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BASF

Ethylhexyl acetate. It acts as a coalescent agent and solvent for emulsion paints. It is clear, high boiling and colorless. It improves flow and film formation, possesses characteristic ester odor... view more

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2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA)

BASF

2-Ethylhexyl acrylate (EHA) by BASF is acrylic ester for manufacturing polymers. readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds and forms homopolymers... view more

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA)

BASF

2-Hydroxyethyl acrylate (HEA) by BASF is an acrylic acid ester used for manufacturing polymers and for use as a feed stock for syntheses. It readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and... view more

2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate (HPA)

BASF

2-Hydroxypropyl acrylate is an acrylate monomer. Readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds and forms homopolymers and copolymers. Copolymers can be... view more

2-Octyl Acrylate

BASF

2-Octyl Acrylate by BASF is a high purity, bio-based monomer. It is an alternative to fossil-based monomers such as 2-Ethylhexyl Acrylate (2-EHA) and n-Butyl Acrylate (BA). It provides excellent... view more

2-Propylheptyl Acrylate high grade (2-PHA HG)

BASF

2-Propylheptyl Acrylate high grade (2-PHA HG) by BASF is the di-acrylate monomer that forms homopolymers and copolymers. Its copolymers can be prepared with acrylic acid and its salts, amides, and esters, and with methacrylate... view more

2-Propylheptyl Acrylate technical grade (2-PHA TG)

BASF

2-Propylheptyl Acrylate technical grade (2-PHA TG) by BASF is 2-Propylheptyl acrylate that forms homopolymers and copolymers. Its copolymers can be prepared with acrylic acid and its salts, amides, and esters, and with methacrylate... view more

Acronal® 4 L

BASF

Acronal® 4 L by BASF is a light- & aging resistant, soft, tacky, high viscosity acrylic resin. It offers good flexibility, very good adhesion, good saponification resistance and poor cohesion... view more

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Acronal® 4120

BASF

Acronal® 4120 (Old name: Acronal Optive® 120) by BASF is a straight acrylic resin. Used for high-durability exterior coatings and stains such as semi-transparent stains and textured coatings &... view more

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Acronal® 500 L

BASF

Acronal® 500 L by BASF is a solution of an acrylic copolymer in ethyl acetate. Used for coating fabrics and as an additive in heat-sealable coatings. Acronal® 500 L provides clear and transparent... view more

Acronal® 6292

BASF

Acronal® 6292 by BASF is a water-based styrene-acrylate dispersion. It is an environmentally advanced aqueous dispersion of a styrene acrylic copolymer for low-emission and low-odor interior... view more

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Acronal® 700 L

BASF

Acronal® 700 L by BASF is a light and aging-resistant, soft butyl acrylate-vinyl isobutyl ether copolymer in ethyl acetate. Used alone to give sticky coatings of low strength or in combination with... view more

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Acronal® EDGE 4247

BASF

Acronal® EDGE 4247 by BASF is a high performance acrylic latex designed for exterior flat to semi-gloss paints. It provides the foundation for premium performance by uniting the requirements of a... view more

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Acronal® EDGE 6283

BASF

Acronal® EDGE 6283 by BASF is a very fine-sized, self-crosslinking aqueous dispersion of an acrylic copolymer. It is produced via the surfactant-reduced Rheology-Controlled (RC)-technology. Its... view more

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Acronal® LR 8820

BASF

Acronal® LR 8820 by BASF is a solvent-based, tacky and non-volatile acrylic resin. It provides excellent fastness to light and resistance to saponification. It is used for plasticizing coatings raw... view more

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Acronal® MB EDGE 4247

BASF

Acronal® MB EDGE 4247 by BASF is a high-performance, ultra-low VOC capable acrylic latex binder designed for exterior flat to semi-gloss paints. It achieves a significantly lower product carbon footprint... view more

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Acronal® MB EDGE 4750

BASF

Acronal® MB EDGE 4750 by BASF is a low VOC capable, acrylic latex binder designed for interior or exterior flat to semi-gloss paints. It is REDcert certified that achieves a significantly lower product... view more

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Acronal® MB PLUS 4230

BASF

Acronal® MB PLUS 4230 by BASF is a high-solids, low VOC capable acrylic resin. It is REDcert certified that achieves a significantly lower product carbon footprint as it uses renewable raw materials... view more

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Acronal® MB PLUS 4415

BASF

Acronal® MB PLUS 4415 by BASF is low odor, APEO free styrene-acrylic resin developed for interior and exterior stain blocking primers. It achieves a significantly lower product carbon footprint because it... view more

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Acronal® MB PLUS 4670

BASF

Acronal® MB PLUS 4670 by BASF is a self-crosslinking, very low VOC capable acrylic resin for premium interior wall paints. It is REDcert certified that achieves a significantly lower product carbon... view more

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Acronal® PRO 761

BASF

Acronal® PRO 761 by BASF is an aqueous emulsion of a copolymer of butyl acrylate and styrene. It is an APEO-free self-crosslinking emulsion for light to medium-duty anti-corrosion primers and... view more

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Acronal® S 813-For Europe only

BASF

Acronal® S 813-For Europe only by BASF is an aqueous dispersion of a styrene-acrylic ester copolymer (silanized). Used to manufacture basecoats with improved water resistance for ceramic coverings and without the... view more

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Alcophor® AC

BASF

Alcophor® AC by BASF is a mixture of modified compounds containing tannin. Acts as a corrosion inhibitor in primers and one-coat paints. It eliminates the residual moisture from the paint by... view more

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Allyl Methacrylate (AMA)

BASF

Allyl Methacrylate (AMA) by BASF is a mono methacrylate monomer which has low viscosity liquid with dual allylic and methacrylic functionalities. It forms homopolymers and copolymers which can be prepared... view more

BASF 4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate (4-HBA)

BASF

BASF 4-Hydroxybutyl Acrylate (4-HBA) is an acrylate monomer. It forms homopolymers and copolymers. Exhibits scratch resistance, weatherability and has low VOC. Copolymers of 4-Hydroxybutyl... view more

Basonat® HA 1000

BASF

Basonat® HA 1000 (old name: Basonat® HA 100) by BASF is an allophanate-modified polyisocyanate based on isocyanurated hexamethylene diisocyanate. Offers lightfastness and weather-resistance. Is a... view more

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Basonat® HA 2000

BASF

Basonat® HA 2000 by BASF is allophanate-modified polyisocyanate based on isocyanurated hexamethylene diisocyanate. Offers lightfastness and weather-resistance. Is a solvent-free, low-viscosity... view more

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Basonat® HA 3000

BASF

Basonat® HA 3000 (old name: Basonat® HA 300) by BASF is a low viscous, allophanate-modified polyisocyanate based on isocyanurated hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). It is suitable for waterborne... view more

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Basonat® HB 100

BASF

Basonat® HB 100 by BASF is a solvent-free, aliphatic polyisocyanate based on biuret-modified hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Exhibits excellent weather & chemical resistance, non-yellowing and... view more

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Basonat® HB 175 MP/X

BASF

Basonat® HB 175 MP/X by BASF is an aliphatic polyisocyanate based on biuret-modified hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Exhibits excellent weather and chemical resistance, non-yellowing and excellent... view more

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Basonat® HB 275 B

BASF

Basonat® HB 275 B by BASF is biurets of aliphatic polyisocyanates based on hexamethylene diisocyanate. Offers light-fastness and weather resistance. It can be diluted with esters such as... view more

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Basonat® HI 100

BASF

Solvent-free, aliphatic polyisocyanate based on isocyanurate-modified hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Exhibits excellent weather and chemical resistance, excellent hardness, flexibility and... view more

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Basonat® HI 190 B/S

BASF

Aliphatic polyisocyanate based on isocyanurate-modified hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Exhibits excellent weather and chemical resistance, non-yellowing and physical properties. It is an... view more

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Basonat® HI 2000

BASF

Basonat® HI 2000 by BASF is a solvent-free, aliphatic polyisocyanate. It is a low viscosity version of Basonat® HI 100. It offers excellent gloss retention and light stability with outstanding... view more

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Basonat® HI 268 B/S

BASF

Aliphatic polyisocyanates based on isocyanurated hexamethylene diisocyanate. Offers lightfastness and weather-resistance. Is a 68 % solution in a 1 : 1 blend of n-butyl acetate and Solvesso® 100... view more

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Coatings

Basonat® HI 290 B

BASF

Aliphatic polyisocyanate based on isocyanurate-modified hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Offers excellent weather and chemical resistance, non-yellowing and excellent physical properties. It is an... view more

