| Defoamers and Deaerators |
Airase 5100 Defoamer | The strongest defoamer of the SSDL defoamer series. Designed for applications where strong defoaming is required and the formulations are not sensitive to cratering. | |
Airase 5200 Defoamer | Designed for applications where strong defoaming is required and the formulations are not particularly sensitive to cratering. Provides excellent long-term, persistent defoaming in formulations. Better film compatibility than Airase 5100 defoamer. | |
Airase 5300 Defoamer | Designed for applications where strong defoaming is required with good long-term persistency, especially in high shear applications. | |
Airase 5400 Defoamer | Designed for applications where strong defoaming is required with good long-term persistency, especially in high shear applications. Better film compatibility than Airase 5300 defoamer. | |
Airase 5500 Defoamer | Can be incorporated in the grind or used as a letdown defoamer. Designed for applications where good defoaming is required with good long-term persistency and film compatibility. | |
Airase 8070 Deaerator | A proprietary deaerator designed to eliminate microfoam, pinholes, and solvent popping problems in water-based coatings applied by airless (or air assisted) spray technologies and without generating surface defects.
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EnviroGem AD01 | A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (100% active liquid). EnviroGem AD01 surfactant is a patented alkane diol surface active agent that provides excellent dry pigment wetting, deaeration, and defoaming during all types of water-based dispersion without causing the common defect issues of traditional defoamers. Solvent and APE-free. | |
Surfynol DF-110C | A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (20% active liquid in methoxypolyethyleneglycol). Surfynol DF-110C defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and pigment deaeration in all types of water-based dispersions. Does not cause the downstream defoamer-related defects common with traditional defoamers. APE-free. Available in other solvents. | |
Surfynol DF-110D | A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (32% active liquid in dipropylene glycol). Surfynol DF-110D defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Provides microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free. Available in other solvents. | |
Surfynol DF-110L |
A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (20% active liquid in ethylene glycol and dipropylene glycol). Surfynol DF-110L defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Benefits include : microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free. Available in other solvents.
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Surfynol DF-58 |
A silicone-based defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-58 defoamer is a proprietary formulation that provides strong foam control and de-aeration performance in water-based formulations. APE-free.
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Surfynol DF-70 |
An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-70 defoamer is a proprietary nonsilicone defoamer that provides effective foam control in pigment dispersion where the impact of silicone defoamers is undesirable. FDA compliance.
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Surfynol DF-75 |
An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-75 defoamer is a proprietary mineral oil-free, nonsilicone defoamer that provides effective foam control in pigment dispersion where the impact of silicone defoamers is undesirable. FDA compliances and APE-free.
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Surfynol MD-20 |
A nonionic, organic defoaming/de-aerating wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfynol MD-20 molecular defoamer provides foam reduction and deaerationing in high speed dispersion. APE-Free
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| Pigment Dispersing Additives |
Carbowet 100 | Carbowet 100 is a blend of nonionic surfactants characterized as a multifunctional, low-foaming, solvent-free and alkyl phenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting. This unique proprietary blend was designed to provide rapid substrate and pigment wetting, as well as better compatibility with associative thickeners in architectural paint formulations and aqueous pigment dispersions. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL REGIONS. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL OFFICE.
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Carbowet 13-40 |
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (70% active liquid; HLB: 17.8). Carbowet 13-40 surfactant is an APE-free alternative to 30 - 40 mole alkyl phenol ethoxylate-based surfactants in waterborne systems that provides pigment wetting and stabilization. Excellent as a co-dispersant when combined with polymeric dispersants. Solvent and APE-free.
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Carbowet 300 |
An ethoxylated nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (HLB: 18.2). Carbowet 300 surfactant is a multifunctional surfactant that offers improved dispersion and viscosity stability in resinated pigment dispersions for waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Carbowet 300 surfactant provides improved color stability and color acceptance for enhanced rub-up as well as emulsification in a wide range of applications and polymer systems. Solvent and APE-free.
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Carbowet DC-01 | An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (80% active solution in water). Carbowet DC01 surfactant is a proprietary formulation designed as an APE-free replacement. Provides performance comparable to APE and modified APE chemistries in architectural and other coatings systems. Solvent and APE-free. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL REGIONS. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL OFFICE | |
EnviroGem 2010 | A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (88% active liquid in water). EnviroGem 2010 is a multifunctional, low foaming propietary additive that provides excellent pigment wetting, improved color development, and tint strength. A low viscosity, easy-to-handle liquid with a pour point of 0°C and a cloud point 70°C that is an environmentally preferable alternative to APE-containing surfactants. EPA clearances and APE-free. | |
Surfynol CT-211 |
A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (83% active liquid in water). Surfynol CT-211 surfactant provides an unique APE-free combination of wetting and fast stabilization properties necessary to maximize pigment milling efficiency and color/gloss development. Surfynol CT-211 is tailored for greater wetting and less stabilization compared to CT-221 and is best suited for inorganic and less polar organic and carbon black pigments. Should be used in conjunction with a grind resin or polymeric dispersant. EPA and FDA clearances and APE-free.
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Surfynol CT-221 |
A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (70% active liquid in water). Surfynol CT-221 surfactant provides an unique APE-free combination of wetting and fast stabilization properties necessary to maximize pigment milling efficiency and color/gloss development. Tailored for greater stabilization and less wetting compared to CT-211. Best suited for more polar organic and inorganic pigments. Should be used in conjunction with a grind resin or polymeric dispersant. EPA and FDA clearances and APE-free.
