Specialty Additives product selection guide

Solutions that add real value to your water-based systems

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4 About us 7 Product overview 8 Additives for coatings and paints 9 Additives for inks and graphic arts 10 Additives for adhesives, construction and industrial specialties 12 Complete product offering

We take a holistic approach to improving our clients competitive advantage . . . we offer solutions, not just products.

About us

Committed to providing unmatched performance

Air Products seeks at all times to maintain its reputation as a leading supplier of exceptional specialty additives throughout the world. We do this through continual investment in product development and pace setting technology, as well as by anticipating the needs of our customers and offering innovative solutions sometimes even in advance of our customers anticipated requirements. Over 40 years ago, we recognized the inevitable shift from solvent to water-based systems and helped guide formulators through the challenges of making the transition. From a small number of Surf nol surfactant products, we have applied our surface science y knowledge to help create what is today recognized as an exceptional product portfolio. We continually strive to be the global supplier of choice of specialty additives, supplying, within a broad range of applications and markets, customers who value high performance solutions.

A winning team
Additives may be able to help you solve formulating challenges but its the people behind the products that really make a difference. For decades, our chemists have been studying the unique challenges faced by the formulators of water-based systems. With their support, our goal is to help you achieve your goals; to help you create successful products. From product development to applications testing to technical service, we can help you put it all together by teaming the best products with an unparalleled applications development team. From ideas to finished products, our team can help you develop products, solve problems and grow your business.

Offering you solutions, not just products

- Air Products families of Surfy nol, Dy nol, EnviroGem, ZetaSperse and Carbowet additives are widely used in countless industries, including coatings, inks, adhesives, metalworking and construction. Our continued commitment to developing new and beneficial surfactant technology promises to be an answer to ongoing challenges facing formulators. We are constantly working to provide unique products and performance solutions for a broad range of applications. Surfynol additives a top performing range of wetting agents, defoamers, grind aids and dispersing agents. We started with the Surfynol 104 molecule and developed a broader Surfynol product lineand we havent stopped yet! Dynol surfactants for your most demanding applications we think of them as superwetters because where wetting is concerned, theyre second to none.

EnviroGem additives Products specifically designed to

help our customers meet their own environmental challenges examples of our long-standing commitment to stay ahead of the worlds environmental regulations.

ZetaSperse additives a dedicated line of pigment dispersing

additives to help with the unique challenges of handling pigments efficiently and effectively.

Carbowet surfactants perfect for applications where

you need a bit more than your typical surfactant, but also need to balance cost with performance.

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Surfactants

Defoamers
Organic-based
Surfynol DF-37 Surfynol DF-70 Surfynol DF-75 Surfynol DF-220 Surfynol DF-58 Surfynol DF-62 Surfynol DF-66 Surfynol DF-695 Surfynol DF-178

Pigment dispersing additives

Grind aids
EnviroGem 2010 Carbowet 100 Carbowet DC01 Surfynol CT-221 Surfynol GA Surfynol TG

Product overview

Wetting agents
Surfynol 104 Surfynol 104A Surfynol 104BC -nol 104DPM Surfy Surfynol 104E Surfynol 104H Surfynol 104PA Surfynol 104PG50 Surfynol 104S Surfynol 2502 Surfynol 420 Surfynol 440 Surfynol 465 Surfynol 485 Surfynol 485W Surfynol 500S Surfynol 61 Surfynol 82 Surfynol FS-85 Surfynol OP-340 Surfynol PSA204 Surfynol PSA216 Surfynol PSA336 Surfynol SE Surfynol SE-F EnviroGem AD01 EnviroGem AE02 EnviroGem 2010 Carbowet 13-40 Carbowet 76 Carbowet 100 Carbowet 103 Carbowet 106 Carbowet 109 Carbowet 125 Carbowet 144 Carbowet DC01 Carbowet DC11 Carbowet LSF

