little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF
Asia Pacific Version (English)October 2015
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 1 13/4/2016 17:38:40
BASF is a premiere provider of formulation additives for the paints and coatings industry. With a full complement of respected brands and a broad technology base of dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers, rheology modifiers and film-forming agents, our unique portfolio helps to enable performance-driven products which meet the latest and most stringent environmental regulations.
With a long heritage of respected brands and a large family of quality products, we are proud of our little helpers.
A comprehensive platform of leading formulation additives brands and technologies
The paints and coatingsindustry benefits fromrecognized BASF brands and quality products.The respected Efka® brand offers a broad selection of dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers and rheology modifiers for non-aqueous formulations.
Providing a range of standard and highly efficient dispersing agents for aqueous systems and for universal pigment concentrates, the Dispex® and Dispex® Ultra brands portfolio includes polymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based dispersing agents. Benefits include outstanding viscosity reduction, increased color intensity and hiding power, enhanced gloss, low VOC and APEO-free, and improved freeze-thaw stability.
Offering an outstanding selection of defoamer technologies for aqueous systems, the familiar Foamaster® and FoamStar® brands include products based on mineral oils or native oils as well as specialty-emulsion defoamers and organo-silicone, silicone-free and star-polymer based defoamers. These defoamers provide a perfect
balance between excellent foam suppression, high compatibility, long-term efficiency, easy handling and environmental compliance in the form of VOC-free, low S-VOC and low odor solutions.
Under the Hydropalat® brand, BASF presents a selection of substrate wetting, colorant compatibilizing, flow and slip control for water-based architectural, industrial and transportation coatings and printing inks.
And the time-honored Rheovis® range comprises a broad portfolio of synthetic rheology modifiers for aqueous systems, including non-ionic associative (HEUR/HMPE), anionic associative (HASE) and non-associative thickener (ASE) technologies. Several of these highly efficient products provide additional functionality like wetting properties and beneficial health or environmental aspects (free of VOC, APEO and heavy metals, and also very low odor).
2little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 3
Looking for innovative solutions where little helpers make all the difference for your high quality coatings? Please visit our solution finder tool at www.basf.com/formulation-additives. This tool is also available as an iPad app.
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 2-3 13/4/2016 17:38:42
Table of contents
4little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 5
Dispersing agents 6-21Technical information, features and benefits 8 -13
Product selector 14 - 21
Wetting agents and surface modifiers 22-33Technical information, features and benefits 24 - 27
Product selector 28 - 33
Defoamers 34-47Technical information, features and benefits 36 - 41
Product selector 42 - 47
Rheology modifiers 48-55Technical information, features and benefits 50 - 51
Product selector 52 - 55
Film-forming agents 56-61Technical information, features and benefits 58 - 59
Product selector 60 - 61
Glossary 62-63
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 4-5 13/4/2016 17:38:48
Dispersing agents6little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 7
Dispersing agents
At a glance
• dispersing agents for full range of coatings and ink formulations
• highly efficient solutions for aqueous, solvent-based, high solids or 100% solids systems and for universal pigment concentrates
• broad technology portfolio including polymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based dispersing agents
• award-winning Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology allows for higher efficiency and broader compatibility which creates optimal rheology and improved coloristics
• benefits include outstanding viscosity reduction, increased color intensity and hiding power, enhanced gloss, low VOC and APEO-free and improved freeze-thaw stability
Dispersing agents are used to wet and stabilize pigments and other particles within paints, coatings and ink formulations. For formulators they represent an essential component as they provide color strength, gloss and viscosity stability, and prevent sedimentation of particles.
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 6-7 13/4/2016 17:38:51
Dispersing agents8little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 9
Product name Description Solids(%)
Aminenumber
(mg KOH/g)
Acidvalue (mg
KOH/g)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
Anionic dispersing agents based on polyacrylic acid
Dispex® AA 4040 ammonium polyacrylate (co-) polymer 45 - - < 0.1 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect
Dispex® AA 4140sodium polyacrylate (co-) polymer
43 - - < 0.1 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect
Dispex® AA 4141 45 - - - dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments, improve the color acceptance and viscosity reduction
Dispex® CX 4230 ammonium polyacrylate (co-) polymer 28 - - < 0.5 medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior architectural coatings; good liquefying effect
Dispex® CX 4234 styrene-acrylic copolymer 35 - - < 0.5 hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior architectural coatings; provides excellent hydrophobicity and scrub resistance
Dispex® CX 4240 ammonium polyacrylate (co-) polymer 40 - - < 0.1 for inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4040
Dispex® CX 4320 sodium salt of carboxylic acid copolymer 25 - - < 0.1 excellent dispersing performance; improves gloss; improves wet-scrub resistance; improves blocking resistance; excellent ZnO-compatibility
Dispex® CX 4340sodium polyacrylate (co-) polymer
40 - - < 0.1 for inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4140
Dispex® CX 4910 99 - - - powder product with excellent properties; can be used in dry preparations
Low molecular weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 chelating agent 50 - - < 0.1 anionic dispersing agent; excellent liquefying effect in inorganic pigment slurry formulations
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 mixture of surfactants 75 - - < 2 wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous formulations; suitable for organic and inorganic pigments and pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME)
100 35 22 < 1 dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; also suitable as codispersing agent with high-molecular-weight dispersing agents; will improve compatibility and color acceptance of universal colorants in base paints
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 100 47 46 < 1 dispersing agent for universal colorants for decorative tinting systems; makes colorants with excellent compatibility and stability
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 aliphatic polyether with acidic groups 100 - 100 < 0.1 dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for decorative and industrial coatings
Dispex® Ultra FA 4437 modified natural oil > 99 - - < 0.1 non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous formulations; especially designed for organic pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 modified fatty alcohol ethoxylate 80 - - < 0.1 universal, non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent; powerful alternative to APEOs; improves gloss development, color intensity and color acceptance
Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 phosphoric acid ester 30 - 25 < 0.1 universal, anionic wetting and dispersing agent; especially suitable for inorganic pigment concentrates
High molecular weight dispersing agents
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550
modified polyacrylate polymer
50 27 - < 1 water-based industrial and automotive coatings, pH-independent, broad compatibility; suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 40 25 - < 1 water-based decorative and industrial coatings, pH-independent; broad compatibility; suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 40 - - < 20 water-based industrial and decorative coatings where cost-effective performance is vital; suited for making universal colorants with good compatibility
All products are APEO-free * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
Dispersing agentsTechnical information, features and benefits
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 8-9 13/4/2016 17:38:52
Dispersing agents10little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 11
Product name Description Solids(%)
Aminenumber
(mg KOH/g)
Acidvalue (mg
KOH/g)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
High molecular weight dispersing agents (cont.)
