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little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF
Dispersing agents 4 - 21
Technical information, features and benefi ts 6 - 13Product selector 14 - 21
Wetting agents and surface modifi ers 22 - 31
Technical information, features and benefi ts 24 - 27Product selector 28 - 31
Defoamers 32 - 45
Technical information, features and benefi ts 34 - 39Product selector 40 - 45
Rheology modifi ers 46 - 51
Technical information, features and benefi ts 48 - 49Product selector 50 - 51
Film-forming agents 52 - 57
Technical information, features and benefi ts 54 - 55Product selector 56 - 57
Glossary 58 - 61
Table of contents
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BASF, the world’s leading chemical company, is a premiere provider of formulation additives for the paints and coatings industry. These unique products help enable performance-driven products which meet the latest and most stringent environmental regulations. Our portfolio comprises a broad technology base of dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers, rheology modifiers and film-forming agents.
Looking for innovative solutions where little helpers make all the difference for your high quality coatings? At BASF, we create chemistry.
With global manufacturing capabilities, a strong research and development platform, full-service regional technical laboratories, pre-screening capabilities and a team of knowledgeable, experienced experts, BASF can help you make your coatings better and help your business to be successful.
A broad platform of formulation additives technologies
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At a glance
• dispersingagentsforfullrangeofcoatingsand ink formulations
• highlyefficientsolutionsforaqueous,solvent-based, high solids or 100 % solids systems and for universal pigment concentrates
• broadtechnologyportfolioincludingpolymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based dispersing agents • award-winningControlledFreeRadicalPolymerization (CFRP)technologyallowsforhigherefficiencyandbroader compatibility which creates optimal rheology and improved coloristics
• benefitsincludingoutstandingviscosityreduction,increased colorintensityandhidingpower,enhancedgloss,lowVOC andAPEO-freeandimprovedfreeze-thawstability
Dispersing agents
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Dispersingagentsareusedtowetandstabilizepigmentsandotherparticles within paints, coatings and ink formulations. For formulators they represent an essential component as they provide color strength, gloss, viscosity stability and prevent sedimentation of particles.
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Product name Old 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
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 Hydropalat® 3204 phosphonic acid (chelating agent) 50 - - < 0.1 anionic dispersing agent; excellent liquefying effect in inorganic pigment slurry formulations
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 Hydropalat® 216 aqueous solution based on: ethoxylated fatty acids, fatty alcohol, phosphates 75 - - < 2 wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous formulations; suitable for organic and inorganic pigments and pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 Efka® 6220
fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME)
> 99 35 22 < 1 dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; also suitable as co-dispersing agent with high-molecular-weight dispersing agents; will improve compatibility and color acceptance of universal colorants in base paints
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 Efka® 6225 > 99 47 46 < 1 dispersing agent for universal decorative colorants for tinting systems; makes colorants with excellent compatibility and stability
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 Efka® 6230 aliphatic polyether with acidic groups 100 - 100 < 0.1 dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for decorative and industrial coatings
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 Hydropalat® 1080 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
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka® FA 4600 Texaphor® Special sulfosuccinic acid amide 35.5 - - 27.5 anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides good anti-settling properties in polar systems
Efka® FA 4601 Texaphor® blend of fatty alcohol sulfates 47 - - ~ 16 anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good anti-settling properties for medium-polar systems
Efka® FA 4620 Efka® 5220 acidic polyether > 97 - 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 4642 Efka® 5244
unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts
> 97 20 65 < 2.5 solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates
Efka® FA 4644 Efka® 5044 52 16 25 48 solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates
Efka® FA 4654 Efka® 5054 N carboxylic acid salts 52 51 53 48 low-polar to medium-polar systems; also for bentonite gels
Efka® FA 4654 EM Texaphor® 987 salts of a polycarboxylic acid 50 51 51 50 oligomeric wetting and dispersing agent for medium-to non-polar solvent-based formulations; provides excellent anti-settling and anti-floating properties
Efka® FA 4660 Efka® 6050 fatty acid amide 52 - - 48 dispersing agent especially for fumed silica; well-known in composite formulations for accelerated viscosity build up after spraying
Efka® FA 4663 Texaphor® 963 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 Efka® 5065 unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane 52 - 120 48 polyurethane systems and baking enamels; also for orientation of aluminum pigments
Efka® FA 4666 Efka® 5066 unsaturated carboxylic acid 52 - 140 48 polyurethane systems and baking enamels; strong anti-settling effect
Dispersing agents Technical information, features and benefits
All products APEO-free
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Product name Old 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
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 Hydropalat® 3204 phosphonic acid (chelating agent) 50 - - < 0.1 anionic dispersing agent; excellent liquefying effect in inorganic pigment slurry formulations
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 Hydropalat® 216 aqueous solution based on: ethoxylated fatty acids, fatty alcohol, phosphates 75 - - < 2 wetting and dispersing agent for aqueous formulations; suitable for organic and inorganic pigments and pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 Efka® 6220
fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME)
> 99 35 22 < 1 dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; also suitable as co-dispersing agent with high-molecular-weight dispersing agents; will improve compatibility and color acceptance of universal colorants in base paints
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 Efka® 6225 > 99 47 46 < 1 dispersing agent for universal decorative colorants for tinting systems; makes colorants with excellent compatibility and stability
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 Efka® 6230 aliphatic polyether with acidic groups 100 - 100 < 0.1 dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for decorative and industrial coatings
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 Hydropalat® 1080 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
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka® FA 4600 Texaphor® Special sulfosuccinic acid amide 35.5 - - 27.5 anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides good anti-settling properties in polar systems
Efka® FA 4601 Texaphor® blend of fatty alcohol sulfates 47 - - ~ 16 anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good anti-settling properties for medium-polar systems
Efka® FA 4620 Efka® 5220 acidic polyether > 97 - 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 4642 Efka® 5244
unsaturated polyamide and acid ester salts
> 97 20 65 < 2.5 solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates
Efka® FA 4644 Efka® 5044 52 16 25 48 solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling bentonite concentrates
Efka® FA 4654 Efka® 5054 N carboxylic acid salts 52 51 53 48 low-polar to medium-polar systems; also for bentonite gels
Efka® FA 4654 EM Texaphor® 987 salts of a polycarboxylic acid 50 51 51 50 oligomeric wetting and dispersing agent for medium-to non-polar solvent-based formulations; provides excellent anti-settling and anti-floating properties
Efka® FA 4660 Efka® 6050 fatty acid amide 52 - - 48 dispersing agent especially for fumed silica; well-known in composite formulations for accelerated viscosity build up after spraying
Efka® FA 4663 Texaphor® 963 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 Efka® 5065 unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane 52 - 120 48 polyurethane systems and baking enamels; also for orientation of aluminum pigments
Efka® FA 4666 Efka® 5066 unsaturated carboxylic acid 52 - 140 48 polyurethane systems and baking enamels; strong anti-settling effect
* 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.
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Product name Old 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
Efka® FA 4670 Efka® 5070 unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane 52 - 55 48 similar to Efka® FA 4665 but with better compatibility in less polar systems
Efka® FA 4671 Efka® 5071 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid 53 100 90 < 1 water- and solvent-based systems; strong anti-settling effects
Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 Efka® 4510
modified polyacrylate polymer
50 45 20 50 water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants
Dispex® Ultra PA 4530 Efka® 4530 50 26 35 50 water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants including NC lacquers
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 Efka® 4550 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 Efka® 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 4570 Efka® 4570 60 42 - 40 water- and solvent-based industrial coatings; can be used to formulate colorants suited for industrial water- and solvent-based systems
Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 Efka® 4580 40 19 - < 1 high-end industrial and automotive coatings; suitable for making resin-free and resin-containing pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 Efka® 4590 40 40 6 < 20 water-based industrial and decorative coatings where cost-effective performance is vital; suited for making universal colorants with good compatibility
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 Hydropalat® 3275 copolymer 37.5 - - < 0.5 high-performance wetting and dispersing agent; specifically designed for semi-gloss and high-gloss paint formulations and pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 -acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radi-
cal polymerization (CFRP)
40 32 < 0.1VOC-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 Efka® 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
Efka® PA 4450 Texaphor® 3250 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
Efka® PA 4400 Efka® 4400
modified polyacrylate polymer
40 42 - 60 specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester/melamine baking enamels
Efka® PA 4401 Efka® 4401 50 50 - 50 industrial coatings, transportation topcoats; excellent (viscosity depression) for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with grinding resins such as Laropal® A 81
Efka® PA 4402 Efka® 4402 40 22 - 60 mainly used for co-grinding of all kinds of pigment blends in solvent-based coatings as well as in gel coats
Efka® PA 4403 Efka® 4403 N 55 35 - 45 for resin-containing pigment concentrates based on alkyd resins
Efka® PA 4414 Efka® 7414 40 40 - 60 polyacrylate dispersing agents for energy-curable systems, dispersing agent dissolved in a vinylether monomer; suited for UV flexo, UV screen and UV inkjet applications
Efka® PA 4477 Efka® 7477 40 42 - 60 polyacrylate dispersing agent in butylglycol acetate (BGA) solvent; suited for mild-solvent inkjet
Efka® PU 4009 Efka® 4009 modified polyurethane polymer 60 9 13 40 general industrial coatings where cost-effective performance is vital
Dispersing agents Technical information, features and benefits
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All products APEO-free
Product name Old 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
Efka® FA 4670 Efka® 5070 unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically modified polysiloxane 52 - 55 48 similar to Efka® FA 4665 but with better compatibility in less polar systems
Efka® FA 4671 Efka® 5071 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid 53 100 90 < 1 water- and solvent-based systems; strong anti-settling effects
Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 Efka® 4510
modified polyacrylate polymer
50 45 20 50 water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants
Dispex® Ultra PA 4530 Efka® 4530 50 26 35 50 water-based industrial coatings, solvent-based colorants including NC lacquers
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 Efka® 4550 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 Efka® 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 4570 Efka® 4570 60 42 - 40 water- and solvent-based industrial coatings; can be used to formulate colorants suited for industrial water- and solvent-based systems
Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 Efka® 4580 40 19 - < 1 high-end industrial and automotive coatings; suitable for making resin-free and resin-containing pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 Efka® 4590 40 40 6 < 20 water-based industrial and decorative coatings where cost-effective performance is vital; suited for making universal colorants with good compatibility
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 Hydropalat® 3275 copolymer 37.5 - - < 0.5 high-performance wetting and dispersing agent; specifically designed for semi-gloss and high-gloss paint formulations and pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 -acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radi-
cal polymerization (CFRP)
40 32 < 0.1VOC-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 Efka® 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
Efka® PA 4450 Texaphor® 3250 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
Efka® PA 4400 Efka® 4400
modified polyacrylate polymer
40 42 - 60 specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester/melamine baking enamels
Efka® PA 4401 Efka® 4401 50 50 - 50 industrial coatings, transportation topcoats; excellent (viscosity depression) for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with grinding resins such as Laropal® A 81
Efka® PA 4402 Efka® 4402 40 22 - 60 mainly used for co-grinding of all kinds of pigment blends in solvent-based coatings as well as in gel coats
Efka® PA 4403 Efka® 4403 N 55 35 - 45 for resin-containing pigment concentrates based on alkyd resins
Efka® PA 4414 Efka® 7414 40 40 - 60 polyacrylate dispersing agents for energy-curable systems, dispersing agent dissolved in a vinylether monomer; suited for UV flexo, UV screen and UV inkjet applications
Efka® PA 4477 Efka® 7477 40 42 - 60 polyacrylate dispersing agent in butylglycol acetate (BGA) solvent; suited for mild-solvent inkjet
Efka® PU 4009 Efka® 4009 modified polyurethane polymer 60 9 13 40 general industrial coatings where cost-effective performance is vital
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* 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.
