Product Category / Coating Additives
Coating Additives — Dispersants, Leveling, Defoamers, Rheology
72 industrial-grade coating additive SKUs across five chemistry families — pigment dispersants and substrate wetting agents, leveling and flow modifiers for solvent / waterborne / UV / powder systems, defoamers and deaerators across silicone and silicone-free chemistries, HEUR / HASE / polyurethane / cellulose ether thickeners and inorganic rheology builders, plus targeted anti-settling, anti-sag, anti-crater, anti-mar and anti-skin specialty additives. Direct functional alternatives to BYK, TEGO, EFKA, Disparlon and Worlée ranges — sourced from China supply chain at 25 kg MOQ, 2–4 week lead times, full CoA and MSDS documentation.
Dispersants & Wetting Agents
Polyacrylate, polymeric, phosphate-ester, and nonionic dispersants for organic / inorganic pigment slurry stabilization. Fluorinated, silicone-polyether, and superspreading wetting agents to control substrate tension on low-energy plastic, metal, and powder coating systems. Direct functional alternatives to BYK, TEGO, Disperbyk and EFKA dispersant ranges.
Amphoteric Dispersant AD-200
Amphoteric dispersant for mixed pigment systems, effective pH 4–10. Works with anionic and cationic binders to cut flocculation and boost co…
Cationic Dispersant for Carbon Black CDC-10
Cationic polymeric dispersant CDC-10 for carbon black in aqueous and solventborne inks; maximises jetness, blackness, and pigment stability.
Dispersant for Metallic Pigments DMP-50
Stearate-modified polymeric dispersant for aluminum and effect pigments. Prevents leafing and re-agglomeration; compatible with VOC-free wat…
Modified Acrylic Dispersant for Organic Pigments DAP-60
Modified acrylic block copolymer dispersant for organic pigments; enhances transparency, tinctorial strength, and color development in inks.
Hyperdispersant for Organic Pigments HP-2000
Steric hyperdispersant for organic pigments in solventborne coatings. Prevents flocculation, color shift and floating for maximum color stre…
Nonionic EO/PO Block Copolymer Dispersant NEP-10
Nonionic EO/PO block copolymer dispersant for universal pigment grinding. Delivers robust wetting and steric stabilization in waterborne and…
Phosphate Ester Dispersant PE-8
Phosphate ester wetting & dispersing agent for coatings and inks. Strong anchoring on metallic and mineral substrates; improves colour stren…
Low-MW Polyacrylate Dispersant PAD-30
CAS 9003-04-7
Low molecular weight polyacrylate dispersant for high-PVC waterborne paints. Reduces grind viscosity, improves pigment loading and color str…
Polymeric Dispersant for Solventborne PDS-400
Polyurethane-polyacrylate block copolymer dispersant for solventborne coatings. Enables high pigment loading and prevents flooding, floating…
Polymeric Dispersant Tego 760W
CAS 68130-94-9
Tego 760W high-MW polymeric dispersant for organic pigments in waterborne systems. Controlled flocculation and excellent color strength deve…
Sodium Hexametaphosphate Dispersant SHMP
CAS 10124-56-8
Low-cost inorganic dispersant for CaCO3, talc, and clay in aqueous coatings. Effective at 0.1–0.5% on pigment for improved stability and rhe…
Sodium Polyacrylate Dispersant SPA-30
CAS 9003-04-7
Low-MW sodium polyacrylate dispersant for TiO2 and CaCO3 in waterborne coatings. Prevents hard settling, improves grind efficiency and colou…
Wetting & Dispersing Agent Tego 752W
CAS 68130-94-9
Tego 752W polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for waterborne mill bases. Reduces viscosity and stabilizes inorganic pigments.