Silicone-based

Resinated systems
Surfynol CT-131 Surfynol CT-136 Surfynol CT-171 Surfynol CT-231 Surfynol CT-324 ZetaSperse 2100

Surfynol MD-20 Surfynol MD-600S Surfynol DF-110C/D/L Surfynol 104 Surfynol 104A Surfynol 104BC Surfynol 104DPM Surfynol 104E Surfynol 104H -nol 104PA Surfy Surfynol 104PG50 Surfynol 104S Surfynol 500S Surfynol PC EnviroGem AD01

Molecular

Resin-free systems
ZetaSperse 1200 ZetaSperse 1600 ZetaSperse 2300 ZetaSperse 2500 ZetaSperse 3100 ZetaSperse 3400 ZetaSperse 3700

Superwetters
Dynol 604 Dynol 607 EnviroGem 360

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Pigment dispersion (base) Specialty paper Industrial maintenance Architectural Automotive

For dispersion specific needs, refer to recommendations in pigment dispersion columns

* This product is available in different forms

Top recommendations

Secondary options

Please see the section complete product offering for a comprehensive listing of our products.

Pigment Dependent see FAZT tool or contact us.

Surfynol DF-178 Surfynol DF-220 Surfynol DF-37 Surfynol DF-58 Surfynol DF-62 Surfynol DF-66 -nol DF-70 Surfy Surfynol DF-75 Surfynol PC Surfynol DF-110* -nol MD-20 Surfy EnviroGem AD01 Surfynol 104* -nol 500S Surfy Dynol 604 Dynol 607 EnviroGem 360 Surfynol 2502 -nol 420 Surfy Surfynol 440 Surfynol 465 Surfynol 485* Surfynol PSA336 Surfynol SE-F Carbowet 106 Carbowet 109 Carbowet 13-40 Carbowet 100 Carbowet DC01 EnviroGem 2010 Surfynol CT-221 Surfynol CT-131 -nol CT-171 Surfy Surfynol CT-231 Surfynol CT-324 ZetaSperse 1200 ZetaSperse 1600 ZetaSperse 2100 ZetaSperse 2300 ZetaSperse 2500 ZetaSperse 3100 ZetaSperse 3400 ZetaSperse 3700

Defoaming

Additives for coatings and paints

Molecular Defoamers

Wetting

Grind Aids

Dispersing

Pigment dispersion (colorant)

Powder

Plastic

Wood

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Overprint varnish Pigment dispersion (resin-free) Pigment dispersion (resinated)

Surfynol DF-58 Surfynol DF-62

Fountain solutions

Inks

Additives for inks and graphic arts

Defoaming

Surfynol DF-66 Surfynol DF-695 Surfynol DF-70 -nol DF-75 Surfy Surfynol DF-110* Surfynol MD-20 EnviroGem AD01 Surfynol 104* EnviroGem 360 Dynol 604 Wetting Dynol 607 Surfynol 2502 Surfynol 420 Surfynol 440 Surfynol 465 Surfynol FS-85 Surfynol OP-340 Surfynol SE-F EnviroGem 2010 Surfynol CT-221 Surfynol CT-131 Surfynol CT-171 Surfynol CT-231

Molecular Defoamers

Grind Aids

Pigment Dependent see FAZT tool or contact us.

Dispersing

Surfynol CT-324 ZetaSperse 1200 ZetaSperse 1600 ZetaSperse 2100 ZetaSperse 2300 ZetaSperse 2500 ZetaSperse 3100 ZetaSperse 3400 ZetaSperse 3700
Top recommendations

For dispersion specific needs, refer to recommendations in pigment dispersion columns

Secondary options

Please see the section complete product offering for a comprehensive listing of our products.