Product name Old 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 Efka® 4010
new generation of modified polyurethane polymer
51 6 12 49 general industrial coatings, wood coatings for stabilization of TiO2 and matting agents
Efka® PU 4015 Efka® 4015 50 10 - 50 solvent-based industrial coatings, low viscosity in high-pigmented systems
Efka® PU 4020 Efka® 4020 65 9 - 35 aromatic-free dispersing agent for solvent-based industrial coatings and decorative coatings and colorants
Efka® PU 4046 Efka® 4046
modified polyurethane polymer
40 19 - 60 general industrial coatings
Efka® PU 4047 Efka® 4047 35 17 - 65 high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish
Efka® PU 4050 Efka® 4050
new generation of modified polyurethane polymer
45 14 - 55 high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish as well as resin-minimal pigment concentrates
Efka® PU 4055 Efka® 4055 40 13 - 60 general industrial coatings as well as resin-minimal pigment concentrates
Efka® PU 4061 Efka® 4061 30 8 - 70 high-quality industrial, automotive and refinish applications, strong viscosity-depressing properties
Efka® PU 4063 Texaphor® P 63 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 Efka® 4080 new generation of modified polyurethane polymer 30 4 - 70 strong viscosity-depressing properties
Efka® PX 4300 Efka® 4300
acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical
polymerization (CFRP)
80 56 - 20 solvent-based industrial and decorative coatings including medium- and long-oil alkyds
Efka® PX 4310 Efka® 4310 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 Efka® 4320 50 28 - 50 high-quality solvent-based industrial coatings, being less polar compared to Efka® PX 4310; it demonstrates better suitability for thermoplastic acrylates
Efka® PX 4330 Efka® 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 Efka® 4340 55 4 - 45 solvent-based high-end applications, industrial and automotive systems; good performance in CAB-modified systems but also with 2-pack PUR and 2-pack epoxy
Efka® PX 4350 - 51 13 - 49 high-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; peak performance with phthalocyanine pigments
Efka® PX 4700 Efka® 7700 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 Efka® 7701 > 97 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 Efka® 7731 > 97 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 Efka® 7732 > 97 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 strong-solvent systems
Efka® PX 4751 - 51 13 - 49 high-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; peak performance with phthalocyanine pigments
Dispersing agents Technical information, features and benefits
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All products APEO-free
Product name Old 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 Efka® 4010
new generation of modified polyurethane polymer
51 6 12 49 general industrial coatings, wood coatings for stabilization of TiO2 and matting agents
Efka® PU 4015 Efka® 4015 50 10 - 50 solvent-based industrial coatings, low viscosity in high-pigmented systems
Efka® PU 4020 Efka® 4020 65 9 - 35 aromatic-free dispersing agent for solvent-based industrial coatings and decorative coatings and colorants
Efka® PU 4046 Efka® 4046
modified polyurethane polymer
40 19 - 60 general industrial coatings
Efka® PU 4047 Efka® 4047 35 17 - 65 high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish
Efka® PU 4050 Efka® 4050
new generation of modified polyurethane polymer
45 14 - 55 high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish as well as resin-minimal pigment concentrates
Efka® PU 4055 Efka® 4055 40 13 - 60 general industrial coatings as well as resin-minimal pigment concentrates
Efka® PU 4061 Efka® 4061 30 8 - 70 high-quality industrial, automotive and refinish applications, strong viscosity-depressing properties
Efka® PU 4063 Texaphor® P 63 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 Efka® 4080 new generation of modified polyurethane polymer 30 4 - 70 strong viscosity-depressing properties
Efka® PX 4300 Efka® 4300
acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical
polymerization (CFRP)
80 56 - 20 solvent-based industrial and decorative coatings including medium- and long-oil alkyds
Efka® PX 4310 Efka® 4310 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 Efka® 4320 50 28 - 50 high-quality solvent-based industrial coatings, being less polar compared to Efka® PX 4310; it demonstrates better suitability for thermoplastic acrylates
Efka® PX 4330 Efka® 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 Efka® 4340 55 4 - 45 solvent-based high-end applications, industrial and automotive systems; good performance in CAB-modified systems but also with 2-pack PUR and 2-pack epoxy
Efka® PX 4350 - 51 13 - 49 high-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; peak performance with phthalocyanine pigments
Efka® PX 4700 Efka® 7700 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 Efka® 7701 > 97 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 Efka® 7731 > 97 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 Efka® 7732 > 97 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 strong-solvent systems
Efka® PX 4751 - 51 13 - 49 high-quality solvent-based industrial and automotive coatings; peak performance with phthalocyanine pigments
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* 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.
Product name Old 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 4030 Pigment disperser A
ammonium polyacrylate polymer
30 - - < 0.1 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments
Dispex® AA 4040 NS Dispex® A 40 V 43 - - < 0.1 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect
Dispex® AA 4135 NA Pigment disperser NL na
sodium polyacrylate polymer
35 - - < 0.1 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments
Dispex® AA 4140 NS Dispex® N 40 V 45 - - < 0.3 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect
Dispex® AA 4144 Hydropalat® 44 35 - - < 0.3 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect
Dispex® CX 4230 Hydropalat® 100
ammonium polyacrylate copolymer
28 - - < 2.5 medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior architectural coatings; good liquefying effect
Dispex® CX 4240 Dispex® GA 40 40 - - < 2.0 for inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4040
Dispex® CX 4320 Pigment disperser MD 20 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 4325 Dispex® HDN
sodium polyacrylate copolymer
40 - - < 0.3 for inorganic pigments and extenders; improves gloss, reduces haze
Dispex® CX 4340 Dispex® G 40 40 - - < 0.3 for inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4140
Dispex® CX 4910 Dispex® N 100 powdered sodium polyacrylate copolymer > 99 - - < 0.1 powder product with excellent properties; can be used in dry preparations
universal dispersing resins for resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC)
Dispex® Ultra PA 4501 Efka® 1501
fatty-acid modified polymer
> 99 - 41 < 0.2 modified polyester for water and solvent based RMPC, liquid resin for low-VOC pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 Efka® 1503 75 - - < 1 self-emulsifying polyester for water-based decorative pigment concentrates; also improves colorant acceptance in solvent- based alkyd systems
Dispersing agents Technical information, features and benefits
12 little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF
All products APEO-free
Product name Old 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 4030 Pigment disperser A
ammonium polyacrylate polymer
30 - - < 0.1 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments
Dispex® AA 4040 NS Dispex® A 40 V 43 - - < 0.1 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect
Dispex® AA 4135 NA Pigment disperser NL na
sodium polyacrylate polymer
35 - - < 0.1 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments
Dispex® AA 4140 NS Dispex® N 40 V 45 - - < 0.3 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect
Dispex® AA 4144 Hydropalat® 44 35 - - < 0.3 standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments; low polydispersity leading to most efficient dispersing properties and liquefying effect
Dispex® CX 4230 Hydropalat® 100
ammonium polyacrylate copolymer
28 - - < 2.5 medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior architectural coatings; good liquefying effect
Dispex® CX 4240 Dispex® GA 40 40 - - < 2.0 for inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4040
Dispex® CX 4320 Pigment disperser MD 20 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 4325 Dispex® HDN
sodium polyacrylate copolymer
40 - - < 0.3 for inorganic pigments and extenders; improves gloss, reduces haze
Dispex® CX 4340 Dispex® G 40 40 - - < 0.3 for inorganic pigments and extenders; more hydrophobic than Dispex® AA 4140
Dispex® CX 4910 Dispex® N 100 powdered sodium polyacrylate copolymer > 99 - - < 0.1 powder product with excellent properties; can be used in dry preparations
universal dispersing resins for resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC)
Dispex® Ultra PA 4501 Efka® 1501
fatty-acid modified polymer
> 99 - 41 < 0.2 modified polyester for water and solvent based RMPC, liquid resin for low-VOC pigment concentrates
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 Efka® 1503 75 - - < 1 self-emulsifying polyester for water-based decorative pigment concentrates; also improves colorant acceptance in solvent- based alkyd systems
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* 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 agents Product selector
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
glos
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woo
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rior a
nd e
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pain
ts, p
last
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rant
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low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
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styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
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baki
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g/en
amel
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2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
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UV-c
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unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
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NC alky
d, lo
ng o
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alky
d, m
ediu
m o
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high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
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coil
coat
ings
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 Hydropalat® 3204 phosphonic acid (chelating agent)
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 Hydropalat® 216aqueous solution based on: ethoxylated fatty acids, fatty
alcohol, phosphates
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 Efka® 6220fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME)
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 Efka® 6225
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 Efka® 6230 aliphatic polyether with acidic groups
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 Hydropalat® 1080 modified fatty alcohol ethoxylate
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka® FA 4600 Texaphor® Special sulfosuccinic acid amide
Efka® FA 4601 Texaphor® blend of fatty alcohol sulfates
Efka® FA 4620 Efka® 5220 acidic polyether
Efka® FA 4642 Efka® 5244unsaturated polyamide
and acid ester saltsEfka® FA 4644 Efka® 5044
Efka® FA 4654 Efka® 5054 N carboxylic acid salts
Efka® FA 4654 EM Texaphor® 987 salts of a polycarboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4660 Efka® 6050 fatty acid amide
Efka® FA 4663 Texaphor® 963 salts of a polycarboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4665 Efka® 5065
unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically
modified polysiloxane
Efka® FA 4666 Efka® 5066 unsaturated carboxylic acid
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
glos
s
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
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baki
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g/en
amel
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2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
pow
der c
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g
UV-c
urab
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2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
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NC alky
d, lo
ng o
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alky
d, m
ediu
m o
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high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for water-based systems, surfactant-like types
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 Hydropalat® 3204 phosphonic acid (chelating agent)
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 Hydropalat® 216aqueous solution based on: ethoxylated fatty acids, fatty
alcohol, phosphates
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 Efka® 6220fatty acid modified emulsifier (FAME)
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 Efka® 6225
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 Efka® 6230 aliphatic polyether with acidic groups
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 Hydropalat® 1080 modified fatty alcohol ethoxylate
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types
Efka® FA 4600 Texaphor® Special sulfosuccinic acid amide
Efka® FA 4601 Texaphor® blend of fatty alcohol sulfates
Efka® FA 4620 Efka® 5220 acidic polyether
Efka® FA 4642 Efka® 5244unsaturated polyamide
and acid ester saltsEfka® FA 4644 Efka® 5044
Efka® FA 4654 Efka® 5054 N carboxylic acid salts
Efka® FA 4654 EM Texaphor® 987 salts of a polycarboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4660 Efka® 6050 fatty acid amide
Efka® FA 4663 Texaphor® 963 salts of a polycarboxylic acid
Efka® FA 4665 Efka® 5065
unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically
modified polysiloxane
Efka® FA 4666 Efka® 5066 unsaturated carboxylic acid
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The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
glos
s
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
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colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
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acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
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baki
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g/en
amel
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2-pk
PUR
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epo
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UV-c
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PUR
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poly
este
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NC alky
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alky
d, m
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high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
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nam
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coil
coat
ings
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types (cont.)
Efka® FA 4670 Efka® 5070
unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically
modified polysiloxane
Efka® FA 4671 Efka® 5071 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid
high-molecular-weight dispersing agents
Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 Efka® 4510
modified polyacrylate polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4530 Efka® 4530
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 Efka® 4550
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 Efka® 4560
Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 Efka® 4570
Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 Efka® 4580
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 Efka® 4590
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 Hydropalat® 3275 copolymer
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 - acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization
(CFRP)Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 Efka® 4585
Efka® PA 4450 Texaphor® 3250 carboxy-functional polymer
Efka® PA 4400 Efka® 4400
modified polyacrylate polymer
Efka® PA 4401 Efka® 4401
Efka® PA 4402 Efka® 4402
Efka® PA 4403 Efka® 4403 N
Efka® PA 4414 Efka® 7414
Efka® PA 4477 Efka® 7477
Efka® PU 4009 Efka® 4009 modified polyurethane polymer
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
glos
s
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
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g/en
amel
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2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
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pow
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UV-c
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2-pk
epo
xy/
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PUR
unsa
tura
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poly
este
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NC alky
d, lo
ng o
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alky
d, m
ediu
m o
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high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
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coil
coat
ings
low-molecular-weight dispersing agents mainly designed for solvent-based systems, conventional types (cont.)