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Basonat® HW 1000

BASF

Basonat® HW 1000 (old name: Basonat® HW 100) by BASF is an emulsifier-modified polyisocyanate based on isocyanurated hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI). Acts as a crosslinker for polymeric dispersions... view more

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Basonat® HW 1180 PC

BASF

Basonat® HW 1180 PC by BASF acts as a crosslinker for polymeric dispersions containing reactive OH groups. Emulsifier-modified polyisocyanate based on isocyanurated hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI)... view more

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Basonat® IT 170 B

BASF

Basonat® IT 170 B by BASF is polyfunctional isocyanurates of isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI). Can be thinned with esters such as butyl acetate, ketones, glycolether acetates and aromatic hydrocarbons... view more

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Coatings

Basonat® TU 67 MP/X

BASF

Basonat® TU 67 MP/X by BASF is solution of a polyfunctional toluylene diisocyanate adduct in a blend of 1-methoxy-propyl acetate-2 and xylene. Used for two-pack polyurethane primers and top coats... view more

Basonat® TU 75 E

BASF

Basonat® TU 75 E by BASF is solution of a polyfunctional toluylene diisocyanate adduct in ethyl acetate. Used for two-pack polyurethane primers and top coats. Can be used for crosslinking most... view more

Behenyl Acrylate

BASF

Behenyl Acrylate by BASF is a hydroxyethylcaprolactone acrylate which forms homopolymers and copolymers. Its copolymers can be prepared with acrylic acid and its salts, amides and esters, and with... view more

Block-copolymer®

BASF

Block-copolymer® by BASF is a high molecular weight polymeric dispersant for pigments in solvent-based and UV-curable printing inks and pigmented bases. Improves color strength, lowers viscosity and... view more

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Butyl Diglycol

BASF

Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether [2-(2-butoxyethoxy) ethanol]. Acts as a solvent and flow promoter. Exhibits low-volatility, high boiling point and mild odor. Provides compatibility with urea... view more

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Butyl Diglycol Acetate

BASF

Diethylene glycol n-butyl ether acetate [2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate]. Acts as a solvent, leveling agent and coalescent. Exhibits compatibility with numerous resins, dyes, waxes, fats and oils... view more

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Butyl Glycol

BASF

High boiling, low volatility ethylene glycol mono-n-butyl ether/ 2-Butoxyethanol/ 1-Hydroxy-2-n-butoxyethane having mild odor. Butyl Glycol by BASF acts as a solvent and coalescent for paints... view more

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Butyl Glycol Acetate

BASF

Butyl Glycol Acetate by BASF is ethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate/ acetic acid-2-butoxyethyl ester/ 2-butoxyethyl acetate. Acts as a low volatility solvent for paints and printing inks... view more

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Butyl Triglycol

BASF

Butyl Triglycol by BASF is a mixture of ethylene glycol monoalkyl ethers. It is a solvent for paints and printing inks. Improves gloss and leveling of the paints. Butyl Triglycol exhibits low... view more

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Chem Res® E 50 X 75

BASF

Xylene solution of Bisphenol A based solid epoxy resin. Used in marine and maintenance coatings. Offers very good adhesion on metals, flexibility and corrosion resistance... view more

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Cyclohexyl Methacrylate (CHMA)

BASF

Cyclohexyl methacrylate is an acrylate monomer. A monofunctional methacrylic acid forms homopolymers and copolymers. Its copolymers can be prepared with acrylic acid and its salts, amides and... view more

DSX® 1516

BASF

Polyurethane emulsion in 1,2 propylenglycol/water. Acts as a non-ionic rheology modifier for water-borne coatings. Provides improvement of flow and gloss. Offers increased hiding power. Possesses... view more

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DSX® 1525

BASF

DSX® 1525 by BASF is extremely efficient non-ionic associative thickener. It offers very good flow and levelling. It exhibits superior thickening efficiency. It possesses minimal roller... view more

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Coatings>Solvent-Free/ High-Solids

DSX® 3290

BASF

Solution of a polyurethane in water/diluent. Acts as a highly-effective, non-ionic rheological addititve with high thickening properties at low shear stress. Designed to achieve high pseudoplastic... view more

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DSX® 3515

BASF

Synthetic polyurethane polymer system. Acts as a solvent-free rheology modifier designed to improve the application and flow properties of latex coatings. Offers superior brush drag for improved... view more

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DSX® 3551

BASF

Solvent-free rheology modifier. Nonionic associative thickener designed for use in latex coatings. Supplied as a low viscosity, solvent free product which allows for reduced storage requirements and... view more

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DSX® 3800

BASF

DSX® 3800 by BASF is a non-ionic, solvent-free rheological additive for aqueous coatings. It is an environmentally friendly associative polyurethane thickener. Provides very good flow and leveling... view more

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Darocur® 4265

BASF

Darocur® 4265 by BASF is a highly efficient liquid curing agent, alpha-hydroxyketone. Offers good solubility in common UV reactive systems including systems based on acrylates or unsaturated... view more

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Darocur® MBF

BASF

Darocur® MBF by BASF acts as photoinitiator. It is phenyl glyoxylic acid methyl ester. It offers very good surface curing properties (stain resistance) and low color properties. Darocur® MBF is used... view more

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Dehydran® 1208

BASF

Dehydran® 1208 by BASF acts as a defoamer in coatings, based on polyester, polyacrylates, polyurethane and epoxy resins including solvent-free, waterborne and solventborne coatings. It is blend of... view more

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Dehydran® 1293 G

BASF

Dehydran® 1293 G by BASF is a solution of special modified polysiloxane. It acts as a defoamer and deaerating agent in purely aqueous coatings containing cosolvents based on polymer emulsions... view more

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Dehydran® 1861

BASF

Dehydran® 1861 by BASF is a mixture of natural and synthetic fat derivatives, free from mineral oil and silicone oil. It acts as a defoamer in emulsion paints. It offers very good compatibility... view more

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Dehydran® 2293

BASF

Dehydran® 2293 by BASF is a modified polydimethylsiloxane solution in a VOC free carrier. Used as a defoamer and deairing agent in aqueous architectural paints, industrial and wood coatings... view more

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Dehydran® 3185

BASF

Dehydran® 3185 by BASF is a solution of a modified polysiloxane. It offers long-term efficiency and outstanding properties. Dehydran® 3185 is used as a defoamer and air release agent for aqueous... view more

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Dehydran® 3505

BASF

Dehydran® 3505 by BASF is a mixture of different silicones in a blend of cosolvent and butylglycol. Used as defoamer for water-based printing inks and overprinting varnishes. Dehydran® 3505 offers very... view more

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Dehydran® 4100

BASF

Dehydran® 4100 by BASF is a proprietary mixture with a modified polydimethyl siloxane. Used as defoamer in water-based printing inks and pigment dispersions. Possesses user friendly and fast foam... view more

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Dehydran® 4210

BASF

Dehydran® 4210 by BASF is a proprietary mixture with a modified polydimethyl siloxane. Used as defoamer in printing inks and overprint varnishes. Possesses user friendly and fast foam knockdown... view more

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Dehydran® 671

BASF

Dehydran® 671 by BASF is a blend of defoaming ingredients, contains silicone. Used as an anti-foaming agent for water-soluble coatings. Exhibits remarkable long-term defoaming effect. Dehydran® 671... view more

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Dehydran® 975

BASF

Dehydran® 975 by BASF is a non-ionic defoamer for aqueous pigmented and non-pigmented coatings, preferably in those based on polyacrylic resins. It should be added to the finished coating by... view more

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Dehydran® D

BASF

Non-ionic silicone-free defoamer for emulsion paints and water-emulsifiable epoxy resin paints. Can be used either to prevent the formation of foam or bubbles during the manufacture or application... view more

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Dehydran® SE 2

BASF

Organo-modified silicone emulsion. Acts as a high performance, ultra-low SVOC silicone emulsion defoamer for waterbased paints, clear coats, and inks. Retains antifoaming efficiency during long... view more

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Dehydran® 240

BASF

Modified polyalkylene glycol. Used as a foam-inhibiting wetting agent in emulsion paints and as a defoamer in printing pastes (for textile printing) and glues applied in printing plants. Offers... view more

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Dehysol® DOA

BASF

Dioctyl adipate. Used as a phthalate-free plasticizer. Provides very good durability with low temperature resistance. Exhibits broad compatibility with all other standard plasticisers. Particulary... view more

