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Specialty Addit ives and Precursors for the Coatings Industry

Nonionic emulsifiers/stabilizers

Emulan® OG, OC Alcohol ethoxylates Excellent emulsionstability

Emulan® TO 2080,TO 3070, TO 4070

Alcohol ethoxylates Excellent emulsionstability

Lutensol® TO 8, TO 10,TO 12, TO 15

Oxo alcohol ethoxylates Coemulsifiers foremulsion polymerization

Lutensol® AT 11, AT 18,AT 25, AT 50

Fatty alcohol ethoxylates Coemulsifiers foremulsion polymerization

Emulan®A Oleic acid ethoxylate Excellent emulsifierfor nonpolar chemicals

Emulan® EL, EL 40 Castor oil ethoxylates Emulsifiers forpolymers solubilized inorganic solvents

Lutensol® TO 389, TO 8 Alcohol ethoxylates Small particle size inemulsion polymerization

Pluronic® PE 6100,PE 6200, PE 6400, PE 6800

EO/PO block polymers Low-foaming

Lutensol® XL 100, XL 140 Alcohol ethoxylates Emulsifiers for organicpigments

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Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctiveperformance/Application

Automotive

Industria

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Wood

Decorative

Printinginks

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Water

UV-curable

Emulsion

polymerization

Anionic emulsifiers/stabilizers

Emulphor® FAS 30 Fatty alcohol ethersulfate, sodium salt

APEO-free anionicemulsifier for smallparticle size

Lutensit® A-BO Sodiumdioctylsulfosuccinate

APEO-free anionicemulsifier for smallparticle size

BASF offers a wide range of specialty additives and precursors for the optimization of coating

formulations and the improvement of their performance.

BASF Care Chemicals & Formulators provides Specialty Additives such as ionic and nonionic

emulsifiers, dispersing and wetting agents, defoamers, adhesion promotors, matting agents,

plasticizers and biocides for application in automotive and industrial coatings, wood and deco-

rative coatings as well as printing inks.

Within our product range we offer polyalkylene glycols as components in resin systems as well

as precursors for UV-curable coatings.

Our products are used in, for example, electrodeposition processes in the automotive sector,

for UV-curable coatings, and – in the range of industrial coatings – can coatings.

Anionic emulsif iers/stabil izers

Emulphor® FAS 30For production of dispersions with low particle size andresistance against electrolytes. For styrene, acrylic andvinyl acetate latexes.Substitute for anionic alkylphenol ethoxylate derivatives(e.g. alkylphenol ether sulfates).

Lutensit® A-BOExcellent emulsifier and wetting agent for dispersions.

Additives for Coatings

Nonionic emulsif iers/stabil izers

Emulan® OG, OCFor use in interior paints. Improve equipment clean-up,extend shelf life. Increased compatibility with cementand lime.

Emulan® TO 2080, TO 3070, TO 4070Emulsifiers for excellent stability.Substitutes for alkylphenol ethoxylates. Universallyapplicable for all types of dispersions.

Lutensol® TO 8, TO 10, TO 12, TO 15Used as Coemulsifiers in emulsion polymerization for alltypes of monomer systems.

Lutensol® AT 11, AT 18, AT 25, AT 50Used as Coemulsifiers in emulsion polymerization allowingdispersions to exhibit high mechanical and electrolytestability as well as low particle size.

Emulan® AExcellent emulsifier for mineral oils, fatty oils, mixturesthereof and silicone oils.

Emulan® EL, EL 40Primarily used to emulsify fatty acids, fatty oils, solid fats,ester waxes, many different organic solvents andsolutions of polymers in water.Effective solubilizer for dyes.

Lutensol® TO 389, TO 8Substitutes for alkylphenol ethoxylates.Emulsifiers for resins.

Pluronic® PE 6100, PE 6200, PE 6400, PE 6800Low-foaming emulsifiers. Substitute for nonylphenolethoxylates.Pluronic® PE 6800 is specially recommended to generatevery stable dispersions (mechanical, electrolyte andfreeze/thaw stability).

Lutensol® XL 100, XL 140Good emulsifier for organic pigments for applicationin universal paste formulations.

