additive

1. LiquidCoatingResins&Additives
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We offer a broad range of innovative additives for many markets:
Auto OEM & Refinish Architectural Protective
Energy Cure General Industrial Industrial Wood
Pigment Wetting
& Dispersing
Flow & Leveling
Defoamers &
Air Release Agents
Rheology Modifiers
Driers & Catalysts
ADDI-TOOL
The magic drop to make
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ADDITOL®
MODAFLOW®
CYCAT®
ADDITOL® VXW 6200 0.5-4% inorg. 4-15% org.
ADDITOL® VXW 6208 3 - 10% inorg. 15 - 50% org.
ADDITOL® VXW 6208/60 3-10% inorg. 15-50% org.
ADDITOL® VXW 6394 10-30% inorg. 30-75% org.
ADDITOL® XL 250 0.5-5% pigment/extender
ADDITOL® XL 260 3-15% inorg. 15-60% org.
ADDITOL® XL 6522 10-50% org.. 50-80% carbon black
ADDITOL® VXL 6212 3-10% inorg. 10-50% org.
ADDITOL® VXL 6237N 3-10% inorg. 10-50% org.
ADDITOL® XW 6529 30-50% inorg. 50-250% org.
ADDITOL® XW 6535 15-50% inorg. 50-150% org.
ADDITOL® UVX
7301/65TPGDA
0.5-5% pigment/extender
ADDITOL® XW 390 0.1-1% binder
ADDITOL® XW 395 0.2-1% binder
MODAFLOW® AQ 3025 0.1-2% total
ADDITOL® XL 480 0.1-0.5% total
ADDITOL® XL 6526 0.05-0.10% total
MODAFLOW® Resin 0.1-1% total
MODAFLOW® 2100 0.1-1% total
MODAFLOW® 9200 0.1-0.5% total
ADDITOL® XL 123 N 0.05-0.5% total
ADDITOL® XW 329 0.1-0.3% total
ADDITOL® VXL 4930 0.05-0.3% total
ADDITOL® VXW 6503 0.1-1% total
ADDITOL® XL 6507 0.1-1.5% total
ADDITOL® VXL 6501 0.1-1.5% total
ADDITOL® VXW 5907 2-3% binder
ADDITOL® VXW 4926 2-15% binder
ADDITOL® VXW 6386 0.5-1.5% total
ADDITOL® VXW 4973 0.1-0.6% total
ADDITOL® XW 375 0.1-0.6% total
ADDITOL® VXW 6393 0.1-0.5% total
ADDITOL® XW 372N 0.1-0.5% total
ADDITOL® VXW 6210N 0.05-0.5% total
ADDITOL® VXW 6360 0.1 - 3% total
ADDITOL® VXW 6388 0.1 - 3% total
ADDITOL® VXW 6387 0.1-5% Pig.
ADDITOL® VXW 4940 2-3% binder
ADDITOL® VXW 6206 1-3% binder
ADDITOL® XW 6533 4-6% binder
CYCAT® VXK 6395 0.4 - 8% total
CYCAT® 600 0.25-0.75% binder
CYCAT® 4040 0.25-8% binder
CYCAT® 4045 0.5-8% binder
Acrylics,thermopl.