Fluorinated Wetting Agent FWA-100
FWA-100 fluorinated surfactant reduces surface tension below 20 mN/m for perfect wetting of low-energy substrates in aqueous inks and coatin…
Low-Foam Nonionic Wetting Agent LFW-2
Silicone-free EO/PO block copolymer wetting agent for waterborne coatings. Reduces surface tension to ≤31 mN/m with minimal foam generation …
Superwetting Agent (Dynol 604 type)
Trisiloxane-ethoxylate superwetter reduces dynamic surface tension below 25 mN/m at 0.1% for aqueous inks, coatings, and spray formulations.…
Superspreading Wetting Agent SW-100
Trisiloxane superspreading agent for waterborne coatings on plastics and foils. Drops dynamic surface tension to 22 mN/m at just 0.05% dosag…
Silicone-Polyether Wetting Agent SW-67
Silicone-polyether wetting agent SW-67 — dynamic surface tension reduction to ~22 mN/m for waterborne coatings, wood stains and fountain sol…
Leveling & Flow Modifiers
Acrylate, fluorinated-acrylate, polyether, and polyether-silicone leveling agents for solvent-borne, waterborne, UV-cure and powder coating systems. Surface-tension gradient elimination — reduces Bénard cells, orange peel, and pinholing in spray, roll, and curtain application. Drop-in equivalents for BYK-300/333/355, TEGO Flow series, Lanco and Worlée Flowlevel ranges.
Non-Silicone Leveling Agent A-500
CAS 9003-01-4
Polyacrylate-based non-silicone leveling agent A-500 for waterborne and UV coatings where silicone is unacceptable.
Acrylate Leveling Agent for Powder Coatings ALP-67
ALP-67 acrylate leveling agent eliminates orange peel in powder coatings at 1–2% on resin. FDA-compliant grades available for food-contact a…
Fluorinated Acrylate Leveling Agent FAL-10
FAL-10 fluorinated acrylate leveling agent delivers superior substrate wetting and scratch resistance for industrial topcoats at 0.1–0.5% do…
Leveling Agent for Solventborne Gravure Inks LAI-5
Cellulose-silicone blend leveling agent for solventborne gravure and screen inks. Reduces pinholes and orange peel at 0.1–0.5% in toluene sy…
Leveling Agent for Solventborne Inks LAI-5
Modified cellulose-silicone blend leveling agent for solventborne gravure and screen printing inks. Eliminates pinholing and orange peel at …
Polyether Leveling Agent PLE-100 (Silicone-Free)
Silicone-free EO/PO polyether leveling agent for waterborne and UV coatings. Improves flow and leveling with no adverse effect on intercoat …
Polyether Leveling Agent PLE-100
Silicone-free EO/PO polyether leveling agent for waterborne coatings. Improves flow and leveling without compromising intercoat adhesion in …
Polyether-Modified Silicone Leveling PES-30
Polyether-modified silicone leveling agent for waterborne and solventborne coatings. Reduces craters, improves flow, slip, and surface unifo…
Silicone-Acrylate Copolymer Leveling SAL-30
Silicone-acrylate block copolymer leveling additive for waterborne and UV coatings. Superior substrate wetting, inter-coat adhesion, zero fi…
Silicone Leveling Agent SL-50
CAS 63148-62-9
Pure PDMS leveling agent (1000 cSt) for solventborne coatings. Delivers excellent flow, leveling, and gloss in industrial and automotive fin…
UV-Curable Acrylate Leveling Agent ULA-50
Reactive monofunctional acrylate leveling agent for UV-cured coatings and inks. Crosslinks into film on cure — no migration, no slip. REACH …
Waterborne Leveling Agent WLA-10
Silicone-free waterborne leveling agent based on modified acrylate. Improves flow and leveling in latex paints without fisheye defects. REAC…
Defoamers & Deaerators
Mineral-oil, silicone, silicone-emulsion, fluorosilicone, polymer, and silicone-free polyether defoamers for solvent-based, waterborne, UV-cure, coil, offset-ink, and adhesive systems. Specialty grades for high-shear processing, blister-free coil coating, and food-contact / regulated formulation. Powder-defoamer for redispersible polymer powder systems.
Adhesive Defoamer DAP-15
Polyol-based defoamer for PU and acrylic adhesive systems. Prevents void formation in structural bonds with 100% active, silicone-free liqui…
Defoamer for Coil Coatings DCC-100
Silicone-based defoamer for coil coating lines cured at 200–240°C. Eliminates craters and pinholes while maintaining excellent film appearan…
Defoamer Concentrate DC-700
CAS 63148-62-9
High-activity silicone defoamer concentrate for industrial and anti-corrosion coatings. Dilute 1:5 with mineral spirits for powerful macrode…
Mineral Oil Defoamer DP-200
CAS 8042-47-5
Silicone-free mineral oil defoamer DP-200 for waterborne paints where silicone contamination must be avoided.
