Additives for coatings from China — Manufacturer and Supplier

Polyamide wax/paste, castor oil

Product Name	Brand	Activation time (min)	Activation Temperature (°C) Solvent-Free	Activation temperature (°C) Weak solvent	Activation temperature (°C) Strong solvent	Features
Crayvallac® CVP	ARKEMA	20 - 30	> 40	30 - 55	Not recommended	Solvent-free or low-solvent systems, excellent anti-settling and anti-sag properties
Crayvallac® MT	ARKEMA	20 - 30	> 40	35 - 75	30 - 50	High cost-performance ratio, anti-settling and anti-sag
Crayvallac® SF	ARKEMA	20 - 30	Not recommended	30 - 65	30 - 65	Thickening and thixotropy, anti-settling and anti-sag
Crayvallac® SUPER	ARKEMA	20 - 30	Not recommended	> 50	> 40	High sag resistance, anti-settling, excellent for primers and topcoats
Crayvallac® ULTRA	ARKEMA	20 - 30	45 - 65	Not recommended	> 50	High sag resistance, anti-settling, ideal for thick-film coatings, zinc-rich epoxy resins
Crayvallac® LV / OPTIMA	ARKEMA	20 - 30	45 - 65	Not recommended	45 - 65	For epoxy and polyurethane solvent-free and high-solids systems, easy activation, excellent anti-settling and anti-sag properties
Crayvallac® SL / SLT / SLX	ARKEMA	20 - 30	30 - 110	30 - 110	30 - 110	For MS, SPUR, STPE sealants/adhesives, excellent extrudability, sag resistance, and storage stability
Crayvallac® PA3BA20 Crayvallac® PA4X20	ARKEMA	No activation required	-	-	-	Easy to add, for aluminum paints, pearlescent paints, various colored paints

Modified Urea

Product Name	Brand	Method of Addition	Applicable system	Dosage	Features
Crayvallac® LA-377	ARKEMA	Post-addition, under low-speed stirring	Waterborne	0.1 - 2%	Excellent anti-settling and anti-sag properties
Crayvallac® LA-150	ARKEMA	Post-addition, under low-speed stirring	Solvent-Based	0.2 - 2%	Excellent anti-settling and anti-sag properties

Wax Powder

Product Name	Brand	Type	Softening/melting point	Features	Applications
Crayvallac® WN-1135	ARKEMA	Polypropylene (PP) Wax	151°C	Matting, scratch resistance, smoothness, abrasion resistance	Various paints for printing inks

