
| LUVOGEL® SA 10 | Montmorillonite, organically modified | For low-polar aliphatic systems, selfactivating |
| LUVOGEL® SA 11 VP | Montmorillonite, organically modified, self-activating | For systems of low to medium polarity |
| Products | Description | Application |
|---|---|---|
| LUVOGEL® W1 | Montmorillonite, organically modified | Anti-setting agent |
| LUVOGEL® W2N | Synthetic hectorite | Thickening agent forming strong thixotropy for pigmented and transparent systems |
| LUVOGEL® W3 | Montmorillonite, organically modified | Anti-settling and thixotropic agent |
Chisorb manufacturer: DBC Switzerland AG
| Products | Description |
|---|---|
| Chisorb 234 | Benzotriazole, powder |
| Chisorb 327 | Benzotriazole, powder |
| Chisorb 328 | Benzotriazole, powder |
| Chisorb 335 | Diphenyl acrylate, powder |
| Chisorb 336 | Diphenyl acrylate, liquid |
| Chisorb 2260 | Benzotriazole, liquid |
| Chisorb 5530 | Benzotriazole, liquid |
| Chisorb 5540 | Benzoate ester, powder |
| Chisorb 5582 | Benzotriazole, liquid |
| Chisorb 800 | Benzotriazole, liquid |
| Chisorb EPL | Dialkyl aminobenzene ester, liquid |
| Chisorb 292 | HALS, liquid |
| Chisorb 523 | HALS, amino-ether groups, liquid |
| Chisorb 582 L | HALS, liquid |
| Chisorb 5144 | HALS/phenol, powder |