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 high molecular weight dispersing agent 37.5 - - < 0.5 for high gloss, semi gloss WB coating, and WB colorant
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free
radical polymerization (CFRP)
40 32 - < 0.1 VOC-free dispersing agent for water-based systems with benchmark performance in inorganic pigments; excellent overall performance for organic pigments; broad compatibility towards different resin systems; designed for colorants but well suited for grinds into primers, gloss and semi gloss-paints
Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 50 20 - < 0.1 high-end water-based coatings, industrial and automotive; broad compatibility with different binder systems; pH-independent; suitable for making resin-free pigment concentrates
Low molecular weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka® FA 4600 surface active anionic compounds 35.5 - - 27.5 anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides good anti-settling properties in polar systems
Efka® FA 4601 blend of fatty alcohol sulfates 47 - - 16 anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good antisettling properties for medium-polar systems
Efka® FA 4608 hydroxyl functional unsaturated modified carboxylic acid 100 85 - < 1 solvent-based decorative systems including low to polar solvent containing systems
Efka® FA 4609acidic polyester polyamide
52 - 50 48 for inorganic pigments; suitable for all types of industrial coatings, dispersion of extenders and fillers in composites(SMC+BMC)
Efka® FA 4610 50 - 140 50 for inorganic pigments; suitable for all types of industrial coatings, dispersion of extenders and fillers in composites (SMC+BMC)
Efka® FA 4620 acidic polyether 100 - 290 < 2.5 dispersing agent for inorganic pigments; suitable for all types of industrial and decorative coatings, especially TiO2; dispersion of extenders and fillers in composite formulations (SMC+BMC)
Efka® FA 4644 unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts 52 16 25 48 solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates
Efka® FA 4654 carboxylic acid salts 52 51 53 48 low-polar to medium-polar systems; also for bentonite gels
Efka® FA 4663 salts of a polycarboxylic acid 50 56 56 50 oligomeric wetting and dispersing agent for solvent-based formulations; provides excellent anti-settling and anti-floating properties
Efka® FA 4665 unsaturated carboxylic acid, combined with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane 52 - 120 48 polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; also for orientation of aluminum pigments in CAB automotive base coats
Efka® FA 4666 unsaturated carboxylic acid 52 - 140 48 polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; strong anti-settling effect
Efka® FA 4671 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid 53 100 90 < 1 water- and solvent-based systems; strong anti-settling effects in wash primers
Efka® FA 4672 mixture of ionic and non-ionic esters 99 - - < 2 solvent-free wetting and dispersing agent for reactive resins; specifically designed for inorganic pigments and fillers in epoxy-, UPE- and PUR-full solid systems; provides excellent viscosity reduction
Efka® FA 4673 anionic aliphatic ester 100 - - < 1 dispersing agent for the manufacture of highly concentrated pigment concentrates; especially designed for inorganic pigments
High molecular weight dispersing agents
Efka® PA 4101 modified polyacrylate in solvent 60 - - 40 hydroxy-functional acrylic resin for solvent-based RMPC
Efka® PA 4400modified polyacrylate polymer
40 42 - 60 specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester/melamine stoving enamels
Efka® PA 4403 55 35 - 45 for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with grinding resins such as Laropal® A 81
Efka® PA 4450 carboxy-functional polymer 50 - 110 50 polymeric dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments in non-aqueous systems; especially designed for high-quality coatings and pigment concentrates
All products are APEO-free * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
Dispersing agentsTechnical information, features and benefits
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 10-11 13/4/2016 17:38:53
Dispersing agents12little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 13
Product name Description Solids(%)
Aminenumber
(mg KOH/g)
Acidvalue (mg
KOH/g)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC
systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
High molecular weight dispersing agents (cont.)
Efka® PU 4010 second generation of modified polyurethane polymer 51 6 12 49 general industrial coatings, wood coatings for stabilization of TiO2 and matting agents
Efka® PU 4046modified polyurethane polymer
40 19 - 60 general industrial coatings
Efka® PU 4047 35 17 - 65 high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish
Efka® PU 4050second generation of modified polyurethane
polymer
45 14 - 55 high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish as well as resin-containing pigment concentrates
Efka® PU 4061 30 8 - 70 high-quality industrial, automotive and refinish applications, strong viscosity-depressing properties
Efka® PU 4063 modified polyurethane polymer 45 10 - 55 polymeric dispersing agent for the deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in high-quality solvent-based pigment pastes
Efka® PU 4080 new generation of modified polyurethane polymer 30 4 - 70 strong viscosity-depressing properties in high end applications such as automotive, OEM and coil coatings
Efka® PX 4310
acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP)
50 19 - 50 high-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; setting new standards as a dispersing agent for resin-free pigment pastes for coil coatings and dispersing agent for carbon blacks giving extremely high jetness
Efka® PX 4320 50 28 - 50 high-quality solvent-based industrial coatings, due to its more polar character compared to Efka® 4310 better suitability for thermoplastic acrylates
Efka® PX 4330 70 28 - 30 solvent-based industrial and decorative coatings; excellent (broad compatibility) for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with grinding resins such as Laropal® A 81
Efka® PX 4340 55 4 - 45 solvent-based high-end applications, industrial, automotive systems; good performance in CAB-modified systems but also with 2-pack PUR and 2-pack epoxies
Efka® PX 4350 51 12 - 49 high efficiency with and without a pigment synergist, especially suitable for optimum dispersion of Cu-phthalocyanine pigments, Newtonian rheology at high pigment loading, excellent compatibility
Efka® PX 4700 80 60 - 20 dispersing agent for high-performance applications such as dispersion of organic pigments in inkjet formulations; especially strong-solvent formulations
Efka® PX 4701 100 40 - < 2.5 dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; especially for UV inkjet; also for solvent-based applications, both mild-solvent and strong-solvent
Efka® PX 4731 100 25 - < 2.5 dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; also for solvent-based applications both mild-solvent and strong-solvent; peak performance in mild-solvent systems
Efka® PX 4732 100 25 - < 2.5 dispersing agent for high-performance pigments especially for energy-curable systems; also for solvent-based applications both mild-solvent and strong-solvent; peak performance in mild-solvent systems
Efka® PX 4751 advanced polymer 51 12 - 49 highly efficient dispersing agent for α-blue Cu-phthalocyanine pigments; high gloss due to excellent compatibility; for high quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; also suitable for high performance organic pigments
Universal dispersing resins for resin-containing pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 fatty-acid-modified polymer 75 - - < 1 self-emulsifying polyester for water-based decorative pigment concentrates; also improves colorant acceptance in solvent-based alkyd systems
All products are APEO-free * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
Dispersing agentsTechnical information, features and benefits
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 12-13 13/4/2016 17:38:54
Dispersing agents14little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 15
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Anionic dispersing agents based on polyacrylic acid
Dispex® AA 4040 ammonium polyacrylate(co-) polymer
Dispex® AA 4140sodium polyacrylate (co-) polymer
Dispex® AA 4141
Dispex® CX 4230 ammonium polyacrylate(co-) polymer
Dispex® CX 4234 styrene-acrylic copolymer
Dispex® CX 4240 ammonium polyacrylate(co-) polymer
Dispex® CX 4320 sodium salt of carboxylic acid copolymer
Dispex® CX 4340sodium polyacrylate (co-) polymer
Dispex® CX 4910
Low molecular weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 chelating agent
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 mixture of surfactants
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME)
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 aliphatic polyether with acidicgroups
Dispex® Ultra FA 4437 modified natural oil
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 modified fatty alcohol ethoxylate
Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 phosphoric acid ester
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Dispersing agentsProduct selector
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 14-15 13/4/2016 17:38:54
Dispersing agents16little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 17
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Dispersing agentsProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
High molecular weight dispersing agents
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550
modified polyacrylate polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 high molecular weight dispersing agent
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575acrylic block copolymer made by controlled
free radical polymerization (CFRP)
Dispex® Ultra PX 4585
Low molecular weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka® FA 4600 surface active anionic compounds
Efka® FA 4601 blend of fatty alcohol sulfates
Efka® FA 4608 hydroxyl functional unsaturated modified carboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4609acidic polyester polyamide
Efka® FA 4610
Efka® FA 4620 acidic polyether
Efka® FA 4644 unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts
Efka® FA 4654 carboxylic acid salts
Efka® FA 4663 salts of a polycarboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4665unsaturated carboxylic acid, combined with a compatible organically modified
polysiloxane
Efka® FA 4666 unsaturated carboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4671 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4672 mixture of ionic and non-ionic esters
Efka® FA 4673 anionic aliphatic ester
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 16-17 13/4/2016 17:38:55
Dispersing agents18little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 19
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Dispersing agentsProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
High molecular weight dispersing agents
Efka® PA 4101 modified polyacrylate in solvent
Efka® PA 4400modified polyacrylate polymer
Efka® PA 4403
Efka® PA 4450 carboxy-functional polymer
Efka® PU 4010 second generation of modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PU 4046modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PU 4047
Efka® PU 4050second generation of modified
polyurethane polymer
Efka® PU 4061
Efka® PU 4063 modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PU 4080 new generation of modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PX 4310
acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP)
Efka® PX 4320
Efka® PX 4330
Efka® PX 4340
Efka® PX 4350
Efka® PX 4700
Efka® PX 4701
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 18-19 13/4/2016 17:38:56
Dispersing agents20little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 21
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Dispersing agentsProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
High molecular weight dispersing agents (cont.)