Functional Additives for Coatings

Product Name	Brand	Main component	Type	Features	Applicable system	Applications	Notes
Troysperse ZWD1	ARXADA	Dispersant	Polymeric	Low foaming, exceptionally superior grinding and color development, excellent anti-float and anti-flooding properties, thixotropic and shear-thinning, does not affect water resistance	Universal (Waterborne/Solventborne)	Organic pigments, also excellent for iron oxide; pigment series	Increases viscosity when titanium dioxide is ground separately
Troysperse 90W	ARXADA	Dispersant	Anionic	Excellent grindability, outstanding color development properties	Waterborne	Inorganic/organic pigments, carbon black, particularly suitable for inorganic pigments	-
Troysperse CD1	ARXADA	Dispersant	Polymeric	High price/performance ratio, good color development, high versatility, can disperse organic pigments with low and medium pigment loading.	Solvent-Based	Inorganic pigments, fillers, medium and low content pigments, organic pigments	-
Troysperse 98C	ARXADA	Dispersant	Polymeric	Excellent wetting, dispersion and versatility, superior color development and storage stability	Solvent-Based	Organic/inorganic pigments, especially suitable for transparent iron oxide series	Mainly for hot-air drying paints
Troysperse SD8	ARXADA	Dispersant	Polymeric	Excellent pigment dispersion, cost-effective and high efficiency. Made from renewable raw materials; flash point above 90°C	Solvent-Based	Pigments and fillers for various resin systems	-
Troykyd D745	ARXADA	Defoamer	Modified Silicone	Silicone siloxane, excellent foam suppression and defoaming ability, outstanding stability	Waterborne	Industrial coatings, wood coatings, printing inks, adhesives	-
Troykyd D209W	ARXADA	Defoamer	Modified silicone emulsion	Silicone siloxane, excellent foam suppression and defoaming ability, outstanding stability	Waterborne	Coatings for interior and exterior walls, industrial coatings	-
Troykyd D704	ARXADA	Defoamer	Hydrophobically modified silica/mineral oil water-based	Cost-effective product, defoamer based on hydrophobic silica and mineral oil.	Waterborne	Coatings for interior and exterior walls, industrial coatings	-
Troythix 150ACS	ARXADA	Rheological additive	Polyamide Wax Paste	Provides excellent anti-settling and anti-sagging properties, easy to add, good dispersibility and transparency	Solvent-Based	Coatings for interior and exterior walls, industrial coatings	-
Troysol AFP	ARXADA	Anti-float additive	Surface-treated inert carrier/powdered surfactant	Post-addable, outstanding anti-floating and anti-flocculation effect for color	Universal (solvent)	Various solvent-based coatings	-
Troysol LAC	ARXADA	Substrate Wetting and Leveling	Anionic surfactant	Excellent substrate wetting	Waterborne	Color pastes, various coatings	-
Effexel® Open Time 3000	ARXADA	Multifunctional additive for extending open time	Specialty surfactant	Mainly used to improve and extend open time and freeze-thaw cycle resistance of coatings, zero VOC, odorless; complies with US TSCA regulations.	Waterborne	Architectural coatings, color pastes	-
Effexel® Open Time 3100	ARXADA	Multifunctional additive for extending open time	Specialty surfactant	Primarily used to improve and extend open time of the coating and freeze-thaw cycle resistance, ultra-low VOC, low odor; complies with US TSCA regulations	Waterborne	Architectural coatings, color pastes	-
Troykyd D767	ARXADA	Defoamer	Alcohol-Based Defoamer	Excellent water dispersibility, superior defoaming ability, outstanding compatibility, no film defects.	Waterborne	Water-based emulsions, concrete additives, water-based printing inks, water-based industrial coatings, natural latex	-
Troysol Z370	ARXADA	Additive for leveling and scratch protection	Polysiloxane copolymer	Eliminates film defects, improves flow and leveling, enhances smoothness and scratch resistance, good anti-blocking and low foaming, VOC-free and APEO-free, versatile for water and solvent systems	Universal (Water/Oil)	Wood coatings, industrial anticorrosive coatings, automotive coatings, plastic coatings, floor coatings, printing inks, etc.	-
Troysol S367	ARXADA	Leveling agent	Polysiloxane copolymer	Good substrate wetting, provides excellent leveling effect, effectively prevents cratering and fisheyes	Solvent-Based	Wood coatings, industrial anticorrosive coatings, automotive coatings, plastic coatings, floor coatings, printing inks, etc.	-
Troysol Z377	ARXADA	Leveling agent	Acrylic copolymer	Low VOC, excellent leveling effect, does not affect recoatability, effectively eliminates orange peel effect and improves gloss.	Solvent-Based	Wood coatings, industrial anticorrosive coatings, automotive coatings, plastic coatings, floor coatings, printing inks, etc.	-
Troysol AFL	ARXADA	Defoamer	Polyester Type	Good foam breaking ability and system compatibility, does not affect recoatability	Solvent-Based	Wood coatings, anti-corrosion coatings, construction machinery coatings, floor coatings, coil coatings	-
Troysperse ZWD3	ARXADA	Dispersant	100% Polymeric Dispersant	Specifically for high-pigment carbon black and graphene, excellent dispersing and stabilizing properties, APEO-free, universal dispersant for water and oil	Universal (Water/Oil)	Waterborne industrial coatings, waterborne printing inks, wood coatings, and color pastes.	-
Troysperse ZWD8	ARXADA	Dispersant	100% Polymeric Dispersant	For inorganic pigments, transparent iron oxide pigments: excellent gloss, water resistance, and color development; APEO- and VOC-free	Waterborne	Waterborne industrial coatings, waterborne wood coatings, waterborne printing inks, color pastes	-

