BASF Additives Global Product Catalogue 2023

Powering Up
Your Formulations
BASF Performance and Formulation Additives
Jun 2023
Global Additives Webpage Contents
Lab Assistant....................................................... 4
Powering Up Your Formulations........................ 6
Sustainability....................................................... 8
Brands to power your brand............................ 10
Light Stabilizers................................................ 12
Technology highlights........................................................... 12
Technical information, features and benefits......................... 14
Antioxidants...................................................... 22
Dispersing Agents............................................. 28
Defoamers......................................................... 42
Rheology Modifiers........................................... 52
Wetting Agents and Surface Modifiers............ 62

Film-Forming Agents........................................ 76
For more information about BASF’s Additives please visit the global webpage:
Technology highligts............................................................. 76
Bio-based Portfolio .......................................... 84

Index.................................................................. 88
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Powering Up Your Formulations
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BASF Performance and Formulation

Additives specializes in just
one thing: supporting you in achieving your
In the competitive paints and coatings market,
the right additives can make all the difference.
Our additives can not only help reduce your overall
your market, including detailed descriptions and specifications.
But our comprehensive portfolio of additives is only the
beginning. By keeping in touch with your needs and wishes,
strategic goals. Across all of the industries we formulation cost, they can also enhance the
we are in a unique position to support you in your strategic
serve – from architectural, automotive and performance of your formulations and place them in
goals. As a solution provider equipped with the unsurpassed
industrial coatings, furniture and flooring a class of their own.
scientific capabilities and formulation know-how of BASF, we
solutions and construction materials to printing
offer in-depth expertise in developing breakthrough concepts
and packaging, adhesives and composites – our At BASF, we are convinced that the future belongs to
that put you ahead of your competitors. The result: invaluable
focus is always on the specific challenges each those paints and coatings manufacturers that create
benefits for you, your customers and the consumers who use
customer faces and how to deliver solutions that products with superior performance features that
the final products.
turn those challenges into opportunities. also meet the growing regulatory and consumer
Drawing on BASF’s vast scientific capabilities demand for more sustainability. And we want to
This approach can be summed up in just a few words:
coupled with our highly specialized expertise work more closely than ever with you to achieve that
In touch, in depth, invaluable.
in additive technologies, we work with our goal. Regardless of which industry you operate in,
customers to continuously improve formulations. we are at your side with best-in-class additives.
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Sustainability
A t BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable

future.
As a front runner in the global member-driven initiative TfS
(Together for Sustainability) BASF contributes to deliver a
global standard for environmental, social and governance
Additives as part of BASF group,
• creates value for customers with our sustainable solutions
fulfilling regulatory requirements and market standards (focus
• supports our customers in calculating product carbon footprint
for their own products with SCOTT.
• enables customers to navigate through challenges and seize
Our corporate commitments cover every part of our performance for chemical supply chains. on elimination of VOCs, CMR-components). opportunities, using the strong expertise of the global
value chain and operations to deliver long-term • furthermore, commits to create solutions beyond regulatory Additives team.
business success, including: With the industry increased focus to address environmental requirements via offering products with renewable content,
• source responsibly and produce efficiently and health concerns, we used our comprehensive knowledge improve product durability, and enabling eco-label conformity. The BASF Formulation and Performance Additives are ready to
• produce safely for people and the environment base on chemicals and developed a proprietary certified • consistently drives to ensure high EHS standard and Powering Up Your Formulations and pushing to the next level of
• drive sustainable solutions with our stakeholders digital solution to calculate the cradle-to-gate Product eco-efficient production process (e.g., lower operator the green transformation towards sustainable growth.
Carbon Footprint (PCF) for our entire portfolio supporting our exposure with automation, renewable energy and emission
We are driving a transition pathway for our customers customer’s product choice. The calculations comply with the reduction).
which holistically provides a realistic plan and ISO 14067 and the TfS methodology, which is the accepted
timetable towards implementing usage of our best standard for many global players in the chemical industry.
available solutions.
Reliable information about the carbon footprint of your materials Sustainability Drivers in Additives
We have built an industry-leading certified digital solution to calculate product carbon footprints Zero pollution and health & safety as basic mechanism for products & technologies
Scope 3
Emissions caused by suppliers and generation of raw materials
* Energy generation and chemical processes.