Efka® FA 4670 Efka® 5070
unsaturated carboxylic acid and esters, combined with a compatible organically
modified polysiloxane
Efka® FA 4671 Efka® 5071 alkylol ammonium salt of carboxylic acid
high-molecular-weight dispersing agents
Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 Efka® 4510
modified polyacrylate polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4530 Efka® 4530
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 Efka® 4550
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 Efka® 4560
Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 Efka® 4570
Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 Efka® 4580
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 Efka® 4590
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 Hydropalat® 3275 copolymer
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 - acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization
(CFRP)Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 Efka® 4585
Efka® PA 4450 Texaphor® 3250 carboxy-functional polymer
Efka® PA 4400 Efka® 4400
modified polyacrylate polymer
Efka® PA 4401 Efka® 4401
Efka® PA 4402 Efka® 4402
Efka® PA 4403 Efka® 4403 N
Efka® PA 4414 Efka® 7414
Efka® PA 4477 Efka® 7477
Efka® PU 4009 Efka® 4009 modified polyurethane polymer
Dispersing agents Product selector
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The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
glos
s
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
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oatin
g/en
amel
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2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
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pow
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g
UV-c
urab
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2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
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NC alky
d, lo
ng o
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alky
d, m
ediu
m o
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high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
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coil
coat
ings
high-molecular-weight dispersing agents (cont.)
Efka® PU 4010 Efka® 4010
new generation of modified polyurethane
polymerEfka® PU 4015 Efka® 4015
Efka® PU 4020 Efka® 4020
Efka® PU 4046 Efka® 4046modified polyurethane
polymerEfka® PU 4047 Efka® 4047
Efka® PU 4050 Efka® 4050
new generation of modified polyurethane polymerEfka® PU 4055 Efka® 4055
Efka® PU 4061 Efka® 4061
Efka® PU 4063 Texaphor® P 63 modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PU 4080 Efka® 4080 new generation of modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PX 4300 Efka® 4300
acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization
(CFRP)
Efka® PX 4310 Efka® 4310
Efka® PX 4320 Efka® 4320
Efka® PX 4330 Efka® 4330
Efka® PX 4340 Efka® 4340
Efka® PX 4350 -
Efka® PX 4700 Efka® 7700
Efka® PX 4701 Efka® 7701
Efka® PX 4731 Efka® 7731
Efka® PX 4732 Efka® 7732
Efka® PX 4751 -
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
glos
s
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
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pain
ts, p
last
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colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
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PUR
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PUR
unsa
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NC alky
d, lo
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alky
d, m
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m o
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high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
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baki
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coil
coat
ings
high-molecular-weight dispersing agents (cont.)
Efka® PU 4010 Efka® 4010
new generation of modified polyurethane
polymerEfka® PU 4015 Efka® 4015
Efka® PU 4020 Efka® 4020
Efka® PU 4046 Efka® 4046modified polyurethane
polymerEfka® PU 4047 Efka® 4047
Efka® PU 4050 Efka® 4050
new generation of modified polyurethane polymerEfka® PU 4055 Efka® 4055
Efka® PU 4061 Efka® 4061
Efka® PU 4063 Texaphor® P 63 modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PU 4080 Efka® 4080 new generation of modified polyurethane polymer
Efka® PX 4300 Efka® 4300
acrylic block copolymer made by controlled free radical polymerization
(CFRP)
Efka® PX 4310 Efka® 4310
Efka® PX 4320 Efka® 4320
Efka® PX 4330 Efka® 4330
Efka® PX 4340 Efka® 4340
Efka® PX 4350 -
Efka® PX 4700 Efka® 7700
Efka® PX 4701 Efka® 7701
Efka® PX 4731 Efka® 7731
Efka® PX 4732 Efka® 7732
Efka® PX 4751 -
Dispersing agents Product selector
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
glos
s
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
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colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
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g/en
amel
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2-pk
PUR
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NC alky
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alky
d, m
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m o
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high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
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2-pk
PUR
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coat
ings
anionic dispersing agents based on polyacrylic acid
Dispex® AA 4030 Pigment disperser Aammonium polyacrylate
polymer
Dispex® AA 4040 NS Dispex® A 40 V
Dispex® AA 4135 NA Pigment disperser NL na
sodium polyacrylate polymerDispex® AA 4140 NS Dispex® N 40 V
Dispex® AA 4144 Hydropalat® 44
Dispex® CX 4230 Hydropalat® 100ammonium polyacrylate
copolymer
Dispex® CX 4240 Dispex® GA 40
Dispex® CX 4320 Pigment disperser MD 20 sodium salt of carboxylic acid copolymer
Dispex® CX 4325 Dispex® HDNsodium polyacrylate
copolymer
Dispex® CX 4340 Dispex® G 40
Dispex® CX 4910 Dispex® N 100 powdered sodium polyacrylate copolymer
universal dispersing resins for resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC)
Dispex® Ultra FA 4501 Efka® 1501fatty-acid
modified polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 Efka® 1503
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
silk
/ se
mi-g
loss
glos
s
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
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last
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last
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s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
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ons
PU e
mul
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s
styr
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acry
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acry
lic e
mul
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NC alky
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alky
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-sol
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poly
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PVC/
viny
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PUR
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coat
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anionic dispersing agents based on polyacrylic acid
Dispex® AA 4030 Pigment disperser Aammonium polyacrylate
polymer
Dispex® AA 4040 NS Dispex® A 40 V
Dispex® AA 4135 NA Pigment disperser NL na
sodium polyacrylate polymerDispex® AA 4140 NS Dispex® N 40 V
Dispex® AA 4144 Hydropalat® 44
Dispex® CX 4230 Hydropalat® 100ammonium polyacrylate
copolymer
Dispex® CX 4240 Dispex® GA 40
Dispex® CX 4320 Pigment disperser MD 20 sodium salt of carboxylic acid copolymer
Dispex® CX 4325 Dispex® HDNsodium polyacrylate
copolymer
Dispex® CX 4340 Dispex® G 40
Dispex® CX 4910 Dispex® N 100 powdered sodium polyacrylate copolymer
universal dispersing resins for resin-minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC)
Dispex® Ultra FA 4501 Efka® 1501fatty-acid
modified polymer
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 Efka® 1503
Wetting agents and surface modifiers
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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.
At a glance
• wetting,flowandleveling,andslipagentsforaqueousand non-aqueous coatings
• broadtechnologyportfolioincludingpolymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based products
• slipagentswithverygoodrecoatabilityand wetting properties
• polymericflowandlevelingagentsprovidingexcellent intercoat adhesion
• benefitsincludinghighefficiencyfordosagereduction and universal suitability
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
substrate wetting agent
Hydropalat® WE 3111 - polymer based surfactant ~80 < 1.0 alkyl phenol free, proprietary, non – ionic ethoxylate aliphatic alcohol
Hydropalat® WE 3120 Hydropalat® 120
alkoxylated surfactants
> 99.5 < 0.5 low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent reduction of dynamic surface tension
Hydropalat® WE 3135 Pluronic® L 35 100 < 0.1 a difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is nonionic and 100% active.
Hydropalat® WE 3136 Pluronic® L 62 100 < 0.1 a difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is nonionic and 100% active.
Hydropalat® WE 3155 Pluriol® WS 55 M 100 < 0.1 a water-soluble polyalkylene glycol that is 100% active.
Hydropalat® WE 3167 Pluronic® L44 INH 100 < 0.1 difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A nonionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non toxic.
Hydropalat® WE 3240 Hydropalat® 140 silicone surfactant 48 52 high performance silicone-based wetting agent; strong reduction of static surface tension; excellent compatibility
Hydropalat® WE 3311 Pluracoat® CF 11
alkoxylated surfactants
100 < 0.1 nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
Hydropalat® WE 3317 Pluronic® 17R4 100 < 0.1 difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A nonionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non toxic.
Hydropalat® WE 3320 Pluracoat® CF 20
polymer based surfactant
~90 < 0.1 nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
Hydropalat® WE 3322 Starfactant® 20 > 99 < 1 anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent
Hydropalat® WE 3323 Starfactant® 30 > 99 < 1 anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent - hydrophobic
Hydropalat® WE 3475 Hydropalat® 875 sulfosuccinates 75 ~ 6 highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes
flow and leveling agents
Efka® FL 3277 Efka® 3277 N fluorinated polyacrylates > 97 < 2.5 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-free version of Efka® FL 3777
Efka® FL 3337 Efka® 3037 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 3670 Irgaflow® 110 fluorinated polyacrylates 70 30 fluoro-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; higher leveling and anti-crater efficiency than Efka® FL 3770; improved levelling and defoaming performance compared to Efka® FL 3600
Efka® FL 3740 Perenol® F 40
copolyacrylates
> 95 < 0.5 silicone and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties for non-aqueous coatings
Efka® FL 3745 Perenol® F 45 > 96 < 0.5 silicone and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
substrate wetting agent
Hydropalat® WE 3111 - polymer based surfactant ~80 < 1.0 alkyl phenol free, proprietary, non – ionic ethoxylate aliphatic alcohol
Hydropalat® WE 3120 Hydropalat® 120
alkoxylated surfactants
> 99.5 < 0.5 low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent reduction of dynamic surface tension
Hydropalat® WE 3135 Pluronic® L 35 100 < 0.1 a difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is nonionic and 100% active.
Hydropalat® WE 3136 Pluronic® L 62 100 < 0.1 a difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. It is nonionic and 100% active.
Hydropalat® WE 3155 Pluriol® WS 55 M 100 < 0.1 a water-soluble polyalkylene glycol that is 100% active.
Hydropalat® WE 3167 Pluronic® L44 INH 100 < 0.1 difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A nonionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non toxic.
Hydropalat® WE 3240 Hydropalat® 140 silicone surfactant 48 52 high performance silicone-based wetting agent; strong reduction of static surface tension; excellent compatibility
Hydropalat® WE 3311 Pluracoat® CF 11
alkoxylated surfactants
100 < 0.1 nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
Hydropalat® WE 3317 Pluronic® 17R4 100 < 0.1 difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups. A nonionic surfactants that is 100% active and relatively non toxic.
Hydropalat® WE 3320 Pluracoat® CF 20
polymer based surfactant
~90 < 0.1 nonvolatile, non-ionic surfactant, which is used in waterborne coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development/acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
Hydropalat® WE 3322 Starfactant® 20 > 99 < 1 anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent
Hydropalat® WE 3323 Starfactant® 30 > 99 < 1 anti-foaming, wetting and leveling agent - hydrophobic
Hydropalat® WE 3475 Hydropalat® 875 sulfosuccinates 75 ~ 6 highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes
flow and leveling agents
Efka® FL 3277 Efka® 3277 N fluorinated polyacrylates > 97 < 2.5 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-free version of Efka® FL 3777
Efka® FL 3337 Efka® 3037 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 3670 Irgaflow® 110 fluorinated polyacrylates 70 30 fluoro-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; higher leveling and anti-crater efficiency than Efka® FL 3770; improved levelling and defoaming performance compared to Efka® FL 3600
Efka® FL 3740 Perenol® F 40
copolyacrylates
> 95 < 0.5 silicone and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties for non-aqueous coatings
Efka® FL 3745 Perenol® F 45 > 96 < 0.5 silicone and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties
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* 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.
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
flow and leveling agents (cont.)