Efka® PX 4731acrylic block copolymer made by controlled
free radical polymerization (CFRP)
Efka® PX 4732
Efka® PX 4751 advanced polymer
Universal dispersing resins for resin-containing pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 fatty-acid-modified polymer
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 20-21 13/4/2016 17:38:57
22little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 23Wetting agents and surface modifiers
Wetting agents and surface modifiers
At a glance
• wetting, flow and leveling, and slip agents for aqueous and non-aqueous coatings
• broad technology portfolio including polymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based products
• slip agents with very good recoatability and wetting properties
• polymeric flow and leveling agents providing excellent intercoat adhesion
• benefits including high efficiency for dosage reduction and universal suitability
Wetting agents and surface modifiers provide a formulation with adequate wetting properties, enhance different component compatibility and/or improve the appearance of a coating surface. Within this product group, BASF offers wetting agents, flow and leveling agents, and slip agents.
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 22-23 13/4/2016 17:39:12
24little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 25Wetting agents and surface modifiers
Product name Description Solids(%)
VOC content(%)
Recommended for low-VOCsystems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
Flow and leveling agents
Efka® FL 3337 solvents - > 95 solvent blend of high-boiling aromatics, ketones and esters; flow agent, prevents surface defects, cob-webbing, streaking, chilling, shortens setting time
Efka® FL 3600fluorinated polyacrylates
100 < 3 polymeric fluorocarbon compound; stoving enamels based on polyesters or acrylics; 2-pack epoxy and air-dried alkyd systems, strong anti-cratering, leveling and substrate wetting; strongest substrate-wetting agent in the fluorocarbon-modified acrylate range
Efka® FL 3670 70 30 fluor-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; higher leveling and anti-crater efficiency than Irgaflow® 100; improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to Efka® 3600 N
Efka® FL 3740
copolyacrylates
> 95 < 0.5 silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties for non-aqueous coatings
Efka® FL 3741 > 95 < 0.5 silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties; excellent compatibility
Efka® FL 3745 > 96 < 0.5 silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties
Efka® FL 3770
fluorinated polyacrylates
50 50 fluor-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to Efka® FL 3777
Efka® FL 3772 60 40 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; leveling and anti-cratering; can be used in both water- and solvent-based systems
Efka® FL 3777 70 30 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based systems, coil coatings, OEM and industrial coatings; excellent combination of low foam, substrate wetting and leveling
Efka® FL 3785 copolyacrylates 50 50 acrylic polymer; leveling agent for industrial coatings, coil coatings, 2-pack PUR, 2-pack epoxies; stoving enamels
Efka® FL 3930 acrylate copolymer on silica 100 < 0.5 silicone-free flow and leveling agent in powder form
Hydropalat® FL 3622 combination of surface active low molecular polymers 4 95 improved leveling and reduced boiling marks
Slip and leveling agents
Efka® SL 3030
modified polysiloxanes
52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; improved slip and mar-resistance, very compatible
Efka® SL 3031 52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; solvent-based metal, wood and paper coatings including UV-cured
Efka® SL 3033 15 85 organically modified polysiloxane; improved surface flow, excellent compatibility in clear coats
Efka® SL 3034 52 48 fluorocarbon-modified polysiloxane; strong substrate wetting and anti-cratering
Efka® SL 3035 52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; solvent- and water-based coatings, stoving enamels, unsaturated PE including UV-cured
Efka® SL 3200 > 95 < 0.5 universal silicone-based solvent-free slip and leveling agent; suitable for aqueous, solvent-based and UV formulations
Efka® SL 3236 100 < 1 solvent-free modified polysiloxane; solvent-based wood finishes, industrial coatings and solvent-free floor coatings
Efka® SL 3239 100 < 1 solvent-free modified polysiloxane; similar to Efka® SL 3236 but stronger defoaming properties
Efka® SL 3257 99 highly effective solvent-free slip additive and leveling agent; specifically designed for aqueous and UV-curable formulations
Efka® SL 3258 > 95 < 0.5 highly effective solvent-free slip additive and leveling agent; specifically designed for aqueous and UV-curable formulations
All products are APEO-free * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
Wetting agents and surface modifiersTechnical information, features and benefits
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 24-25 13/4/2016 17:39:12
26little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 27Wetting agents and surface modifiers
All products are APEO-free * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
Wetting agents and surface modifiersTechnical information, features and benefits
Product name Description Solids(%)
VOC content(%)
Recommended for low-VOCsystems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
Slip and leveling agents (cont.)
