Efka®

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Efka® 3650 by BASF is a polymeric levelling and wetting agent. It reduces surface tension of organic coating systems. Efka® 3650 is suitable for stoving enamels based on alkyd, acrylic and... view more

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

Efka® 4008 by BASF is a modified polyurethane dispersing agent. It is used in pigment concentrates and architectural finishes. It imparts higher color strength and improved gloss. It offers... view more

Modified polyacrylate. Used in pigment concentrates. Offers strong resistance to binder and solvent shock. Exhibits long-term deflocculation stability. Imparts high colour strength... view more

Efka® 4530 by BASF is a modified polyacrylate dispersing agent for solvent- and water-based coatings and pigment concentrates. Efka® 4530 provides good flocculation stability and anti-flooding... view more

Efka® 4550 by BASF is a high molecular weight, pH-independent polymeric dispersant. Designed for deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in aqueous coatings and pigment concentrates... view more

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

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

Efka® 4800 by BASF is a modified polyacrylate-based dispersing agent. It exhibits higher color strength. It imparts better color stability. Efka® 4800 offers improved gloss and reduced flooding... view more

Efka® 5055 by BASF is a high molecular weight carboxylic salts of polyamine amides. It is used as wetting and dispersing additive. It helps to prevent interfacial tension between the... view more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Efka® 7414 by BASF is a polyacrylate dissolved in a vinyl ether monomer. It is a high-molecular-weight organic pigment dispersing agent. Efka® 7414 by BASF improves the rheological properties... view more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Efka® 7700 by BASF is a high-molecular-weight polymeric dispersing agent and rheology modifier. It is made by using controlled free radical polymerisation technology. Efka® 7700 by BASF improves the... view more

Efka® 7702 by BASF is a high-molecular-weight polymeric dispersing agent and rheology modifier. It is made by using controlled free radical polymerisation technology. Efka® 7702 by BASF improves the... view more

Efka® 7710 by BASF is a high-molecular-weight polymeric dispersing agent and rheology modifier. It is made by using controlled free radical polymerisation technology. Efka® 7710 by BASF improves the... view more

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

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

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

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

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

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

High molecular weight carboxylic acid salt solution. Acts as a dispersing agent. Reduces the interfacial tension between the pigments or extenders and the binder. It reduces dispersion time &... view more

Efka® FA 4654 EM (Old name: Texaphor® 987) is an electroneutral salt of a polycarbonic acid with polyamines. Used as dispersing, antisettling-, antiflooding and antifloating additive for medium and... view more

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

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

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

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

Efka® FL 3277 (Old name: Efka® 3277) by BASF is a fluorocarbon-modified polymer. Acts as a defoamer, leveling agent, anti-cratering agent and de-aeration aid. Prevents cratering, offers improved... view more

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

Polymeric fluorocarbon compound. Acts as a anti-catering agent and flow control agent. Reduces surface tension of organic coating systems. Suitable for stoving enamels based on alkyd, acrylic and... view more

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

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

Efka® FL 3750 by BASF is polyacrylate-based flow and leveling agent for solvent-free and solvent-borne coatings, especially 2K topcoats. It shows exceptional compatibility with acrylic melamine... view more

Efka® FL 3755 by BASF is polyacrylate-based flow and leveling agent for solvent-free and solvent-borne coatings, especially 2K topcoats. It provides outstanding heat stability across paint systems... view more

Efka® FL 3772 by BASF is a slip and leveling agent. It can be neutralized with ammonia or triethylamine. It prevents cratering and orange-peel. It helps substrate wetting and improves adhesion... view more

Efka® FL 3777 (old name: Efka® 3777 N) by BASF is a fluorcarbon modified polymer. Acts as a defoamer, anti-cratering agent and leveling agent. Offers improved levelling, prevents cratering and helps... view more

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

Efka® MI 6745 (Old name: Efka® 6745) by BASF is a dispersing additive for phthalocyanine pigments. Should be used always in combination with one of the EFKA range of high molecular weight... view more