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Dehysol® LFW 100

BASF

Dehysol® LFW 100 by BASF is a phthalic acid ester of a special mixture of alcohols. It is used as bi-functional special plasticizer which acts in nitrocellulose lacquers simultaneously as a primary... view more

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Dekalin®

BASF

Dekalin® by BASF is decahydronaphthalene-based solvent particularly used in high quality house paints. Imparts very good flow. Retards surface drying, and consequently brushability. Dekalin®... view more

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Dihydrodicyclopentadienyl acrylate (DCPA)

BASF

Dihydrodicyclopentadienyl acrylate (DCPA) is an acrylate monomer. Readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds and forms homopolymers and copolymers... view more

Dispex® AA 4135

BASF

Dispex® AA 4135 (Old name: Pigment Disperser® NL) by BASF is an effective polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt. It provides excellent dispersing efficiency for inorganic... view more

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Dispex® CX 4230

BASF

Anionic polyelectrolyte. Dispex® CX 4230 (Old name: Hydropalat® 100) by BASF is used as a low VOC, low odor hydrophobic dispersant for titanium dioxide and extender pigments in interior and exterior... view more

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Dispex® CX 4231

BASF

Dispex® CX 4231 (Old name: Ultradispers® AB 30) by BASF is a dispersing agent. It improves adhesion and gloss, lowers snail-trail tendency of exterior paints that leads to highest contact angles for... view more

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Dispex® CX 4320

BASF

Dispex® CX 4320 (Old name: Pigment Disperser MD 20) by BASF is sodium salt of carboxylic acid copolymer-based anionic dispersing agent. It provides excellent dispersing performance, improved gloss... view more

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Dispex® CX 4325 (Dispex® HDN)

BASF

Acrylic copolymer. Used as dispersing agent in anti-corrosive coatings, exterior wood coatings and coatings on metal surfaces... view more

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Dispex® G40

BASF

Dispex® G40 by BASF is a solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic copolymer. Acts as a dispersing agent. It disperses inorganic materials that are found in waterborne automotive and decorative... view more

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Dispex® GA40

BASF

Dispex® GA40 by BASF is a dispersing agent. This grade is solution of an ammonium salt of an acrylic copolymer in water. Promotes wet edge time. Dispex® GA40 is recommended for use in waterborne... view more

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Dispex® Ultra FA 4416

BASF

Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 by BASF is APEO-free, mixture of ionic and non-ionic surfactants-based, anionic dispersing and wetting agent. It offers high gloss, color strength and excellent rub-out... view more

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Dispex® Ultra FA 4480

BASF

Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 by BASF is a low molecular weight wetting and dispersing agent based on modified fatty alcohol polyglycolether. It is especially suitable for coatings and aqueous, binder and... view more

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Dispex® Ultra PA 4510

BASF

Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 by BASF is a polymeric dispersing agent. It is high molecular weight modified polyacrylate in sec-butanol. Suitable for both inorganic and organic pigments. Dispex® Ultra PA... view more

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Dispex® Ultra PA 4590

BASF

Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 by BASF is a low molecular weight, APEO-free modified polyacrylate. Acts as a dispersing agent. Improves viscosity reduction and shows high organic pigment loading. Designed... view more

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Dispex® Ultra PX 4575

BASF

Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 by BASF is a high molecular-weight dispersing agent based on controlled free radical polymerization technology (CFRP). It is acrylic block copolymer formulation in water. It... view more

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Dispex® Ultra PX 4585

BASF

Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 by BASF is a waterborne dispersant of the acrylate block copolymer It is made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). This technology allows formulating polymeric... view more

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Disponil® 286

BASF

Disponil® 286 by BASF is non-ionic wetting agent for aqueous coatings. Used as a stabilizer in emulsion paints and emulsifier in manufacture of tinting pastes and pigment preparations. Offers good... view more

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Disponil® AES 25

BASF

Disponil® AES 25 by BASF acts as an emulsifier. It is a sodium salt of alkyl aryl polyglycol ether sulphate. It is suitable for the manufacture of emulsion polymers, especially for vinyl acetate and... view more

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Disponil® AES 72

BASF

Disponil® AES 72 by BASF is sodium salt of alkyl aryl polyglycol ether sulphate based emulsifier. Suitable for the manufacture of emulsion polymers, especially for vinyl acetate and acrylic... view more

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Disponil® ALS 28

BASF

Disponil® ALS 28 by BASF is ammonium lauryl sulfate-based surfactant. It is suitable for the manufacture of vinyl, acrylic & styrene homopolymers and copolymers. Disponil® ALS 28 is recommended for... view more

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Disponil® G 160

BASF

2-alkyl alkanol. Used as solvent or solubilizer for printing inks, special inks and colour pastes. Possesses low viscosity and low solidification point... view more

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Inks
Inks

Efka® 1101

BASF

Efka® 1101 by BASF is a modified polyacrylate dispersing agent for production of solvent-based pigment concentrates with minimal resin content. It can be crosslinked with amino or... view more

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Efka® 1500

BASF

Efka® 1500 by BASF is a dispersing agent to provide resin minimal pigment concentrates for water-based and solvent-based coatings. It can be used in combination with polymeric dispersants. It... view more

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Efka® 1501

BASF

Efka® 1501 by BASF is a fatty acid modified polymer dispersing agent. It is used in resin minimal pigment concentrates for water-based coatings. It offers good pigment wetting, stabilizing... view more

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Efka® 1502

BASF

Efka® 1502 by BASF acts as a dispersing agent to produce VOC-free pigment concentrates for water-based coatings. It is a solvent-free and volatile amine-free fatty acid modified polymer in... view more

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Efka® 1503

BASF

Solvent-free and amine-free fatty acid modified polymer in water. Used for production of VOC-free pigment concentrates for both water- and solvent-based decorative paint systems. Offers... view more

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Efka® 2018

BASF

Efka® 2018 by BASF is a silicone-free defoaming agent. It is used for various coating systems such as solvent-based wood finishes, clear, polyurethane and acid-curing coatings and NC lacquers... view more

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Efka® 2021

BASF

Efka® 2021 by BASF is a solution of defoaming substances. Acts as a silicone-free defoamer. Prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring and pumping. Efka® 2021 also... view more

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Efka® 2038

BASF

Efka® 2038 by BASF is a silicone-based defoaming agent. It possesses very good compatibility properties. Efka® 2038 is used in solvent-based wood finishes... view more

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Efka® 3522

BASF

Modified polysiloxane emulsion. Promotes the general surface characteristics. Offers improved anti-cratering and substrate wetting properties. Exhibits improved levelling, defoaming, slip and... view more

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Efka® 3580

BASF

Efka® 3580 by BASF is a solvent-free modified polysiloxane. Used as leveling and anti-cratering agent for aqueous coatings. Offers good substrate wetting, no intercoat adhesion problems, little or... view more

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Efka® 3886

BASF

Efka® 3886 by BASF is a polysiloxane modified polyisocyanates. Used in wood finishes and polyurethane lacquers or coatings. Exhibits improved leveling. Reduces tendency for orange-peel or... view more

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Efka® 4570

BASF

Efka® 4570 by BASF is a modified polyacrylate. It stabilizes pigment dispersion of inorganic and organic pigments. Efka® 4570 is used as dispersant for Resin Free Pigment Concentrates (RFPC)... view more

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Efka® 4580

BASF

Efka® 4580 by BASF is an acrylic polymer emulsion dispersing agent. It improves pigment loading, gloss, and color strength. It shows pH-independent solubility. Efka® 4580 is exclusively used to... view more

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Efka® 6230

BASF

Aliphatic polyether with acidic groups. Reduces grinding and dispersion time. Used in all solvent-based and solvent-free industrial and decorative coating systems... view more

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Efka® 7215

BASF

Efka® 7215 by BASF is a silicone-free defoaming agent. It is used in solvent-based pigment bases and printing inks. Efka® 7215 prevents entrapment of air during processing steps... view more

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Inks>Solvent-based

Efka® 7241

BASF

Efka® 7241 by BASF is a silicone-based defoaming agent. It prevents entrapment of air during processing steps. It is used in solvent-based pigment bases and printing inks... view more

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Inks>Solvent-based

Efka® 7250

BASF

Efka® 7250 by BASF is a silicone-based defoaming agent for solvent-based printing inks. It prevents entrapment of air during processing steps such as dispersion & pumping. Efka® 7250 is mainly... view more

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Efka® 7280

BASF

Efka® 7280 by BASF is a silicone-based defoaming agent. It prevents entrapment of air during processing steps such as dispersion & pumping. It is used in flexographic and screen printing inks... view more