Additives for adhesives, construction and industrial specialties

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Construction: Dry-mix mortars Construction: Superplasticizer admixtures

Defoaming

Surfynol DF-220 Surfynol DF-37 Surfynol DF-58 Surfynol DF-66 Surfynol DF-75 Surfynol DF-110* Surfynol MD-20 EnviroGem AD01 Surfynol 104* Surfynol MD600S Surfynol 500S Surfynol 82 EnviroGem AE02 Surfynol 2502 Surfynol 420 Surfynol 440 Wetting Surfynol 465 Surfynol 485* Surfynol PSA204 Surfynol PSA216 Surfynol PSA336 -nol SE Surfy Surfynol SE-F Dynol 604 Dynol 607 Carbowet 100 Carbowet DC01 Carbowet LSF Surfynol TG Surfynol CT-221
* This product is available in different forms 1 Engineered Lumber refers to plywood, oriented strandboard and particle board

Molecular Defoamers

Top recommendations Secondary options

Please see the section complete product offering for a comprehensive listing of our products.

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Metalworking

Latex dipping

Adhesives: Film and PSA

Agricultural chemicals

Adhesives: Engineered lumber1

Lamination adhesives

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Complete product offering

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Surfynol Additives
Surfynol 104
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (100% active waxy solid). Surfynol 104 surfactant is an acetylenic diol based surface active agent that provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Surfynol 104 is available in a number of solvent cuts as well as powdered forms. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Surfynol 104A
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfynol 104 in 2-ethylhexanol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol 104BC
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfynol 104 in 2-butoxyethanol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Surface tension reduction facilitates wetting and defect reduction, improving appearance and adhesion, and antifoam properties help minimize entrained air and pinholing. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol 104DPM
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfynol 104 additive in dipropyleneglycol monomethylether). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Offers microfoam reduction and strong wetting to improve adhesion, flow and leveling, and minimize other defects. Does not cause water or other resistance issues common with other surfactants. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol 104E
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfynol 104 additive in ethylene glycol). Provides defect-free defoaming and dynamic wetting benefits in waterborne coatings, inks, adhesives systems, and agricultural chemical applications. Inhibits foam generation in processing and application with added surface tension reduction that improves substrate wetting and appearance. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol 104H
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (75% active solution of Surfynol 104 additive in ethylene glycol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Provides superior wetting and antifoaming performance without any impact on water or chemical resistance properties. Surface tension reduction allows wetting on poorly prepared substrates. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

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Surfynol 104PA
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfynol 104 additive in isopropyl alcohol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Enhances wetting of a variety of substrates, particularly hard-to-wet films like polyethylene, while preventing foam. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol 500S

A powdered nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer. Surfynol 500S surfactant is a powdered preparation that provides rapid wetting wetting of solid particles, fillers, pigments, and fibers; fast mixing and enhanced workability of cementious systems. FDA clearances, APE-free. A volatile wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfynol 61 surfactant is a multifunctional surface active agent based on acetylenic chemistry that provides substrate wetting in systems where surfactant residues or contamination are undesirable, such as silicon wafer or glass cleaning. The properties of Surfynol 61 allow it to completely evaporate under normal use conditions in variety of aqueous systems. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA compliance.

Surfynol 104PG50
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfynol 104 in propylene glycol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Inhibits foam generation in processing and application with added surface tension reduction that improves substrate wetting and appearance. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol 61

Surfynol 104S
A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (46% active additive on an inorganic carrier). Surfynol 104S surfactant is a powdered preparation of Surfynol 104 additive that provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, adhesives systems, and agricultural chemical applications. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free. An alkoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfynol 2502 surfactant is based on patented alkoxylated acetylenic diol surface active chemistry. Provides ideal balance of dynamic surface tension reduction and system compatibility with very low foam in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Surfynol 82

A nonionic surfactant (100% active solid) Surfynol 82 offers excellent non-foaming wetting in aqueous systems and is strongly synergistic with other surface active agents. It can be volatized without degrading when heated to its boiling point of 221 Celsius. EPA and FDA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol 2502

Surfynol CT-131
An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (52% active solution in water). Surfynol CT-131 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic, inorganic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. Solvent-free version of Surfynol CT-136 additive.