Efka® FL 3770 Irgaflow® 100
fluorinated polyacrylates
50 50 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to Efka® FL 3777
Efka® FL 3772 Efka® 3772 N 60 40 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; leveling and anti-cratering; can be used in both water and solvent-based systems
Efka® FL 3777 Efka® 3777 N 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 3778 Efka® 3778
copolyacrylates
70 30 acrylic polymer; coil coating, solvent-based and solvent-free systems
Efka® FL 3785 Efka® 3785 50 50 acrylic polymer; leveling agent for industrial coatings, coil coatings, 2-pack PUR, 2-pack epoxy; baking enamels
Hydropalat® WE 3370 Efka® 3570 N fluorinated polyacrylates 60 <10 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; in water-based systems, excellent substrate wetting, leveling and anti-cratering
slip and leveling agents
Efka® SL 3030 Efka® 3030
modified polysiloxanes
52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; improved slip and mar-resistance, very compatible
Efka® SL 3031 Efka® 3031 52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; solvent-based metal, wood and paper coatings including UV-cured
Efka® SL 3033 Efka® 3033 15 85 organically modified polysiloxane; improved surface flow, excellent compatibility in clear coats
Efka® SL 3035 Efka® 3035 52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; solvent- and water-based coatings, baking enamels, unsaturated PE including UV-cured
Efka® SL 3210 Efka® 7310 > 99 < 1 broad spectrum and efficient flow and slip enhancer; economic solutions
Efka® SL 3236 Efka® 3236 > 99 < 1 solvent-free modified polysiloxane; solvent-based wood finishes, industrial coatings and solvent-free floor coatings
Efka® SL 3257 Perenol® S 57 > 95 < 0.5 highly effective solvent-free slip additive and leveling agent for non-aqueous coatings and UV systems
Efka® SL 3288 Efka® 3288 > 99 < 1 organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings
Efka® SL 3299 Efka® 3299 modified polysiloxanes > 99 < 1 organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings
Efka® SL 3883 Efka® 3883 reactive polysiloxanes 70 30 polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal groups; UV-curing systems for wood, plastic and paper coatings
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* 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.
Product name Old product name Description Solids(%)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC systems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
flow and leveling agents (cont.)
Efka® FL 3770 Irgaflow® 100
fluorinated polyacrylates
50 50 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; solvent-based industrial and wood coatings; improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to Efka® FL 3777
Efka® FL 3772 Efka® 3772 N 60 40 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; leveling and anti-cratering; can be used in both water and solvent-based systems
Efka® FL 3777 Efka® 3777 N 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 3778 Efka® 3778
copolyacrylates
70 30 acrylic polymer; coil coating, solvent-based and solvent-free systems
Efka® FL 3785 Efka® 3785 50 50 acrylic polymer; leveling agent for industrial coatings, coil coatings, 2-pack PUR, 2-pack epoxy; baking enamels
Hydropalat® WE 3370 Efka® 3570 N fluorinated polyacrylates 60 <10 fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; in water-based systems, excellent substrate wetting, leveling and anti-cratering
slip and leveling agents
Efka® SL 3030 Efka® 3030
modified polysiloxanes
52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; improved slip and mar-resistance, very compatible
Efka® SL 3031 Efka® 3031 52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; solvent-based metal, wood and paper coatings including UV-cured
Efka® SL 3033 Efka® 3033 15 85 organically modified polysiloxane; improved surface flow, excellent compatibility in clear coats
Efka® SL 3035 Efka® 3035 52 48 organically modified polysiloxane; solvent- and water-based coatings, baking enamels, unsaturated PE including UV-cured
Efka® SL 3210 Efka® 7310 > 99 < 1 broad spectrum and efficient flow and slip enhancer; economic solutions
Efka® SL 3236 Efka® 3236 > 99 < 1 solvent-free modified polysiloxane; solvent-based wood finishes, industrial coatings and solvent-free floor coatings
Efka® SL 3257 Perenol® S 57 > 95 < 0.5 highly effective solvent-free slip additive and leveling agent for non-aqueous coatings and UV systems
Efka® SL 3288 Efka® 3288 > 99 < 1 organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings
Efka® SL 3299 Efka® 3299 modified polysiloxanes > 99 < 1 organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and surface smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings
Efka® SL 3883 Efka® 3883 reactive polysiloxanes 70 30 polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal groups; UV-curing systems for wood, plastic and paper coatings
Wetting agents and surface modifiers Product selector
28 little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF
The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
substrate wetting agent
Hydropalat® WE 3111 - polymer based surfactant
Hydropalat® WE 3120 Hydropalat® 120
alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3135 Pluronic® L 35
Hydropalat® WE 3136 Pluronic® L 62
Hydropalat® WE 3155 Pluriol® WS 55 M
Hydropalat® WE 3167 Pluronic® L44 INH
Hydropalat® WE 3240 Hydropalat® 140 silicone surfactant
Hydropalat® WE 3311 Pluracoat® CF 11
alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3317 Pluronic® 17R4
Hydropalat® WE 3320 Pluracoat® CF 20
polymer based surfactantHydropalat® WE 3322 Starfactant® 20
Hydropalat® WE 3323 Starfactant® 30
Hydropalat® WE 3475 Hydropalat® 875 sulfosuccinates
flow and leveling agents
Efka® FL 3277 Efka® 3277 N fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3337 Efka® 3037 solvents
Efka® FL 3670 Irgaflow® 110 fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3740 Perenol® F 40
copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3745 Perenol® F 45
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excellent good
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
substrate wetting agent
Hydropalat® WE 3111 - polymer based surfactant
Hydropalat® WE 3120 Hydropalat® 120
alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3135 Pluronic® L 35
Hydropalat® WE 3136 Pluronic® L 62
Hydropalat® WE 3155 Pluriol® WS 55 M
Hydropalat® WE 3167 Pluronic® L44 INH
Hydropalat® WE 3240 Hydropalat® 140 silicone surfactant
Hydropalat® WE 3311 Pluracoat® CF 11
alkoxylated surfactants
Hydropalat® WE 3317 Pluronic® 17R4
Hydropalat® WE 3320 Pluracoat® CF 20
polymer based surfactantHydropalat® WE 3322 Starfactant® 20
Hydropalat® WE 3323 Starfactant® 30
Hydropalat® WE 3475 Hydropalat® 875 sulfosuccinates
flow and leveling agents
Efka® FL 3277 Efka® 3277 N fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3337 Efka® 3037 solvents
Efka® FL 3670 Irgaflow® 110 fluorinated polyacrylates
Efka® FL 3740 Perenol® F 40
copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3745 Perenol® F 45
Wetting agents and surface modifiers Product selector
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The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
flow and leveling agents (cont.)
Efka® FL 3770 Irgaflow® 100
fluorinated polyacrylatesEfka® FL 3772 Efka® 3772 N
Efka® FL 3777 Efka® 3777 N
Efka® FL 3778 Efka® 3778
copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3785 Efka® 3785
Hydropalat® WE 3370 Efka® 3570 N fluorinated polyacrylates
slip and leveling agents
Efka® SL 3030 Efka® 3030
modified polysiloxanes
Efka® SL 3031 Efka® 3031
Efka® SL 3033 Efka® 3033
Efka® SL 3035 Efka® 3035
Efka® SL 3210 Efka® 7310
Efka® SL 3236 Efka® 3236
Efka® SL 3257 Perenol® S 57
Efka® SL 3288 Efka® 3288
Efka® SL 3299 Efka® 3299
Efka® SL 3883 Efka® 3883 reactive polysiloxanes
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
flow and leveling agents (cont.)
Efka® FL 3770 Irgaflow® 100
fluorinated polyacrylatesEfka® FL 3772 Efka® 3772 N
Efka® FL 3777 Efka® 3777 N
Efka® FL 3778 Efka® 3778
copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3785 Efka® 3785
Hydropalat® WE 3370 Efka® 3570 N fluorinated polyacrylates
slip and leveling agents
Efka® SL 3030 Efka® 3030
modified polysiloxanes
Efka® SL 3031 Efka® 3031
Efka® SL 3033 Efka® 3033
Efka® SL 3035 Efka® 3035
Efka® SL 3210 Efka® 7310
Efka® SL 3236 Efka® 3236
Efka® SL 3257 Perenol® S 57
Efka® SL 3288 Efka® 3288
Efka® SL 3299 Efka® 3299
Efka® SL 3883 Efka® 3883 reactive polysiloxanes
Defoamers
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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 applicationprocess.Paintmanufacturersbenefitfromfoam-freeproductionprocesses 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.
At a glance
• broadselectionofdefoamertechnologiesincluding 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
• focusonestablishingaperfectbalancebetweenexcellent foam suppression, high compatibility, long-term efficiency, easy handling and environmental compliance in form of VOC-free,lowVOCandlowodorsolutions
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Defoamers Technical information, features and benefits
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOCsystems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems
Foamaster® MO 2107 Foamaster® G
mineral oil-based defoamers
> 98grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down2 suitable for low surfactant containing systems
Foamaster® MO 2111 NC Foamaster® 111 > 91grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down9 broad-spectrum highly compatible defoamer specifically designed for water-based paints excellent efficiency in systems with coarse ingredients
Foamaster® MO 2133 Foamaster® SA-3 > 98grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down2 cost effective with broad spectrum use - effective in low-VOC paints
Foamaster® MO 2140 Foamaster® PL > 98grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down2 effective in paints using associative thickeners
Foamaster® MO 2152 Foamaster® RD > 97grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down3 high persistency , broad compatibility, effective in low-VOC paints
Foamaster® MO 2170 Foamaster® S 124 L 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 2172 Foamaster® AP > 95grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down5 especially effective in high gloss paints
Foamaster® MO 2175 Foamaster® 75 > 98 at any stage of the production process 2 good persistency, non-settling, non-separating
Foamaster® MO 2184 Foamaster® V > 88grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down12 very effective in printing inks and polyvinyl alcohol
Foamaster® MO 2185 Foamaster® VF > 94grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down6 high compatibility, potency, and color acceptance: good post add
Foamaster® MO 2190 Foamaster® WBA > 93grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down7 excellent for adhesives
Foamaster® MO 2192 Foamaster® VL > 96grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down4 more potent version of Foamaster MO 2185, good performance in stains
Foamaster® MO NDW NC Foamaster® NDW US > 78 at any stage of the production process 22 general purpose, very broad spectrum
Foamaster® MO NXZ NC Foamaster® NXZ > 88 at any stage of the production process 12 general purpose, very broad spectrum, improved dispersability over Foamaster MO NDW NC
Foamaster® WO 2323 Foamaster® 223 white-oil-based defoamers 100grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down< 0.1 effective defoamer specifically designed for emulsion paints
FoamStar® ED 2522 Dehydran® SE 2
emulsion defoamers
~ 20 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 high-performance, ultra low VOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks; excellent storage stability;
extremely low VOC content
FoamStar® ED 2523 - ~ 27grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down< 0.1 ultra low VOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC architectural coatings
FoamStar® ED 2526 Efka® 2526 ~ 80 before or after processing < 1 water-based coatings, strong defoamer for both mill base and let-down; shows good effects in alkyd emulsions
FoamStar® ED 2527 Efka® 2527 ~ 80 before or after processing < 1 water-based industrial coatings
FoamStar® PB 2922 Dehydran® 1922
powder 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 2942 Foamaster® PD 1 PWD > 90 mixtures in powder form 10 powder defoamer for mortars, putties, paste fillers, tile adhesives and self-leveling flooring systems
FoamStar® SI 2210 NC Dehydran® 1620
modified polydimethylsiloxane-based
defoamers
> 99 at any stage of the production process 1 100 %-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 Dehydran® 1513 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 2220 Dehydran® 2620 100 at any stage of the production process <0.1 easy incorporation, one of the best for low/zero VOC paints, flat thru gloss
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOCsystems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems
Foamaster® MO 2107 Foamaster® G
mineral oil-based defoamers
> 98grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down2 suitable for low surfactant containing systems
Foamaster® MO 2111 NC Foamaster® 111 > 91grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down9 broad-spectrum highly compatible defoamer specifically designed for water-based paints excellent efficiency in systems with coarse ingredients
Foamaster® MO 2133 Foamaster® SA-3 > 98grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down2 cost effective with broad spectrum use - effective in low-VOC paints
Foamaster® MO 2140 Foamaster® PL > 98grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down2 effective in paints using associative thickeners
Foamaster® MO 2152 Foamaster® RD > 97grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down3 high persistency , broad compatibility, effective in low-VOC paints
Foamaster® MO 2170 Foamaster® S 124 L 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 2172 Foamaster® AP > 95grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down5 especially effective in high gloss paints
Foamaster® MO 2175 Foamaster® 75 > 98 at any stage of the production process 2 good persistency, non-settling, non-separating
Foamaster® MO 2184 Foamaster® V > 88grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down12 very effective in printing inks and polyvinyl alcohol
Foamaster® MO 2185 Foamaster® VF > 94grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down6 high compatibility, potency, and color acceptance: good post add
Foamaster® MO 2190 Foamaster® WBA > 93grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down7 excellent for adhesives
Foamaster® MO 2192 Foamaster® VL > 96grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down4 more potent version of Foamaster MO 2185, good performance in stains
Foamaster® MO NDW NC Foamaster® NDW US > 78 at any stage of the production process 22 general purpose, very broad spectrum
Foamaster® MO NXZ NC Foamaster® NXZ > 88 at any stage of the production process 12 general purpose, very broad spectrum, improved dispersability over Foamaster MO NDW NC
Foamaster® WO 2323 Foamaster® 223 white-oil-based defoamers 100grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down< 0.1 effective defoamer specifically designed for emulsion paints
FoamStar® ED 2522 Dehydran® SE 2
emulsion defoamers
~ 20 at any stage of the production process < 0.1 high-performance, ultra low VOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats and inks; excellent storage stability;
extremely low VOC content
FoamStar® ED 2523 - ~ 27grinding stage / let-down stage
let-down< 0.1 ultra low VOC, emulsion defoamer for medium to high PVC architectural coatings
FoamStar® ED 2526 Efka® 2526 ~ 80 before or after processing < 1 water-based coatings, strong defoamer for both mill base and let-down; shows good effects in alkyd emulsions
FoamStar® ED 2527 Efka® 2527 ~ 80 before or after processing < 1 water-based industrial coatings
FoamStar® PB 2922 Dehydran® 1922
powder 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 2942 Foamaster® PD 1 PWD > 90 mixtures in powder form 10 powder defoamer for mortars, putties, paste fillers, tile adhesives and self-leveling flooring systems
FoamStar® SI 2210 NC Dehydran® 1620
modified polydimethylsiloxane-based
defoamers
> 99 at any stage of the production process 1 100 %-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 Dehydran® 1513 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 2220 Dehydran® 2620 100 at any stage of the production process <0.1 easy incorporation, one of the best for low/zero VOC paints, flat thru gloss
* 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.