Efka® SL 3288modified polysiloxanes
100 < 1 organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings
Efka® SL 3299 100 < 1 organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings
Efka® SL 3883 reactive polysiloxanes 70 30 polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal groups; UV-curing systems for wood, plastic and paper coatings
Hydropalat® SL 3611 combination of surface active low molecular polymers 4 95 improve flow and boiling marks in aqueous industrial coatings
Hydropalat® SL 3612 aqueous dispersion of paraffin 40 < 0.1 highly effective polymeric water repellant agent for aqueous paints
Hydropalat® SL 3697 aqueous dispersion of metallic soap 50 < 0.1 improve the sandability for WB primer, antiblock for WB coating, inks
Substrate wetting agents
Efka® WE 3050 fluoro-acrylic block copolymer ~ 99 < 1 strong reduction of dynamic surface tension, excellent wetting of critical substrates
Hydropalat® WE 3111 polymer based surfactants 80 < 1.0 alkyl phenol free, proprietary, non - ionic ethoxylate aliphatic alcohol
Hydropalat® WE 3120 alkoxylated surfactants > 99.5 < 0.5 low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent reduction of dynamic surface tension
Hydropalat® WE 3165 fatty alcohol ethoxylate 65 < 0.1 excellent wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous coatings and pigment pastes, more hydrophilic than Dispex® Ultra FA 4480
Hydropalat® WE 3189 alkylpolyethylene glycol ether made from a C10-Guerbet alcohol 80 < 0.1 nonionic surfactant with excellent wetting properties
Hydropalat® WE 3220silicone surfactants
100 < 1 high-performance silicone-based wetting agent; strong reduction of static surface tension; excellent compatibility
Hydropalat® WE 3221 48 52 high-performance silicone-based wetting agent; strong reduction of static surface tension; excellent compatibility
Hydropalat® WE 3311 alkoxylated surfactants 100 < 0.1 non-volatile, non-ionic sufactant, which is used in water-based coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development / acceptance and improved substrated wetting
Hydropalat® WE 3322hyperbranched polyether wetting agents
> 98 0 anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent,- hydrophobic, APE free
Hydropalat® WE 3323 > 98 0 anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent, APE free
Hydropalat® WE 3475sulfosuccinates
75 ~ 6 highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes
Hydropalat® WE 3485 85 < 2 highly efficient special formulation of wetting agents; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; solvent-free alternative to Hydropalat® WE 3475
Hydropalat® WE 3500 fluorinated polyacrylates 60 < 20 excellent surface leveling and substrate wetting while avoiding side effects like cratering, foam stabilization or effects on intercoat adhesion
Hydropalat® WE 3650 modified alkoxylate > 96 < 0.5 highly effective, low foaming, substrate wetting agent for water-based printing inks and coatings
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 26-27 13/4/2016 17:39:13
28little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 29Wetting agents and surface modifiers
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Wetting agents and surface modifiersProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Flow and leveling agents
Efka® FL 3337 solvents
Efka® FL 3600fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3670
Efka® FL 3740
copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3741
Efka® FL 3745
Efka® FL 3770
fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3772
Efka® FL 3777
Efka® FL 3785 copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3930 acrylate copolymer on silica
Hydropalat® FL 3622 combination of surface active low molecular polymers
Slip and leveling agents
Efka® SL 3030
modified polysiloxanes
Efka® SL 3031
Efka® SL 3033
Efka® SL 3034
Efka® SL 3035
Efka® SL 3200
Efka® SL 3236
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 28-29 13/4/2016 17:39:14
30little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 31Wetting agents and surface modifiers
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Wetting agents and surface modifiersProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Slip and leveling agents (cont.)
Efka® SL 3239
modified polysiloxanes
Efka® SL 3257
Efka® SL 3258
Efka® SL 3288
Efka® SL 3299
Efka® SL 3883 reactive polysiloxanes
Hydropalat® SL 3611 combination of surface active low molecular polymers
Hydropalat® SL 3612 aqueous dispersion of paraffin
Hydropalat® SL 3697 aqueous dispersion of metallic soap
Substrate wetting agents
Efka® WE 3050 fluoro-acrylic block copolymer
Hydropalat® WE 3111 polymer based surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3120 alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3165 fatty alcohol ethoxylate
Hydropalat® WE 3189 alkylpolyethylene glycol ether made from a C10-Guerbet alcohol
Hydropalat® WE 3220silicone surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3221
Hydropalat® WE 3311 alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3322hyperbranched polyether wetting agents
Hydropalat® WE 3323
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 30-31 13/4/2016 17:39:15
32little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 33Wetting agents and surface modifiers
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Wetting agents and surface modifiersProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Substrate wetting agents (cont.)
Hydropalat® WE 3475sulfosuccinates
Hydropalat® WE 3485
Hydropalat® WE 3500 fluorinated polyacrylates
Hydropalat® WE 3650 modified alkoxylate
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 32-33 13/4/2016 17:39:15
34little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 35Defoamers
Defoamers
At a glance
• broad selection of defoamer technologies including products based on mineral oils or native oils as well as specialty-emulsion defoamers, organo-silicone-based and silicone-free products and star-polymer defoamers
• focus on establishing a perfect balance between excellent foam suppression, high compatibility, long-term efficiency, easy handling and environmental compliance in form of VOC-free, low S-VOC and low odor solutions
Defoamers suppress and destroy foam and its negative effects prior to and during application of a coating. By removing or inhibiting air bubbles they are important process aids throughout the paint production as well as the application process. Paint manufacturers benefit from foam-free production processes by reaching their desired results much quicker and do not have to worry about additional negative side effects, for example inaccurate filling of containers due to entrapped air. During application the build up of foam has to be prevented to ensure an optimum paint surface without any remaining bubbles or other surface defects.
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 34-35 13/4/2016 17:39:21
36little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 37Defoamers
Product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
Defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems
Efka® PB 2001
solvent-based solution of defoaming substances, silicone-free
26 before or after processing 74 N/A silicone-free air-release agent for non-aqueous coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane or UPE systems
Efka® PB 2010 - before or after processing ~ 80 N/A silicone-free defoamer for broad use in solvent-based systems; well suited for clear systems due to the improved
compatibility when compared to Efka® PB 2020
Efka® PB 2014 - ~ 80 aromatic free version of Efka® PB 2020
Efka® PB 2018 - before or after processing > 95 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes
Efka® PB 2020 - before or after processing ~ 80 N/A acid-cured and NC-curtain coating systems, unsaturated polyesters and gelcoats; broad use silicone-free defoamer
Efka® PB 2021 - end of processing > 90 N/A 2-pack polyurethanes, acid-cure and stoving enamels
Efka® PB 2720 - before or after processing ~ 60 N/A unsaturated polyester, epoxy and polyurethane systems
Efka® PB 2744 blend of foam destroying substances with silicone 100 < 1 fast and effective de-aeration for high solid and solvent-free formulations
Efka® SI 2008
solvent-based solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone compounds
- before or after processing 99 N/A silicone-based highly efficient air-release agent with excellent compatibility with non-aqueous coatings such as epoxy,
polyurethane or UPE systems
Efka® SI 2022 - before or after processing > 90 N/A polyurethane curtain coatings and stoving enamels
Efka® SI 2025 - before or after processing > 95 N/A physically drying systems and air-drying alkyds
Efka® SI 2035 - final production > 95 N/A physically drying systems and medium- to long-oil air-drying alkyds
Efka® SI 2038 - final production > 95 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood varnishes, good compatibility
Efka® SI 2040 - final production > 95 N/A solvent-based industrial and decorative finishes, including roller, brush and airless spray applications
Efka® SI 2722 - before or after processing > 70 N/A solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems
Efka® SI 2723 solvent-free solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone compounds - prior to processing < 25 N/A solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems, low odor, high-solid 2-pack systems and solvent-free radiation-curing
systems
Efka® SI 2741solvent-based solution of defoaming substances
with modified silicone compounds
- before addition of pigments / fillers > 90 N/A defoamer for solvent-based systems, effective in nitrocellulose and polyurethane-based formulations
Efka® SI 2750 - before or after processing > 95 N/A defoamer for solvent-based inks, especially acetate-reduced nitrocellulose and polyurethane-based; free of aromatic
solvents
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems
Foamaster® MO 2111
mineral-oil-based defoamers
100 grinding stage /let-down < 0.1 broad-spectrum defoamer specifically designed for water-based paints and coatings, printing inks as well as latex
adhesive systems; excellent efficiency in systems with coarse ingredients
Foamaster® MO 2121 ~ 65 grinding stage /let-down < 0.1 cost-efficient universal defoamer for flat emulsion paints and plasters
Foamaster® MO 2122 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 very effective defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based paints as well as for monomer stripping
Foamaster® MO 2133 multi-hydrophobe blend 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 cost effective with broad spectrum - effective in low VOC paints