** ISO 14067:2018.
*** ISO 14040:2006, 14044:2006, 14067:2018, GHG Protocol Product Standard.
If you want to learn more about Product Carbon Footprint calculation at BASF: If you want to learn more about Sustainability at BASF:
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Irganox®
Tinuvin®
Hydropalat® Rheovis®
Foamaster®
Brands to power your brand Dispex®

Loxanol®
Dispex® Ultra
FoamStar®
Efka®
O ver decades of serving demanding

industries and brand-name manufacturers,
we have developed a comprehensive portfolio of
Efka®
Highly efficient and effective dispersing
agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers,
Rheovis®
Trusted synthetic rheology modifiers for water-based
systems, including non-ionic associative (HEUR / HMPE),
additives that have set the standards. defoamers and rheology modifiers for non- anionic associative (HASE) and non-associative thickener
Based on proven performance in various aqueous formulations, including eco-friendly (ASE) technologies.
systems, our additives have become market solutions.
benchmarks and ingredient brands in their Loxanol®
own right. Dispex® and Dispex® Ultra Excellent film-forming and coalescing agents, open-time
Dispersing agents with different performance prolongers and plasticizers that focus on low VOC and
properties in water-based systems and sustainable raw materials.
universal pigment concentrates with
outstanding viscosity reduction, increased Tinuvin®
color intensity and hiding power. Light stabilizers that deliver excellent protection from
degradation through ultraviolet radiation coupled with
Hydropalat ® compatibility in both water- and solvent-based systems.
Outstanding substrate-wetting, colorant-
compatibilizing, flow-control, slip-control and Irganox®
anti-mar agents for water-based formulations. Reliable antioxidants to prevent oxidation of polymers
from heat exposure that extends from production and
Foamaster ® and FoamStar ® application – e.g. processing and curing or baking at high
Defoamers and deaerators for water-based temperatures – to service life.
systems, delivering a perfect balance
between excellent foam suppression, micro-
foam removal, high compatibility, long-term
efficiency, easy handling and environmental
compliance.
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Key benefits
• Solutions for water- and

solvent-based appllications
• Improved sustainability
(e.g. eco-labeling, low VOC)
• Easy stir-in during processing
Light Stabilizers • Long-term durability

• Excellent long-term color retention
• Lower coat weight without
compromising stability
• Long service life / renovation intervals
e.g. in architectural applications
• Prevents surface defects
T he demand for paints and coatings that cover