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOCsystems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
FoamStar® SI 2250 Efka® 2550
modified polydimethylsiloxane-based
defoamers
> 99 grinding stage / final production < 1 water-based coatings and pigment concentrates where high-shear processing or application exists; most effective in the range
FoamStar® SI 2280 Efka® 2580 > 99 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 Dehydran® 1293 > 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® ST 2400 FoamStar® I-300
star polymer-based defoamers
> 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA
FoamStar® ST 2410 FoamStar® A 10 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA
FoamStar® ST 2412 FoamStar® A 12 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for acrylics
FoamStar® ST 2420 FoamStar® EF 20 > 99 grinding stage / let-down <0.5 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA
FoamStar® ST 2422 FoamStar® EF 22 > 99 grinding stage / let-down < 0.5 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for acrylics
FoamStar® ST 2434 FoamStar® A 34 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 easy incorporation, post addable, semi gloss and gloss coatngs
FoamStar® ST 2436 FoamStar® A 36 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 Mainly for post addition, more potent than FoamStar ST 2434
FoamStar® ST 2438 FoamStar® A 38 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 silicone-based, for high quality paints, excellent persistency and foam knockdown
FoamStar® ST 2439 FoamStar® A 39 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 more potent version of FoamStar ST 2438
FoamStar® ST 2445 FoamStar® A 45 >99 grinding stage / let-down 1 top performance in low/zero VOC coatings and tints, good problem solving defoamer
FoamStar® ST 2446 FoamStar® A 46 > 98 at any stage of the production process 2 top performance in low/zero VOC coatings and tints, good problem solving defoamer, better flow and leveling properties
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems
Efka® PB 2001 NC Perenol® E 1
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 Efka® 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
Efka® PB 2018 Efka® 2018 N - before or after processing >95 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes
Efka® PB 2020 Efka® 2020 - before or after processing ~80 N/A acid-cured and NC-curtain coating systems, UPE and gelcoats, silicone-free
Efka® PB 2021 Efka® 2021 N - end of processing >90 N/A 2-pk polyurethane, acid-cure and baking enamels
Efka® PB 2050 Efka® 2050 prior to processing ~70 N/A thin layer gel coat, UPE, casting resins and epoxies (i.e. flooring)
Efka® PB 2720 Efka® 2720 - before or after processing ~60 N/A UPE, epoxy and polyurethane systems
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* 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.
N/A: Not Applicable
Product name Old product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOCsystems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
FoamStar® SI 2250 Efka® 2550
modified polydimethylsiloxane-based
defoamers
> 99 grinding stage / final production < 1 water-based coatings and pigment concentrates where high-shear processing or application exists; most effective in the range
FoamStar® SI 2280 Efka® 2580 > 99 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 Dehydran® 1293 > 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® ST 2400 FoamStar® I-300
star polymer-based defoamers
> 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA
FoamStar® ST 2410 FoamStar® A 10 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA
FoamStar® ST 2412 FoamStar® A 12 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for acrylics
FoamStar® ST 2420 FoamStar® EF 20 > 99 grinding stage / let-down <0.5 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for PVA
FoamStar® ST 2422 FoamStar® EF 22 > 99 grinding stage / let-down < 0.5 low use level, excellent persistence, good choice for acrylics
FoamStar® ST 2434 FoamStar® A 34 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 easy incorporation, post addable, semi gloss and gloss coatngs
FoamStar® ST 2436 FoamStar® A 36 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 Mainly for post addition, more potent than FoamStar ST 2434
FoamStar® ST 2438 FoamStar® A 38 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 silicone-based, for high quality paints, excellent persistency and foam knockdown
FoamStar® ST 2439 FoamStar® A 39 > 98 grinding stage / let-down 2 more potent version of FoamStar ST 2438
FoamStar® ST 2445 FoamStar® A 45 >99 grinding stage / let-down 1 top performance in low/zero VOC coatings and tints, good problem solving defoamer
FoamStar® ST 2446 FoamStar® A 46 > 98 at any stage of the production process 2 top performance in low/zero VOC coatings and tints, good problem solving defoamer, better flow and leveling properties
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems
Efka® PB 2001 NC Perenol® E 1
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 Efka® 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
Efka® PB 2018 Efka® 2018 N - before or after processing >95 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes
Efka® PB 2020 Efka® 2020 - before or after processing ~80 N/A acid-cured and NC-curtain coating systems, UPE and gelcoats, silicone-free
Efka® PB 2021 Efka® 2021 N - end of processing >90 N/A 2-pk polyurethane, acid-cure and baking enamels
Efka® PB 2050 Efka® 2050 prior to processing ~70 N/A thin layer gel coat, UPE, casting resins and epoxies (i.e. flooring)
Efka® PB 2720 Efka® 2720 - before or after processing ~60 N/A UPE, epoxy and polyurethane systems
Product name Old product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOCsystems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems (cont.)
Efka® SI 2008 Perenol® E 8
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 Efka® 2022 - before or after processing > 90 N/A polyurethane curtain coatings and baking enamels
Efka® SI 2023 Efka® 2023 N - before or after processing > 90 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes
Efka® SI 2025 Efka® 2025 - before or after processing > 95 N/A physically drying systems and air-drying alkyds
Efka® SI 2028 Efka® 2028 N - before or after processing > 95 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure systems, NC wood finishes and baking enamels
Efka® SI 2035 Efka® 2035 - final production > 95 N/A physically drying systems and medium- to long-oil air-drying alkyds
Efka® SI 2038 Efka® 2038 N final production > 95 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood varnishes, good compatibility
Efka® SI 2721 Efka® 2721 - at any stage of the production process > 95 N/A UV-curing and EBC systems; highly effective defoaming in clear and matted systems; defoaming substances in 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
Efka® SI 2722 Efka® 2722 - before or after processing > 70 N/A solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems
Efka® SI 2723 Efka® 2723 - 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 2741 Efka® 7241 - before addition of pig-ments / fillers > 90 N/A defoamer for solvent-based systems, effective in nitrocellulose and polyurethane-based formulations
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%) Incorporation
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOCsystems*
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems (cont.)
Efka® SI 2008 Perenol® E 8
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 Efka® 2022 - before or after processing > 90 N/A polyurethane curtain coatings and baking enamels
Efka® SI 2023 Efka® 2023 N - before or after processing > 90 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes
Efka® SI 2025 Efka® 2025 - before or after processing > 95 N/A physically drying systems and air-drying alkyds
Efka® SI 2028 Efka® 2028 N - before or after processing > 95 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure systems, NC wood finishes and baking enamels
Efka® SI 2035 Efka® 2035 - final production > 95 N/A physically drying systems and medium- to long-oil air-drying alkyds
Efka® SI 2038 Efka® 2038 N final production > 95 N/A polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood varnishes, good compatibility
Efka® SI 2721 Efka® 2721 - at any stage of the production process > 95 N/A UV-curing and EBC systems; highly effective defoaming in clear and matted systems; defoaming substances in 2-ethylhexyl acrylate
Efka® SI 2722 Efka® 2722 - before or after processing > 70 N/A solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems
Efka® SI 2723 Efka® 2723 - 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 2741 Efka® 7241 - before addition of pig-ments / fillers > 90 N/A defoamer for solvent-based systems, effective in nitrocellulose and polyurethane-based formulations
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* 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.