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Dispersants

Lugalvan® BNO 12, BNO 24 Naphthol ethoxylates Improved pigmentdispersing

Sokalan® PA 15, PA 20,PA 30

Polyacrylic acids,sodium salts

Fast dispersing agentsfor inorganic pigments

Tamol® NN 4501, NN 9401 Naphthalenesulfonic acidcondensation products,sodium salt

For hydrophobic pigments

Sokalan® CP 9, CP 10,HP 25

Modified polycarboxylates Efficient foraqueous/organic media

Pluronic® PE 10400 EO/PO block polymer Nonionic, not sensitiveto salt and pH

Lutensol® AT 11 C16/18 alcohol ethoxylate Nonionic, not sensitiveto salt and pH

Lutensol® XL 100, XL 140 Alcohol ethoxylates For organic pigments

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Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctiveperformance/Application

Automotive

Industria

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Wood

Decorative

Printinginks

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Water

UV-curable

Emulsion

polymerization

Wetting agents

Emulan® WT Alcohol ethoxylate Excellent pigmentwetting

Pluronic® PE EO/PO block polymer Low-foaming

Plurafac® LF 431 Alcohol alkoxylate Low-foaming,fast wetting

Lutensol® ON 50, ON 70 Alcohol alkoxylates Fast wetting

Lutensol® XL 50, XL 70 Alcohol alkoxylates Fast wetting

Lutensit® A-BO Dioctylsulfosuccinate,sodium salt

Excellent wetter

Emulan® HE 50 C4-C8 alcohol ethoxylate Improves dynamics,wetting of surfactantsVOC-free solvent

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Addit ives for Coatings

Dispersants

Lugalvan® BNO 12, BNO 24Effective dispersants for organic pigments and carbonblacks with high pigment affinity.

Sokalan® PA 15, PA 20, PA 30Efficient dispersants for inorganic pigments for reduceddispersing time and long-term storage stability.

Tamol® NN 4501, NN 9401Excellent dispersing agents for hydrophobic pigments.

Sokalan® CP 9, CP 10, HP 25Excellent dispersing properties especially in aqueous/organic media, e.g. in presence of propylene glycol.For use in high-gloss decorative paints.

Pluronic® PE 10400All-purpose nonionic dispersant. Not sensitive to ions(e.g. Ca2+) and pH.

Lutensol® AT 11For enhanced color strength of pigmented paints.

Lutensol® XL 100, XL 140Dispersants for organic pigments e.g. for application inuniversal paste formulations.

Wetting agents

Emulan® WTExcellent APEO-free pigment wetter for optimized tinting.

Pluronic® PELow-foaming wetters. Reduce surface imperfections.Improve water resistance. For use in exterior wood stainsand latex paints.

Plurafac® LF 431Low-foaming wetting agent for production of decorativepaints.

Lutensol® ON 50, ON 70Fast wetting, e.g. spraying applications.

Lutensol® XL 50, XL 70Fast wetting for all purposes, low-foaming.

Lutensit® A-BOEfficient wetter. For industrial and wood coating.

Emulan® HE 50Improves dynamic wetting of surfactants.

Antifoaming agents

Degressal® SD types Different chemistries Silicone-free

Pluriol® P 2000 Polypropylene glycol Silicone-free

Pluronic® RPE 2520,RPE 3110

EO/PO block polymers Silicone-free

BASFproduct

Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctiveperformance/Application

Automotive

Industria

l

Wood

Decorative

Printinginks

Solvent

Water

UV-curable

Emulsion

polymerization

Adhesion promotors

Lupasol® HF, PLupasol® G 100

Polyethylene imines Improved adhesion

Lupasol® PR 8515, PO 100Lupasol® WF

Polyethylene imines Improved adhesion

Lupasol® PN 60 Polyethylene imine For fountain solutions

Lugalvan® FDC Ethylene copolymerbased emulsion

Good adhesion propertieson aluminum

Rain resistance

Lupasol® G 35 Polyethylene imine Improved drying processand rain resistance

Matting agents

Luwax® AM 3, AM 6 Homopolymer PE waxes Matting effect

Luwax® AF 31, AF 32 Micronized PE waxes Powder coatings/can coatings/water-based systems