Additives for powder coatings

Product Name	Brand	Type	Dosage (%)	Active substance	Features
Powdermate 486CFL	ARXADA	Leveling agent / Flow agent	0.5 - 2	100	Excellent clarity and distinctness of image (DOI)
Powdermate 507PFL	ARXADA	Leveling agent / Flow agent	0.5 - 2	100	Excellent surface smoothness and distinctness of image (DOI)
Powdermate 570FL	ARXADA	Leveling agent / Flow agent	0.5 - 2	100	Excellent transparency and surface smoothness, improves intercoat adhesion
Powdermate 542DG	ARXADA	Defoamer / Deaerator	0.5 - 2	100	Provides a non-yellowing defoamer with excellent transparency
Powdermate 508TEX	ARXADA	Post-addition texturing agent	0.5 - 2	100	Creates various textures, strong three-dimensional effect, excellent texture uniformity
Powdermate 520PWS	ARXADA	Wetting and dispersing of pigments	0.5 - 2	100	Excellent color development, resolves issues of separation and floating color

Driers and anti-skinning agents

Product Name	Brand	Dosage (%)	Features
Troycat Calcium 10	ARXADA	0.2	Calcium carboxylate as an auxiliary drier; when used together with cobalt and manganese-based driers, it can increase hardness and gloss, reduce film formation, silkiness, and haze; also has wetting/dispersing properties.
Troymax Cobalt 12	ARXADA	0.04	Cobalt carboxylate provides fast surface drying of the film and can also be used as an accelerator for peroxide initiation
Troymax Cobalt KC10	ARXADA	0.1 - 1.0	Versatile combined drier for water- and oil-based systems, replaces single-component driers, excellent drying speed
Troymax Manganese 10	ARXADA	0.04	Manganese carboxylate improves surface drying of the film and also has a certain effect on through drying; it is often used as a polymerization accelerator for stoving enamels and low-temperature drying coatings.
Troymax Zirconium 12	ARXADA	0.2	Zirconium carboxylate improves the through-drying of self-oxidizing systems, commonly used in combination with cobalt and calcium carboxylates, replaces lead driers.
Troychem Calcium 6WD	ARXADA	0.1 - 0.5	Cobalt metal water-based drier, provides fast surface drying speed, suitable for alkyd or epoxy ester systems.
Troychem Zirconium 12WD	ARXADA	0.2 - 1.0	Water-based zirconium metal drier, enhances film through-drying and surface hardness, suitable for alkyd or epoxy ester systems.
Troymax 123	ARXADA	0.2 - 1.0	Complex solvent-based drier, used to replace individual driers, catalyzes and accelerates surface and full drying
Troymax ANTISKIN B	ARXADA	0.1 - 1.0	Anti-skimming agent based on methyl ethyl ketoxime, highly effective, economical, easy to add, with minimal impact on drying time.
Troymax ANTISKIN MP	ARXADA	0.1 - 1.0	New generation eco-friendly anti-skinning agent, low toxicity, high flash point, easy to add.