N/A: Not Applicable
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems
Foamaster® MO 2107 Foamaster® G
mineral oil-based defoamers
Foamaster® MO 2111 NC Foamaster® 111
Foamaster® MO 2133 Foamaster® SA-3
Foamaster® MO 2140 Foamaster® PL
Foamaster® MO 2152 Foamaster® RD
Foamaster® MO 2170 Foamaster® S 124 L
Foamaster® MO 2172 Foamaster® AP
Foamaster® MO 2175 Foamaster® 75
Foamaster® MO 2184 Foamaster® V
Foamaster® MO 2185 Foamaster® VF
Foamaster® MO 2190 Foamaster® WBA
Foamaster® MO 2192 Foamaster® VL
Foamaster® MO NDW NC Foamaster® NDW US
Foamaster® MO NXZ NC Foamaster® NXZ
Foamaster® WO 2323 Foamaster® 223 white-oil-based defoamers
FoamStar® ED 2522 Dehydran® SE 2
emulsion defoamers
FoamStar® ED 2523 -
FoamStar® ED 2526 Efka® 2526
FoamStar® ED 2527 Efka® 2527
FoamStar® PB 2922 Dehydran® 1922powder defoamers
FoamStar® PB 2942 Foamaster® PD 1 PWD
FoamStar® SI 2210 NC Dehydran® 1620
modified polydimethylsiloxane-
based defoamersFoamStar® SI 2213 Dehydran® 1513
FoamStar® SI 2220 Dehydran® 2620
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems
Foamaster® MO 2107 Foamaster® G
mineral oil-based defoamers
Foamaster® MO 2111 NC Foamaster® 111
Foamaster® MO 2133 Foamaster® SA-3
Foamaster® MO 2140 Foamaster® PL
Foamaster® MO 2152 Foamaster® RD
Foamaster® MO 2170 Foamaster® S 124 L
Foamaster® MO 2172 Foamaster® AP
Foamaster® MO 2175 Foamaster® 75
Foamaster® MO 2184 Foamaster® V
Foamaster® MO 2185 Foamaster® VF
Foamaster® MO 2190 Foamaster® WBA
Foamaster® MO 2192 Foamaster® VL
Foamaster® MO NDW NC Foamaster® NDW US
Foamaster® MO NXZ NC Foamaster® NXZ
Foamaster® WO 2323 Foamaster® 223 white-oil-based defoamers
FoamStar® ED 2522 Dehydran® SE 2
emulsion defoamers
FoamStar® ED 2523 -
FoamStar® ED 2526 Efka® 2526
FoamStar® ED 2527 Efka® 2527
FoamStar® PB 2922 Dehydran® 1922powder defoamers
FoamStar® PB 2942 Foamaster® PD 1 PWD
FoamStar® SI 2210 NC Dehydran® 1620
modified polydimethylsiloxane-
based defoamersFoamStar® SI 2213 Dehydran® 1513
FoamStar® SI 2220 Dehydran® 2620
Defoamers Product selector
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The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
FoamStar® SI 2250 Efka® 2550
modified polydimethylsiloxane-
based defoamersFoamStar® SI 2280 Efka® 2580
FoamStar® SI 2292 Dehydran® 1293
FoamStar® ST 2400 FoamStar® I-300
star polymer-based defoamers
FoamStar® ST 2410 FoamStar® A 10
FoamStar® ST 2412 FoamStar® A 12
FoamStar® ST 2420 FoamStar® EF 20
FoamStar® ST 2422 FoamStar® EF 22
FoamStar® ST 2434 FoamStar® A 34
FoamStar® ST 2436 FoamStar® A 36
FoamStar® ST 2438 FoamStar® A 38
FoamStar® ST 2439 FoamStar® A 39
FoamStar® ST 2445 FoamStar® A 45
FoamStar® ST 2446 FoamStar® A 46
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems
Efka® PB 2001 NC Perenol® E 1
solvent-based solution of defoaming substances
silicone-free
Efka® PB 2010 Efka® 2010
Efka® PB 2018 Efka® 2018 N
Efka® PB 2020 Efka® 2020
Efka® PB 2021 Efka® 2021 N
Efka® PB 2050 Efka® 2050
Efka® PB 2720 Efka® 2720
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
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coat
ings
defoamers designed to be used in water-based systems (cont.)
FoamStar® SI 2250 Efka® 2550
modified polydimethylsiloxane-
based defoamersFoamStar® SI 2280 Efka® 2580
FoamStar® SI 2292 Dehydran® 1293
FoamStar® ST 2400 FoamStar® I-300
star polymer-based defoamers
FoamStar® ST 2410 FoamStar® A 10
FoamStar® ST 2412 FoamStar® A 12
FoamStar® ST 2420 FoamStar® EF 20
FoamStar® ST 2422 FoamStar® EF 22
FoamStar® ST 2434 FoamStar® A 34
FoamStar® ST 2436 FoamStar® A 36
FoamStar® ST 2438 FoamStar® A 38
FoamStar® ST 2439 FoamStar® A 39
FoamStar® ST 2445 FoamStar® A 45
FoamStar® ST 2446 FoamStar® A 46
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems
Efka® PB 2001 NC Perenol® E 1
solvent-based solution of defoaming substances
silicone-free
Efka® PB 2010 Efka® 2010
Efka® PB 2018 Efka® 2018 N
Efka® PB 2020 Efka® 2020
Efka® PB 2021 Efka® 2021 N
Efka® PB 2050 Efka® 2050
Efka® PB 2720 Efka® 2720
Defoamers Product selector
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The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems (cont.)
Efka® SI 2008 Perenol® E 8
solvent-based solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone
compounds
Efka® SI 2022 Efka® 2022
Efka® SI 2023 Efka® 2023 N
Efka® SI 2025 Efka® 2025
Efka® SI 2028 Efka® 2028 N
Efka® SI 2035 Efka® 2035
Efka® SI 2038 Efka® 2038 N
Efka® SI 2721 Efka® 2721
Efka® SI 2722 Efka® 2722
Efka® SI 2723 Efka® 2723
Efka® SI 2741 Efka® 7241
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t / in
terio
r
satin
/ se
mi-g
loss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
an
d st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
emul
sion
po
lym
eriz
atio
n/la
tex
hand
ing
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
defoamers designed to be used in non-aqueous systems (cont.)
Efka® SI 2008 Perenol® E 8
solvent-based solution of defoaming substances with modified silicone
compounds
Efka® SI 2022 Efka® 2022
Efka® SI 2023 Efka® 2023 N
Efka® SI 2025 Efka® 2025
Efka® SI 2028 Efka® 2028 N
Efka® SI 2035 Efka® 2035
Efka® SI 2038 Efka® 2038 N
Efka® SI 2721 Efka® 2721
Efka® SI 2722 Efka® 2722
Efka® SI 2723 Efka® 2723
Efka® SI 2741 Efka® 7241
Rheology modifiers
46 little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF
Rheologymodifiersenableformulatorstoadjusttheflowbehaviorofpaints. 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 a formulation.
At a glance
• broadportfolioofsyntheticrheologymodifiers,including non-ionicassociative(HEUR/HMPE),anionicassociative (HASE)andnon-associativethickener(ASE)technologies
• focusonwater-basedsystemswithhighlyefficientproducts that provide additional functionality like wetting properties andhealthorenvironmentalaspects(freeofVOC,odor, APEOandheavymetals)
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%)
Viscosity(mPa.s)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC
paints*Tin-free
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
Efka® RM 1900 Rilanit® HT Extra modified hydrogenated castor oil 100 powder < 0.1 N/A provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; higher temperature stability
Efka® RM 1920 Rilanit® Special Micro hydrogenated castor oil 100 powder < 0.1 N/A provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; standard thixotropy
Rheovis® AS 1125 NA Latekoll® D NA
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 NS Viscalex® HV 30 30 ~ 5 < 1 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 1135 Viscalex® LO 30 30 ~ 5 < 1 low odor version of Rheovis AS 1130
Rheovis® AS 1188 Viscalex® AT 88 60 ~ 1.3 < 1 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; for adhesive and mastics used in pigment and filler slurries but also highly successful in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications
Rheovis® AS 1237 Viscalex® VM 30 ~ 5 < 1 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; mid-shear thickener, provide a Newtonian rheology profile, allows good leveling
Rheovis® AS 1337 Viscalex® VG 2 30 ~ 40 < 1 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; most Newtonian product in the Viscalex® range
Rheovis® AS 1420 Collacral® VAL 30 ~ 2200 < 1 can be used as protective colloid, works at a pH of 5
Rheovis® AS 1910 Viscalex HV100 >98 _ < 1 highly effective rheological control thickener for systems which are supplied as "dry systems"
Rheovis® AS 1920 Viscalex HV 200 >98 _ < 1 highly effective rheological control thickener for systems which are supplied as "dry systems"
Rheovis® HS 1152 Rheovis® 152
associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer, hydrophobically modified (HASE)
40 ~ 5 < 1 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; low-shear thickener; for paints and plasters; anti-sagging, prolongs open time
Rheovis® HS 1162 Rheovis® 162 35 ~5 < 1 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; thixotropic flow behavior; low water uptake; no impact on wet adhesion even after long water contact
Rheovis® HS 1212 Rheovis® 112 40 ~ 5 < 0.5 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; mid-shear thickener; improves flow; excellent efficiency; all around product which can be used in most paint systems all around product which can be used in most paints systems
Rheovis® HS 1332 Rheovis® 132 40 ~5 < 1 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; high-shear thickener; Newtonian flow behavior; improved leveling; increases coating build up, layer thickness increases coating build-up / layer thickness
Rheovis® PE 1320 NC DSX® 2000
associative thickener: hydrophobically modified
polyether (HMPE)
40 ~ 1,600 20 excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow
Rheovis® PE 1331 DSX® 3121 21 ~ 2,300 < 0.1 excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow
Rheovis® PE 1332 DSX® 3220 20 ~ 1,100 < 0.1 excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow
Rheovis® PU 1191 DSX® 3291
associative thickener: hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
30 ~ 2,800 < 1 next-generation strong low-shear thickener with excellent performance and easy handling; strong pseudoplasticity
Rheovis® PU 1214 NC DSX® 1514 40 ~ 3,500 20 mid-shear thickener; nearly Newtonian; excellent balance of high- and low-shear viscosity build
Rheovis® PU 1215 DSX® 3515 30 ~ 2,800 < 1 mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic
Rheovis® PU 1250 DSX® 1550 40 ~ 3,500 20 mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic; provides excellent orientation of effect pigments
Rheovis® PU 1251 DSX® 3551 30 ~ 2,800 < 1 mid-shear thickener; slightly pseudoplastic
Rheovis® PU 1291 DSX® 3801 45 ~ 3,000 < 1 next-generation VOC-free mid-shear rheology modifier with excellent ICI thickening and easy handling
Rheology modifiers Technical information, features and benefits
48 little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF
All products APEO-free except Rheovis® PU 1214, Rheovis PU 1215, Rheovis® PU 1250 and Rheovis PU 1251
Product name Old product name Description Solids(%)
Viscosity(mPa.s)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC
paints*Tin-free
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
Efka® RM 1900 Rilanit® HT Extra modified hydrogenated castor oil 100 powder < 0.1 N/A provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; higher temperature stability
Efka® RM 1920 Rilanit® Special Micro hydrogenated castor oil 100 powder < 0.1 N/A provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; standard thixotropy
Rheovis® AS 1125 NA Latekoll® D NA
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 NS Viscalex® HV 30 30 ~ 5 < 1 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 1135 Viscalex® LO 30 30 ~ 5 < 1 low odor version of Rheovis AS 1130
Rheovis® AS 1188 Viscalex® AT 88 60 ~ 1.3 < 1 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly efficient low-shear thickener; for adhesive and mastics used in pigment and filler slurries but also highly successful in industrial and automotive formulations for spray applications
Rheovis® AS 1237 Viscalex® VM 30 ~ 5 < 1 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; mid-shear thickener, provide a Newtonian rheology profile, allows good leveling
Rheovis® AS 1337 Viscalex® VG 2 30 ~ 40 < 1 non-associative pure acrylic thickener; most Newtonian product in the Viscalex® range
Rheovis® AS 1420 Collacral® VAL 30 ~ 2200 < 1 can be used as protective colloid, works at a pH of 5
Rheovis® AS 1910 Viscalex HV100 >98 _ < 1 highly effective rheological control thickener for systems which are supplied as "dry systems"
Rheovis® AS 1920 Viscalex HV 200 >98 _ < 1 highly effective rheological control thickener for systems which are supplied as "dry systems"
Rheovis® HS 1152 Rheovis® 152
associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate copolymer, hydrophobically modified (HASE)
40 ~ 5 < 1 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; low-shear thickener; for paints and plasters; anti-sagging, prolongs open time
Rheovis® HS 1162 Rheovis® 162 35 ~5 < 1 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; thixotropic flow behavior; low water uptake; no impact on wet adhesion even after long water contact
Rheovis® HS 1212 Rheovis® 112 40 ~ 5 < 0.5 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; mid-shear thickener; improves flow; excellent efficiency; all around product which can be used in most paint systems all around product which can be used in most paints systems
Rheovis® HS 1332 Rheovis® 132 40 ~5 < 1 acrylic thickener with associative thickening; high-shear thickener; Newtonian flow behavior; improved leveling; increases coating build up, layer thickness increases coating build-up / layer thickness
Rheovis® PE 1320 NC DSX® 2000
associative thickener: hydrophobically modified
polyether (HMPE)
40 ~ 1,600 20 excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow
Rheovis® PE 1331 DSX® 3121 21 ~ 2,300 < 0.1 excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow
Rheovis® PE 1332 DSX® 3220 20 ~ 1,100 < 0.1 excellent high-shear thickener; imparts excellent flow
Rheovis® PU 1191 DSX® 3291
associative thickener: hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
30 ~ 2,800 < 1 next-generation strong low-shear thickener with excellent performance and easy handling; strong pseudoplasticity
Rheovis® PU 1214 NC DSX® 1514 40 ~ 3,500 20 mid-shear thickener; nearly Newtonian; excellent balance of high- and low-shear viscosity build
Rheovis® PU 1215 DSX® 3515 30 ~ 2,800 < 1 mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic
Rheovis® PU 1250 DSX® 1550 40 ~ 3,500 20 mid-shear thickener; medium pseudoplastic; provides excellent orientation of effect pigments
Rheovis® PU 1251 DSX® 3551 30 ~ 2,800 < 1 mid-shear thickener; slightly pseudoplastic
Rheovis® PU 1291 DSX® 3801 45 ~ 3,000 < 1 next-generation VOC-free mid-shear rheology modifier with excellent ICI thickening and easy handling
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* 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.