Acrylics,stoving
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Alkydsair-drying
Alkyd/Aminosystems
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Alkyd/Aminosystems,w
Polyurethanedispersions
2K-Epoxysystems
Epoxyesters,stoving
Epoxyestersair-drying
2K-Epoxysystems,w/b
PEaminosystems,oil-free
NCcombinationsystems
Phenolicsystems
2KPolyurethanesystems
PowderCoatings
Acidcuringsystems
Hybridsystems
2K-Polyurethanes,w/b
UV,100%andUV,s
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Additive Grade Characteristics
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Description
ADDITOL® VXW 6200 Acrylic copolymer - ammonia salt; anionic; medium
molecular weight
40% Reduces dispersing time; for inorg. and org. pigments; enhances stability; high gloss systems
ADDITOL® VXW 6208 Polymeric dispersant; nonionic 50% For inorg. and org. pigments as well as pigment concentrates and pastes; especially suited for 2K-
epoxy systems
ADDITOL® VXW 6208/60 Polymeric dispersant; nonionic 60% For inorg. & org. pigments as well as pigment concentrates & pastes; especially suited for 2K-epoxy
systems
ADDITOL® VXW 6394 Polymeric; high molecular weight; nonionic 40% For formulating stable pigment concentrates and pastes; prevents flocculation
ADDITOL® XL 250 Phosphoric acid; amine neutralized; low molecular
weight
55% Reduces dispersing time; enhances color strength, gloss and leveling.
ADDITOL® XL 260 Urethane modified acrylic polymer; high molecular
weight, nonionic
30% Highly effective for difficult-to-wet inorg. and org. pigments
ADDITOL® XL 6522 Polymeric pigment wetting agent; cationic 55% Reduces dispersing time; lowers paste viscosity, high gloss, especially effective for carbon black
ADDITOL® VXL 6212 Urethane modified acrylic copolymer; high molecular
weight; cationic
30% Similar to XL 260, but improved effectiveness in acrylic systems
ADDITOL® VXL 6237N Pigment wetting & dispersing agent; high molecular
weight; cationic
30% For difficult-to-wet pigments as well as for pigment concentrates
ADDITOL® XW 6529 Modfied polyseter-acrylate resin; OH-functional 35% Crosslinkable pigment grinding resin; especially for high-end waterborne isocyanate & melamine
crosslinkable systems
ADDITOL® XW 6535 Specially modified ester resin, medium molecular weight 45% Universal grinding resin especially designed for decorative & industrial pigment concentrates- ap-
plicable to both solventborne and waterborne
ADDITOL® UVX 7301/65TPGDA Pigment wetting & dispersing agent supplied in UV-
crosslinkable diluent TRPGDA
65% Deflocculate and stabilize pigments very actively through electrical charging at the pigment surface
ADDITOL® XW 390 Fluoro-modified acrylic copolymer; neutralized by amine;
OH-functional
50% Very good wetting and intercoat adhesion; no stabilization of foam; crosslinkable
ADDITOL® XW 395 Acrylic copolymer; amine neutralized; silicone-free 58% Good wetting; prevents cratering and pin holes; effective against oil contamination
MODAFLOW® AQ 3025 Acrylic resin; amine neutralized; silicone-free 25% For achieving good leveling and gloss
ADDITOL® XL 480 Modified acrylic copolymer; low molecular weight 70% Reduces surface defects; suitable for OEM applications; good compatibility
ADDITOL® XL 6526 Silicone-modified acrylic flow/leveling agent 100% Excellent efficiency, very good wave-scan properties even at low dosages, reduces surface defects
MODAFLOW® Resin Acrylic copolymer; high molecular weight 100% Highly effective leveling agent; good wetting behavior; degassing properties
MODAFLOW® 2100 Acrylic copolymer; medium molecular weight 100% Highly effective; short dispersing time and fast mode of action; good compatibility
MODAFLOW® 9200 Modified acrylic copolymer; OH-functional 100% Crosslinkable flow agent; reduces surface defects; good compatibility; especially for clearcoats
ADDITOL® XL 123 N Modified silicone 50% Improve surface slip and mar resistance; no stabilization of foam;
temperature resistance to 400° C
ADDITOL® XW 329 Modified silicone 50% Improve surface slip and mar resistance; reduces defects, improves flow and leveling
ADDITOL® VXL 4930 Polyether-modified silicone 40% Highly effective; good spray mist absorption; reduces orange peel
ADDITOL® VXW 6503 Silicone surfactant 50% Excellent substrate wetting; good recoatability
ADDITOL® XL 6507 Degassing/defoaming polymer;silicone free 8% Very good degassing and defoaming in PE, 2-Pack and UV-systems
ADDITOL® VXL 6501 Degassing/defoaming polymer; contains silicone 10% Highly effective in industrial, 2-Pack, anti-corrosion primer, PE and UV coatings
ADDITOL® VXW 5907 Degassing/defoaming polymer;interface active 100% Air-release agent especially for think film applications. Reduces flash time; recommended for spray
applications
ADDITOL® VXW 4926 Special fatty acid ester 100% Air-release agent especially for think film applications. Quick defoaming/degassing; enhances build-
up; crosslinkable
ADDITOL® VXW 6386 Hydrocarbons, waxes 100% For high performance lacquer systems; good compatibility. Homogenize well prior to use!
