Angus Chemical Company
Buffalo Grove, Ill., U.S. 
800-447-4369
Fax: 989-832-1465
E-mail: dowcig@dow.com
Web site: www.angus.com
Additives offered: corrosion inhibitors, dispersing agents, emulsifiers

• AEPD VOX 1000 Neutralizing Amine

AEPD VOX 1000 neutralizing amine offers advantages in zero VOC paint formulations. Compared to other low VOC alkanolamines, AEPD VOX 1000 is the most cost-effective choice, with more efficiency at lower use rates. AEPD VOX 1000 offers effective pH control, efficient pigment dispersion, improved freeze-thaw performance reducing glycols and exceptional performance with no odor when compared to ammonia.


Arch Chemicals, Inc.
Atlanta, Ga., U.S.
800-523-7391
Fax: 866-705-0465
E-mail: sales@archbiocides.com
Web: www.archbiocides.com

• Proxel BZ Plus Preservative
This unique combination of Proxel preservatives and Omadine antimicrobials offer a dual mode of action for inhibiting microbial growth in latex emulsions, water-based paints, adhesives and pigment dispersions. Other features include: color-stable formulations, dual-action protection, zero VOCs, CMIT/MIT and formaldehyde-free, long-term preservation, broad-spectrum activity.


Arkema Coating Resins
Cary, N.C., U.S.
919-469-6700
Web site: www.arkemacoatingresins.com

• Crayvallac PA4 WDA 12
Rheology modifier in paste form for post-addition to solvent-based coatings. Easy incorporation provides shear-thinning rheology with thixotropic viscosity recovery. Imparts very good sag resistance and anti-settle properties.


BASF Corporation
Charlotte, N.C., U.S.
800-251-0612
Fax: 800-346-5896
E-mail: nld@basf.com
Web site: www.basf.com/?utm_source=COA&utm_medium=ContentMarketing&utm_campaign=COA
Additives offered: defoamer

• Dehydran SE 2
High performance, zero VOC, low odor, silicone emulsion defoamer that shows an optimum balance between compatibility and defoaming efficiency and persistency. No haze and no fogging with excellent long-term stability. Dehydran SE 2 can be easily incorporated and recommended for grind and let-down step. Suitable for all gloss levels.

• Hydropalat 216
Attributes/comments: Sustainable dispersant for organic and inorganic pigment concentrates, tint bases and factory finished paints and mixed pigment paints. Also suitable for aqueous inorganic pigment concentrates and slurries. Hydropalat 216 is a low foaming, higher efficiency alternative to inflexible and alkyl blocked APEO-based universal wetting/dispersing aids.


Buhler Group (Nanotechnology)
Minneapolis, Minn., U.S.
763-847-9900
Fax: 763-847-9911
E-mail: oxylink@buhlergroup.com
Web site: www.buhlergroup.com/ global/en/products/oxylink.htm
Additives offered: Oxylink for waterborne resin systems

• Oxylink
Oxylink is an additive for better waterborne coatings to increase cross-linking density. Results in improved blocking, chemical and humidity resistance as well as shorter drying times.


BYK USA Inc.
Wallingford, Conn., U.S.
203-265-2086
Fax: 203-284-9158
E-mail: cs.usa@byk .com
Web: www.byk.com

• DISPERBYK-199
DISPERBYK-199 provides perfect stabilization and color acceptance. It introduces no VOC into paints or pigment concentrates, and is APEO and amine free. DISPERBYK-199 can be used as a wetting and dispersing additive for various waterborne coatings. For certain applications where cost is critical, the cost-effective DISPERBYK-199 is the additive to choose.

• BYK-1711
New silicone and mineral oil-free polymeric defoamer for waterborne coatings, BYK-1711 is a perfectly balanced additive. It is very efficient at low dosage levels but still compatible, and requires low to medium shear forces for incorporation. BYK-1711 is recommended in general industrial, automotive and wood and furniture applications.


Cytec Industries Inc.
West Paterson, N.J., U.S.
973-357-3193
Fax: 973-357-3050
E-mail: custinfo@cytec.com
Web site: www.cytec.com
Additives offered: Additol, Cycat and Modaflow coatings additives help formulators optimize performance, paint processing, appearance, application and stability.

• Additol XW 6535
The universal, ultra low VOC pigment grinding medium for both waterborne and solventborne coatings used in decorative and light industrial coatings, Additol XW 6535 addresses the needs for a truly universal pigment concentrate
system that sustains the properties of the original coating. Tinting pastes made with Additol XW 6535 are used in both point-of-sale and factory tinting
machines. Applications in all decorative, DIY and light industrial coatings
enable processing flexibility and economic advantages.