Fluorosilicone Defoamer FSD-5
Fluorosilicone Defoamer FSD-5 delivers robust foam control in high-pH, high-temperature chemical-resistant coatings, marine topcoats, and in…
Micro-Emulsion Defoamer MED-20
20% active micro-emulsion silicone defoamer for high-gloss waterborne coatings. Particle size <0.5 μm preserves gloss and transparency. REAC…
Mineral Oil Defoamer MO-400
Mineral Oil Defoamer MO-400 is a 100% active defoamer for solventborne alkyd and epoxy coatings, eliminating both foam and microfoam in indu…
Offset Ink Defoamer OID-10
Mineral oil defoamer for offset lithographic inks; prevents misting and foam in high-speed presses. Compatible with vegetable oil ink vehicl…
Polymer Defoamer PD-800
Silicone-free polymer defoamer for waterborne flexographic and gravure inks. Eliminates fisheye risk; fully compatible with acrylic and PU b…
Powder Defoamer PDP-50
Silicone-free powder defoamer for powder coatings; incorporated during extrusion to eliminate pinholes and trapped air. REACH-compliant, 0.3…
Silicone Defoamer DF-120
CAS 63148-62-9
Silicone defoamer DF-120 for waterborne coatings and latex paints. Effective foam knockdown and prevention.
Silicone Emulsion Defoamer SE-600
Silicone Emulsion Defoamer SE-600 is a 30% silicone emulsion for waterborne architectural paints, delivering fast foam knockdown at 0.1–0.5%…
Silicone-Free Polyether Defoamer SFD-30
Silicone-free polyether defoamer for adhesives and sealants. Eliminates foam without silicone contamination risk. Effective at 0.2–1.0% addi…
Waterborne Ink Defoamer WID-22
Non-silicone EO/PO defoamer for waterborne flexographic and gravure inks. Fast foam knockdown and sustained suppression with no silicone spo…
Rheology Modifiers & Thickeners
Associative HEUR / HASE / polyurethane and non-associative cellulose ether (HPMC, CMC, EC) thickeners. Inorganic rheology builders — attapulgite, sepiolite, fumed silica, organoclay — for sag resistance, anti-settling, and thixotropic-recovery control in industrial coatings, sealants, and pigment slurries. Polyamide wax and hydrogenated castor-oil derivative families for solvent systems.
Alkali-Swellable HASE Thickener ASE-21
CAS 25212-88-8
Hydrophobically-modified HASE thickener ASE-21 for flat and eggshell architectural paints. Good balance of spatter resistance and leveling.
Alkali-Swellable Emulsion Thickener ASE-100
Non-associative ASE emulsion thickener for waterborne flat paints. Activate with ammonia or AMP for smooth brushing and excellent spatter re…
Attapulgite Clay Thickener AT-100
CAS 12174-11-7
Colloidal attapulgite clay thickener for waterborne coatings; strong thixotropy and anti-sag at rest, easy high-speed dispersion. REACH & IS…
Ethyl Cellulose Thickener EC-100
CAS 9004-57-3
Ethyl cellulose polymer for solventborne inks and coatings. Builds viscosity in esters and ketones, improves tack, adhesion, and film-formin…
Fumed Silica Thixotropic Agent FS-200
CAS 112945-52-5
FS-200 hydrophilic fumed silica (200 m²/g BET, 99.8% SiO2) provides strong thixotropy and anti-sag in waterborne coatings and adhesives. MOQ…
HASE Thickener ASE-60
Alkali-swellable HASE thickener for flat wall paints delivering superior spatter resistance and smooth roller application above pH 8, REACH …
HEUR Thickener RM-2020
HEUR Thickener RM-2020 is a 25% active associative thickener delivering superior gloss, flow, and leveling in semi-gloss and gloss waterborn…
HEUR Associative Thickener RM-8W
CAS 55365-68-1
Hydrophobically-modified ethoxylated urethane thickener RM-8W for high-gloss and semi-gloss waterborne coatings. Excellent leveling and sag …
HPMC Thickener E15
CAS 9004-65-3
Low-viscosity HPMC E15 for waterborne paints and coatings. Improves open time, anti-sagging, and brushability; fast-dissolving food-contact …
HPMC Thickener K100M
CAS 9004-65-3
High-viscosity HPMC K100M for tile adhesives and renders. Delivers 100,000 mPa·s at 2%, superior water retention, and open-time control.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil Thickener HCO