ADDITOL® VXW 4973 Mineral oil, waxes 100% Highly effective; wide field of application; easy to incorporate
ADDITOL® XW 375 Mineral oil, waxes 100% Reduces or prevents foam formation during manufacturing and application of paints & OPV
ADDITOL® VXW 6393 Special mineral oil, waxes; low odor 100% Highly effective in many systems including 1K alkyd and 2K epoxy paints; no settling tendency
ADDITOL® XW 372N Based on mineral oil, wax and silicone 100% Reduces or prefents foam formation during manufacturing and applications of paints
ADDITOL® VXW 6210N Modified silicone; hydrocarbon blend 100% Heavy duty defoamer; recommended for pigment concentrates
ADDITOL® VXW 6360 Polyurethane associative thickener 30% Modifies flow behavior; improves leveling; easy to incorporate; for high shear viscosity
ADDITOL® VXW 6388 Polyurethane associative thickener 35% Highly effective at low and medium shear-viscosities; prevents sedimentation and sagging
ADDITOL® VXW 6387 Special fatty acids; amine neutralized; silicone-free 60% Anti-settling agent; prevents pigment sedimendation; improves film build-up and storage stability
ADDITOL® VXW 4940 Combination drier; (3%Co /3%Ba / 5%Zr) - Low color, easy to incorporate, contains APEOs
ADDITOL® VXW 6206 Combination drier (5%Co /0.2%Li / 7.5%Zr) - Low color, easy to incorporate, balanced surface and through drying, does not contain APEOs
ADDITOL® XW 6533 Combination drier (1.2% Mn/ 12% Zr) - Cobalt and APOE free. Balance of set-to-touch and through dry
CYCAT® VXK 6395 Amine blocked sulfonic acid 25% Especially for low temperature stoving applications in general industry and OEM
CYCAT® 600 Sulphonic acid catalyst 70% DDBSA type sulphonic acid catalyst
CYCAT® 4040 p-TSA type organic acid catalyst 40% Unblocked p-TSA for low temperature curing with urea crosslinkers. Alcohol soluble
CYCAT® 4045 blocked p-TSA type organic acid catalyst 35% Blocked p-TSA catalkyst for curing with amino or urea crosslinkers
Pigment wetting
Dispersing time
Anti-settling
Color strength
Bénard cells
Rub out
Leveling
Orange peel
Anti-cratering
Slip
Overspray
Mar resistance
Substrate wetting
Defoaming
Air release
Anti-popping
Modify rheology
Anti-sagging
Anti-settling
Driers
Catalysts
Anti-skinning
Anti-wrinkling
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Notice: Cytec Industries Inc. in its own name and on behalf of its affiliated companies (hereinafter ‘Cytec Industries’) decline any lia-
bility with respect to the use made by any third party of the information contained herein. The information contained herein rep-
resents Cytec Industries’ best knowledge thereon without constituting any express or implied guarantee or warranty of any kind
(including, but not limited to, regarding the accuracy, the completeness or relevance of the data set out herein). [Cytec Industries
is the sole owner or authorized user of the intellectual property rights relating to the information communicated.] The informa-
tion relating to the use of the products is given for information purposes only. No guarantee or warranty is provided that the prod-
uct is adapted to the client’s specific use. The client should perform its own tests to determine the suitability for a particular pur-
pose. The final choice of use of a product remains the sole responsibility of the client.