• Additol XL 6526
The new bench­mark in flow and leveling for transportation coatings, Additol XL 6526 is a 100% solids additive for high solids acrylic clear coats and topcoats used in automotive, refinish and heavy equipment. It has the unique combination of effectiveness at low dosage and compatibility. At just 0.1% on formulation, it allows for extremely smooth, defect-free, orange peel-free coatings without sacrificing recoatability and adhesion.


Dow Coating Materials
Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.
Web: www.dow.com/coatings
Additives offered: HASE thickeners, HEUR thickeners, microspheres, surface-active agents, surfactants and dispersing agents (nonionic), surfactants and dispersing agents, texturizing agents, associative thickeners, celluosics, viscosity modifiers, wetting agents

• ACRYSOL DR-110 Rheology Modifier
ACRYSOL DR-110 rheology modifier is a new, cost-effective alternative to hydrophobically-modified hydroxyethyl cellulose (HMHEC) for thickening a full range of waterborne latex coatings.  ACRYSOL DR-110 rheology modifier is effective at building viscosity in formulations from flat to semigloss and across all binder types, offering desirable application and feel properties to such coatings, while also having the cost advantage of better efficiency and the manufacturing ease of an all-liquid product.

• ECOSURF LF Surfactant
ECOSURF LF surfactants offer high performance and low foam in APEO-free formulations. For color acceptance and pigment wetting, they’re comparable to our best APEO offerings. Plus, ECOSURF LF Surfactants are readily biodegradable. They even offer additional foam control during pigment dispersion through cloud point defoaming.


Dow Corning
Midland, Mich., U.S.
866-739-7224
Fax: 989-496-6299
E-mail: coatings@dowcorning.com
Web: www.dowcorning.com/coatings
Additives offered: superwetting silicone additives, silicone slip and leveling additives

• Dow Corning 67 Additive and new Dow Corning 500W Additive, Dow Corning 501W Additive and Dow Corning 502W Additive
100 percent silicone polyether copolymers that are recoatable; have little or no influence on slip; are solvent-free, BTX-free and low VOC; and are effective at low addition levels.  For use in waterborne and UV coatings, paints, inks & overprint varnishes, effective on difficult-to-wet substrates such as wood, plastics and metal.

• Dow Corning 205SL Additive, Dow Corning 204SL Additive and Dow Corning 401LS Additive
Multipurpose additives (slip, leveling, hand feel and defoaming) that provide a range of solubilities and other characteristics at low addition levels enabling formulators to develop tailored solutions for optimized performance in multiple resin systems and applications.  Effective on wood, plastic coatings, inks and overprint varnishes in solventborne, waterborne and UV coatings.


Double Bond Chemical Industries USA, Inc. 
West Simsbury, Conn., U.S.
860-408-1216
Fax: 860-408-1216
E-mail: joseph-leon@dbc.com.tw
Web site: www.doublebond-chem.com.tw
Additives offered: complete line of antioxidants and UV absorbers for coatings and plastics


Eastman Chemical Company
Kingsport, Tenn., U.S.
1-800-EASTMAN
Web site: www.eastman.com/optifilmot1200; www.eastman.com/solus

• Eastman Optifilm Additive OT1200
Eastman Optifilm additive OT1200, the newest addition to Eastman’s Optifilm portfolio, enables formulators to create low-VOC paints with improved open time and wet edge without negatively affecting other properties. OT1200 performs under a wide range of application conditions. The result is compliant paints with significantly improved workability and easier cleanup.

• Eastman Solus 2100 Performance Additive
Eastman Solus 2100 performance additive is the low-VOC solution for faster dry time, excellent flow and leveling, sag resistance, faster time to sand or polish, and less time polishing. Solus 2100 performance additive delivers traditional performance in high solids thermoset coatings while helping you meet VOC targets.


Evonik Goldschmidt Corporation
Hopewell, Va., U.S.
800-446-1809
Fax: 804-541-6290
E-mail: asktego@evonik.com
Web site: www.tego.us
Additives offered: wetting and dispersing additives, defoamers and deaerators, flow and leveling additives, substrate wetting additives, energy-curable additives, hydrophobing agents

• TEGO Twin 4100
TEGO Twin 4100 extends siloxane additive technology to provide waterborne coating formulators with excellent wetting on difficult substrates (i.e. metal, wood and plastics).  It also provides excellent defoaming and compatibility with sensitive resin systems.  TEGO Twin 4100 demonstrates superior anti-cratering performance due to the multifunctional additives’ extraordinary surface tension reduction.