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Efka® 7295

BASF

Organically modified siloxane. Prevents entrapment of air during processing steps such as dispersion & pumping. USed in water-based primers, printing inks and over-print varnishes... view more

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Efka® 7381

BASF

Efka® 7381 by BASF is a silicone-free fluorocarbon-modified polymer. Acts as a flow and leveling agent. Reduces surface tension at substrate interface and at internal interfaces. Used in water-based... view more

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Efka® 7411

BASF

Efka® 7411 by BASF is an acrylic copolymer. Acts as a flow and leveling agent. Improves color strength, lowers viscosity and increases gloss. Enhances color development and rheological properties of... view more

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Efka® 7422

BASF

Efka® 7422 by BASF is acrylic copolymer. Improves colour strength, lowers viscosity and increases gloss. Enhances rheological properties. Efka® 7422 is used in water-based pigment bases and... view more

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Efka® 7471

BASF

Acrylic copolymer. Improves colour strength, lowers viscosity and increases gloss. Used in water-based pigment bases and printing inks for flexographic application... view more

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Efka® 7476

BASF

Acrylic copolymer. Improves colour strength, lowers viscosity and increases gloss. Enhances colour development and rheological properties of finished inks. Used in screen and gravure printing, and... view more

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Efka® 7496

BASF

Block-copolymer. Improves colour strength, lowers viscosity and increases gloss. Enhances colour development and rheological properties of finished inks. Used in screen and gravure printing, and... view more

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Efka® 7500

BASF

Efka® 7500 by BASF is a modified polyether-based dispersing and wetting agent. It improves dispersion or suspension stability, improves color strength, lowers viscosity, increases gloss or... view more

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Efka® 7544

BASF

Efka® 7544 by BASF is a modified carboxylic ester with pigment affinic groups. It lowers viscosity and dispersion time. Efka® 7544 improves dispersion or suspension stability, color strength and... view more

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Efka® 7564

BASF

Efka® 7564 by BASF is a fatty acid-based wetting agent and dispersing agent. It improves dispersion or suspension stability, color strength, lowers viscosity and increases gloss or luster... view more

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Efka® FA 4600

BASF

Efka® FA 4600 (old name: Texaphor® Special) by BASF is a highly concentrated solution of surface-active anionic compounds. Acts as a wetting agent, dispersing agent and anti-settling agent. Prevents... view more

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Efka® FA 4601

BASF

Blend of selected fatty alcohol sulfates. Acts as a dispersing agent and anti-settling agent for non-aqueous paint systems. Used in oil paints and oleo-resinous varnishes... view more

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Efka® FA 4610

BASF

Solution of an acidic polyester polyamide. Acts as a dispersing agent and wetting agent. Possesses reduced dispersion time and higher pigment load. Offers increased gloss & flow and imparts... view more

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Efka® FA 4620

BASF

Efka® FA 4620 (Old name: Efka® 5220) by BASF is a low molecular weight dispersing agent based on acidic polyether. It is suitable for solvent- & water-based as well as solvent-free systems. It is... view more

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Efka® FA 4642

BASF

Efka® FA 4642 by BASF is a low molecular weight dispersing agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coating systems. It offers reduced viscosity of the pigment dispersion, improved stabilization... view more

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Efka® FA 4644

BASF

Efka® FA 4644 (Old name: Efka® 5044) by BASF is an unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts. Acts as a dispersing agent. It reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders & the... view more

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Efka® FA 4654

BASF

Efka® FA 4654 by BASF is a high molecular weight carboxylic acid salt solution based dispersing agent. It helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments or extenders and... view more

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Efka® FA 4663

BASF

Solution of an electro neutral salt of a polycarboxylic acid with amine derivatives dissolved in higher aromatics. Acts as a dispersing agent, grinding aid, anti-settling agent and anti-floating... view more

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Efka® FA 4665

BASF

High molecular weight unsaturated carboxylic acid combined with a very compatible organically modified polysiloxane. Acts as a dispersing agent. Prevents flooding and floating of pigments. Helps to... view more

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Efka® FA 4666

BASF

High-molecular weight unsaturated carboxylic acid. Acts as a dispersing agent. Helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binder. Advantages resulting... view more

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Efka® FA 4671

BASF

Alkylol ammonium salt of a high-molecular weight carboxylic acid. Acts as a dispersing agent. Helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and the binders. Reduces... view more

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Efka® FL 3337

BASF

Efka® FL 3337 (Old Name: Efka® 3037) by BASF is solvent-based flow and leveling agent. It is solvent blend of high-boiling aromatics, ketones and esters. It prevents surface defects, cob-webbing... view more

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Efka® FL 3740

BASF

Efka® FL 3740 by BASF is a copolyacrylate. Acts as a leveling agent. Exhibits air release properties and eliminates or reduces cratering, fish eyes & orange peel. Improves the flow, dispersion and... view more

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Efka® FL 3745

BASF

Efka® FL 3745 by BASF acts as a silicone-free levelling agent with air release properties for liquid non-aqueous coatings and powder coatings. It modifies the surface tension and provides smooth... view more

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Efka® FL 3778

BASF

Acrylic copolymer in alkyl benzene with high boiling point. Acts as a leveling agent and wetting agent. Improves levelling, prevents cratering and helps substrate wetting. It does not interfere with... view more

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Efka® MI 6780

BASF

Efka® MI 6780 (Old name: Efka® 6780) by BASF is a halogen-free, cationic compound. Efka® MI 6780 is used in coating systems containing polar and non-polar solvents, especially important for... view more

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Efka® MI 6782

BASF

Efka® MI 6782 (Old name: Efka® 6782) by BASF is a halogen-free cationic additive. Used to increase conductivity of coating systems containing polar and non-polar solvents. Crystallization is... view more

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Efka® MI 6950

BASF

Efka® MI 6950 (Old name: Efka® 6950) by BASF is an overbased calcium sulfonate complex. Controls settling of pigments in solvent-borne coatings and pigment concentrates by developing more... view more

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Efka® PA 4400

BASF

Efka® PA 4400 by BASF acts as dispersing agent. It provides higher color strength, reduced flooding problems, improved gloss and DOI. It is mainly used in automotive OEM and refinish topcoats. Efka®... view more

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Efka® PA 4401

BASF

High molecular weight modified polyacrylate. Acts as a dispersing agent. Improves gloss & DOI and reduces flooding problems. Provides high color strength and shows a wide compatibility, from low... view more

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Efka® PA 4403

BASF

Efka® PA 4403 (Old name: Efka® 4403 N) by BASF is a high molecular weight unsaturated polycarboxylic acids and esters, combined with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane in alkylbenzene... view more

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Efka® PA 4414

BASF

High molecular weight acrylic copolymer. Acts as a dispersing agent. Improves color strength, gloss, dispersion of organic pigments and rheological properties of inks. Reduces viscosity. Offers... view more

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Efka® PA 4450

BASF

Carboxyl functional polymer. Acts as a dispersing agent. Avoids flocculation of pigments. Increases color strength. Reduces grinding time. Shows good solubility even with isoparaffins. Exhibits very... view more

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Efka® PA 4477

BASF

Efka® PA 4477 (Old name: Efka® 7477) by BASF is an acrylic copolymer. Improves color strength, lowers viscosity and higher gloss. Enhances color development and rheological properties. Used in... view more

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Efka® PB 2001 NC

BASF

Efka® PB 2001 NC (Old name: Perenol® E 1) by BASF is a silicone-free defoamer. Used for non-aqueous coatings, printing inks and especially for high viscous coatings based on 2-pack epoxy... view more

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Efka® PB 2020

BASF

Efka® PB 2020 by BASF is a solution of silicone-free defoaming substances. Acts as a defoamer. It eliminates foaming and blistering, regardless of whether the air bubbles are caused by the... view more

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Efka® PB 2021

BASF

Blend of xylene, ethylbenzene and hexanoic acid, 2-ethyl-, zinc salt. Acts as a silicone-free defoamer. It prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring, pumping and also... view more

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Coatings>Solvent-based

Efka® PB 2720

BASF

Efka® PB 2720 by BASF is silicone-free defoamer. Supports the quick de-aeration of thermosetting resin systems. Efka® PB 2720 is suitable for use in solvent-free and solvent-based coatings. It is... view more

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Efka® PB 2744

BASF

Efka® PB 2744 by BASF is a ultra-low VOC, hazard label-free polymer based on small amount of silicone. Acts as an excellent defoamer. Offers fast and effective de-aeration. Provides long-term... view more