Pub. Nr. 230119E - Version A - NA ©2005 Cytec Surface Specialties. All rights reserved.
XL 123N XW329 VXL 4930 VXW 6503
Substrate Wetting
Surface Slip
ADDITOL® VXW 6200 Acrylic copolymer-ammonia salt; medium molecular; anionic 40% w Reduces dispersing time; for inorg. and org. pigments; enhances storage stability; high gloss
ADDITOL®
VXW 6208 Polymer; nonionically stabilized 50% w For inorg. and org. pigments as well as for pigment concentrates and pastes
ADDITOL® VXW 6394 Polymer; high molecular; nonionic 40% w For formulating stable pigment concentrates and pastes; prevents flocculation
ADDITOL® XL 203 Silicone containing polymer; high molecular wt.; cationic 40% sw Prevents floating for inorg. and org. pigments. Not compatible with acid materials!
ADDITOL®
XL 204 Silicone containing phosphoric acid ester; anionic 55% sw Prevents floating, Bénard cells; reduces dispersing time
ADDITOL®
XL 250 Phosphoric acid; amine neutral; low molecular; anionic 55% sw Reduces dispersing time; enhances color strength, gloss and leveling. Not for acid curing systems!
ADDITOL® XL 251 Polyadduct containing acid groups 80% s Reduces dispersing time; enhances flow, gloss and color strength
ADDITOL® XL 260 Urethane modified acrylic polymer; high molecular; nonionic 30% s Highly effective for difficult-to-wet inorg. and org. pigments
ADDITOL® VXL 6212 Urethane modified acrylic polymer; high molecular; cationic 30% s Similar to XL 260 but improved effectiveness in acrylic systems
ADDITOL® VXL 6237 Wetting/Dispersing agent; high molecular; cationic 30% s For difficult-to-wet pigments as well as for concentrates and pastes
ADDITOL®
UVX 7301/65OTA Wetting / Dispersing agent for solvent-free & solvent-containing UV systems 65% s Deflocculate and stabilize pigments very actively through electrical charging at the pigment surface
ADDITOL® UVX 7301/65TPGDA Wetting / Dispersing agent for solvent-free & solvent-containing UV systems 65% s Deflocculate and stabilize pigments very actively through electrical charging at the pigment surface
ADDITOL® XW 390 Acrylic resin; amine neutralized; flourinated 50% w Very good wetting and intercoat adhesion; no stabilization of foam; crosslinkable
ADDITOL®
XW 395 Acrylic copolymer; amine neutralized; silicone free; FDA approved 58% w Good wetting; prevents cratering and pinholes; effective against oil contamination
MODAFLOW®
AQ 3025 Acrylic resin; amine neutralized; silicone free 25% w For achieving good leveling and gloss
ADDITOL® XL 425 Acrylic copolymer 80% s Flow/levelling agent with air release property; for unsaturated polyesters and UV-curable systems
ADDITOL® XL 480 Modified acrylic copolymer; low molecular wt.; FDA approved 70% s Reduces surface defects; suitable for VR-applications; good compatibility
MODAFLOW® Resin Acrylic copolymer; high molecular; FDA approved 100% s Highly effective levelling agent; good wetting behavior; degassing properties
MODAFLOW®
2100 Acrylic copolymer; low molecular; FDA approved 100% s Highly effective; short dispersing times and fast mode of action; good compatibility
MODAFLOW®
9200 Modified acrylic copolymer; cross-linkable 100% s Reduces surface defects; good compatibility; especially for clearcoats
ADDITOL®
XL 123N Modified silicone 50% sw Very good slip/mar resistance; no stabilization of foam; temperature resistance up to 400°C
ADDITOL® VXL 4930 Polyether modified silicone 40% sw Highly effective; good spray mist absorption; reduces orange peel
ADDITOL® VXW 6503 Silicone surfactant 50% sw Excellent substrate wetting; good recoatability
ADDITOL®
XL 6507 Degassing/defoaming polymer; silicone free 7.5% s Very good degassing and defoaming in PE-, 2-Pack- and UV-systems
ADDITOL®
VXL 6501 Degassing/defoaming polymer; contains silicone 10% s Highly effective in industry- and 2-Pack-lacquers, anti-corrosion lacquers, PE- and UV-systems
ADDITOL® VXL 4951 Defoamer; contains silicone 20% s Highly effective; prevents foam and blister formation during processing and application
ADDITOL®
VXW 5907 Degassing/defoaming polymer; interface active 100% sw Reduces flash time; recommended for spray applications
ADDITOL® VXW 4926 Special fatty acid ester 100% sw Quick defoaming/degassing; enhances build-up; crosslinkable
ADDITOL® VXW 6386 Hydrocarbons/waxes 100% w For high performance lacquer systems; good compatibility. Homogenize well prior to use!