CAS 8001-78-3
Castor-oil-derived thixotropic agent for solventborne alkyd and industrial coatings. Delivers anti-sag performance and stable hydrogen-bond …
Organoclay Rheological Additive NB-34
Organoclay NB-34 anti-settling thixotropic additive for solvent-borne alkyd, epoxy and anti-corrosion coatings. Requires polar activator pre…
Polyamide Wax Thickener PAW-10
Pregelled polyamide wax rheology additive delivering anti-sag and anti-settling in solventborne coatings and industrial inks. REACH-complian…
HEUR Thickener PUA-102W (Nonionic Polyurethane Associative)
Nonionic HEUR thickener PUA-102W for latex paints and waterborne coatings — excellent leveling, low spatter, Newtonian rheology at low shear…
Sepiolite Fiber Thickener SF-100
CAS 15501-74-9
SF-100 fibrous sepiolite rheological additive delivers strong thixotropy and heat stability in waterborne and solventborne coatings. MOQ 25 …
Sodium CMC Thickener 7H4F
CAS 9004-32-4
High-purity sodium carboxymethyl cellulose thickener with 4000 mPa·s viscosity at 1% solution, ideal for water-based adhesives and construct…
Surface Defect Control & Anti-Settling
Targeted additives for the most common coating film defects — anti-crater (BYK-350 type silicone), anti-mar polysiloxane, anti-blocking silica, anti-sag rheology aids, slip compounds, and shelf-life anti-skin agents (oxime-based). Anti-settling synergists including organoclay, aluminum stearate, and Disparlon-6900-type rheology aids for high pigment-loading systems.
Anti-Settling Agent Disparlon 6900
CAS 93615-67-7
Polyamide-based anti-settling agent Disparlon 6900 for solvent-based coatings. Prevents pigment hard-settling and improves sag resistance.
Anti-Sag Rheological Additive AC-410 (BYK-410 Type)
Anti-sag urea-modified rheological additive for high-build anti-corrosion and marine coatings. Structural viscosity, excellent sag resistanc…
Aluminum Stearate Anti-Settling AL-ST
CAS 7047-84-9
Aluminum Stearate AL-ST imparts thixotropy and anti-settling in alkyd and solvent-based paints. Synergistic with organoclays for optimized s…
Anti-Crater Leveling Additive AC-350 (Polyacrylate Type)
Polyacrylate anti-crater leveling additive AC-350 for solvent-borne industrial, 2K PU and epoxy coatings. Eliminates craters and pinholes, i…
BYK-306 Silicone Surface Additive
CAS 67674-67-3
BYK-306 silicone surface additive for waterborne and solvent-based systems. Improves substrate wetting and film leveling.
BYK-333 Polyether-Modified Silicone
CAS 68937-54-2
BYK-333 polyether-modified silicone for overprint varnishes and UV coatings. Excellent leveling in silicone-incompatible resin systems.
Anti-Mar Polysiloxane Additive AMS-80
Reactive polysiloxane anti-mar additive for industrial and automotive topcoats. No migration; improves Crockmeter scratch resistance by 2 gr…
Anti-Blocking Agent Silica ABS-5
CAS 7631-86-9
Amorphous silica anti-blocking agent, D50=5 µm, for packaging films and overprint varnishes. Minimal gloss impact; improves stacking and han…
Anti-Blocking Silica ABS-5 (D50=5 µm)
CAS 7631-86-9
Amorphous silica anti-blocking agent (D50=5 µm) for packaging films and OPVs. Prevents sticking in roll storage with low gloss impact. FDA c…
Silicone Slip Compound SSC-10
CAS 63148-62-9
PDMS-based silicone slip compound for printing inks. Improves slip, scuff resistance and release on flexible packaging. Compatible with flex…
Anti-Skinning Agent Butyraldoxime MEKO-Free
CAS 110-69-0
Butyraldoxime anti-skinning agent for alkyd paints. Lower toxicity alternative to methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO).
Anti-Skinning Agent MEK Oxime (MEKO-Type)
CAS 96-29-7
100% MEK oxime anti-skinning agent for alkyd paints and varnishes. Prevents oxidative skin formation during storage; effective at 0.1–0.5% a…
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