Surfynol 420
An ethoxylated wetting agent and molecular defoamer (100% active liquid; HLB: 4). Provides performance similar to Surfynol 104 with improved handling characteristics in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Surfynol CT-136
An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (52% active solution in water and ethylene glycol). Surfynol CT-136 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic, inorganic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems.

Surfynol 440

An ethoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid; HLB: 8). Surfynol 440 surfactant provides low foam dynamic and equilibrium surface tension reduction with improved dispersibility and ease of incorporation in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Surfynol CT-171
An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (38% active solution in water). Surfynol CT-171 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, compatibilization and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. Offers exceptional viscosity stability in the dispersion of metal lake pigments.

Surfynol 465

An ethoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid; HLB: 13). Surfynol 465 surfactant is an ethoxylated acetylenic diol that provides low foam surface tension reduction with improved solubility and compatibility in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Surfynol CT-221
A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (70% active liquid in water). Surfynol CT-221 surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for pigmented systems that provides low-foam pigment and substrate wetting. Can significantly improve the milling process and pigment color development when used with dispersants or grind resins in aqueous dispersions and other aqueous systems. APE-free alternative to Surfynol CT-121 and GA additives. EPA and FDA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol 485
An ethoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid/semi-solid; HLB: 17). Provides low-foam surface tension reduction with slight emulsification properties, improved solubility and compatibility in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Surfynol 485W
An ethoxylated low-foam wetting agent (75% active solution in water; HLB: 17). Provides low-foam surface tension reduction with slight emulsification properties and improved solubility and compatibility in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

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Surfynol CT-231
An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (52% active solution in water). Surfynol CT-231 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries that provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of organic, inorganic, and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. APE-free alternative to Surfynol CT-131 and CT-136 additives.

A modified polysiloxane based defoamer. Surfynol DF-66 defoamer is a proprietary formulation that provides excellent balance of initial foam knockdown and sustained antifoaming over time in water-based formulations. FDA compliances, APE-free. A silicone emulsion defoamer (46% active liquid). Surfynol DF-695 defoamer is a proprietary emulsified silicone additive. Provides initial and sustained defoaming performance in water-based formulations. FDA compliances, APE-free.

Surfynol DF-66

Surfynol DF-695

Surfynol CT-324

An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (46% active solution in water). Surfynol CT-324 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries. Provides excellent milling, stabilization, Surfynol DF-70 An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-70 defoamer is a and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of inorganic and carbon proprietary, non-silicone defoamer that provides effective foam knockdown and black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems. sustained efficacy in water-based formulations. Water dispersible and excellent in Surfynol DF-110C acrylic and styrene-acrylic systems. FDA compliance. A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (20% active liquid in polyethylene glycol). Surfynol DF-75 Surfynol DF-110C defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-75 defoamer is a proprietary mineral oil-free, non-silicone defoamer that provides effective foam knockdown and of many traditional foam control agents. Benefits include: microfoam elimination, sustained efficacy in water-based formulations. Offers excellent letdown and grind long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. defoaming in architectural and industrial coatings systems. Emulsifiable in water APE-free, HAPs-free. FDA compliances. and excellent in acrylic systems. FDA compliances, APE-free.

Surfynol DF-110D

A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (32% active liquid in dipropylene glycol). Surfynol DF-110D defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Provides microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free, HAPs-free. FDA compliances.

Surfynol DF-220

An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-220 defoamer is a proprietary silicone-free additive that provides rapid and sustained defoaming in water-based printing inks, coatings and adhesives systems. Surfynol DF-220 defoamer is ideally suited for architectural and medium to high PVC systems. APE-free.

Surfynol DF-110L
A nonionic, organic molecular defoamer (20% active liquid in ethylene glycol and dipropylene glycol). Surfynol DF-110L defoamer is an acetylenic diol-based product that provides defoaming and de-airentraining in aqueous systems without the side effects typical of many traditional foam control agents. Benefits include: microfoam elimination, long-lasting foam control, defect-free foam control, and good dynamic wetting. APE-free.