ADDITOL® VXW 4973 Mineral oil/waxes 100% w Highly effective; wide field of applications; easy to incorporate
ADDITOL® XW 376 Mineral oil/wax emulsion 50% w Especially for low viscous dispersions/emulsion systems; good compatibility
ADDITOL® XW 375 Mineral oil/waxes 100% w Reduces or prevents foam formation during manufacturing and application of paints & OPV
ADDITOL® VXW 6393 Special mineral oil/waxes; low odor 100% w Highly effective for wall paints; no settling tendency
ADDITOL® XW 372N Based on mineral oil, wax and silicone 100% w Reduces or prevents foam formation during manufacturing and application of paints
ADDITOL® VXW 6210 Modified silicone; hydrocarbon blend 100% w Heavy duty defoamer; recommended for pigment preparations
ADDITOL®
VXW 6360 Polyurethane thickener 30% w Modifies flow behavior; improves leveling; easy to incorporate; for high-shear viscosity
ADDITOL® VXW 6388 Polyurethane thickener 35% w Highly effective at low and medium shear-stress; prevents sedimentation and sagging
ADDITOL® XL 270 Modified silicone; amine neutralized 55% sw Suitable for high gloss systems; prevents floating and sedimentation
ADDITOL®
VXW 6387 Special fatty acids; amine neutralized; silicone free 60% sw Prevents pigment sedimentation; improves film build-up and storage stability
ADDITOL® VXW 4940 Combination Drier (3%Co / 3%Ba / 5%Zr) ––– w Contains alkylphenol ethoxylates
ADDITOL®
VXW 6206 Combination Drier (5%Co / 0.2%Li / 7.5%Zr) ––– w Does not contain alkylphenol ethoxylates
ADDITOL® XK 406N Phosphoric acid based catalyst 9% s Accelerates curing of phenolic and phenolic/epoxy systems
ADDITOL®
XL 109/50LG Phenolic anti-skinning & anti-wrinkling agent 50% sw Retards surface drying in thick layer systems; also prevents in–can skinning
ADDITOL® XL 297 Anti-skinning agent; special oxime 100% sw Mainly in–can preservation; no influence on drying characteristics
XW 375VXW 6386 XW 372NVXW 5907
VXW 4926 VXW 4973 VXW 6393 VXW 6210N
Starting Point
More Hydrophobic
Less Compatible
Less Hydrophobic
More Compatible
Waterborne systems
Solventborne & Waterborne systems
Solventborne systems
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Pigment wetting
Dispersing time
Anti-settling
Color strength
Bénard cells
Rub out
Leveling
Orange peel
Anti-cratering
Slip
Overspray
Mar resistance
Substrate wetting
Defoaming
Air release
Anti-popping
Modify rheology
Anti-sagging
Anti-settling
Driers
Catalysts
Anti-skinning
Anti-wrinkling
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Notice: Cytec Industries Inc. in its own name and on behalf of its affiliated companies (hereinafter ‘Cytec Industries’) decline any lia-
bility with respect to the use made by any third party of the information contained herein. The information contained herein rep-
resents Cytec Industries’ best knowledge thereon without constituting any express or implied guarantee or warranty of any kind
(including, but not limited to, regarding the accuracy, the completeness or relevance of the data set out herein). [Cytec Industries
is the sole owner or authorized user of the intellectual property rights relating to the information communicated.] The informa-
tion relating to the use of the products is given for information purposes only. No guarantee or warranty is provided that the prod-
uct is adapted to the client’s specific use. The client should perform its own tests to determine the suitability for a particular pur-
pose. The final choice of use of a product remains the sole responsibility of the client.