• TEGO Wet 240
TEGO Wet 240 is a highly effective substrate wetting additive (independent of co-solvent content) in spray-applied waterborne coatings systems which ensures fine atomization and defect free films even at minimal film thickness.  The solvent-free TEGO Wet 240 is the first choice for spray-applied waterborne industrial coatings and coatings for plastics.


Keim Additec Surface USA LLC
Wilmette, Ill., U.S.
847-920-1676
Fax: 847-920-1681
Web site: www.keim-additec.de
Additives offered: Anti-blocking agents; anti-marring agents; dispersing agents; slip aids; waxes


King Industries
Norwalk, Conn., U.S.
203-866-5551
Fax: 203-866-1268
E-mail: coatings@kingindustries.com
Web site: www.kingindustries.com
Additives offered: King offers a broad range of additives including rheology modifiers, surface control additives, rust and corrosion inhibitors, thixotrops, dispersants, resin modifiers and catalysts for amino thermoset, urethane and epoxy systems

• K-STAY 555
K-STAy 555 is a new pourable liquid thixotrope for pigmented solventborne systems. It is highly efficient, requiring low dosage levels to improve pigment suspension and sag control. It offers excellent performance in polar formulations while eliminating hard settling.

• NACURE XC-269
NACURE XC-269 is a unique phosphoric acid-based catalyst especially recommended for epoxy/phenolic coatings. It provides excellent adhesion and steam processing resistance properties. It is FDA 21 CFR 175.300 and 1935/2004/EC compliant.


Lubrizol Advanced Materials Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
216-447-5000
Fax: 216-447-5238
E-mail: klawrence@lubrizol.com
Web site: www.lubrizolcoatings.com
Additives offered: Wax additives, hyperdispersants, rheology modifiers

• Solsperse 44000
Solsperse 44000 hyperdispersant is a 50% active APE-free polymeric dispersant in water, which improves pigment dispersion and stability in aqueous paints and coatings. It enables highly pigmented resin-free dispersion that are compatible with a wide range of binders, including acrylics, epoxies, polyurethanes and alkyds. It also provides excellent early water resistance.


Michelman
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
513-793-7766
Fax: 513-794-7721
E-mail: general@michem.com
Web site: www.michelman.com
Additives offered: wax emulsions

• NatureShield 31
NatureShield 31 – an anionic emulsion of natural oils and waxes, designed to provide excellent water resistance for topical wood coatings. It works to prevent the swelling of wood in the presence of water, as well as providing great water bead. Typical uses: wood stains and sealants.

• Michem Seal 8340
Michem Seal 8340 – a one component concrete or masonry sealer that provides excellent water, grease, oil and solvent resistance. It also displays good hot tire pick-up resistance and excellent gloss. Michem Seal 8340 should not be used for slip resistance.


Micro Powders, Inc.
Tarrytown, N.Y., U.S.
914-793-4058
Fax: 914-472-7098
E-mail: mpi@micropowders.com
Web site: www.micropowders.com
Additives offered: micronized wax, wax dispersion, wax emulsions

• MICROMATTE 1011 UVW
MICROMATTE 1011 UVW is a finely micronized, modified polypropylene wax which incorporates high molecular weight polymers and micro encapsulated inorganics. MICROMATTE 1011 UVW provides optimum mar and abrasion resistance as well as uniform and efficient gloss reduction while preserving application rheology.

• AQUTEX WAXES
AQUATEX WAXES are micronized high density and polyolefins with carefully controlled particle sizes to produce a uniform textured surface in paints and coatings. The high density and insolubility characteristics of AQUATEX will reduce or eliminate floatation and provide optimum performance in waterborne systems.


Munzing
Bloomfield, N.J., U.S.
973-279-1306
Fax: 973-338-0420
Web site: www.munzing.com
Additives offered: Anti-foaming agents


Nichem
Chicago, Ill., U.S.
773-924-3700
Fax: 773-924-7760
Web site: www.nichemcorp.com
Additives offered: acid catalysts, anti-corrosive pigments

• Strontium Phosphate
Lead free, chrome free anti-corrosive pigment. It is white and contains no zinc.


Pflaumer Brothers, Inc.
Ewing, N.J., U.S.
609-883-4610
Fax: 609-883-1629
E-mail: info@pflaumer.com
Web site: www.pflaumer.com
Additives offered: additives for epoxies, polyurethanes, polyaspartics

• Tallicin 4040
Tallicin 4040 is a 100% active deaerator and flow and leveling agent for solventborne and solvent-free two-component polyaspartics, polyurethanes and epoxies in primers, clear and pigmented systems. Tallicin 4040 can also be used with polyester, polyether, polyacrylate, alkyd, chlorinated rubber and other coatings systems. Compatible with mineral spirits and xylene.