N/A: Not Applicable
Rheology modifiers Product selector
The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t/int
erio
r
satin
/sem
i-glo
ss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
and
st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
Efka® RM 1900 Rilanit® HT Extra modified hydrogenated castor oil
Efka® RM 1920 Rilanit® Special Micro hydrogenated castor oil
Rheovis® AS 1125 NA Latekoll® D na
non-associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate
copolymer (ASE)
Rheovis® AS 1130 NS Viscalex® HV 30
Rheovis® AS 1135 Viscalex® LO 30
Rheovis® AS 1188 Viscalex® AT 88
Rheovis® AS 1237 Viscalex® VM
Rheovis® AS 1337 Viscalex® VG 2
Rheovis® AS 1420 Collacral® VAL
Rheovis® AS 1910 Viscalex HV100
Rheovis® AS 1920 Viscalex HV 200
Rheovis® HS 1152 Rheovis® 152
associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate
copolymer, hydrophobically modified (HASE)
Rheovis® HS 1162 Rheovis® 162
Rheovis® HS 1212 Rheovis® 112
Rheovis® HS 1332 Rheovis® 132
Rheovis® PE 1320 NC DSX® 2000
associative thickener: hydrophobically modified
polyether (HMPE)Rheovis® PE 1331 DSX® 3121
Rheovis® PE 1332 DSX® 3220
Rheovis® PU 1191 DSX® 3291
associative thickener: hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
Rheovis® PU 1214 NC DSX® 1514
Rheovis® PU 1215 DSX® 3515
Rheovis® PU 1250 DSX® 1550
Rheovis® PU 1251 DSX® 3551
Rheovis® PU 1291 DSX® 3801
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Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t/int
erio
r
satin
/sem
i-glo
ss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
and
st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
pow
der c
oatin
g
UV-c
urab
le
2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
r
NC alky
d, lo
ng o
il
alky
d, m
ediu
m o
il
high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
Efka® RM 1900 Rilanit® HT Extra modified hydrogenated castor oil
Efka® RM 1920 Rilanit® Special Micro hydrogenated castor oil
Rheovis® AS 1125 NA Latekoll® D na
non-associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate
copolymer (ASE)
Rheovis® AS 1130 NS Viscalex® HV 30
Rheovis® AS 1135 Viscalex® LO 30
Rheovis® AS 1188 Viscalex® AT 88
Rheovis® AS 1237 Viscalex® VM
Rheovis® AS 1337 Viscalex® VG 2
Rheovis® AS 1420 Collacral® VAL
Rheovis® AS 1910 Viscalex HV100
Rheovis® AS 1920 Viscalex HV 200
Rheovis® HS 1152 Rheovis® 152
associative thickener: anionic polyacrylate
copolymer, hydrophobically modified (HASE)
Rheovis® HS 1162 Rheovis® 162
Rheovis® HS 1212 Rheovis® 112
Rheovis® HS 1332 Rheovis® 132
Rheovis® PE 1320 NC DSX® 2000
associative thickener: hydrophobically modified
polyether (HMPE)Rheovis® PE 1331 DSX® 3121
Rheovis® PE 1332 DSX® 3220
Rheovis® PU 1191 DSX® 3291
associative thickener: hydrophobically modified
ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
Rheovis® PU 1214 NC DSX® 1514
Rheovis® PU 1215 DSX® 3515
Rheovis® PU 1250 DSX® 1550
Rheovis® PU 1251 DSX® 3551
Rheovis® PU 1291 DSX® 3801
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Film-forming agents
52 little helpers love great achievementsFormulation Additives by BASF
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-timeextendersandplasticizers.
At a glance
• high-performancecoalescentsandplasticizerswith focusonlowVOC • completerangeofopen-timeextendersbasedon renewable raw materials
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%)
Viscosity(mPa.s)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC
paints*Iodine number
(gl/100g)Oxirane content
(%)
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
coalescents
Loxanol® CA 5086 Pluracoat® CA 100
non-ionic surfactant
> 97 ~ 60 < 3 high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
Loxanol® CA 5087 Pluracoat® CA 110 > 99 ~ 60 < 1 high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
Loxanol® CA 5120 Pluracoat® CA 120 > 98 ~ 80 < 2 high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
Loxanol® CA 5130 Pluracoat® CA 130 > 97 ~ 80 < 3 high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
Loxanol® CA 5310 Loxanol® EFC 100
propylene glycol monoester of predominantly C-19 fatty acids
> 98 ~ 30 < 2 excellent balance of coalescent properties
Loxanol® CA 5320 Loxanol® EFC 200 > 98 ~ 50 < 2 similar to Loxanol CA 5310 with lower color and cost
epoxidized
Efka® PL 5381 Dehysol® D 81
soybean oil, epoxidized
100 < 0.1 2.5 6.65 standard epoxy plasticizer, good stabilizing effect, resists extraction
Efka® PL 5382 Dehysol® D 82 > 98 < 2 1.25 6.7 epoxy plasticizer for the paint industry
miscellaneous
Loxanol® MI 6627 Alcophor® 827 zinc salt of an organic nitrogen compound > 99 powder < 0.1 highly efficient corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate
Film-forming agents Technical information, features and benefits
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Product name Old product name Description Solids(%)
Viscosity(mPa.s)
VOC content
(%)
Recommended for low-VOC
paints*Iodine number
(gl/100g)Oxirane content
(%)
Recommended forFeatures and benefitswater-based
systemssolvent-based
systemssolvent-free
systems
coalescents
Loxanol® CA 5086 Pluracoat® CA 100
non-ionic surfactant
> 97 ~ 60 < 3 high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
Loxanol® CA 5087 Pluracoat® CA 110 > 99 ~ 60 < 1 high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
Loxanol® CA 5120 Pluracoat® CA 120 > 98 ~ 80 < 2 high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
Loxanol® CA 5130 Pluracoat® CA 130 > 97 ~ 80 < 3 high performance, zero VOC, coalescing agent for water-borne applications
Loxanol® CA 5310 Loxanol® EFC 100
propylene glycol monoester of predominantly C-19 fatty acids
> 98 ~ 30 < 2 excellent balance of coalescent properties
Loxanol® CA 5320 Loxanol® EFC 200 > 98 ~ 50 < 2 similar to Loxanol CA 5310 with lower color and cost
epoxidized
Efka® PL 5381 Dehysol® D 81
soybean oil, epoxidized
100 < 0.1 2.5 6.65 standard epoxy plasticizer, good stabilizing effect, resists extraction
Efka® PL 5382 Dehysol® D 82 > 98 < 2 1.25 6.7 epoxy plasticizer for the paint industry
miscellaneous
Loxanol® MI 6627 Alcophor® 827 zinc salt of an organic nitrogen compound > 99 powder < 0.1 highly efficient corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate
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* 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 agents Product selector
The data in the product selector table is a first recommendation. Suitability of a product should always be checked in the actual paint or ink.
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
nts
mat
t/int
erio
r
satin
/sem
i-glo
ss
high
glo
ss
woo
d pa
ints
and
st
ains
exte
rior a
nd e
last
ic
pain
ts, p
last
ers
colo
rant
s
low
-VOC
alky
d em
ulsi
ons
PU e
mul
sion
s
styr
ene
acry
lic/
acry
lic e
mul
sion
s
baki
ng c
oatin
g/en
amel
s
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
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pow
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UV-c
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unsa
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ted
poly
este
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NC alky
d, lo
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alky
d, m
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m o
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high
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ids
poly
acry
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poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
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2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
film-forming agents
Loxanol® CA 5086 Pluracoat® CA 100
non-ionic surfactant
Loxanol® CA 5087 Pluracoat® CA 110
Loxanol® CA 5120 Pluracoat® CA 120
Loxanol® CA 5130 Pluracoat® CA 130
Loxanol® CA 5310 Loxanol® EFC 100propylene glycol
monoester of predominantly C-19
fatty acidsLoxanol® CA 5320 Loxanol® EFC 200
epoxidized
Efka® PL 5381 Dehysol® D 81
soybean oil, epoxidized
Efka® PL 5382 Dehysol® D 82
miscellaneous
Loxanol® MI 6627 Alcophor® 827 zinc salt of an organic nitrogen compound
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excellent good
Product name Old product name Description
Water-based coatings100 % systems Solvent-based coatings
architectural industrial and automotive
high
PVC
pai
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mat
t/int
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satin
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last
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alky
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styr
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acry
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acry
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mul
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baki
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amel
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2-pk
PUR
2-pk
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pow
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UV-c
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2-pk
epo
xy/
2-pk
PUR
unsa
tura
ted
poly
este
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NC alky
d, lo
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alky
d, m
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m o
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high
-sol
ids
poly
acry
lic/
poly
uret
hane
PVC/
viny
l
2-pk
PUR
2-pk
epo
xy
baki
ng e
nam
els
coil
coat
ings
film-forming agents
Loxanol® CA 5086 Pluracoat® CA 100
non-ionic surfactant
Loxanol® CA 5087 Pluracoat® CA 110
Loxanol® CA 5120 Pluracoat® CA 120
Loxanol® CA 5130 Pluracoat® CA 130
Loxanol® CA 5310 Loxanol® EFC 100propylene glycol
monoester of predominantly C-19
fatty acidsLoxanol® CA 5320 Loxanol® EFC 200
epoxidized
Efka® PL 5381 Dehysol® D 81
soybean oil, epoxidized
Efka® PL 5382 Dehysol® D 82
miscellaneous
Loxanol® MI 6627 Alcophor® 827 zinc salt of an organic nitrogen compound
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Glossary Formulation Additives by BASF
A
Alcophor® 827 54, 56
C
Collacral® VAL 48, 50
D
Dehydran® 1293 36, 42