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

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

Efka® MI 6790 (Old name: Texaquart® 900) is a polar, long-chain ester based on natural raw materials. Prevents building up of direct current potentials during electrostatic powder spray coating... view more

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

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

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

Efka® PA 4402 by BASF is a high molecular weight, modified polyacrylate dispersing agent. It provides higher color strength and improved gloss. It imparts reduced flooding problems. It is... view more

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

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

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

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

Efka® PB 2001 by BASF is silicone-free defoamer and air-release agent. Suitable for non-aqueous, solvent-based coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane or UPE systems. Efka® PB 2001 is used in... view more

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

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

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

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

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

Efka® PL 5382 (Old name: Dehysol® D82) by BASF is an epoxidized soybean oil. Acts as a plasticizer. Protects paints against the influence of heat, light and weather. Exhibits improved whiteness and... view more

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

Efka® PL 5544 (old name: Dehysol® 344) by BASF is a dimethyl cyclohexyl phthalate. Acts as a highly viscous migration-resistant plasticizer for cellophane and aluminium coatings and printing inks... view more

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

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

Efka® PU 4015 by BASF is a modified polyurethane. Acts as a dispersing agent. Used in industrial coatings, pigment concentrates and decorative coatings. Offers improved gloss and reduced flooding... view more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Efka® PU 4080 by BASF is a modified polyurethane designed for automotive OEM & refinish topcoats and coil coatings. Acts as a dispersing agent. Suitable for high quality, solvent-based industrial... view more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Efka® PX 4731 (Old name: Efka® 7731) by BASF is a high-molecular-weight polymeric dispersing agent and rheology modifier. It improves the rheological properties, dispersion stability and tinctorial... view more

Efka® PX 4732 (Old name: Efka® 7732) by BASF is a high-molecular-weight polymeric dispersing agent and rheology modifier. It improves the rheological properties, dispersion stability and tinctorial... view more

Efka® PX 4751 by BASF acts as a dispersing agent. It is used for solvent-based, and high-solid coatings. It disperses Cu-phthalocyanine a-pigments, reducing thixotropic flow behaviour of mill... view more

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

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

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

Efka® RM 1900 by BASF is a modified hydrogenated castor oil. It acts as a rheology modifier and thickening agent. It provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations and higher... view more

Efka® RM 1920 (Old name: Rilanit® Special Micro) by BASF is a hydrogenated castor oil. Acts as a thixotropic agent for paints, printing inks and other coatings. Offers very good working and flow... view more

Efka® SI 2008 (Old name: Perenol® E 8) by BASF is a solution of modified silicone based air release agent. It is especially designed for medium- and long oil alkyds, 2-pack epoxy, unsaturated... view more

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

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

Efka® SI 2025 by BASF is a silicone-based defoamer for solvent-based coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters. Efka® SI 2025 is used in solvent-based coatings such as air-drying... view more

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

Efka® SI 2035 by BASF is a silicone-based defoamer for solvent-based coatings. It prevents the formation of foam and blisters during the manufacturing and application. Recommended applications... view more

Silicone containing solution of defoaming substances. Acts as a defoamer. Prevents formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It is compatible with alkyd/melamine... view more

Efka® SI 2721 by BASF functions as a defoamer in the production stage and during application without giving curtain rupture in curtain coatings. It is specially developed for UV-curable systems... view more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Efka® SL 3034 by BASF is a leveling agent and anti-cratering agent. Offers improved surface smoothness. Exhibits improved slip prevents floating. Enables improved substrate wetting caused by reduced... view more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Efka® WE 3110 by BASF is a surfactant blend. It is a low-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It provides outstanding stabilization of water in solvent-based systems (e.g., alkyds). Improves... view more

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

Acts as a dispersing agent. It is designed with CFRP (controlled free radical polymerization) technology for increased efficiency and use with or without a pigment synergist. Disperses... view more