ever-greater surfaces per liter without
compromising long-term protection continues to rise.
NEAT-based UV absorbers are not only ideal for low-
and zero-VOC formulations, but also easy to
incorporate. They disperse homogeneously into
Regardless of what type of system you wish to
formulate and issue you face, we can support you
with solutions that significantly enhance the
Speak with your partners at BASF Performance and
Formulation Additives to find the ideal light stabilizers
for your formulations. We are equipped with broad
Avoiding light- or heat-induced degradation of water and /or water-based paint, and can be added performance efficiency and service life of your final application knowledge – from automotive and industrial
coatings for extended periods involves mastering a in the final stage of the production process under product. Our facilities dedicated to innovation in light coatings to wood, plastic and glass applications – as
complex array of challenges. As a pioneer in this normal stirring conditions without special equipment stabilizers and antioxidants at our main headquarters well as adhesives & sealants and printing & packaging –
special area of coatings technology, BASF draws on or dispersing aids like emulsifiers or co-solvents. in Germany as well as in Switzerland, we are in a and will work with you to co-innovate solutions that
decades of experience and the broadest, most Coating properties such as color, gloss, transparency unique position to set industry standards. And thanks place your products in a class of their own. For more
diverse portfolio of light stabilizers in our industry. or resistance to wear are left unaffected. to our deep understanding and close monitoring of information, you can also look here:
The range can be roughly divided into two main regulatory developments, we can also provide www.basf.com/additives
technologies: filters that block ultraviolet radiation For UV protection coupled with enhanced gloss and invaluable compliance support.
and scavengers that “hunt down” and eliminate free color retention in solvent-based formulations, we
radicals within the coating. As diverse as our solutions offer the Tinuvin® 5000 series. These easy-to-handle
are, they all serve to enable coatings that protect, additives are compatible and soluble in most
Product range Chemistry Characteristics
beautify and extend the service life of UV-sensitive solvent-based systems, and meet all performance
substrates. demands of automotive, industrial and architectural Excellent protection from degradation through ultraviolet
applications. The series also contains subgroups Tinuvin® Light Stabilizers radiation coupled with compatibility in water- and
solvent-based systems.
One of the highlights is our innovative Tinuvin® DW with specific properties such as suitability for wood,
(ECO) line for water-based applications. The light plastic and metal substrates or exceptionally high Lignin Stabilizer via wood pretreatment, color retention,
Lignostab® HALS
stabilizers are based on a proprietary technology that thermal stability. improved durability.
encapsulates the active agents in an acrylic copolymer Protection from degradation through ultraviolet radiation
matrix, termed Novel Encapsulated Additive Technology The Lignostab® solutions provide highly effective Chimassorb® Light Stabilizers coupled with compatibility in water- and solvent-based
(NEAT). The solvent-free additives feature low viscosity, long-term UV protection in wood-impregnation systems.
freedom from EUH 208 labeling and long-term storage systems.
stability without sedimentation or phase separation.
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Light stabilizers
Light stabilizers
Light Stabilizers
Technical information, features and benefits
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Product name Chemistry Physical Form Melting Point (°C) Features and benefits
Industrial
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Weight (g/mol)
UV Absorbers for water-based systems

UVA for medium performance coatings, requires predissolution in
Tinuvin® 1130 Liquid - 637 & 975 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
cosolvent.
Benzotriazole (BTZ)
Tinuvin® 9945-DW ECO Liquid, 45% active - 452 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Multipurpose UVA for medium to high durability requirements.
Blue shifted UVA for high performance applications, excellent

HydroxyPhenylTriazine (HPT),
Tinuvin® 400-DW ECO Liquid, 20% active - 647 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ spectral coverage in combination with Tinuvin® 477-DW ECO or
best photo- and thermal-
with Tinuvin® 479-DW ECO.
permanence, no interaction
UVA with extremely high extinction coefficient, for highest
with amines, strong alkali and
Tinuvin 479-DW ECO®
Liquid, 20% active - 678 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ durability requirements in clear coats, specifically suited for thin
metal catalysts
film applications.
Tris-ResorcinylTriazine (TRT),
Tinuvin® 477-DW ECO Liquid, 20% active - Isomer Mix ■ ■ □ ■ Red shifted UVA for high performance wood coatings.
high photo-permanence
HALS for water-based systems

Non-basic HALS for high performance formulations, no interaction
Tinuvin® 123-DW ECO N-OR HALS Liquid, 30% active - 737 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
with sensitive dispersions.
Tinuvin® 249-DW ECO N-R HALS Liquid, 40% active - 482 ■ ■ ■ ■ Non-basic HALS, no interaction with sensitive dispersions.
Blends for water-based systems

UVA / HALS blend with broad spectral coverage for high
Tinuvin® 5333-DW ECO UVA / HALS blend Liquid, 40% active - Mixture ■ ■ ■ ■
performance applications.
Lignin stabilizers
Lignostab® 1198 Activated HALS Solid 66-70 172 ■ ■ Lignin stabilizer for wood impregnation.
Lignin stabilizer solution for wood impregnation without imparting

Lignostab® 530 ESQ Liquid, 10% in water - 711 ■ ■
intial wood color.
Recommended
Suitable
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Light stabilizers
Light stabilizers
Light Stabilizers
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Weight (g/mol)
UV Absorbers for non-aqueous systems and powder coatings

UVA for moderate durability requirements; mass stabilization
Chimassorb® 81 (ED) Benzophenone (BP) Solid 47-51 326 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
of gel coats.
Tinuvin® P Solid 128-132 225 ■ ■ UVA for medium performance coatings.
Liquid, 95% in
Tinuvin 99-2 ®
2-methoxy-1-propyl - 452 ■ ■ ■ ■ UVA for medium performance coatings.
acetate
Tinuvin® 171 Liquid - 395 ■ ■ ■ UVA for medium performance coatings.
Chlorinated red shifted UVA, allows <1% transmittance up to