Anti-corrosion, anti-fungal, and bactericidal agents

Product Name	Brand	Main component	Features
In-can preservatives
Mergal K9N	ARXADA	Chloromethylisothiazolinone / Methylisothiazolinone	Widely Used In-Can Preservative
Mergal K18N	ARXADA	Chloromethylisothiazolinone / Methylisothiazolinone	Active ingredient content is twice as high as in conventional products, offering more cost-effective use
Mergal K14	ARXADA	Chloromethylisothiazolinone / Methylisothiazolinone combined with EDDM	Cost-effective in-tank water-based preservative providing vapor phase protection
Mergal K10N	ARXADA	Benzisothiazolinone	Formaldehyde- and solvent-free, suitable for high-temperature and high-pH environments
Mergal K12N	ARXADA	Chloromethylisothiazolinone / Methylisothiazolinone in combination with Bronopol	Fast-acting formulation, suitable for systems with pH < 9
Mergal KM80	ARXADA	Benzisothiazolinone in combination with phenol derivatives	Enhanced product, suitable for systems containing protein and casein
Mergal V698K4	ARXADA	Octyl isothiazolinone combined with EDDM	Used in concrete additives, bitumen emulsions, superplasticizers
Mergal 758	ARXADA	Chloromethylisothiazolinone / Methylisothiazolinone combined with Benzisothiazolinone	Formaldehyde-free, fast bactericidal action and long-lasting effect
Mergal 784	ARXADA	Methylisothiazolinone combined with benzisothiazolinone	Formaldehyde-free, synergistic bactericidal action of two active components with long-lasting effect, superior heat resistance and pH stability
Nuosept MIT-10	ARXADA	Methylisothiazolinone	Formaldehyde-free, suitable for pH-sensitive systems and systems sensitive to multivalent metal ions
Mold protection for interior paint films
Polyphase 678	ARXADA	IPBC in combination with carbendazim	Standard aqueous dispersion designed for long-term mold protection in interior water-based paints
Polyphase 7026	ARXADA	IPBC in combination with carbendazim	Highly concentrated aqueous dispersion, low total cost, designed for long-term mold protection of interior water-based paints
Polyphase PW40	ARXADA	IPBC	High-concentration aqueous dispersion of IPBC, the only IKEA-certified product
Polyphase AF3	ARXADA	IPBC	Solvent-based IPBC fungicide, universal formulation for water and oil systems, especially suitable for transparent systems
Polyphase 2167	ARXADA	IPBC combined with immobilized BIT	Antifungal and antibacterial agent for water-based systems, effectively inhibits bacteria on the dry film surface while providing mold protection.
Troysan S97	ARXADA	Octylisothiazolinone in combination with carbendazim	Solvent-based fungicidal agent
Mold and algae control agents for facade paint films
Troysan S89	ARXADA	Carbendazim, octylisothiazolinone, diuron	Versatile mold and algae control agent, used for water-based facade paint systems
Polyphase 689	ARXADA	IPBC, carbendazim, diuron	Dry-film mildew and algae control agent, resistant to water leaching, more suitable for exterior conditions
Anti-mold and anti-algae agents for dry-mix construction materials
Troysan S61Powder	ARXADA	Carbendazim in combination with terbutryn	Free-flowing powder mildew and algae control agent, used in construction material production, resistant to high pH and high temperature.
Antibacterial agents
Troysan 1050	ARXADA	Immobilized BIT	Cost-effective, high-efficiency antibacterial agent for dry film, used for antibacterial coatings
Repair of old walls
Mergal K2N	ARXADA	Dual-chain quaternary ammonium salt combined with EDDM	Low surface tension, strong penetrating ability, can quickly destroy mold and algae reproducing under the surface layer, used for pretreatment during old wall renovation

Polyurethane associative thickeners

Product Name	Brand	Appearance	Active Content (%)	Features and Applications
AT702	AZELIS	Clear liquid	37-43	Rheological additive with high thixotropy and low shear viscosity, extremely high thickening efficiency, excellent anti-settling effect.
AT750	AZELIS	Clear liquid	35	High-efficiency rheological additive with low shear viscosity, solvent-free, high thickening efficiency, contains nonionic surfactants, suitable for various water-based coating and paint systems

Additives for powder coatings

Product Name	Brand	Component	Features	Applications
AZL-100C	AZELIS	Fumed Aluminum Oxide	Easily dispersible, improves powder application efficiency	Powder coatings for aluminum profiles, furniture, lighting fixtures, household appliances
AZL-100HF	AZELIS	Fumed Aluminum Oxide	Easily dispersible, improves powder application efficiency, no white spots	Powder coatings for aluminum profiles, furniture, lighting fixtures, household appliances