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ZetaSperse 1200 | A high-performance dispersant (45% active solution in water and propylene glycol). ZetaSperse 1200 pigment dispersing additive is optimized for inorganic pigment concentrates providing excellent viscosity stability, high pigment loadings, and improvement pigment performance. APE-free. | |
ZetaSperse 2100 |
A high-performance dispersant (100% active liquid). ZetaSperse 2100 pigment dispersing additive is designed for optimized jetness and color development in the dispersion of acid carbon blacks. Nonionic and best used in conjunction with an anionic dispersing polymer. Solvent and APE-free.
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ZetaSperse 2300 |
A high-performance dispersant (95% active liquid with water). ZetaSperse 2300 pigment dispersing additive is a broad utility dispersant ideal for cost-effective aqueous dispersion of organic, carbon black, and TiO2 pigments. Provides excellent viscosity stability, high pigment loadings, and improved pigment performance. Solvent and APE-free.
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ZetaSperse 2500 |
A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 2500 pigment dispersing additive is designed to provide superior viscosity stability with problematic organic pigments such as metal salt reds (PR57:1) and similar demanding pigment chemistries An APE-free alternative to Surfynol CT-171. Solvent and APE-free.
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ZetaSperse 3100 |
A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3100 pigment dispersing additive is optimized for carbon black pigments. Provides strong color development, jetness, and viscosity stability on most grades of pigments. ZetaSperse 3100 is also excellent as a general purpose dispersant with strong performance on inorganic and many organic pigment chemistries. Solvent and APE-free.
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ZetaSperse 3400 |
A high-performance dispersant (29% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3400 pigment dispersing additive is optimized for the dispersion requirements of quinacridone, perylene, azo, and metal complex organic pigments, providing superior viscosity and color stability for demanding applications. Solvent and APE-free.
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ZetaSperse 3600 | An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (52% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3600 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. Solvent- and APE-free alternatives to Surfynol CT-131, CT-136, and CT-231. | |
ZetaSperse 3700 |
A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3700 pigment dispersing additive is optimized for the dispersion requirements of DPP, phthalocyanine, dioxazine, and azo pigments, providing superior viscosity and color stability for demanding applications. Solvent and APE-free.
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| Surfactants |
Carbowet 100 | Carbowet 100 is a blend of nonionic surfactants characterized as a multifunctional, low-foaming, solvent-free and alkyl phenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting. This unique proprietary blend was designed to provide rapid substrate and pigment wetting, as well as better compatibility with associative thickeners in architectural paint formulations and aqueous pigment dispersions. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL REGIONS. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL OFFICE.
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Carbowet 13-40 |
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (70% active liquid; HLB: 17.8). Carbowet 13-40 surfactant is an APE-free alternative to 30 - 40 mole alkyl phenol ethoxylate-based surfactants in waterborne systems that provides pigment wetting and stabilization. Excellent as a co-dispersant when combined with polymeric dispersants. Solvent and APE-free.
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Carbowet 300 |
An ethoxylated nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (HLB: 18.2). Carbowet 300 surfactant is a multifunctional surfactant that offers improved dispersion and viscosity stability in resinated pigment dispersions for waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Carbowet 300 surfactant provides improved color stability and color acceptance for enhanced rub-up as well as emulsification in a wide range of applications and polymer systems. Solvent and APE-free.
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Carbowet DC-01 | An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (80% active solution in water). Carbowet DC01 surfactant is a proprietary formulation designed as an APE-free replacement. Provides performance comparable to APE and modified APE chemistries in architectural and other coatings systems. Solvent and APE-free. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT AVAILABLE IN ALL REGIONS. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL OFFICE | |
EnviroGem 2010 | A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (88% active liquid in water). EnviroGem 2010 is a multifunctional, low foaming propietary additive that provides excellent pigment wetting, improved color development, and tint strength. A low viscosity, easy-to-handle liquid with a pour point of 0°C and a cloud point 70°C that is an environmentally preferable alternative to APE-containing surfactants. EPA clearances and APE-free. | |
EnviroGem AD01 | A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (100% active liquid). EnviroGem AD01 surfactant is a patented alkane diol surface active agent that provides excellent dry pigment wetting, deaeration, and defoaming during all types of water-based dispersion without causing the common defect issues of traditional defoamers. Solvent and APE-free. | |
Surfynol CT-211 |
A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (83% active liquid in water). Surfynol CT-211 surfactant provides an unique APE-free combination of wetting and fast stabilization properties necessary to maximize pigment milling efficiency and color/gloss development. Surfynol CT-211 is tailored for greater wetting and less stabilization compared to CT-221 and is best suited for inorganic and less polar organic and carbon black pigments. Should be used in conjunction with a grind resin or polymeric dispersant. EPA and FDA clearances and APE-free.
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Surfynol CT-221 |
A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (70% active liquid in water). Surfynol CT-221 surfactant provides an unique APE-free combination of wetting and fast stabilization properties necessary to maximize pigment milling efficiency and color/gloss development. Tailored for greater stabilization and less wetting compared to CT-211. Best suited for more polar organic and inorganic pigments. Should be used in conjunction with a grind resin or polymeric dispersant. EPA and FDA clearances and APE-free.
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Surfynol DF-110C | A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (20% active liquid in methoxypolyethyleneglycol). Surfynol DF-110C defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and pigment deaeration in all types of water-based dispersions. Does not cause the downstream defoamer-related defects common with traditional defoamers. APE-free. Available in other solvents. | |
Surfynol DF-110D | A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (32% active liquid in dipropylene glycol). Surfynol DF-110D defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Provides microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free. Available in other solvents. | |
Surfynol DF-110L |
A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (20% active liquid in ethylene glycol and dipropylene glycol). Surfynol DF-110L defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Benefits include : microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free. Available in other solvents.
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Surfynol MD-20 |
A nonionic, organic defoaming/de-aerating wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfynol MD-20 molecular defoamer provides foam reduction and deaerationing in high speed dispersion. APE-Free
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