Supplier’s Corner
Tego Twin 4100 for waterborne coatigns
Tego Twin 4100 utilizes siloxane Gemini
technology and helps formulators raise
the performance of waterborne coatings.
Tego Twin 4100 effectively lowers surface tension and improves wetting and
flow even at very low concentrations,
according to the company. Its Gemini
structure reduces foaming even in highly dynamic processes and application
methods. The product’s good compatibility and long-term activity also perform in
problematic binder systems. The solvent-free Tego Twin 4100 has proven itself
particulary useful in waterborne formulations for wood and industrial finishes
as well as printing inks and lacquers.
EVONIK INTRODUCES
EXP 3600 MATTING AGENT
Evonik Industries has expanded its
Acematt range of matting agents with
the addition of EXP 3600. Ths silica-based matting agent is suitable for use
in UV-cured coatings, thanks to its special surface configuration, according to
the company. EXP 3600 features high
transparency, low residual gloss, excellent surface quality and scratch resistance. Evonik Acematt products are
easy to incorporate and do not negatively impact the coating system’s other
application properties.
PALIOCROM BRILLIANT
ORANGE FROM BASF
Paliocrom Brilliant Orange L 2850 is the
first of a new generation of effect pig-
ments from BASF. Exceptional brilliance
and ultra-high chroma enable the cre-
ation of novel designs in the orange to red
shade area, according to the company.
This innovative pigment is based on iron-
oxide-coated aluminum platelets of the
thin silver dollar type, which have very
fine particle size distribution. The result
is a brilliant effect, combined with ultra-
high chroma and lightness, as well as
excellent hiding power offering scope for
a variety of styling options. With its pro-
nounced flop characteristics (light/dark
contrast) and strong sparkle, the product
allows subtle variations in coatings
design. Paliocrom Brilliant Orange L
2850 is suitable for both solvent- and
water-based systems. Its main applica-
tions are high-performance automotive
coatings and industrial coatings for com-
puters, telecommunications equipment
and electrical appliances. In combination
with other effects or colored pigments,
the product provides opportunities for a
wide variety of different stylings covering
the entire color spectrum.
RHODIA INTRODUCES
RHODOLINE OTE ADDITIVES
Rhodia has introduced Rhodoline OTE,
APE-free and zero-VOC additives that
extend waterborne coating open time
two to four fold and enables the formulation of highly performing low- to zero-VOC coatings. This low odor eco-friendly
solution has been developed to design
sustainable coatings, being compliant
with Green Seal (GS- 11) or EU eco-label
requirement. Increasing open time gives
painters more time to work overlays
seamlessly or touch up paint to correct
imperfections such as drips and brush
marks. In addition, Rhodoline OTE provides other high performance benefits.
For instance, it enhances gloss, boosts
stain and scrub resistance and delivers
freeze-thaw stability. Rhodoline OTE is
an easy-to-use solution for formulators,
suitable for a wide range of polymer
binders including acrylic, styrene acrylic,
vinyl acrylic and ethylene vinyl acetate.
ASHLAND OFFERS APEO-FREE
ADDITIVES IN MIDDLE EAST
Ashland Aqualon Functional In-
gredients has introduced to the Middle
East a new and expanded portfolio of
alkylphenolethoxylate-free (APEO-free)
specialty additives for improving gloss,
leveling, color development, freeze-thaw
stability and consistency of paint and
coating. Ashland’s newly-expanded port-
folio now provides formulators and man-
ufacturers with more options for per-
formance improvements and control.
Drewplus foam control agents and
pHLEX neutralizer, for example, pro-
vide customers with improvements that
simplify manufacturing and deliver
functional benefits to paint and coating
formulations.
ROCKWOOD PIGMENTS
EXPANDS SOLAPLEX RANGE
Rockwood Pigments recently launched
its latest addition to the Solaplex range
of pigments for coatings and plastics. The
new Solaplex Bright Orange 34H1004
grade was developed as a result of the
need for a red-shade orange high performance pigment. The new product is
redder and significantly stronger in tint
than the existing orange 34H1003 grade,
enabling Rockwood to extend its color
range further into the red-shade area of
the challenging yellow to orange color
space. The Solaplex range is a novel class
of inorganic pigment that complements
Rockwood Pigments’ existing Colourplex
mixed metal oxide range. Solaplex pigments are recommended for all types of
coatings and plastic where exterior
weather or heat fastness properties are
required in applications such as architectural, industrial and exterior masonry
coatings.
JAYGO OFFERS ALTERN MILL
The Jaygo Altern Mill, a new ultra-fine grinding batch mill, offers superior technology with high quality results
by allowing the mixing and grinding
in one operation, according to the company. The Altern Mill is a safe, clean,
closed system designed for the production of coatings and inks. Free trials of
the mill are available. CW