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Efka® PB 2770

BASF

Efka® PB 2770 by BASF is a silicone-free, 100% active, polymer-based defoamer. It is an excellent deaerator in clear and pigmented UV-curable coatings & inks and OPVs. It is suitable for... view more

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Efka® PL 5520

BASF

Efka® PL 5520 (old name: Dehysol® BS 20 N) by BASF is a butyl ester of a special fatty acid mixture. Used as a secondary plasticizer. Brings a better "surface touch" and scratch resistance. Improves... view more

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Efka® PU 4009

BASF

Efka® PU 4009 by BASF is a high molecular weight, modified polyurethane-based dispersing agent. It prevents flooding and floating. It offers reduced dispersion time, high color strength and... view more

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Efka® PU 4010

BASF

Modified polyurethane. Acts as a dispersing agent. Offers reduced grinding time and improved gloss. Prevents flooding and floating problems and exhibits high color strength. Used in pigment... view more

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Efka® PU 4020

BASF

Efka® PU 4020 by BASF is a high-molecular-weight polymeric dispersing agent for stabilizing inorganic pigments including carbon blacks. It shows excellent performance in many organic pigments. It... view more

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Efka® PU 4046

BASF

Efka® PU 4046 (Old Name: Efka® 4046) by BASF is a high molecular weight, polymeric dispersant based on polyurethane chemistry for dispersing inorganic and organic pigments. It is used in... view more

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Efka® PU 4047

BASF

Efka® PU 4047 (Old Name: Efka® 4047) by BASF is modified polyurethane-based dispersing agent. It improves gloss and DOI. Reduces flooding problems and offers high color strength, low viscosity and a... view more

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Efka® PU 4050

BASF

Modified polyurethane. Acts as a dispersing agent. Provides improved gloss and DOI. Exhibits reduced flooding problems and offers higher color strength and lower viscosity. Used in pigment... view more

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Efka® PU 4055

BASF

Efka® PU 4055 by BASF is a modified polyurethane dispersing agent. It offers improved gloss and reduced flooding problems. It possesses higher color strength and low viscosity. Efka® PU 4055 is used... view more

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Efka® PU 4061

BASF

Efka® PU 4061 by BASF is polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments. Offers improved gloss & DOI and reduced flooding problems. Provides higher color strength and lower... view more

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Efka® PU 4063

BASF

Modified polyurethane. Acts as a wetting agent and dispersing agent. Reduces the dispersing time and the millbase viscosity. Prevents flooding and floating of pigments. Promotes very good gloss and... view more

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Efka® PX 4300

BASF

Efka® PX 4300 (Old Name: Efka® 4300) by BASF is acrylic block copolymer-based dispersing agent for high performance organic pigments. It is made by CFRP technology which allows for production of... view more

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Efka® PX 4310

BASF

Efka® PX 4310 (Old name: Efka® 4310) by BASF is a high molecular weight acrylic block copolymer. Acts as a dispersing agent. Possesses low poly-dispersity index. Improves color development with... view more

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Efka® PX 4320

BASF

Efka® PX 4320 by BASF is high molecular weight acrylic block copolymer-based dispersing agent. Possesses low poly-dispersity index. Improves color development with organic pigments and reduces... view more

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Efka® PX 4330

BASF

Efka® PX 4330 by BASF is a high molecular weight acrylic block copolymer. Acts as a dispersing agent. It is made by the Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology. Designed for... view more

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Efka® PX 4340

BASF

Efka® PX 4340 by BASF is a high molecular weight dispersing agent for solvent-based high-end performance coatings systems, such as automotive OEM and refinish. It is also highly suitable for CAB... view more

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Efka® PX 4700

BASF

Efka® PX 4700 (Old name: Efka® 7700) by BASF is dispersing agent. It is acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). It is recommended for solvent-based and... view more

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Efka® PX 4701

BASF

Efka® PX 4701 (old name: Efka® 7701) by BASF is a high molecular weight acrylic block copolymer based dispersing agent. Possesses low polydispersity index. Reduces viscosity and exhibits excellent... view more

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Efka® PX 4780

BASF

Efka® PX 4780 by BASF is a solvent-based, high-performance reactive dispersing agent based on advanced polymer technology. Designed for automotive and industrial coatings segment. It is... view more

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Efka® PX 4785

BASF

Efka® PX 4785 by BASF is a high-performance, solvent-based reactive dispersing agent based on advanced polymer technology. It is cross-linkable with isocyanate and melamine-based resin systems... view more

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Efka® PX 4787

BASF

Efka® PX 4787 by BASF is a solvent-based, high-performance reactive dispersing agent. Exhibits exponentially lower pigment paste viscosity at lower addition levels, exceptional jetness for carbon... view more

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Efka® SI 2022

BASF

Efka® SI 2022 by BASF is a silicone-based defoamer for both solvent-based and solvent-free coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application. It is... view more

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Efka® SI 2023

BASF

Solution of defoaming substances containing silicone in alkylbenzene/methoxypropylacetate. Acts as a defoamer. Prevents formation of foam and blisters. Used in solvent-based coatings such as 2-pack... view more

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Efka® SI 2028

BASF

Efka® SI 2028 by BASF is a silicone-based defoamer for solvent-based coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application of solvent-based wood... view more

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Efka® SI 2041

BASF

Efka® SI 2041 by BASF is a highly efficient, more sustainable silicone defoamer for solvent-based coating systems. Prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application... view more

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Efka® SI 2722

BASF

Efka® SI 2722 (old name: Efka® 2722) by BASF is a silicone containing defoamer and deaerator. It acts as a leveling agent, providing smooth surface to the coating. It allows production of foam- and... view more

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Efka® SI 2723

BASF

Antifoam-containing silane solution. Acts as a defoamer. Presents advantage of low odor. Provides smooth surface. Used in epoxy and polyurethane floor coating systems. The recommended dosage is... view more

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Efka® SI 2751

BASF

Efka® SI 2751 by BASF is a highly efficient silicone defoamer for solvent-based coatings and inks. It provides very efficient deaeration. It is suitable for broad range of resin systems, such as... view more

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Efka® SI 3239

BASF

Solvent-free modified polysiloxane. Acts as a defoamer, leveling agent and slip/mar resistance agent. Improves levelling and surface smoothness. Increases slip and mar-resistance. Avoids formation... view more

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Efka® SL 3030

BASF

Efka® SL 3030 (Old name: Efka® 3030) by BASF is an organically modified polysiloxane. Acts as a defoamer, anti-block-, slip control-, scratch resistant- and leveling- agent. Exhibits increased... view more

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Efka® SL 3031

BASF

Efka® SL 3031 (old name: Efka® 3031) by BASF is an organically modified polysiloxane in alkylbenzene. Acts as a slip control-, leveling- and anti-blocking- agent. Increases slip and surface... view more

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Efka® SL 3033

BASF

Efka® SL 3033 (old name: Efka® 3033) by BASF is an organically modified polysiloxane. Acts as a slip-control-, anti-cratering-, abrasion resistant-, anti-blocking- and leveling- agent. Offers... view more

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Coatings>Solvent-based

Efka® SL 3035

BASF

Organically modified polysiloxane. Acts as a slip/mar resistance agent, leveling agent and slip control agent. Offers improved levelling. Exhibits increased slip and mar-resistance. Possesses better... view more

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Efka® SL 3210

BASF

Organically modified siloxane. Acts as a slip control-, wetting- and leveling- agent. Improves substrate wetting & leveling as well as block- and scuff- resistance. Used in gravure printing... view more

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Efka® SL 3236

BASF

Efka® SL 3236 (Old name: Efka® 3236) by BASF is a solvent-free modified polysiloxane. Acts as a leveling agent, defoamer and slip control agent. Improves leveling and surface smoothness. Increases... view more

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Efka® SL 3257

BASF

Organo-modified polysiloxane. Acts as a slip control agent and leveling agent. Exhibits very good substrate wetting and reduction of surface tension. Offers improved gloss, scratch resistance and... view more

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Efka® SL 3288

BASF

Efka® SL 3288 (old name: Efka® 3288) by BASF is an organically modified polysiloxane. Acts as an abrasion resistant, anti-blocking agent, slip control agent, leveling agent and scratch resistance... view more

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Efka® SL 3299

BASF

Organically modified polysiloxane. Acts as a leveling-, slip control-, anti-blocking-, abrasion resistance-, anti-cratering- and scratch resistance- agent. Improves leveling, slip, surface... view more