Tinuvin® 326 Solid 138-142 316 ■ ■ ■
370nm; limited solubility in organic solvents.
Liquid, 95% in
Multipurpose UVA for medium to high durability requirements,
Tinuvin® 384-2 Benzotriazole (BTZ) 2-methoxy-1-propyl - 452 ■ ■ ■
minimum color impact in refinish clear coat applications.
acetate
UVA for medium to high durability requirements in powder and coil
Tinuvin® 900 Solid 138-142 448 ■ ■ ■
coating applications, limited solubility in organic solvents.
UVA for medium to high durability requirements in powder and coil
Tinuvin® 928 Solid 109-113 442 ■ ■ ■ ■
coating applications, excellent solubility in organic solvents.
Tinuvin® 1130 Liquid - 637 & 975 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ UVA for medium performance coatings.
Very red shifted UVA for protection of aromatic epoxy systems,

Tinuvin Carboprotect
® ®
Solid 132-136 560 ■ especially recommended for carbon or glass fiber reinforced
composites; allows <1% transmittance up to 420nm.
Liquid, 85% in Blue shifted UVA for high durability coatings including UV curing
Tinuvin® 400 1-methoxypropan- - 647 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ systems, excellent spectral coverage in combination with
HydroxyPhenylTriazine (HPT), 2-ol Tinuvin® 477 or with Tinuvin® 479.
best photo- and thermal- Blue shifted UVA for high durability requirements in powder clear
Tinuvin 405 ®
permanence, no interaction Solid 73-77 584 ■ ■ ■ ■ coats, excellent spectral coverage in combination with
with amines, strong alkali and Tinuvin® 479.
metal catalysts UVA with extremely high extinction coefficient specifically suited
Tinuvin® 479 Solid 39-43 678 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ for thin film applications; for highest durability requirements;
suitable for powder coatings and UV curing systems.
Liquid, 80% in
Tris-ResorcinylTriazine (TRT), Red shifted UVA, for high durability wood coating requirements,
Tinuvin® 477 2-methoxy-1-propyl - Mixture ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
high photo-permanence allows <1% transmittance up to 370nm.
acetate
Recommended
Suitable
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Light stabilizers
Light stabilizers
Light Stabilizers
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Weight (g/mol)
HALS for non-aqueous systems and powder coatings

Multipurpose basic HALS for various applications, use in water-
Tinuvin® 292 Liquid - 509 & 370 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ based coatings may require addition of cosolvents, may interact
with sensitive dispersion binders.
N-R HALS Multipurpose basic HALS for color sensitive applications such as
refinish coatings, use in water-based coatings may require
Tinuvin® 292 HP Liquid - 509 & 370 ■ ■ □ ■
addition of cosolvents, may interact with sensitive dispersion
binders.
Tinuvin® 770 DF (ED) N-H HALS Solid 81-85 480 ■ ■ ■ HALS suitable for powder coating applications.
Non-basic HALS for acid catalyzed and oxidative curing coatings,

Tinuvin® 123 N-OR HALS Liquid - 737 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
improves yellowing resistance in direct-fired gas ovens.
Tinuvin® 5100 N-OR HALS Liquid - 737 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Non-basic HALS for oxidative curing coatings.
Non-migrating, reactable low basic HALS for polar solvent-based

Tinuvin 152 ®
N-OR HALS Solid 72-76 (Tg) 757 ■ ■ coatings over plastic substrates (e.g. polycarbonate, ABS
substrate).
Non-basic HALS, no exudation from solvent-based polar coatings,
Tinuvin 249 ®
N-R HALS Liquid - 482 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ low viscosity and very low inherent color; use in water-based
coatings may require addition of cosolvents.
Antioxidant-functionalized HALS with tribo electric charging

Tinuvin® 144 N-R HALS Solid 148-152 685 ■ ■ ■
activity for power coatings.
Low-basic HALS for powder coating applications with very good