Scratch resistance

Luwax® AF 31, AF 32 Micronized PE waxes Powder and can coatings/water-based systems,printing inks

Luwax® AH 3, AH 6 Homopolymer PE waxes For can, coil, powderand wood coatings

Poligen® WE 1, WE 6 Wax emulsions Water-based paints/scratch resistance

Overprint varnish

Poligen® WE 6 Wax emulsion For overprint varnishes

Poligen® WE 20 Wax emulsion For overprint varnisheswith high abrasionresistance

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Additives for Coatings

Overprint varnishPoligen® WE 6, WE 20Wax emulsions based on oxidized waxes. Designed espe-cially to increase abrasion resistance and water repellencyof overprint varnish formulations.

Antifoaming agentsDegressal® SD typesSilicone-free universal defoamers and deaeraters.

Pluriol® P 2000Silicone-free universal defoamer and deaerater.

Pluronic® RPE 2520, RPE 3110Silicone-free universal defoamers and deaeraters.

Adhesion promotorsLupasol® HF, P, G 100, PR 8515, PO 100Primers for improved adhesion of coatings on plastics andmetals. For example for UV-curing coatings or high-glosspaints. Can be used in aqueous formulations or systemscontaining polar organic solvents.

Lupasol® PN 60Hydrophilic additive in fountain solutions for alcohol-freeor alcohol-reduced offset printing. Keeps the non-printingarea of the printing plate water-wet. Efficient alternativefor high-molecular-weight PEG or xanthan gums.

Lugalvan® FDCPrimer for aluminum surfaces for various coatings likepowder or 2-component PU coatings.

Rain resistanceLupasol® G 35Improves rain resistance at early drying stage.Long-term stability with dispersions. For use in syntheticresin plasters, architectural paints and fillers.

Matting agentsLuwax® AM 3, AM 6, AF 31, AF 32Homopolymer PE waxes to be dispersed in solvent-basedsystems. Good matting effect and scratch resistance.

Scratch resistanceLuwax® AF 31, AF 32Micronized homopolymer PE waxes can be easilydispersed in water-based and solvent-based coatings.High rub and scratch resistance for printing inks.

Luwax® AH 3, AH 6Homopolymer PE waxes to be dispersed in solvent-basedsystems with good protection against mechanical impact.High rub resistance, abrasion resistance and scratchresistance.

Poligen® WE 1, WE 6Wax emulsions for good rub and scratch resistance inwater-based systems.

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Antisettling agent

Luwax® OA, OA 2 Oxidized PE waxes Antisettling agent

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Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctiveperformance/Application

Automotive

Industria

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Decorative

Printinginks

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Water

UV-curable

Emulsion

polymerization

Thixotropic aids

Luwax® EVA 1 Ethylene-vinyl acetatecopolymer wax

Thixotropic effect formetallic paints

Coalescents, solubilizers and platicizers

Pluriol® E 300 Polyethylene glycol Stabilizing againsttemperature fluctuation

Pluriol® E 600 Polyethylene glycol Stabilizing againsttemperature fluctuation

Pluriol® P 600, P 900 Polypropylene glycols Excellent solubilizersfor pigments inwater-based coatings

Monophenylglycol Monophenylglycol Coalescent

Monophenyldiglycol Monophenyldiglycol Coalescent

Phenoxypropanol Phenoxypropanol Coalescent

Pluriol® A 500 E Methyl polyethyleneglycol

Plasticizer

Pluriol® A 1350 PE Alkyl polyethyleneglycol

Coalescent andplasticizer

Pluriol® A 2000 P Alkyl polypropyleneglycol

Coalescent andplasticizer

Pluriol® C 85 Polyalkylene glycolalkylphenyl ether

Coalescent andplasticizer

Pluriol® C 1651 Butyldiglycol acetal Coalescent andplasticizer

Biocides

Protectol® BN Bronopol Excellent bactericide,Blue Angel approval

Protectol® PE Phenoxyethanol Assist coalescence +antimicrobial effect

Protectol® HT Triazine Formaldehyde releaser

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Additives for Coatings

Antisett l ing

Luwax® OA, OA 2Oxidized PE waxes to be dispersed in aromatic solventsand used as antisettling agents for pigments and additives.