All products are APEO-free N/A: Not Applicable* Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
DefoamersTechnical information, features and benefits
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 36-37 13/4/2016 17:39:21
38little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 39Defoamers
All products are APEO-free * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
DefoamersTechnical information, features and benefits
Product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
Foamaster® MO 2134
mineral-oil-based defoamers
100 grinding stage / let-down < 0.1 universal defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based coatings and plasters with outstanding long-term efficiency
Foamaster® MO 2141 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 universal defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based coatings and plasters; specifically designed for flat aqueous paints and
coatings; high compatibility - does not cause fish eyes
Foamaster® MO 2150 100 grinding stage / let-down < 0.1 efficient universal defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based coatings and plasters; specifically designed for flat aqueous
coatings; exceptional product stability
Foamaster® MO 2155 100 grinding stage /let-down < 0.1 especially for elastic paint
Foamaster® MO 2190 100 letdown / stripping process < 0.1 spiecially designed for optimize effectiveness, persistence and compatibility in latex based adhesives, also can be used
for coating and ink
Foamaster® MO 2192 100 letdown < 0.1 more potent version of Foamster VF, but no FDA clearance, good performance in stains
Foamaster® MO NDW 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 universal defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based coatings and plasters; specifically designed for flat aqueous paints and
coatings; high compatibility - does not cause fish eyes
Foamaster® MO NXZ 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 universal defoamer for aqueous emulsion-based coatings and plasters; specifically designed for flat aqueous paints and
adhesives; good compatibility - does not cause fish eyes
Foamaster® NO 2309 native-oil-based defoamers 100 grinding stage /let-down < 0.1 cost effective with broad spectrum
Foamaster® WO 2323white-oil-based defoamers
100 grinding stage / let-down < 0.1 effective defoamer specifically designed for emulsion paints
Foamaster® WO 2350 100 during monomer stripping < 0.1 defoamer for monomer stripping in latex manufacturing and emulsion polymerization
Foamaster® WO 2382 mineral-oil-based defoamers 100 during monomer stripping < 0.5 broad-spectrum defoamer specifically designed for water-based paints and coatings, printing inks as well as latex
adhesive systems, also for monomer stripping in latex manufacturing and emulsion polymerization
Foamaster® WO 2390 white-oil-based defoamers 100 during monomer stripping < 0.5 defoamer for monomer stripping in latex manufacturing and emulsion polymerization; specifically designed to be used
in styrene butadiene latex production
FoamStar® ED 2521
emulsion defoamers
~ 20 grinding stage / let-down < 0.1
excellent defoamer emulsion for all flat to semi-gloss aqueous coatings; easy to incorporate; good foam suppression during grinding as well as during application; retains antifoam efficiency even during extended storage; extremely low SVOC content
FoamStar® ED 2522 ~ 20 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 high-performance, ultra-low-SVOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks;
excellent storage stability; extremely low SVOC content
FoamStar® ED 2523 ~ 27 grinding stage / let-down < 0.1 ultra-low SVOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC architectural coatings
FoamStar® PB 2922powder defoamers
100 mixtures in powder form < 0.1 emission-free powder defoamer, good compatibility and high efficiency in gypsum-based systems; imparts good flow
properties
FoamStar® PB 2941 100 mixtures in powder form < 0.1 powder defoamer for mortars, putties, paste fillers, tile adhesives and self-leveling flooring systems
FoamStar® SI 2201
modified polydimethylsiloxane-based defoamers
100 at any stage of the production process < 1
defoamer for water-based inks and varnishes; easy to incorporate with best-in-class defoaming efficiency for flexo applications and for overprint varnishes; excellent performance with colloidal resins used in paper and paperboard applications and in the manufacture of imitation wood laminate
FoamStar® SI 2210 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.5 100%-active-content defoamer for non-pigmented and low-pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks, adhesives and
UV-curable systems; provides a strong spontaneous defoaming effect; outstanding long-term defoaming persistency
FoamStar® SI 2213 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 very compatible defoamer for clear and low-pigmented paints and coatings and for aqueous flexo inks; highly effective
with excellent compatibility
FoamStar® SI 2250 100 grinding stage /final production < 1 water-based coatings and pigment concentrates where high-shear processing or application exists; most effective in
the range
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 38-39 13/4/2016 17:39:22
40little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 41Defoamers
All products are APEO-free * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
DefoamersTechnical information, features and benefits
Product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
FoamStar® SI 2280
modified polydimethylsiloxane-based defoamers
100 at any stage of the production process < 1 water-based acrylic, low-PVC and baking systems, water-based pigment concentrates; defoamer with good
compatibility and good defoaming
FoamStar® SI 2292 10 at any stage of the production process 90 highly compatible silicone-based defoamer solution for high-gloss paints and varnishes based on acrylics and
polyurethane dispersions; minimized risk of cratering
FoamStar® SI 2293 100 at any stage of the production process < 0.5 VOC-free, highly compatible silicone-based defoamer solution for high-gloss paints and varnishes based on acrylics and
polyurethane dispersions; minimized risk of cratering
FoamStar® ST 2400
hyper-branched polymer blend
100 grinding stage /let-down < 1 30 -50 % lower dosage than conventional mineral oil defoamer, excellent persistence, fast bubble-break time
FoamStar® ST 2410 100 grinding stage /let-down 30 -50 % lower dosage than conventional mineral oil defoamer, excellent persistence, fast bubble-break time
FoamStar® ST 2412 100 grinding stage /let-down 30 -50 % lower dosage than conventional mineral oil defoamer, excellent persistence, fast bubble-break time
FoamStar® ST 2425 100 grinding stage /let-down 30 -50 % lower dosage than conventional mineral oil defoamer, excellent persistence, fast bubble-break time
FoamStar® ST 2438star polymer-based defoamers
100 grinding stage / let-down < 0.5 silicone-based defoamer for high-quality water-based paints, delivering excellent long-term persistency and foam knock
down
FoamStar® ST 2454 100 at any stage of the production process 0.5 silicone-free defoamer, especially suitable for aqueous wood, industrial and automotive coatings; outstanding long-term
stability, highly efficient in PUR emulsions
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 40-41 13/4/2016 17:39:22
42little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 43Defoamers
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
DefoamersProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems
Efka® PB 2001
solvent-based solution of defoaming substances, silicone-free
Efka® PB 2010
Efka® PB 2014
Efka® PB 2018
Efka® PB 2020
Efka® PB 2021
Efka® PB 2720
Efka® PB 2744 blend of foam destroying substances with silicone
Efka® SI 2008
solvent-based solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone
compounds
Efka® SI 2022
Efka® SI 2025
Efka® SI 2035
Efka® SI 2038
Efka® SI 2040
Efka® SI 2722
Efka® SI 2723solvent-free solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone
compounds
Efka® SI 2741 solvent-based solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone
compounds
Efka® SI 2750
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems
Foamaster® MO 2111mineral-oil-based defoamers
Foamaster® MO 2121
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 42-43 13/4/2016 17:39:23
44little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 45Defoamers
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
DefoamersProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
Foamaster® MO 2122 mineral-oil-based defoamers
Foamaster® MO 2133 multi-hydrophobe blend
Foamaster® MO 2134
mineral-oil-based defoamers
Foamaster® MO 2141
Foamaster® MO 2150
Foamaster® MO 2155
Foamaster® MO 2190
Foamaster® MO 2192
Foamaster® MO NDW
Foamaster® MO NXZ
Foamaster® NO 2309 native-oil-based defoamers
Foamaster® WO 2323white-oil-based defoamers
Foamaster® WO 2350
Foamaster® WO 2382 mineral-oil-based defoamers
Foamaster® WO 2390 white-oil-based defoamers
FoamStar® ED 2521
emulsion defoamers
FoamStar® ED 2522
FoamStar® ED 2523
FoamStar® PB 2922powder defoamers
FoamStar® PB 2941
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 44-45 13/4/2016 17:39:24
46little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 47Defoamers
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
DefoamersProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
FoamStar® SI 2201
modified polydimethylsiloxane-based defoamers
FoamStar® SI 2210
FoamStar® SI 2213
FoamStar® SI 2250
FoamStar® SI 2280
FoamStar® SI 2292
FoamStar® SI 2293
FoamStar® ST 2400
hyper-branched polymer blend
FoamStar® ST 2410
FoamStar® ST 2412
FoamStar® ST 2425
FoamStar® ST 2438star polymer-based defoamers
FoamStar® ST 2454
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 46-47 13/4/2016 17:39:25
48little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 49Rheology modifiers
Rheology modifiers
At a glance
• broad portfolio of synthetic rheology modifiers, including non-ionic associative (HEUR/HMPE), anionic associative (HASE) and non-associative thickener (ASE) technologies
• focus on water-based systems with highly efficient products that provide additional functionality like wetting properties and health or environmental aspects (free of VOC, odor, APEO and heavy metals)
Rheology modifiers enable formulators to adjust the flow behavior of paints. That way, painters benefit from improved viscosity and application characteristics. For example, rheology modifiers from BASF reduce dripping and spattering of paint during roller or brush application.