Tinuvin® 622 SF Oligomeric N-R HALS Solid 57-61 (Tg) 3,100-4,000 ■ ■
antioxidant properties, limited solubility in organic solvents.
Oligomeric HALS with thermally stabilizing and antioxidant

Chimassorb® 2020 FDL (ED) Oligomeric N-H HALS Solid 92-96 2,600-3,400 ■ ■ properties for various coatings applications, particularly
recommended for adhesives and sealants.
Irgastab® UV 22 Quinodine Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ In-can stabilization of coatings.
Recommended
Suitable
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Light stabilizers
Light stabilizers
Light Stabilizers
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Weight (g/mol)
Light stabilizer blends

HALS blend for powder coating applications with tribo electric
Tinuvin® 111 FDL N-Alkyl / N-R HALS Solid 60-98 (Tg) Mixture ■
charging activity.
Tinuvin® 5050 BTZ / N-R HALS Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ ■ ■ UVA / HALS blend for solvent-based applications.
UVA / non-basic HALS blend for solvent-based oxidative curing

Tinuvin® 5060 BTZ / N-OR HALS Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ ■ ■
coatings.
UVA / non-basic HALS blend, low color for solvent-based
Tinuvin® 5070 Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
applications, enabling label-free alternative to Tinuvin® 5050.
BTZ / N-R HALS
UVA / HALS blend for solvent-based medium performance
Tinuvin® 5151 Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
coatings.
UVA / HALS blend for high-performance solvent-based
Tinuvin® 5248 Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ ■ ■
applications.
HPT / N-R HALS
UVA / HALS blend for high performance solvent-based
Tinuvin® 5251 Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ ■
applications.
Tinuvin® 5866 UVA / N-R HALS Solid - Mixture ■ ■ Stabilizer blend for adhesive and sealants applications.
Tinuvin® B 75 (ED) UVA / N-R HALS / AO Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ ■ Stabilizer blend for furniture and flooring applications.
Recommended
Suitable
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Key benefits
• Solutions for water- and

solvent-based applications
Antioxidants and
• Improved sustainability (e.g. eco-labeling)
• Easy stir-in during processing
Optical Brighteners • Effective protection from thermally

induced oxidation during processing
• Yellowing prevention during processing
• Improves stability of adhesives
and sealants
• Prevents loss of mechanical properties
• Lower coat weight without compromising
stability
O xidation can be a major issue, especially in coatings

subject to heat exposure during processing, curing
and baking at high temperatures. As in the area of light
The Irganox® lineup is made up of sterically hindered phenols
and thioethers as well as blends of different AO technologies.
Our Irgafos® solutions are secondary AO process stabilizers
With labs dedicated to innovation in antioxidants and light
stabilizers located at our main headquarters in Germany
as well as in Switzerland, we are well equipped to support
At BASF Performance and Formulation Additives, you will
find experts with in-depth knowledge of your industry.
We will work with you to find the ideal antioxidants for
stabilizers, BASF has played a pioneering role in using phosphite chemistry. you in addressing any oxidation issues you face. Whatever your formulations and even co-innovate to develop novel
developing effective primary and secondary antioxidant type of system you are developing, you can count on us solutions. For more information, you can also look here:
(AO) technologies, and continues to offer an industry- Complementing our antioxidant range, we offer the Tinopal ®
for solutions that safeguard the integrity of your coating www.basf.com/additives
leading portfolio of effective solutions. This diverse optical brightener solutions for water- and solvent-based during processing and beyond. We can also provide
range of easy-to-process thermal and oxidative systems. These fluorescent whitening agents brighten or invaluable compliance support, thanks to our deep
stabilizers for water-based, solvent-based and powder mask yellowing and can also be used as a marker where understanding and close monitoring of regulatory
coating systems enables us to address virtually any fluorescence is used to detect film voids or for registration developments.
issue you may encounter in your formulations. and identification purposes.
With our Irganox® and Irgafos® antioxidants, coatings,

adhesives and sealants are effectively protected against Product range Chemistry Characteristics
thermally induced polymer oxidation during production and
Prevent oxidation of polymers from heat exposure from
application as well as in their service life. Special highlights Irganox® Antioxidants
production, processing to extending application service life.
include low-viscosity, easy stir-in solutions like Irganox®
245 DW for water-based systems.
Prevent oxidation of polymers from heat exposure from
Irgafos® Antioxidants production, processing to extending application service life.
Helps to retain integrity of coatings.
Thermal and process stabilizer, focusing on adhesive and