Dehydran® 1513 34, 40
Dehydran® 1620 34, 40
Dehydran® 1922 34, 40
Dehydran® 2293 36, 42
Dehydran® 2620 34, 40
Dehydran® SE 2 34, 40
Dehysol® D 81 54, 56
Dehysol® D 82 54, 56
Dispex® A 40 V 12, 20
Dispex® AA 4030 12, 20
Dispex® AA 4040 NS 12, 20
Dispex® AA 4135 NA 12, 20
Dispex® AA 4140 NS 12, 20
Dispex® AA 4144 12, 20
Dispex® CX 4230 12, 20
Dispex® CX 4240 12, 20
Dispex® CX 4320 12, 20
Dispex® CX 4325 12, 20
Dispex® CX 4340 12, 20
Dispex® CX 4910 12, 20
Dispex® G 40 12, 20
Dispex® GA 40 12, 20
Dispex® HDN 12, 20
Dispex® N 100 12, 20
Dispex® N 40 V 12, 20
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 6, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 6, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 6, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 6, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 6, 14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 6, 14
Dispex® Ultra PA 4501 12, 20
Dispex® Ultra PA 4503 12, 20
Dispex® Ultra PA 4510 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PA 4530 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PA 4570 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PA 4580 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 8, 16
Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 8, 16
DSX® 1514 48, 50
DSX® 1550 48, 50
DSX® 2000 48, 50
DSX® 3121 48, 50
DSX® 3220 48, 50
DSX® 3291 48, 50
DSX® 3515 48, 50
DSX® 3551 48, 50
DSX® 3801 48, 50
E
Efka® 1501 12, 20
Efka® 1503 12, 20
Efka® 2010 36, 42
Efka® 2018 N 36, 42
Efka® 2020 36, 42
Efka® 2021 N 36, 42
Efka® 2022 38, 44
Efka® 2023 N 38, 44
Efka® 2025 38, 44
Efka® 2028 N 38, 44
Efka® 2035 38, 44
Efka® 2038 N 38, 44
Efka® 2050 36, 42
Efka® 2526 34, 40
Efka® 2527 34, 40
Efka® 2550 36, 42
Efka® 2580 36, 42
Efka® 2720 36, 42
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Efka® 2721 38, 44
Efka® 2722 38, 44
Efka® 2723 38, 44
Efka® 3030 26, 30
Efka® 3031 26, 30
Efka® 3033 26, 30
Efka® 3035 26, 30
Efka® 3037 24, 28
Efka® 3236 26, 30
Efka® 3239 26, 30
Efka® 3277 N 24, 28
Efka® 3288 26, 30
Efka® 3570 N 26, 30
Efka® 3772 N 26, 30
Efka® 3777 N 26, 30
Efka® 3778 26, 30
Efka® 3785 26, 30
Efka® 3883 26, 30
Efka® 4009 8, 16
Efka® 4010 10, 18
Efka® 4015 10, 18
Efka® 4020 10, 18
Efka® 4046 10, 18
Efka® 4047 10, 18
Efka® 4050 10, 18
Efka® 4055 10, 18
Efka® 4061 10, 18
Efka® 4080 10, 18
Efka® 4300 10, 18
Efka® 4310 10, 18
Efka® 4320 10, 18
Efka® 4330 10, 18
Efka® 4340 10, 18
Efka® 4400 8, 16
Efka® 4401 8, 16
Efka® 4402 8, 16
Efka® 4403 N 8, 16
Efka® 4510 8, 16
Efka® 4530 8, 16
Efka® 4550 8, 16
Efka® 4560 8, 16
Efka® 4570 8, 16
Efka® 4580 8, 16
Efka® 4585 8, 16
Efka® 4590 8, 16
Efka® FA 4600 6, 14
Efka® 5044 6, 14
Efka® 5054 N 6, 14
Efka® 5065 6, 14
Efka® 5066 6, 14
Efka® 5070 8, 16
Efka® 5071 8, 16
Efka® 5220 6, 14
Efka® 5244 6, 14
Efka® 6050 6, 14
Efka® 6220 6, 14
Efka® 6225 6, 14
Efka® 6230 6, 14
Efka® 7241 38, 44
Efka® 7310 26, 30
Efka® 7414 8, 16
Efka® 7477 8, 16
Efka® 7700 10, 18
Efka® 7701 10, 18
Efka® 7731 10, 18
Efka® 7732 10, 18
Efka® FA 4601 6, 14
Efka® FA 4620 6, 14
Efka® FA 4642 6, 14
Efka® FA 4644 6, 14
Efka® FA 4654 6, 14
Efka® FA 4654 EM 6, 14
Efka® FA 4660 6, 14
Efka® FA 4663 6, 14
Efka® FA 4665 6, 14
Efka® FA 4666 6, 14
Efka® FA 4670 8, 16
Efka® FA 4671 8, 16
Efka® FL 3277 24, 28
Efka® FL 3337 24, 28
Efka® FL 3670 24, 28
Efka® FL 3740 24, 28
Efka® FL 3745 24, 28
Efka® FL 3770 26, 30
Efka® FL 3772 26, 30
Efka® FL 3777 26, 30
Efka® FL 3778 26, 30
Efka® FL 3785 26, 30
Efka® PA 4400 8, 16
Efka® PA 4401 8, 16
Efka® PA 4402 8, 16
Efka® PA 4403 8, 16
Efka® PA 4414 8, 16
Efka® PA 4450 8, 16
Efka® PA 4477 8, 16
Efka® PB 2001 NC 36, 42
Efka® PB 2010 36, 42
Efka® PB 2018 36, 42
Efka® PB 2020 36, 42
Efka® PB 2021 36, 42
Efka® PB 2050 36, 42
Efka® PB 2720 36, 42
Efka® PL 5381 54, 56
Efka® PL 5382 54, 56
Efka® PU 4009 8, 16
Efka® PU 4010 10, 18
Efka® PU 4015 10, 18
Efka® PU 4020 10, 18
Efka® PU 4046 10, 18
Efka® PU 4047 10, 18
Efka® PU 4050 10, 18
Efka® PU 4055 10, 18
Efka® PU 4061 10, 18
Efka® PU 4063 10, 18
Efka® PU 4080 10, 18
Efka® PX 4300 10, 18
Efka® PX 4310 10, 18
Efka® PX 4320 10, 18
Efka® PX 4330 10, 18
Efka® PX 4340 10, 18
Efka® PX 4350 10, 18
Efka® PX 4700 10, 18
Efka® PX 4701 10, 18
Efka® PX 4731 10, 18
Efka® PX 4732 10, 18
Efka® PX 4751 10, 18
Efka® RM 1900 48, 50
Efka® RM 1920 48, 50
Efka® SI 2008 38, 44
Efka® SI 2022 38, 44
Efka® SI 2023 38, 44
Efka® SI 2025 38, 44
Efka® SI 2028 38, 44
Efka® SI 2035 38, 44
Efka® SI 2038 38, 44
Glossary (cont.) Formulation Additives by BASF
Efka® SI 2721 38, 44
Efka® SI 2722 38, 44
Efka® SI 2723 38, 44
Efka® SI 2741 38, 44
Efka® SL 3030 26, 30
Efka® SL 3031 26, 30
Efka® SL 3033 26, 30
Efka® SL 3035 26, 30
Efka® SL 3210 26, 30
Efka® SL 3236 26, 30
Efka® SL 3257 26, 30
Efka® SL 3288 26, 30
Efka® SL 3299 26, 30
Efka® SL 3883 26, 30
Efka® SL 3886 26, 30
Efka® SL 3888 26, 30
F
Foamaster® 75 34, 40
Foamaster® 223 34, 40
Foamaster® AP 34, 40
Foamaster® G 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2107 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2111 NC 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2133 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2140 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2152 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2170 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2172 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2175 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2184 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2185 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2190 34, 40
Foamaster® MO 2192 34, 40
Foamaster® MO NDW NC 34, 40
Foamaster® MO NXZ NC 34, 40
Foamaster® NDW US 34, 40
Foamaster® NXZ 34, 40
Foamaster® PD 1 PWD 34, 40
Foamaster® PL 34, 40
Foamaster® RD 34, 40
Foamaster® S 124 L 34, 40
Foamaster® SA-3 34, 40
Foamaster® V 34, 40
Foamaster® VF 34, 40
Foamaster® VL 34, 40
Foamaster® WBA 34, 40
Foamaster® WO 2323 34, 40
FoamStar® A 10 36, 42
FoamStar® A 12 36, 42
FoamStar® A 34 36, 42
FoamStar® A 36 36, 42
FoamStar® A 38 36, 42
FoamStar® A 39 36, 42
FoamStar® A 45 36, 42
FoamStar® A 46 36, 42
FoamStar® ED 2522 34, 40
FoamStar® ED 2523 34, 40
FoamStar® ED 2526 34, 40
FoamStar® ED 2527 34, 40
FoamStar® EF 20 36, 42
FoamStar® EF 22 36, 42
FoamStar® I-300 36, 42
FoamStar® PB 2922 34, 40
FoamStar® PB 2942 34, 40
FoamStar® SI 2210 NC 34, 40
FoamStar® SI 2213 34, 40
FoamStar® SI 2220 34, 40
FoamStar® SI 2250 36, 42
FoamStar® SI 2280 36, 42
FoamStar® SI 2292 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2400 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2410 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2412 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2420 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2422 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2434 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2436 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2438 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2439 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2445 36, 42
FoamStar® ST 2446 36, 42
H
Hydropalat® 44 12, 20
Hydropalat® 100 12, 20
Hydropalat® 120 24, 28
Hydropalat® 140 6, 14
Hydropalat® 216 6, 14
Hydropalat® 875 24, 28
Hydropalat® 3204 6, 14
Hydropalat® 3275 8, 16
Hydropalat® 1080 6, 14
Hydropalat® WE 3111 26, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3120 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3135 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3136 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3155 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3167 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3240 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3311 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3317 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3320 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3322 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3323 24, 28
Hydropalat® WE 3370 26, 30
Hydropalat® WE 3475 24, 28
I
Irgaflow® 100 26, 30
Irgaflow® 110 24, 28
L
Latekoll® D 48, 50
Latekoll® D NA 48, 50
Loxanol® CA 5086 54, 56
Loxanol® CA 5087 54, 56
Loxanol® CA 5120 54, 56
Loxanol® CA 5130 54, 56
Loxanol® CA 5310 54, 56
Loxanol® CA 5320 54, 56
Loxanol® EFC 100 54, 56
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Loxanol® EFC 200 54, 56
Loxanol® MI 6627 54, 56
P
Perenol® E 1 36, 42
Perenol® E 8 38, 44
Perenol® F 40 24, 28
Perenol® F 45 24, 28
Perenol® S 57 26, 30
Pigment disperser A 12, 20
Pigment disperser MD 20 12, 20
Pigment disperser NL na 12, 20
Pluracoat® CA 100 54, 56
Pluracoat® CA 110 54, 56
Pluracoat® CA 120 54, 56
Pluracoat® CA 130 54, 56
Pluracoat® CF 11 24, 28
Pluracoat® CF 20 24, 28
Pluracoat® Perfoma WA 110 24, 28
Pluriol® WS 55 M 24, 28
Pluronic® 17R4 24, 28
Pluronic® L 35 24, 28
Pluronic® L44 INH 24, 28
Pluronic® L 62 24, 28
R
Rheovis® 112 48, 50
Rheovis® 132 48, 50
Rheovis® 152 48, 50
Rheovis® 162 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1125 NA 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1130 NS 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1135 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1188 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1237 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1337 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1420 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1910 48, 50
Rheovis® AS 1920 48, 50
Rheovis® HS 1152 48, 50
Rheovis® HS 1162 48, 50
Rheovis® HS 1212 48, 50
Rheovis® HS 1332 48, 50
Rheovis® PE 1320 NC 48, 50
Rheovis® PE 1331 48, 50
Rheovis® PE 1332 48, 50
Rheovis® PU 1191 48, 50
Rheovis® PU 1214 NC 48, 50
Rheovis® PU 1215 48, 50
Rheovis® PU 1250 48, 50
Rheovis® PU 1251 48, 50
Rheovis® PU 1291 48, 50
Rilanit® HT Extra 48, 50
Rilanit® Special Micro 48, 50
S
Starfactant® 20 24, 28
Starfactant® 30 24, 28
T
Texaphor® 6, 14
Texaphor® 963 6, 14
Texaphor® 987 6, 14
Texaphor® 3250 8, 16
Texaphor® P 63 10, 18
Texaphor® Special 6, 14
V
Viscalex® AT 88 48, 50
Viscalex® HV 30 48, 50
Viscalex® HV 100 48, 50
Viscalex® HV 200 48, 50
Viscalex® LO 30 48, 50
Viscalex® VG 2 48, 50
Viscalex® VM 48, 50
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