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Efka® SL 3888

BASF

Polysiloxane modified polyisocyanate. Acts as a slip control- and leveling agent. Improves leveling, reduces tendency for orange-peel or cratering. Also improves slip & surface smoothness, reduces... view more

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Efka® 6700

BASF

Anti-gelling agent and viscosity stabiliser for air-drying and stoving coating systems. Delays/prevents thickening which can occur as a result of oxidation or condensation of the binder. Reduces the... view more

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Emulan® TO 4070

BASF

Emulan® TO 4070 by BASF acts as an emulsifier. It is C-13 oxo alcohol ethoxylate free of alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEOs). Emulan® TO 4070 is used as an industrial formulator... view more

Epsilon-Caprolactone

BASF

Epsilon-Caprolactone by BASF is a caprolactone. It is a colorless to yellow liquid, with a perceptible odor and low viscosity. Exhibits high resistance to hydrolysis, excellent mechanical properties... view more

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Ethyldiglycol acrylate (EDGA)

BASF

Ethyldiglycol acrylate is an acrylate monomer. Readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds and forms homopolymers and copolymers. Copolymers can be... view more

FoamStar® A 32

BASF

FoamStar® A 32 by BASF is a mineral oil-free defoamer. It offers very fast bubble-break, easy incorporation, and efficiency against micro foam. It is used in high gloss paints and coatings based on... view more

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FoamStar® A 38

BASF

FoamStar® A 38 by BASF is 100% active defoamer based on organo-modified polysiloxane and hyper-branched star polymer. It is effective in high gloss paints and coatings based on acrylic, styrene... view more

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FoamStar® A 45

BASF

FoamStar® A 45 by BASF is a mineral oil-free defoamer. It offers very fast bubble-break and efficiency against micro foam. It possesses good wetting properties. It gives efficiency in difficult to... view more

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FoamStar® ED 2526

BASF

APE-free emulsion of organic polymers and organic metal-compounds. Acts as a defoamer. Prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as stirring, pumping etc. The recommended dosage is... view more

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FoamStar® ED 2527

BASF

Silicone-based emulsion. Acts as a defoamer. Prevents the entrapment of air during processing steps such as grinding, stirring, pumping, etc. Used in water-based industrial coatings... view more

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FoamStar® I 305

BASF

FoamStar® I 305 by BASF is a very fast bubble-break versus conventional defoamer. It offers good persistence and is used in industrial coatings... view more

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FoamStar® MF 324

BASF

FoamStar® MF 324 by BASF acts as a universal, highly efficient defoamer for aqueous wood, industrial and automotive coatings. It is a blockpolymer, free from silicone, mineral oil, solvents, and... view more

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FoamStar® MF 334

BASF

FoamStar® MF 334 by BASF acts as a silicone-free and mineral oil-free defoamer and deaerating agent for aqueous paints. It is based on polyalkylene oxide and contains hydrocarbons, or solvents. It... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2210 NC

BASF

FoamStar® SI 2210 NC (Old name: Dehydran® 1620) by BASF is a mixture of specially modified alcohols and a polysiloxane adduct. Non-ionic character. Acts as a defoamer for non-pigmented and... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2213

BASF

FoamStar® SI 2213 (Old name: Dehydran® 1513) by BASF is a defoamer based on polymeric dispersion. It shows excellent compatibility based on finely dispersed acrylics. It has little to no effect on... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2220

BASF

FoamStar® SI 2220 (Old name: Dehydran® 2620) by BASF is a mixture of polymers and polysiloxanes. Acts as a defoamer for water-borne coatings. Exhibits rapid bubble break and good persistence... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2227

BASF

FoamStar® SI 2227 (Old Name: Dehydran® 1227) by BASF is a highly active defoamer for water-based systems and pigment concentrates. It is suitable for solvent-free and binder-free pigment pastes, clear... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2260

BASF

Modified polydimethyl siloxane. Acts as a defoamer. Possesses high-shear stability and ease of incorporation under low-shear conditions without causing negative side effects in the final paint film... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2270

BASF

Modified polydimethyl siloxane. Acts as a defoamer. Possesses high-shear stability and ease of incorporation under low-shear conditions without causing negative side effects in the final paint film... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2280

BASF

FoamStar® SI 2280 by BASF is modified polydimethyl siloxane-based defoamer. Possesses high-shear stability and ease of incorporation under low-shear conditions without causing negative side effects... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2292 NC

BASF

FoamStar® SI 2292 NC (Old name: Dehydran® 1293) by BASF is a solution of a special modified polydimethyl siloxane. Used as a defoamer and deaerating agent for use in purely aqueous coatings and... view more

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FoamStar® SI 2550

BASF

Modified polydimethyl siloxane. Acts as a defoamer. Prevents entrapment of air during processing steps. Used in water-based industrial coatings and pigment concentrates. The recommended dosage is... view more

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FoamStar® ST 2400

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2400 (Old name: FoamStar® I 300) by BASF is a defoamer. Offers very fast bubble-break versus conventional defoamers. Provides good persistence, non-settling and non-separating... view more

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FoamStar® ST 2410

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2410 (Old name: FoamStar® A10) by BASF is a defoaming molecule compounded in an enhanced mineral-oil system. It is extremely effective in low VOC coatings. It is used in acrylic and vinyl... view more

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FoamStar® ST 2412

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2412 (Old name: FoamStar® A12) by BASF is a non-settling and non-separating defoaming agent on a molecular level. It is extremely effective in acrylic and vinyl acrylic paint and... view more

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FoamStar® ST 2420

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2420 by BASF is hyper branched polymer-based defoamer delivered in an essentially emission-free hydrocarbon matrix. It offers very fast bubble break times and very high persistency. It... view more

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Coatings

FoamStar® ST 2422

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2422 by BASF is a low VOC hyper branched polymer in emission-free hydrocarbon matrix. It acts as a mineral oil defoamer. It offers very fast bubble break times and very high persistency... view more

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FoamStar® ST 2434

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2434 (Old name: FoamStar® A34) by BASF is a mineral oil-free defoamer. Used in high gloss paints and coatings based on acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl acrylic latex. Offers very fast... view more

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FoamStar® ST 2436

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2436 (Old name: FoamStar® A36) by BASF is a defoamer. Offers very fast bubble-break, easy incorporation and efficiency against microfoam. Does not reduce gloss of high gloss paints and... view more

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FoamStar® ST 2439

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2439 (Old name: FoamStar® A39) by BASF is a mineral oil-free defoamer. Offers very fast bubble-break and efficiency against microfoam. Possesses good wetting properties. Gives... view more

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FoamStar® ST 2441

BASF

FoamStar® ST 2441 (Old Name: FoamStar® A 410) by BASF is a polymer-based defoamer. It offers very good defoaming and long-term efficiency. It is compatible with acrylics & acrylic copolymers and... view more

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Foamaster® 111

BASF

Foamaster® 111 by BASF is a non-ionic liquid broad spectrum defoamer specifically designed for water-based paints, coatings and printing inks. Offers exceptional compatibility which allows it to be... view more

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Foamaster® 223

BASF

Foamaster® 223 by BASF is a formulation based on white oil and non-ionic surfactants. Used as defoamer for maunfacturing and applications of low odor emulsion paints. Complies with BfR XIV and... view more

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Coatings

Foamaster® 306

BASF

Foamaster® 306 by BASF is a proprietary blend of oils and hydrophobes. It acts as defoamer. It helps in polymer dispersions and emulsions in vinyl acetate polymers (PVAc), ethylene vinylacetate... view more

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Foamaster® 333

BASF

Foamaster® 333 by BASF is 100% active, liquid, broad spectrum, silicone-free defoamer. It is designed to deliver the extended defoaming persistency necessary in high surfactant paints and coatings... view more

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Foamaster® 361

BASF

Foamaster® 361 by BASF is emulsion defoamer for paints and latices. It is aqueous emulsion of modified oleochemical compounds. It deaerates paints and latices without the formation of "fish-eyes"... view more

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Coatings

Foamaster® 60

BASF

Foamaster® 60 by BASF acts as defoamer for the manufacture of synthetic latex and water-based architectural coatings & plasters based on organo silicate. It is the blend of white oils and modified... view more

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Foamaster® 714

BASF

Foamaster® 714 by BASF acts as a versatile defoamer for low and highly pigmented emulsion paints and polymeric emulsions, predominantly those based on acrylics and styrene-acrylics. It is based on... view more