Thixotropic aids

Luwax® EVA 1Ethylene-based copolymer wax to be dispersed inaromatic/aliphatic solvents.Resulting dispersion has thixotropic effect. For use inautomotive metallic coatings with aluminum powderand pigments.

Coalescents, solubil izers andplasticizers

Pluriol® E 300Improves freeze/thaw stability of dispersions. Acts as goodsolubilizer.

Pluriol® E 600Improves freeze/thaw stability of dispersions.

Pluriol® P 600, P 900Good solubilizers for pigments in water-based formulationslike base coatings for automotive. Improve freeze/thawstability of dispersions for water-based paints. Act as aplasticizer.

Monophenylglycol, Monophenyldiglycol,PhenoxypropanolUse in water-borne paints to assist coalescence.

Pluriol® A 500 E, A 1350 PE, A 2000 PCoalescing agents and plasticizers for coatings with lowVOC content.

Pluriol® C 85, C 1651Coalescing agents and plasticizers for coatings with lowVOC content.

Biocides

Protectol® BNExcellent bactericide. Approved for use in low-emissionwall paints either on its own or in combination with CIT/MITunder the Blue Angel eco-labeling scheme (RAL-UZ 102).

Protectol® PEGood combination active ingredient.Use in water-borne paints to assist coalescence as well asfor antimicrobial effect. Broad spectrum of activity.

Protectol® HTFormaldehyde releaser with good high pH stability.Good combination partner for BIT.

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Precursors for coatings and reactive diluents

Pluriol® BP 30 E, BP 40 E,BP 60 E

Bisphenol A ethoxylates Building blocks withplasticizer properties

Pluriol® A 3 TE, A 15 TERC Polyfunctionalpolyalkylene glycols

Precursors fortrifunctionalUV-curable monomers

Pluriol® A 4 TE, A 16 TE,A 18 TERC

Polyfunctionalpolyalkylene glycols

Precursors fortrifunctionalUV-curable monomers

Pluriol® A 350 E, A 500 E Methyl polyethyleneglycols

Precursors formonofunctionalUV-curable monomers

Pluriol® A 1350 P Alkyl polypropyleneglycol

Building block withplasticizer properties

Pluriol® E 200, E 400, E 600 Polyethylene glycols Precursors forUV-curable monomercomponents

Pluriol® P 400, P 600,P 900, P 2000, P 4000

Polypropylene glycols Building blocks withplasticizer properties

Monophenylglycol Monophenylglycol Precursor forUV-curable monomercomponents

Monophenyldiglycol Monophenyldiglycol Precursor forUV-curable monomercomponents

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Market segment Coating technology Chemistry Distinctiveperformance/Application

Automotive

Industria

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Decorative

Printinginks

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Water

UV-curable

Emulsion

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Precursors for Coatings

Pluriol® BP 30 E, BP 40 E, BP 60 EPrecursors for UV-curable monomers for application inwood coatings. Plasticizer building blocks for diverseepoxy coatings used e.g. in electrocoating for automotiveor can coatings.

Pluriol® A 3 TE, A 15 TERCPluriol® A4 TE, A16 TE, A 18 TERCPrecursors for the synthesis of trifunctional UV-curablemonomers.

Pluriol® A 350 EPrecursor for the synthesis of monofunctional UV-curablemonomers.

Pluriol® A 1350 PPluriol® P 400, P 600, P 900, P 2000, P 4000Precursors as plasticizer segments in diverse epoxy coat-ings.

Pluriol® E 200, E 400, E 600Precursors for the synthesis of monofunctional UV-curablemonomer.

MonophenylglycolPrecursor for the synthesis of monofunctional UV-curablemonomer. BPD-supported biocidal grade also available.

MonophenyldiglycolPrecursor for the synthesis of monofunctional UV-curablemonomer.

Applicability can be limited by local regulations.

For further details, please see our technicalinformation and brochures, or request these fromyour local BASF representative.

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