Wax Powder

Product Name	Brand	Type	Softening/melting point	Applications	Features
AW102	AZELIS	Modified Polyamide	145°C	Various printing inks and coatings	Easy to disperse, good transparency, excellent smoothness, anti-blocking, scratch resistant
AW104	AZELIS	Modified Polyamide	145°C	Various printing inks and coatings	Easy to disperse, good transparency, excellent smoothness, anti-blocking, scratch resistant
AW205T	AZELIS	PE Wax	105°C	Various printing inks and coatings	Very easy to disperse, good transparency, scratch resistance, smoothness, wear resistance
AW285T	AZELIS	PE Wax	70-90°C	Various printing inks and coatings	Scratch protection, smoothness, abrasion resistance, used for powder coatings, low melting point, can reduce the melt viscosity of the system, provides good auxiliary defoaming function for low-temperature curing systems
AW2905	AZELIS	Micronized polytetrafluoroethylene / modified polyethylene wax	110-115°C	Various printing inks and coatings	Excellent scratch resistance, smoothness, abrasion resistance, anti-blocking
AW2910	AZELIS	Micronized polytetrafluoroethylene / modified polyethylene wax	110-115°C	Various printing inks and coatings	Excellent scratch resistance, smoothness, abrasion resistance, anti-blocking
AW902C	AZELIS	PTFE	325°C	Various printing inks and coatings	Very high scratch resistance, smoothness, abrasion resistance, anti-blocking protection, high heat resistance
AW940A	AZELIS	Modified high-purity fluorocarbon polymer	-	Powder coatings	A small amount of additive can provide a fine and uniform sandy texture effect
PE206	AZELIS	High-quality high-pressure polymer wax, non-oxidized and non-polar	107-112	Various printing inks and coatings	Excellent wear resistance and good melt viscosity reduction performance

Fire Protective Coatings

Product Name	Brand	Features	Applications
Ceepree C200	AZELIS	Mineral fireproof barrier / char promoter used for high-temperature systems requiring thermal resistance. This system is a powder additive that provides a flow and hardening mechanism; upon heating, it forms a crystalline structure that maintains a long-lasting effect at temperatures above 1200°C.	Intumescent coatings, thermoplastics, sealants and adhesives, vinyl flooring/coverings, conventional rubber, and EPDM.

Calcium gluconate

Product Name	Brand	Features	Applications
CGA 10	AZELIS	Specially treated calcium gluconate, characterized by high expansion ratio, loose and stable foam layer, high price/quality ratio; it is recommended to pre-disperse with a polymer dispersant and adjust pH to 8-9 before adding to the coating;	Fire Protective Coatings

Antistatic agents

Catafor® is a short-term and long-term antistatic additive that can be used in materials for protective footwear, conveyor belts, polyurethane foam, textiles, cleaning agents, coatings, and printing inks, etc.

Product name	Component	Solvent	Solid content	Appearance	Features
Catafor® CA80	Quaternary Ammonium Compounds	n-Butanol	80%	Light yellow liquid	Reduces paint waste; can be used for electrostatic spraying, floor coatings, printing inks
Catafor® F	Quaternary Ammonium Compounds	Ethylene Glycol	80%	Light yellow liquid	High efficiency, good compatibility with polymers; can be used for high-density polyurethane soles
Catafor® PU	Quaternary Ammonium Compounds	1,4-butanediol	80%	Light yellow liquid	High efficiency, good compatibility with polymers; can be used for high-density polyurethane soles
Catafor® MS/T	Inorganic alkali metal salts	Triethyl phosphate	18%	Colorless or light yellow liquid	Not sensitive to air humidity, good thermal stability; lower dosage, contains free ethylene glycol ether.

Silane Adhesion Promoters

Product Name	Brand	Main component	Features	Applications
CoatOSil™ MP 200	MOMENTIVE	Silane oligomer	Improves chemical resistance, adhesion, water resistance, salt spray resistance, and other properties.	Water-based industrial coatings
CoatOSil™ 2287	MOMENTIVE	γ-Glycidoxypropyltrimethylsilane	Enhances paint film crosslinking, aging resistance, water resistance, salt spray resistance, adhesion, etc., universal for water and oil systems.	Adhesives, waterborne industrial coatings, specialty coatings, printing inks, etc.

Silicone Additives

Product Name	Brand	Features	Applications	Applicable system
CoatOSil™ 77	MOMENTIVE	100% silicone, greatly reduces the surface tension of the system, microbubbles, improves wetting, leveling, and penetration of the coating on the substrate, enhances the color development of the coating, eliminates or prevents floating and flocculation of color, promotes paint film leveling.	Suitable for various formulations, especially where the substrate has oil stains, mold release agents, sealants	Universal (Waterborne/Solventborne)
CoatOSil™ 1211C	MOMENTIVE	100% silicone, fast wetting and spreading, reduces surface tension of the formulation system, foam-free, with leveling	Suitable for various formulations, especially where the substrate has oil stains, mold release agents, sealants	Universal (Waterborne/Solventborne)
CoatOSil™ WT 723	MOMENTIVE	100% polyester-modified super wetting agent, non-foaming, no impact on recoatability, suitable for high-speed spray application	Wood, glass, industrial protection	Universal (Waterborne/Solventborne)
CoatOSil™ 7500	MOMENTIVE	100% silicone, smoothness, leveling	Primarily used for coil coatings (steel, aluminum) and applications requiring fast roller coating and flood coating	Solvent-Based
CoatOSil™ DF-110	MOMENTIVE	100% solids, excellent fast defoaming and microfoam elimination capability, particularly suitable for defoaming in high-viscosity systems.	Epoxy Resins, two-component polyurethanes, fluorocarbons	Solvent-Based