Pub. Nr. 230119E - Version A - NA ©2005 Cytec Surface Specialties. All rights reserved.
XL 123N XW329 VXL 4930 VXW 6503
Substrate Wetting
Surface Slip
ADDITOL® VXW 6200 Acrylic copolymer-ammonia salt; medium molecular; anionic 40% w Reduces dispersing time; for inorg. and org. pigments; enhances storage stability; high gloss
ADDITOL® VXW 6208 Polymer; nonionically stabilized 50% w For inorg. and org. pigments as well as for pigment concentrates and pastes
ADDITOL®
VXW 6394 Polymer; high molecular; nonionic 40% w For formulating stable pigment concentrates and pastes; prevents flocculation
ADDITOL® XL 203 Silicone containing polymer; high molecular wt.; cationic 40% sw Prevents floating for inorg. and org. pigments. Not compatible with acid materials!
ADDITOL® XL 204 Silicone containing phosphoric acid ester; anionic 55% sw Prevents floating, Bénard cells; reduces dispersing time
ADDITOL® XL 250 Phosphoric acid; amine neutral; low molecular; anionic 55% sw Reduces dispersing time; enhances color strength, gloss and leveling. Not for acid curing systems!
ADDITOL®
XL 251 Polyadduct containing acid groups 80% s Reduces dispersing time; enhances flow, gloss and color strength
ADDITOL® XL 260 Urethane modified acrylic polymer; high molecular; nonionic 30% s Highly effective for difficult-to-wet inorg. and org. pigments
ADDITOL® VXL 6212 Urethane modified acrylic polymer; high molecular; cationic 30% s Similar to XL 260 but improved effectiveness in acrylic systems
ADDITOL® VXL 6237 Wetting/Dispersing agent; high molecular; cationic 30% s For difficult-to-wet pigments as well as for concentrates and pastes
ADDITOL® UVX 7301/65OTA Wetting / Dispersing agent for solvent-free & solvent-containing UV systems 65% s Deflocculate and stabilize pigments very actively through electrical charging at the pigment surface
ADDITOL®
UVX 7301/65TPGDA Wetting / Dispersing agent for solvent-free & solvent-containing UV systems 65% s Deflocculate and stabilize pigments very actively through electrical charging at the pigment surface
ADDITOL® XW 390 Acrylic resin; amine neutralized; flourinated 50% w Very good wetting and intercoat adhesion; no stabilization of foam; crosslinkable
ADDITOL® XW 395 Acrylic copolymer; amine neutralized; silicone free; FDA approved 58% w Good wetting; prevents cratering and pinholes; effective against oil contamination
MODAFLOW® AQ 3025 Acrylic resin; amine neutralized; silicone free 25% w For achieving good leveling and gloss
ADDITOL®
XL 425 Acrylic copolymer 80% s Flow/levelling agent with air release property; for unsaturated polyesters and UV-curable systems
ADDITOL® XL 480 Modified acrylic copolymer; low molecular wt.; FDA approved 70% s Reduces surface defects; suitable for VR-applications; good compatibility
MODAFLOW® Resin Acrylic copolymer; high molecular; FDA approved 100% s Highly effective levelling agent; good wetting behavior; degassing properties
MODAFLOW®
2100 Acrylic copolymer; low molecular; FDA approved 100% s Highly effective; short dispersing times and fast mode of action; good compatibility
MODAFLOW® 9200 Modified acrylic copolymer; cross-linkable 100% s Reduces surface defects; good compatibility; especially for clearcoats