Sag resistance of a paint is improved by a rapid but controlled viscosity increase after application. During transport and storage of the paint, the rheology modifiers prevent sedimentation of the pigments within your formulation.
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 48-49 13/4/2016 17:39:32
50little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 51Rheology modifiers
Product name Description Solids(%)
Viscosity(mPa·s)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Tin-freeRecommended for
Features and benefitsWater-based systems
Solvent-based systems
Solvent-free systems
Rheology modifiers designed to be used in water-based system
Rheovis® AS 1125
non-associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer (ASE)
25 ~ 17 < 0.1 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; alkali-swellable emulsion (ASE); low-shear thickener; highly shear thinning; anti-sagging; high yield point; lower water uptake
Rheovis® AS 1130 30 ~ 5 < 0.005 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; high shear thinning, anti-sagging and anti-settling; used in pigment and filler slurries but also highly successful in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications
Rheovis® AS 1188 60 ~ 1300 - acrylic copolymer; outstanding low-shear thickening efficiency; can be used in a broad pH range between 4-12
Rheovis® AS 1956 > 85 - < 0.1 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; excellent blushing resistance in clear coats; very high viscosity in the low-shear area; pseudoplastic flow; micronized granulate
Rheovis® HS 1152
associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer, hydrophobically modified (HASE)
40 - < 0.005 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; low-shear thickener; for paints and plasters; anti-sagging, prolongs open time
Rheovis® HS 1162 35 < 50 < 0.005 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; thixotropic flow behavior; low water uptake; no impact on wet adhesion even after long water contact
Rheovis® HS 1212 40 ~ 5 < 0.5 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; mid-shear thickener; improves flow; excellent efficiency; all-round product which can be used in most paint systems
Rheovis® HS 1332 40 - < 0.005 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; high-shear thickener; Newtonian flow behavior; improved leveling; increases coating build-up / layer thickness
Rheovis® PE 1331non-ionic associative thickener: hydrophobic
modified polyether (HMPE)
21 1,800 - 2,800 < 1 designed for 0 VOC paint systems, highly efficient in ICI viscosity development, superior sag resistance, excellent flow and leveling
Rheovis® PE 1332 20 900 - 1,300 < 1 designed for 0 VOC paint systems, highly efficient in ICI viscosity development, superior sag resistance, excellent flow and leveling
Rheovis® PU 1190 non-ionic associative thickener: hydrophobic modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR) 34 ~ 30,000 < 1 strong low-shear thickener; strong pseudoplasticity
Rheovis® PU 1191 associative thickener: hydrophobic modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR) 30 ~ 2,800 < 1 next-generation strong low-shear thickener with excellent performance and easy handling; strong pseudoplasticity
Rheovis® PU 1215non-ionic associative thickener: hydrophobic
modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
30 1,500 - 4,000 < 1 solvent-free version of Rheovis® PU 1214 and Rheovis® PU 1250; good balance of high shear and low shear viscosity, excellent brushability and flow and leveling, reduced viscosity loss upon tint addition
Rheovis® PU 1251 30 0 solvent-free version of Rheovis® PU 1214 and Rheovis® PU 1250; good balance of high shear and low shear viscosity, excellent brushability and flow and leveling, reduced viscosity loss upon tint addition
Rheovis® PU 1280
associative thickener: hydrophobic modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
26 ~ 4,000 ~ 11 highly efficient medium-shear thickener; pseudoplastic behavior; reduces sagging; good leveling
Rheovis® PU 1291 45 ~ 3,000 < 0.1 next-generation VOC-free mid-shear rheology modifier with excellent ICI thickening and easy handling
Rheovis® PU 1331 18 ~ 4,500 < 0.1 next-generation high-shear thickener; ultra efficient; best in class ICI performance
Rheovis® VP 1231 vinylpyrrolidone copolymer 30 ~ 2200 < 1 can be used as protective colloid, works at a pH of 5
Rheology modifiers designed to be used in non-aqueos system
Efka® RM 1900 modified hydrogenated castor oil 100 powder < 0.1 N/A provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; higher temperature stability
Efka® RM 1920 hydrogenated castor oil 100 powder < 0.1 N/A provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; standard thixotropy
All products are APEO-free except Rheovis® PU 1214 and Rheovis® PU 1250 * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
Rheology modifiersTechnical information, features and benefits
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 50-51 13/4/2016 17:39:33
52little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 53Rheology modifiers
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Rheology modifiersProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Rheology modifiers designed to be used in water-based system
Rheovis® AS 1125
non-associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer (ASE)
Rheovis® AS 1130
Rheovis® AS 1188
Rheovis® AS 1956
Rheovis® HS 1152
associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer, hydrophobically modified
(HASE)
Rheovis® HS 1162
Rheovis® HS 1212
Rheovis® HS 1332
Rheovis® PE 1331non-ionic associative thickener:
hydrophobic modified polyether (HMPE)
Rheovis® PE 1332
Rheovis® PU 1190non-ionic associative thickener:
hydrophobic modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
Rheovis® PU 1191 associative thickener: hydrophobic modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
Rheovis® PU 1215 non-ionic associative thickener: hydrophobic modified ethoxylated urethane
(HEUR)
Rheovis® PU 1251
Rheovis® PU 1280
associative thickener: hydrophobic modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
Rheovis® PU 1291
Rheovis® PU 1331
Rheovis® VP 1231 vinylpyrrolidone copolymer
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 52-53 13/4/2016 17:39:34
54little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 55Rheology modifiers
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Rheology modifiersProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Rheology modifiers designed to be used in non-aqueos system
Efka® RM 1900 modified hydrogenated castor oil
Efka® RM 1920 hydrogenated castor oil
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 54-55 13/4/2016 17:39:34
56little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 57Film-forming agents
Film-forming agents
At a glance
• high-performance coalescents and plasticizers with focus on low VOC
• complete range of open-time prolongers based on renewable raw materials
Film-forming agents are used to support the film-forming process of a paint or coating. Within this product group, BASF offers coalescing agents, open-time prolongers and plasticizers.