Zinc stearate

Product Name	Brand	Appearance	Zinc content	Free Fatty Acids	Moisture Content	Melting Point	Residue on sieve (325)
SAK-ZS-PLB	SUN ACE	White powder	10.4-11.4%	1.0% (max.)	0.5% (max.)	118-125°C	0.5%
SAK-ZS-PLB500	SUN ACE	White powder	10.4-11.4%	1.0% (max.)	0.5% (max.)	118-125°C	0

Thickeners and suspension stabilizers

Product name	Component	Country of origin	Features
KELZAN®	Xanthan gum	USA	Hydrophilic colloid, resistant to acids and alkalis, exhibits certain pseudoplasticity, is an excellent thickener and suspension stabilizer.
KELZAN® AP	Xanthan gum	China	Hydrophilic colloid, resistant to acids and alkalis, exhibits certain pseudoplasticity, is an excellent thickener and suspension stabilizer.
KELZAN® AR	Xanthan gum	USA	Alkali-resistant xanthan gum, suspension stability, good rheology, low stringiness, suitable for writing and printing inks.
KELZAN® CC	Xanthan gum	USA	Cellulase-free xanthan gum, suitable for coating systems containing cellulose
KELZAN® S Plus	Xanthan gum	China	Surface-modified xanthan gum, industrial grade, fast-dissolving product
KELZAN® AP-AS	Xanthan gum	China	Transparent acid-resistant xanthan gum, suitable for acidic systems
KELTROL® T	Xanthan gum	USA	Food grade, excellent thickening and suspension stability, mainly used for stationery glue, glitter glue, non-stick coatings, etc.
KELTROL® T Plus	Xanthan gum	China	Transparent food grade, excellent thickening and suspension stability, mainly used for stationery glue, glitter glue, non-stick coatings, etc.
KELCO-VIS® DG	Diutan gum	China	High molecular weight anionic polysaccharide, extremely strong pseudoplasticity, shear thinning
KELCO-VIS® DG-F	Diutan gum	China	High molecular weight anionic polysaccharide, extremely strong pseudoplasticity, shear thinning
CELLULON® R-27	Aqueous cellulose solution	USA	Bacterial fermented cellulose, suspends without thickening

Construction additives

Product Name	Brand	Component	Industry of application	Features
SILRES® BS 168	WACKER	Silicone Modifier	Architectural coatings	Odor scavenger, low VOC, enhances scrub resistance, aids dispersion
SILRES® BS 1306 CN	WACKER	Polysiloxane/silicone resin emulsion	Architectural coatings / Lotus effect paints	Ease of cleaning, long-term hydrophobicity, smoothness
SILRES® BS 206 CN	WACKER	Polysiloxane/silicone resin emulsion	Waterproofing solutions / Lotus effect paints	Long-term hydrophobicity, reduced water absorption in mortar
SILRES® BS 43N	WACKER	Silicone Resin Emulsion	Architectural coatings / Architectural concrete	High breathability, low water absorption, stain resistance, long service life
SILRES® BS 1001 CN	WACKER	Silane/siloxane emulsion	Silicone primers / Concrete protection	Zero VOC, breathability, efflorescence protection, durability
SILRES® BS CREME C	WACKER	Silane Paste	Concrete protection	Suitable for vertical and ceiling surfaces without sagging, excellent penetrating ability
SILRES® BS 290	WACKER	Active silane substance	Concrete protection / Anti-graffiti coatings	100% active content, dilutable with solvent, rapid water beading effect, can be applied to damp substrates, permanent coating, does not require reapplication after graffiti removal unlike sacrificial coatings

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