• Terachem 53-2371 and 53-4368
Terachem Aluminum Oxide Nano-Dispersion are specifically designed for use in two-component systems. Levels of 15-20% by weight for the product based on total resin solids have been achieved in some systems without visible effect on either clarity or gloss. Terachem Aluminum Oxide Nano-Dispersion represent the first nano-dispersions that are economical to used by reducing the amount of expensive reactants in the total formulation.


Royal Adhesives and Sealants, LLC
Coatings and Specialty Polymers Division
Simpsonville, S.C., U.S.
800-763-7272
Fax: 800-825-4583
E-mail: sales@parachem.com
Web site: www.parachem.com
Additives offered: thickeners, rheology modifiers, surfactants, flame retardants, adhesion promoters, matte finish additives, viscosity modifiers

• Paragum 600 Thickener
Paragum 600 thickener is the newest Para-Chem rheology modifer. The outstanding performance of this high efficiency, water thin, alkali-swellable dispersion is further enhanced by its environmental advantages: APEO-free, no heavy metals and no solvents. Paragum 600 provides unique, short “buttery” flow characteristics in a wide range of formulations.

• Paranol FRD-070 Flame Retardant
Paranol FR-070 flame retardant is the newest Para-Chem polymer system. It is environmentally friendly, 62% active aqueous dispersion, that contains no decabromodiphenyl oxide or antimony active ingredients. This dispersion can be used in acrylic, EVA, SBR, vinyl acetate or polyurethane lattices in either baths, compounding or foaming applications.

Shamrock Technologies
Newark, N.J., U.S.
973-242-2999
Fax: 973-242-8074
E-mail: marketing@shamrocktechnologies.com
Web site: www.shamrocktechnologies.com

• AquaFLON MG
A high solids dispersion containing our best wax and PTFE powders. It is specifically for thin film coatings, and applicable to a variety of substrates. AquaFLON MG offers easy incorporation and gloss retention. It is ideal in can coatings, and for rub resistance and surface slip in water-based overprint varnishes.

• Narrow 4
A polyethylene wax powder with a mean particle size close to 4 micrometers, with 90% between 2 and 8. Narrow 4 eliminates oversize particles and viscosity build-up in pre-dispersions. It yields high gloss retention, exceptional film appearance and clarity. Improves rub and slip performance in OPV and clear films. 


Soy Technologies, LLC
Nicholasville, Ky., U.S.
800-769-8748
Fax: 866-767-7902
E-mail: info@soytek.com
Web site: www.soytek.com
Additives offered: Soyanol line of products

• Soyanol 1000E
Soyanol 1000E is an ester-based additive prescribed for use in both water- and solvent-based systems. Soyanol 1000E provides multifunctional performance to improve coating flow, leveling and adhesion, while helping eliminate VOCs and other hazardous materials such as phthalates. Custom blends and formulation assistance available.

• Soyanol 5000X-TB
Soyanol 5000X-TB expands the functionality of compliant, low VOC thinners and multi-purpose solvents. When combined with exempt solvnts, Soyanol 5000X-TB provides these expanded function and compatibility across a broader range of coatings. SCAQMD approved formulations available.


Taminco
Allentown, Pa., U.S.
610-366-6730
Fax: 610-366-6784
E-mail: info@specialtyamines.com
Web site: www.specialtyamines.com
Additives offered: specialty amines for paint and coatings


Troy Corporation
Florham Park, N.J., U.S.
973-443-4200
Fax: 973-443-0853
E-mail: marketing@troycorp.com
Web site: www.troycorp.com

• Troysol ZLAC
Troysol ZLAC is a superior substrate wetting additive for aqueous coatings and has zero contribution of VOCs to aqueous systems. Troysol ZLAC provides the same benefits and attributes long associated with Troysol LAC, but without the VOC. The product is particularly effective in wetting low energy and contaminated surfaces, without causing undesired fisheyes and other problems. Troysol ZLAC eliminates surface defects, improves adhesion, gloss, flow and leveling and color acceptance.

• Troysol Z370
Troysol Z370 is a universal wetting, mar and slip additive for solvent, water-reducible or aqueous systems. This ‘green’ additive does not contain any VOCs, APEs or HAPs and approximately 40% of the components are from renewable re­sources. Troysol Z370 is a multi functional additive and is extremely effective in industrial coatings with dem­onstrated superior properties over leading competitive products.