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 56-57 13/4/2016 17:39:46
58little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 59Film-forming agents
Product name Description Solids(%)
Viscosity (mPa·s)
VOC content(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Iodine number (gl/100g)
Oxirane content
(%)
Recommended forFeatures and benefitsWater-based
systemsSolvent-based
systemsSolvent-free
systems
Coalescents
Loxanol® CA 5290 blend of esters 100 - < 0.1 newly developed, highly efficient coalescent with high boiling point
Loxanol® CA 5308 dicarbonic acid-diisobutyl ester > 99 ~ 6 < 0.1 - ~ outstanding coalescing efficiency; improves wet-scrub resistance; mild odor
Loxanol® CA 5310 propylene glycol monoester of predominantly C-19 fatty acids 100 ~ 30 < 2 - - renewable, very low odor, most economical and good balance of performance, excellent effiency in
reduciing MFFT, improved scrub resistance, gloss enhancement, improved rheology modifier efficiency
Loxanol® CA 5330 fatty acid ester - 4 100% 0.15 ~ highly efficient coalescent based on renewable raw materials
Open-time prolongers
Loxanol® OT 5853 aqueous dispersion of oleochemical compounds 30 ~ 1,000 < 0.1 - - highly efficient open-time prolonger in paste form for resin-based plasters, improved cold storage
stability
Plasticizers
Efka® PL 5381epoxidized soy bean oil
- ~ 550 < 0.1 2.5 6.5 epoxy plasticizer
Efka® PL 5382 - ~ 550 < 0.1 1.25 6.7 epoxy plasticizer; approved for food contact
Efka® PL 5544 dimethyl cyclohexyl phthalate - ~ 20,000 < 0.1 - - lowly volatile, migration-resistant plasticizer
Loxanol® PL 5060 polypropylene glycolalkylphenylether - ~ 90 < 0.1 - - outstanding plastification efficiency
Miscellaneous
Efka® MI 6613 mixture of modified compounds containing tannin 20 ~ 10 80 - - highly effective corrosion inhibitor for solvent-based primers and one-coat paints. Rust converter
Efka® MI 6779 solution of tetraalkyl ammonium ethyl sulphate in butanol 80 - 20 - - cationic additive to increase the electric conductivity of industrial coatings
Efka® MI 6782 cationic compound, halogen-free > 70 - 30 - - additive to increase conductivity
Efka® MI 6790 polar, long-chain ester based on natural raw materials 100 powder < 0.1 - - improved charge distribution, reduction of back spray effects and frictional edge covering
Loxanol® MI 6301 nitrogenous heterocyclic compound, formaldehyde release agent ~ 45 - - - - in-can preservative for emulsion paints, emulsions and aqueous pigment pastes
Loxanol® MI 6627 zinc salt of an organic nitrogen compound > 98.5 Powder < 0.1 - - highly effective corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate for waterborne and solvent borne systems
Loxanol® MI 6840 paraffins, dispersed in water ~ 73 ~ 350 < 0.1 - - increased hydrophobicity of water based exterior coatings
All products are APEO-free except Loxanol® OT 5843 * Recommended for low-VOC paints and coatings if VOC content < 1%. Measurements done according to the ISO 11890-2 analytical method defined in the European Paints Directive 2004/42/EC. For products with a VOC level above 15% the value is based on calculation according to recipe.
Film-forming agentsTechnical information, features and benefits
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 58-59 13/4/2016 17:39:46
60little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 61Film-forming agents
Excellent GoodThe data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Film-forming agentsProduct selector
Product name Description
Water-based coatings 100% systems Solvent-based coatings
Architectural Industrial and automotive
Emul
sion
s po
lym
eriz
atio
n / l
atex
ha
ndlin
g
Pow
der c
oatin
gs
UV-c
urab
le c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
/ 2-
pack
PUR
coa
tings
Unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r (U
PE)
NC c
oatin
gs
Alky
ds, l
ong
oil
Alky
ds, m
ediu
m o
il
High
-sol
ids
indu
stria
l sy
stem
s
Poly
acry
late
s,
poly
uret
hane
PVC
/ vin
yl
2-pa
ck P
UR c
oatin
gs
2-pa
ck e
poxy
coa
tings
Baki
ng /
stov
ing
enam
els
Coil
coat
ing
Mat
t / in
terio
r
Silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
Glos
s
Low
VOC
Exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
Air-drying coatings
Baki
ng c
oatin
gs /
enam
els
2-pa
ck P
UR
coat
ings
2-pa
ck e
poxy
co
atin
gs
Alky
d em
ulsi
ons
Poly
uret
hane
em
ulsi
ons
Styr
ene
acry
lic /
acry
lic
emul
sion
s
Coalescents
Loxanol® CA 5290 blend of esters
Loxanol® CA 5308 dicarbonic acid-diisobutyl ester
Loxanol® CA 5310 propylene glycol monoester of predominantly C-19 fatty acids
Loxanol® CA 5330 fatty acid ester
Open-time prolongers
Loxanol® OT 5853 aqueous dispersion of oleochemical compounds
Plasticizers
Efka® PL 5381epoxidized soy bean oil
Efka® PL 5382
Efka® PL 5544 dimethyl cyclohexyl phthalate
Loxanol® PL 5060 polypropylene glycolalkylphenylether
Miscellaneous
Efka® MI 6613 mixture of modified compounds containing tannin
Efka® MI 6779 solution of tetraalkyl ammonium ethyl sulphate in butanol
Efka® MI 6782 cationic compound, halogen-free
Efka® MI 6790 polar, long-chain ester based on natural raw materials
Loxanol® MI 6301 nitrogenous heterocyclic compound, formaldehyde release agent
Loxanol® MI 6627 zinc salt of an organic nitrogen compound
Loxanol® MI 6840 paraffins, dispersed in water
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 60-61 13/4/2016 17:39:47
62little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF 63
GlossaryFormulation Additives by BASF
D
Dispex® AA 4040 8, 14
Dispex® AA 4140 8, 14
Dispex® AA 4141 8, 14
Dispex® CX 4230 8, 14
Dispex® CX 4234 8, 14
Dispex® CX 4240 8, 14
Dispex® CX 4320 8, 14
Dispex® CX 4340 8, 14
Dispex® CX 4910 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4437 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 8, 14
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 12, 20