ADDITOL® XL 123N Modified silicone 50% sw Very good slip/mar resistance; no stabilization of foam; temperature resistance up to 400°C
ADDITOL®
VXL 4930 Polyether modified silicone 40% sw Highly effective; good spray mist absorption; reduces orange peel
ADDITOL® VXW 6503 Silicone surfactant 50% sw Excellent substrate wetting; good recoatability
ADDITOL® XL 6507 Degassing/defoaming polymer; silicone free 7.5% s Very good degassing and defoaming in PE-, 2-Pack- and UV-systems
ADDITOL® VXL 6501 Degassing/defoaming polymer; contains silicone 10% s Highly effective in industry- and 2-Pack-lacquers, anti-corrosion lacquers, PE- and UV-systems
ADDITOL®
VXL 4951 Defoamer; contains silicone 20% s Highly effective; prevents foam and blister formation during processing and application
ADDITOL®
VXW 5907 Degassing/defoaming polymer; interface active 100% sw Reduces flash time; recommended for spray applications
ADDITOL® VXW 4926 Special fatty acid ester 100% sw Quick defoaming/degassing; enhances build-up; crosslinkable
ADDITOL® VXW 6386 Hydrocarbons/waxes 100% w For high performance lacquer systems; good compatibility. Homogenize well prior to use!
ADDITOL®
VXW 4973 Mineral oil/waxes 100% w Highly effective; wide field of applications; easy to incorporate
ADDITOL® XW 376 Mineral oil/wax emulsion 50% w Especially for low viscous dispersions/emulsion systems; good compatibility
ADDITOL®
XW 375 Mineral oil/waxes 100% w Reduces or prevents foam formation during manufacturing and application of paints & OPV
ADDITOL® VXW 6393 Special mineral oil/waxes; low odor 100% w Highly effective for wall paints; no settling tendency
ADDITOL®
XW 372N Based on mineral oil, wax and silicone 100% w Reduces or prevents foam formation during manufacturing and application of paints
ADDITOL®
VXW 6210 Modified silicone; hydrocarbon blend 100% w Heavy duty defoamer; recommended for pigment preparations
ADDITOL® VXW 6360 Polyurethane thickener 30% w Modifies flow behavior; improves leveling; easy to incorporate; for high-shear viscosity
ADDITOL®
VXW 6388 Polyurethane thickener 35% w Highly effective at low and medium shear-stress; prevents sedimentation and sagging
ADDITOL® XL 270 Modified silicone; amine neutralized 55% sw Suitable for high gloss systems; prevents floating and sedimentation
ADDITOL® VXW 6387 Special fatty acids; amine neutralized; silicone free 60% sw Prevents pigment sedimentation; improves film build-up and storage stability
ADDITOL® VXW 4940 Combination Drier (3%Co / 3%Ba / 5%Zr) ––– w Contains alkylphenol ethoxylates
ADDITOL® VXW 6206 Combination Drier (5%Co / 0.2%Li / 7.5%Zr) ––– w Does not contain alkylphenol ethoxylates
ADDITOL® XK 406N Phosphoric acid based catalyst 9% s Accelerates curing of phenolic and phenolic/epoxy systems
ADDITOL® XL 109/50LG Phenolic anti-skinning & anti-wrinkling agent 50% sw Retards surface drying in thick layer systems; also prevents in–can skinning
ADDITOL®
XL 297 Anti-skinning agent; special oxime 100% sw Mainly in–can preservation; no influence on drying characteristics
XW 375VXW 6386 XW 372NVXW 5907
VXW 4926 VXW 4973 VXW 6393 VXW 6210N
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