Surfynol FS-85

An anionic/nonionic wetting agent (98% active liquid with water). Surfynol FS85 surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for use in lithographic fountain solutions. Provides important wetting and emulsification properties, allowing the elimination of solvents and other undesirable additives from fountain solution formulations. APE-free.

Surfynol DF-178
A formulated silicone-based defoamer and de-aerator (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF178 defoamer was developed specifically for applications in waterborne coatings and graphic arts that demand both powerful defoaming and defect-free surfaces. Provides strong defoaming and microfoam control and is particularly effective in spray applications. APE-free.

Surfynol MD-20
A nonionic, organic defoaming/de-aerating wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfynol MD-20 molecular defoamer is based on proprietary modified acetylenic diol chemistry. Provides foam control and reduces microfoam without any of the incompatibilities or other issues associated with silicone or mineral oil defoamers. FDA compliances, APE-free.

Surfynol DF-37

Surfynol MD-600S
A powdered nonionic molecular defoamer designed to eliminate air entrapment in cementitious systems. Surfynol MD600S is a powdered preparation that allows for fast-acting defoaming and long-lasting de-aration in dry mix formulations. APE-free.

A nonionic, organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-37 defoamer is a proprietary acteylenic-based additive that provides foam control and surface wetting in water-based formulations. FDA compliances, APE-free.

Surfynol DF-58

Surfynol OP-340

A silicone-based defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-58 defoamer is a proprietary formulation that provides strong foam control and de-aeration performance in water-based formulations. APE-free.

Surfynol DF-62

An anionic/nonionic wetting agent (78% active liquid). Surfynol OP340 wetting agent is a proprietary additive designed specifically for use in waterborne overprint varnish systems. Helps eliminate surface tension related issues like poor wetting, retraction, surface defects, or orange peel over both wet and dry lithographic inks. FDA compliances, APE-free.

A ether-modified polysiloxane defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfynol DF-62 defoamer is a proprietary formulation that provides excellent balance of initial foam knockdown and sustained antifoaming over time in water-based formulations. APE-free.

Surfynol PC

A molecular defoamer (40% active liquid). Surfynol PC defoamer is a proprietary formulation designed specifically to provide foam control and pigment shock reduction in paper coating formulations. Provides long-lasting defoamer activity. Stable through continued recycling of the formulation. FDA compliances, APE-free.

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Surfynol PSA204

A formulated wetting agent (75% active liquid). Surfynol PSA204 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting with very low foam generation in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesives. Solvent- and APE-free, EPA and FDA clearances.

Dynol Surfactants
Dynol 604
A high-performance, ethoxylated nonionic superwetter (100% active liquid). Dynol 604 surfactant is based on patented ethoxylated, acetylenic diol surface active chemistry. Provides extremely low dynamic and equilibrium surface tension with low foam in a variety of demanding waterborne applications. Its solvent and APE-free organic chemistry makes it a performance alternative to silicone and fluoro-surfactants. FDA clearances.

Surfynol PSA216

A formulated wetting agent (75% active liquid). Surfynol PSA216 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting with defoamer properties in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesive applications. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA compliances.

Dynol 607
A high-performance, ethoxylated nonionic superwetter (100% active liquid). Dynol 607 surfactant is based on patented ethoxylated, acetylenic diol surface active chemistry. Provides extremely low dynamic and equilibrium surface tension with low to moderate foam and improved solubility in a variety of demanding waterborne applications. Its solvent- and APE-free organic chemistry makes it a performance alternative to silicone and fluoro-surfactants. FDA clearances.

Surfynol PSA336

A formulated wetting agent (80% active solution in water). Surfynol PSA336 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides very low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting while minimizing foam creation in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesives. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA compliances.