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 10, 16
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 10, 16
Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 10, 16
E
Efka® FA 4600 10, 16
Efka® FA 4601 10, 16
Efka® FA 4608 10, 16
Efka® FA 4609 10, 16
Efka® FA 4610 10, 16
Efka® FA 4620 10, 16
Efka® FA 4644 10, 16
Efka® SL 3236 24, 28
Efka® SL 3239 24, 30
Efka® SL 3257 24, 30
Efka® SL 3258 24, 30
Efka® SL 3288 26, 30
Efka® SL 3299 26, 30
Efka® SL 3883 26, 30
Efka® WE 3050 26, 30
F
Foamaster® MO 2111 36, 42
Foamaster® MO 2121 36, 42
Foamaster® MO 2122 36, 44
Foamaster® MO 2133 36, 44
Foamaster® MO 2134 38, 44
Foamaster® MO 2141 38, 44
Foamaster® MO 2150 38, 44
Foamaster® MO 2155 38, 44
Foamaster® MO 2190 38, 44
Foamaster® MO 2192 38, 44
Foamaster® MO NDW 38, 44
Foamaster® MO NXZ 38, 44
Foamaster® NO 2309 38, 44
Foamaster® WO 2323 38, 44
Foamaster® WO 2350 38, 44
Foamaster® WO 2382 38, 44
Foamaster® WO 2390 38, 44
FoamStar® ED 2521 38, 44
FoamStar® ED 2522 38, 44
FoamStar® ED 2523 38, 44
FoamStar® PB 2922 38, 44
FoamStar® PB 2941 38, 44
FoamStar® SI 2201 38, 46
FoamStar® SI 2210 38, 46
FoamStar® SI 2213 38, 46
Efka® FA 4654 10, 16
Efka® FA 4663 10, 16
Efka® FA 4665 10, 16
Efka® FA 4666 10, 16
Efka® FA 4671 10, 16
Efka® FA 4672 10, 16
Efka® FA 4673 10, 16
Efka® FL 3337 24, 28
Efka® FL 3600 24, 28
Efka® FL 3670 24, 28
Efka® FL 3740 24, 28
Efka® FL 3741 24, 28
Efka® FL 3745 24, 28
Efka® FL 3770 24, 28
Efka® FL 3772 24, 28
Efka® FL 3777 24, 28
Efka® FL 3785 24, 28
Efka® FL 3930 24, 28
Efka® MI 6613 58, 60
Efka® MI 6779 58, 60
Efka® MI 6782 58, 60
Efka® MI 6790 58, 60
Efka® PA 4101 10, 18
Efka® PA 4400 10, 18
Efka® PA 4403 10, 18
Efka® PA 4450 10, 18
Efka® PB 2001 36, 42
Efka® PB 2010 36, 42
Efka® PB 2014 36, 42
Efka® PB 2018 36, 42
Efka® PB 2020 36, 42
Efka® PB 2021 36, 42
Efka® PB 2720 36, 42
Efka® PB 2744 36, 42
Efka® PL 5381 58, 60
Efka® PL 5382 58, 60
FoamStar® SI 2250 38, 46
FoamStar® SI 2280 40, 46
FoamStar® SI 2292 40, 46
FoamStar® SI 2293 40, 46
FoamStar® ST 2400 40, 46
FoamStar® ST 2410 40, 46
FoamStar® ST 2412 40, 46
FoamStar® ST 2425 40, 46
FoamStar® ST 2438 40, 46
FoamStar® ST 2454 40, 46
H
Hydropalat® FL 3622 24, 28
Hydropalat® SL 3611 26, 30
Hydropalat® SL 3612 26, 30
Hydropalat® SL 3697 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3111 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3120 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3165 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3189 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3220 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3221 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3311 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3322 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3323 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3475 26, 32
Hydropalat® WE 3485 26, 32
Hydropalat® WE 3500 26, 32
Hydropalat® WE 3650 26, 32
L
Loxanol® CA 5290 58, 60
Loxanol® CA 5308 58, 60
Loxanol® CA 5310 58, 60
Efka® PL 5544 58, 60
Efka® PU 4010 12, 18
Efka® PU 4046 12, 18
Efka® PU 4047 12, 18
Efka® PU 4050 12, 18
Efka® PU 4061 12, 18
Efka® PU 4063 12, 18
Efka® PU 4080 12, 18
Efka® PX 4310 12, 18
Efka® PX 4320 12, 18
Efka® PX 4330 12, 18
Efka® PX 4340 12, 18
Efka® PX 4350 12, 18
Efka® PX 4700 12, 18
Efka® PX 4701 12, 18
Efka® PX 4731 12, 20
Efka® PX 4732 12, 20
Efka® PX 4751 12, 20
Efka® RM 1900 50, 54
Efka® RM 1920 50, 54
Efka® SI 2008 36, 42
Efka® SI 2022 36, 42
Efka® SI 2025 36, 42
Efka® SI 2035 36, 42
Efka® SI 2038 36, 42
Efka® SI 2040 36, 42
Efka® SI 2722 36, 42
Efka® SI 2723 36, 42
Efka® SI 2741 36, 42
Efka® SI 2750 36, 42
Efka® SL 3030 24, 28
Efka® SL 3031 24, 28
Efka® SL 3033 24, 28
Efka® SL 3034 24, 28
Efka® SL 3035 24, 28
Efka® SL 3200 24, 28
Loxanol® CA 5330 58, 60
Loxanol® MI 6301 58, 60
Loxanol® MI 6627 58, 60
Loxanol® MI 6840 58, 60
Loxanol® OT 5853 58, 60
Loxanol® PL 5060 58, 60
R
Rheovis® AS 1125 50, 52
Rheovis® AS 1130 50, 52
Rheovis® AS 1188 50, 52
Rheovis® AS 1956 50, 52
Rheovis® HS 1152 50, 52
Rheovis® HS 1162 50, 52
Rheovis® HS 1212 50, 52
Rheovis® HS 1332 50, 52
Rheovis® PE 1331 50, 52
Rheovis® PE 1332 50, 52
Rheovis® PU 1190 50, 52
Rheovis® PU 1191 50, 52
Rheovis® PU 1215 50, 52
Rheovis® PU 1251 50, 52
Rheovis® PU 1280 50, 52
Rheovis® PU 1291 50, 52
Rheovis® PU 1331 50, 52
Rheovis® VP 1231 50, 52
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 62-63 13/4/2016 17:39:48
Contact worldwide
ED
2 09
15A
P(e
)
BASF SEFormulation Additives Dispersions & Pigments Division 67056 Ludwigshafen Germany www.basf.com/formulation-additives
The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application of our products, these data do not relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, proportions, weights, etc. given herein may change without prior information and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. The agreed contractual quality of the product results exclusively from the statements made in the product specification. It is the responsibility of the recipient of our product to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed. When handling these products, advice and information given in the safety data sheet must be complied with. Further, protective and workplace hygiene measures adequate for handling chemicals must be observed.
® = registered trademark of the BASF Group
AsiaBASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Ltd.45/F, Jardine HouseNo. 1 Connaught PlaceCentralHong [email protected]
Europe BASF SEFormulation Additives67056 [email protected]
North AmericaBASF Corporation11501 Steele Creek RoadCharlotte, NC [email protected] South AmericaBASF S.A.Rochaverá - Crystal Tower Av. das Naçoes Unidas, 14.171 Morumbi - São Paulo - SP [email protected]
160413_ProdCat_AsiaPacific_English_v0.4.indd 64 13/4/2016 17:39:48