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Foamaster® 75

BASF

Foamaster® 75 by BASF is a non-separating defoamer for flat to semi-gloss coatings. It possesses minimal impact on coating surface properties. It provides good knock down of manufacturing foam. It... view more

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Foamaster® 8034

BASF

Foamaster® 8034 by BASF is a highly effective defoamer for emulsion paints. It is based on hydrocarbon and non-ionic surfactant. It is especially in fine particle resin emulsions. Foamaster® 8034... view more

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Coatings

Foamaster® 8034 E

BASF

Emulsifiable, highly efficient, liquid defoamer specifically designed for low viscosity non-pigmented systems, and monomer stripping. Offers very good compatibility. Used for paints... view more

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Coatings

Foamaster® A-7

BASF

Foamaster® A-7 by BASF is 100% active, liquid defoamer that contains no silicone or mineral oil. Suitable for ink defoaming. Recommended for coating applications where sensitivity to silicone or... view more

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Inks
Inks

Foamaster® AP 5

BASF

Foamaster® AP 5 by BASF is a silicone-free solution of defoaming and deaerating substances in organic solvent. Acts as a defoamer. Prevents film defects during stoving caused by rapid solvent... view more

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Foamaster® DF 201

BASF

Foamaster® DF 201 by BASF is a good defoamer for flat aqueous coatings. It avoids the foam formation during the grinding process. Foamaster® DF 201 is specially recommended for systems based on... view more

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Foamaster® DS

BASF

100% active antifoam containing silicone. Provides high defoaming efficiency in alkaline and acidic systems. Offers easy water dispersibility. Exhibits very good defoaming persistence. Possesses... view more

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Foamaster® G

BASF

100% active, liquid, defoaming agent. Provides efficient foam and froth control in the manufacture of paints. Approved by FDA. Used for waterborne architectural coatings based on PVA, acrylic and... view more

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Foamaster® H 2

BASF

Foamaster® H 2 by BASF is a mixture of low aromatic mineral oil, hydrophobic silica (siliconized) and fatty acid derivatives. Acts as a highly effective defoamer for use in most water-based paint... view more

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Foamaster® MO 2172

BASF

Foamaster® MO 2172 (Old Name: Foamaster® AP) by BASF is 100% active, hydrophobic, silica blend mineral oil defoamer. It offers high defoaming efficiency in alkaline or acidic systems and complete... view more

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Foamaster® NDW

BASF

Foamaster® NDW by BASF is an effective defoamer for paints based on synthetic latex. Suitable for styrene-butadiene, polyvinyl acetate, acrylic and water-soluble alkyds. It gives good brushability... view more

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Foamaster® NM 301

BASF

Blend of hydrophobic compounds in a vegetable oil. Used as a liquid defoamer for water-based paints. Maintains defoamer properties even after paint storage. Emulsifies well with water and exhibits... view more

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Foamaster® NXZ

BASF

Foamaster® NXZ by BASF is a formulation based on hydrocarbons and non ionic surfactants. Acts as a liquid defoamer for emulsion paints based on styrene-butadiene, acrylic, polyvinyl chloride and its... view more

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Foamaster® PL

BASF

100% active defoaming agent. Used for aqueous printing inks and waterborne architectural coatings based on acrylic, PVA and vinyl/acrylic. Provides effective long term defoaming without sacrificing... view more

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Foamaster® RD

BASF

Foamaster® RD by BASF acts as a defoamer for paints and inks. It provides efficient defoaming performance... view more

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Foamaster® S

BASF

Foamaster® S by BASF is an efficient defoaming agent. It is used for manufacture of paints and inks from synthetic latex such as waterborne architectural coatings and aqueous printing inks. The... view more

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Foamaster® SA-3

BASF

Water-free 100 % active defoamer. Used to provide efficient and economical defoaming in water based coatings based on acrylic, PVA and vinyl/acrylic. Offers broad spectrum, rapid bubble break, very... view more

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Foamaster® TCX

BASF

Foamaster® TCX by BASF acts as an effective defoamer for aqueous systems. Provides efficient foam control in the manufacture of emulsion paints and high gloss paints. Shows remarkable compatibility... view more

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Coatings

Foamaster® V

BASF

100% active defoamer. Designed to provide efficient foam and froth control in manufacture of synthetic latex and subsequently compounded paints based on SBR, PVA, acrylic and vinyl acrylic... view more

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Foamaster® VF

BASF

Water-free 100 % active antifoamer. Offers high defoaming efficiency in alkaline or acidic systems and complete compatibility with tints and colorants used in latex paints, and tint bases. Does not... view more

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Foamaster® WBA

BASF

100 % active, liquid antifoamer. Specially designed to optimize effectiveness, persistence and compatibility in latex based coatings and inks. Offers broad spectrum and good film compatibility... view more

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Genamid® 490

BASF

Genamid® 490 by BASF is a liquid amidoamine resin curing agent. It is used in coating and flooring applications. It offers good compatibility with a wide range of epoxy products. Genamid® 490... view more

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Glascol® E11

BASF

Aqueous solution of an acrylic polymer with highly hydrophilic properties. Used as a dispersing agent, binder resin or rheological control agent in coil coatings... view more

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Coatings Markets>Coil Coatings

Glascol® LS2

BASF

Monoethanolamine (MEA) salt of a carboxylated acrylic copolymer. Used as an effective binder in water-based flexographic inks for corrugated boxes and kraft paper. Provides very good machine... view more

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Hydropalat® 1080

BASF

Hydropalat® 1080 by BASF is a mono functional oleo alkylenoxide block copolymer. Acts as a wetting and dispersing agent for coatings and aqueous, binder and solvent-free pigment pastes. Offers very... view more

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Hydropalat® 110

BASF

Hydropalat® 110 by BASF is a modified alkyl polyglycol ether. Acts as a low foaming surfactant and substrate wetting agent. Suitable for systems subjected to high mechanical stresses. Offers strong... view more

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Hydropalat® 130

BASF

Hydropalat® 130 by BASF is an oleo alkylenoxide block copolymer. Acts as an antifoam agent. Suitable for aqueous industrial, wood, automotive & architectural coatings and printing inks. Offers... view more

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Hydropalat® 1706

BASF

Sodium polyacrylate. Used as a non-foaming, highly efficient dispersing agent for pigments in aqueous systems. Produces a fine dispersion of pigments in emulsion paints. Allows high pigmentation... view more

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Hydropalat® 215

BASF

Hydropalat® 215 by BASF is an alkyl polyglucoside wetting and dispersing agent for formulating of aqueous, binder and solvent-free compatible pigment concentrates that can be used in many aqueous... view more

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Hydropalat® 216

BASF

Hydropalat® 216 by BASF is a mixture of ionic and non-ionic surfactants. It is free of APEO. It is used as an outstanding wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings. It prevents rub-out... view more

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Hydropalat® 225

BASF

Hydropalat® 225 by BASF is an alkyl polyglucoside wetting and dispersing agent for formulating of aqueous, binder and solvent-free compatible pigment concentrates that can be used in many aqueous... view more

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Hydropalat® 3065

BASF

Hydropalat® 3065 by BASF is a fatty alcohol ethoxylate wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings and pigment pastes. It provides good flow properties at high pigment loading. Hydropalat® 3065 offers... view more

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Coatings>Waterborne

Hydropalat® 3204

BASF

Hydropalat® 3204 by BASF is partially neutralized chelating agent suitable for use in the manufacture of pigment suspensions, and emulsion paints. Combines the properties of a chelating agent and... view more

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Hydropalat® 3216

BASF

Hydropalat® 3216 by BASF is a mixture of ionic and non-ionic surfactants. It acts as a wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings. It imparts no effect on pot life. It possesses high gloss and... view more

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Hydropalat® 3275

BASF

Hydropalat® 3275 by BASF acts as a wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous, binder and solvent-free pigment pastes based on different binders especially emulsions and dispersions. It exhibits low... view more

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Hydropalat® 44

BASF

Hydropalat® 44 by BASF is anionic electrolytes-based and effective pigment dispersing aid, even at low dosages, for waterborne systems. Does not require any auxiliary dispersant or wetting agent or... view more

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Coatings>Waterborne

Hydropalat® 5040

BASF

Hydropalat® 5040 by BASF is a sodium polyacrylate in aqueous solution. Acts as a wetting and dispersing agent to optimize the dispersing process of pigments and fillers in aqueous systems like... view more

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Coatings

Hydropalat® 5050

BASF

Ammonium polyacrylate. Acts as a wetting and dispersing agent to optmise the dispersing process of pigments and fillers in aqueous systems. Offers very good gloss retention in gloss and semi-gloss... view more