EnviroGem Additives
EnviroGem 2010
A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (88% active liquid in water). EnviroGem 2010 is a multifunctional, low foaming propietary additive that provides rapid substrate and pigment wetting and is an environmentally preferable alternative to APE-containing surfactants. A low viscosity, easy-to-handle liquid with a pour point of 0C and a cloud point 70C. Provides improved color development and tint strength, improved freeze-thaw stability and excellent scrub resistance. EPA and FDA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Surfynol SE
A self-emulisifiable wetting agent and defoamer (80% active liquid in water). Surfynol SE surfactant is a self-emulsifiable product based on acetylenic diol chemistry. Provides similar performance to Surfynol 104, but improved handling and incorporation in a wide variety of aqueous systems. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfynol SE-F
A self-emulisifiable wetting agent and defoamer (80% active liquid in water). Surfynol SE-F surfactant is a self-emulsifiable product based on acetylenic diol chemistry. Provides similar performance to Surfynol SE, but with greater FDA approvals in a wide variety of aqueous systems. FDA compliance, APE-free.

EnviroGem 360
A high-performance nonionic superwetting and coalescing surfactant (100% active liquid). EnviroGem 360 surfactant is based on patented technology that provides extremely low dynamic and equilibrium surface tension reduction with low foam and film formation/coalescing benefits. Helps enable low-VOC coatings customers to meet environmental regulations in a variety of demanding waterborne applications. Solvent- and APE-free organic chemistry makes it a performance alternative to silicone and fluoro-surfactants. FDA clearances.

Surfynol TG
A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (83% active solution in water and ethylene glycol). Surfynol TG surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for pigmented systems that provides low foam pigment and substrate wetting and can significantly improve the milling process and pigment color development when used with dispersants or grind resins in aqueous dispersions and other aqueous systems. FDA compliance.

EnviroGem AD01
A nonionic wetting agent, molecular defoamer and coalescing surfactant (100% active liquid). EnviroGem AD01 surfactant is a patented alkane diol surface active agent that provides defoaming, dynamic wetting, and coalescing benefits in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA clearances.

Surfynol GA
A nonionic pigment grind aid and wetting agent (70% active solution in water and ethylene glycol). Surfynol GA surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for pigmented systems. Provides low-foam pigment and substrate wetting. Can significantly improve the milling process and pigment color development when used with dispersants or grind resins in aqueous dispersions and other aqueous systems.

EnviroGem AE02
A readily biodegradable nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid). This product shows excellent dynamic surface tension reduction. EnviroGem AE02 is recommended for use in waterborne and other systems that require environmentally friendly solutions. It is suitable for use across a broad pH range (3-9), although stability at pH extremes may be formulation-specific. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA clearances.

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ZetaSperse Dispersing Additives

ZetaSperse 1200

ZetaSperse 2500

A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 2500 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing A high-performance dispersant (45% active solution in water and propylene glycol). chemistries that provides excellent viscosity stability and stabilization of demanding ZetaSperse 1200 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting organic pigment chemistries in waterborne coating and ink systems. ZetaSperse and stabilizing chemistries. Provides optimized viscosity, gloss, and performance 2500 offers exceptional viscosity stability in the dispersion of metal salt pigments for polar inorganic pigments dispersions, such as titanium dioxide and iron oxides and is an APE-free alternative to Surfynol CT-171 additive. Solvent- and APE-free. in waterborne coatings and inks. APE-free.

ZetaSperse 1600
A high-performance dispersant (50% active solution in water and propylene glycol). ZetaSperse 1600 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides excellent color development and small particle stabilization optimized for organic pigment dispersions in waterborne coatings and inks systems. APE-free.

ZetaSperse 3100

A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3100 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of stabilizing chemistries that provides outstanding stabilization of carbon black and inorganic pigment dispersions with robust letdown compatibility in waterborne coating and ink systems. Solvent- and APE-free.

ZetaSperse 2100
A high-performance dispersant (100% active liquid). ZetaSperse 2100 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides optimized stabilization of acidic carbon black pigments and polar inorganics like TiO2 in waterborne coatings and inks. ZetaSperse 2100 additive is best used in conjunction with an anionic dispersant or grind resin. Solventand APE-free.

ZetaSperse 3400
A high-performance dispersant (29% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3400 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides excellent color and viscosity stability in the dispersion of problematic and high-performance organic pigments such as quinacridone, perylene, azo, and metal complex chemistries in waterborne coating and ink systems. Solvent- and APE-free.

ZetaSperse 2300
A high-performance dispersant (95% active liquid with water). ZetaSperse 2300 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides robust stabilization of most pigment and particle chemistries in waterborne coatings and inks. Solvent- and APE-free.

ZetaSperse 3700
A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 3700 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides excellent color and viscosity stability in the dispersion of problematic and high-performance organic pigments such as DPP, phthalocyanine, azo and dioxazine chemistries in waterborne coating and ink systems. Solvent- and APE-free.

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Carbowet Surfactants
Carbowet 100

Carbowet 144

An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid, waxy solid at room temperature; HLB: 14.4). Carbowet 144 surfactant is a low-foaming, alkylphenol Carbowet 100 is a blend of nonionic surfactants, characterized as a multifunctional, ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting in waterborne coatings, low-foaming, solvent-free and alkyl phenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment inks, and adhesives systems. Provides excellent surface tension reduction and and substrate wetting. This unique proprietary blend was designed to provide rapid wetting characteristics, improves freeze-thaw stability of acrylic systems. Excellent substrate and pigment wetting, as well as better compatibility with associative oil in water emulsifier. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free. thickeners in architectural paint formulations and aqueous pigment dispersions.

Carbowet 103
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 8.9). Carbowet 103 surfactant is a proprietary formulation that provides the surface tension reduction necessary to wet both pigment and substrate, and can enhance/stabilize color acceptance in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Carbowet 76

An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 7.6). Carbowet 76 surfactant is a multifunctional, alkylphenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting for waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Excellent water in oil emulsifier. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Carbowet DC01
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (80% active solution in water). Carbowet DC01 surfactant is a proprietary formulation designed as an APE-free replacement. Provides performance comparable to APE and modified APE chemistries in architectural and other coatings systems. FDA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Carbowet 106
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 10.7). Carbowet 106 surfactant is a proprietary formulation designed as an APE-free replacement. Provides performance comparable to NP-6 type and similar alkyl phenol-based surfactants in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Allows for the surface tension reduction necessary to wet both pigment and substrate, and can enhance/stabilize color acceptance. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Carbowet DC11
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 13.9). Carbowet DC11 surfactant is is a multifunctional, alkylphenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting. This low viscosity, easy to handle, readily biodegradable liquid provides excellent pigment dispercancy and good foam control in in a wide range of applications. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Carbowet 109
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 13.1). Carbowet 109 surfactant is a proprietary formulation designed as an APE-free replacement. Provides performance comparable to NP-9 type and similar alkyl phenol-based surfactants in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Allows for the surface tension reduction necessary to wet both pigment and substrate, and can enhance/stabilize color acceptance. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Carbowet LSF
A nonionic wetting agent and dispersant (42% active solution in water and ethylene glycol) that provides good wetting as well as good foam control to coagulant baths for both natural and synthetic rubber dipping process and in the preparation of latex tank compounds. It is an easy to dissolve liquid with a high cloud point that provides excellent wetting, rapid destabilization of foam, and reduced defects. APE-free.

Carbowet 125
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid; HLB: 12.5). Carbowet 125 surfactant is a low viscosity liquid that is rapidly soluble in water and provides excellent surface tension reduction for substrate and pigment wetting in a wide range of applications. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

Carbowet 13-40
An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (70% active liquid; HLB: 17.8). Carbowet 13-40 surfactant is an APE-free alternative to 3040 mole alkyl phenol ethoxylate-based surfactants in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Carbowet 13-40 surfactant provides substrate wetting, pigment wetting and stabilization, and emulsification in a wide range of applications and polymer systems. Solvent- and APE-free.

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