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Hydropalat® 535 N

BASF

Hydropalat® 535 N by BASF is a dispersing aid for aqueous coatings, particularly those based on amine neutralized aqueous binders. It is an alcanolamine salt of a polycarbonic acid in butyl glycol and... view more

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Hydropalat® 680

BASF

Hydropalat® 680 by BASF is dihexyl sulphosuccinate, sodium salt. It acts as a highly efficient wetting agent for use in aqueous coatings and printing inks. It offers improved shear and electrolyte... view more

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Hydropalat® 7003

BASF

Hydropalat® 7003 by BASF is a phosphoric acid ester of a non-ionic surfactant of the polyglycol ether type. Acts as a dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and solvent-based coatings. Can be used... view more

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Hydropalat® 816

BASF

Hydropalat® 816 by BASF is a blend of highly effective wetting agents designed for use in water-based coatings, inks, and overprint varnishes. It acts as a coalescing agent for use in water based... view more

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Hydropalat® 88

BASF

Hydropalat® 88 by BASF is a modified ester of sulfocarboxylic acid. Used as wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings and aqueous overprint varnishes of offset prints. Offers very good... view more

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Hydropalat® A

BASF

Aqueous solution of ammonium polyacrylate. Used as a wetting and dispersing agent for pigments and fillers in aqueous media such as emulsion paints, architectural coatings (interior and exterior)... view more

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Hydropalat® B 45

BASF

Betaine. Used as a high performance dispersing and wetting agent in aqueous, binder and solvent free pigment pastes for aqueous and solvent based alkyd coatings. Improves the color acceptance of the... view more

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Hydropalat® ENA-405

BASF

Hydropalat® ENA-405 by BASF is an alkylalcoxylate dispersing and wetting agent in aqueous, resin free and solvent free pigment pastes for aqueous and non-aqueous paint systems. It improves color... view more

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Hydropalat® SL 3611

BASF

Hydropalat® SL 3611 by BASF is a combination of surface active low molecular polymers. It is a highly efficient flow agent with foam destroying ingredients. It is recommended for aqueous industrial... view more

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Hydropalat® WE 3120

BASF

Hydropalat® WE 3120 (Old Name: Hydropalat® 120) by BASF is a low-foaming wetting agent for printing inks and emulsion paints. It offers good water solubility. It exhibits very good alkali and acid... view more

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Inks>Water-based

Hydropalat® WE 3229

BASF

Hydropalat® WE 3229 by BASF is a unique low-foaming and very efficient silicone-based wetting agent. It is also effective anti-cratering additive. It reduces surface tension, thereby improves the... view more

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Hydropalat® WE 3240

BASF

Hydropalat® WE 3240 by BASF is an organo modified polysiloxane (silicone surfactant) dissolved in dipropylene glycol mono methyl ether. Acts as a low-foam flow promoter & substrate wetting agent for... view more

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Hydropalat® WE 3322

BASF

Hydropalat® WE 3322 (Old name: Starfactant® 20) by BASF is a non-ionic, 100% active wetting agent effective in waterborne coatings intended for metal, wood and plastic substrates. It is effective in... view more

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Hydropalat® WE 3475

BASF

Hydropalat® WE 3475 by BASF is a highly efficient wetting agent based on di-2-ethylhexyl sulphosuccinate, sodium salt. It is ideal surface active agent. Possesses medium tendency of foam formation... view more

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Hydropalat® WE 3477

BASF

Hydropalat® WE 3477 by BASF is a highly dynamic wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks, over print varnishes and related systems. It offers strong reduction in surface tension. It is... view more

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Hydropalat® WE 3485

BASF

Hydropalat® WE 3485 (Old Name: Hydropalat® 885) by BASF is a modified sulfocarboxylic acid ester wetting agents. It exhibits very good solubility in water and good compatibility in various polymer... view more

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Hydropalat® WE 3486

BASF

Hydropalat® WE 3486 (Old Name: Hydropalat® 886) by BASF is a modified dioctyl sulfosuccinate wetting agent, partly based on renewables, for high-gloss overprint varnishes. It offers enhanced substrate... view more

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Hydropalat® WA 3500

BASF

APEO-, solvent-free fluorinated acrylic copolymer. Acts as leveling and wetting agent. It has anti-catering properties and low foam stabilization. It maintains excellent adhesion while improving... view more

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Hydroxyethylcaprolactone Acrylate (HECLA)

BASF

Hydroxyethylcaprolactone acrylate is an acrylate and caprolactone-based monomer. It imparts adhesion, flexibility, weatherability, and crosslinking property to polymers. It forms homopolymers and... view more

Irganox® 1520 L

BASF

Irganox® 1520 L by BASF is hindered phenol. It is a multifunctional, liquid phenolic antioxidant. Protects the colorant and binder against photo oxidation, which will also help increase the lifetime... view more

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Inks
Inks

Irgastab® UV 22

BASF

Irgastab® UV 22 by BASF is an in-can stabilizer that inhibits early polymerization. Suitable for UV curable ink and coating formulations. Irgastab® UV 22 by BASF is used in transportation... view more

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Isobutanol®

BASF

Isobutanol® by BASF is colorless, clear, mobile, neutral, isobutyl alcohol-based solvent for coatings and printing inks. Possesses a characteristic odor. Prevents blushing of certain coatings when... view more

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Isobutyl Acetate®

BASF

Isobutyl acetate. Acts as a clear, colorless, medium volatility solvent for coatings and chemical downstream industries. Offers pleasant ester odour and good solvent power. Exhibits miscibility with... view more

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Isobutyl Acrylate (IBA)

BASF

Isobutyl Acrylate is an acrylate monomer. Readily undergoes addition reactions with a wide variety of organic and inorganic compounds and forms homopolymers and copolymers. Copolymers can be... view more

Joncryl® 2136-A

BASF

Sodium salt of modified acrylic copolymer. It is rheology Controlled (RC) emulsion. It offers excellent printability and resolubility, good adhesion to film substrates and viscosity-stable metallic... view more

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Joncryl® 50

BASF

Joncryl® 50 by BASF is 50% solids, low VOC styrene acrylic resin. It exhibits high gloss, excellent clarity and excellent holdout. This grade is freeze-thaw stable. Joncryl® 50 is used in high... view more

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Joncryl® 500

BASF

Joncryl® 500 by BASF is an acrylic polyol. Exhibits good hardness, stain resistance, and pigment dispersibility. Useful as a low VOC modifier for appliance, office furniture, and general metal... view more

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Joncryl® 507

BASF

Joncryl® 507 by BASF is a hydroxyl functional acrylic polyol for isocyanate- and melamine-crosslinked coatings. It has narrow molecular weight distribution and for use in low odor applications. It... view more

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Joncryl® 550

BASF

Acrylic polyol. Offers fast dry with long pot life. Possesses good exterior durability. Used in solventborne high solids coatings. Recommended for baking applications. It complies with DSL... view more

Joncryl® 551

BASF

Joncryl® 551 by BASF is a conventional solids, acrylic polyol for 2K polyurethane and melaminecrosslinked coatings. It provides lacquer like dry times, excellent gloss and gloss retention and good... view more

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Joncryl® 60

BASF

Joncryl® 60 by BASF is 34% solid, low VOC, general purpose, mid-range molecular weight styrene acrylic resin in water and ammonia. It promotes good resolubility, good gloss & holdout and good... view more

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Joncryl® 660

BASF

Film forming acrylic emulsion. Used in specialty varnishes. Offer hot mar resistance... view more

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Inks>Varnishes / Over print varnish

Joncryl® 901

BASF

Acrylic polyol. Exhibits excellent exterior durability & good chemical- and solvent- resistance. Used in low VOC maintenance-, rail- and transportation- coatings. Recommended for baking... view more

Joncryl® 922

BASF

Joncryl® 922 by BASF is a very low VOC, fast curing acrylic polyol for high solids polyurethane coating applications. It provides fast dry time and has utility as a modifier. Joncryl® 922 is... view more

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Joncryl® 924

BASF

Joncryl® 924 by BASF is acrylic polyol for polyurethane coating applications. It provides accelerated cure rate with pratical pot life. It possesses excellent flow, leveling, exterior durability... view more

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Joncryl® 960

BASF

Joncryl® 960 by BASF is a low Tg, pourable liquid polyol used to modify acrylic urethane systems for low VOC formulations. It is a soft, flexibilizing, reactive modifier resin for use in high solids... view more

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