Irgastab® Antioxidants blends
sealant applications.
Fluorescent whitening agents, brightens coatings, masks

Tinopal® Optical Brighteners
yellowing.
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Antioxidants and Optical Brighteners
Antioxidants
Antioxidants
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Weight (g/mol)
Flooring
Hindered phenolic (primary antioxidant)
AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, not to be used
Irganox® 245 (ED) Solid 76-79 587 ■ ■ ■ ■
in direct-fired gas ovens.
AO for water-based coating applications, not to be used in direct-fired
Irganox® 245 DW Liquid, 40% active - 587 ■ ■ ■
gas ovens.
AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, not to be used
Irganox® 1010 (ED) Solid 110-125 1,178 ■ ■ ■ ■
in direct-fired gas ovens.
AO for solvent-based coating applications, not to be used in direct-fired
Irganox® 1035 Phenol Solid 63-78 643 ■
gas ovens.
AO for 100% and solvent-based applications, not to be used in direct
Irganox® 1076 (ED) Solid 50-55 531 ■ ■ ■ ■
fired gas ovens.
AO for all solvent-based applications, not to be used in direct fired gas
Irganox® 1135 Liquid - 390 ■ ■ ■ ■
ovens.
Irganox® 1726 Solid 28 537 ■ AO for hot melt and rubber applications.
Phosphite (secondary antioxidant)

AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, prevents
Irgafos® 126 (ED) Solid 160-175 604 ■ ■ ■
yellowing in direct gas fired ovens.
Phosphite
AO for solvent-based and powder-coating applications, prevents
Irgafos® 168 (ED) Solid 183-186 647 ■ ■ ■
yellowing in direct gas fired ovens.
Thioether (secondary antioxidant)

Thiosynergist suitable for long term thermal stability, may profit from
Irganox® PS 802 FL Solid 50-55 683 ■ ■ ■
combination with primary AO. Holt melt applications.
Thioether
Thiosynergist suitable for long term thermal stability, may profit from
Irganox® PS 800 L Solid 39-41 515 ■
combination with primary AO. Good solubility. Hot melt applications.
Recommended
Suitable
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Antioxidants and Optical Brighteners
Antioxidants
Antioxidants
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Antioxidant blend
AO blend for powder-coating applications, not to be used in direct fired
Irganox® B 225 (ED) Solid >100 ■ ■ ■
gas ovens.
AO blend for powder-coating applications, not to be used in direct fired
Irganox® B 900 Phenol / phosphite Solid >50 ■ ■ ■
gas ovens.
Irgastab® Plus 5193 Solid 180-190 ■ ■ AO blend for adhesives and sealants applications.
Irgastab® Plus 5170 MG Phenol / thioether Solid 160-170 ■ ■ AO blend for adhesives and sealants applications.
Optical brightener
Water-based solution for white and pastel tone paints, clear coats,
Tinopal® NFW 10 LIQ Biphenyl-stilbene Liquid, 10% active - 563 ■ ■ ■ ■
overprint varnishes.
Solid optical brightener for solvent-based and 100% applications, white
Tinopal® OB CO Benzoxazole Solid 196-203 431 ■ ■ ■ ■
and pastel tone paints, clear coats, overprint varnishes.
Highly efficient water-soluble form, especially recommended to
Tinopal® SFP Triazine-stilbene Solid - 1,305 ■ ■ ■ ■
enhance brightness of pure white and pastel shades.
Recommended
Suitable
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Key benefits
• Excellent compatibility with a broad

range of resin systems
• Highest performance with all kind of
pigment classes
Dispersing Agents • Shorter dispersion time

• Reduced mill base viscosity
• Prevention of pigment settling,
flooding and floating
• Increased color strength and

hiding power
• Highest transparency and jetness
• Enhanced gloss
O ur extensive portfolio of dispersing agents

contains solutions for water-based, solvent-
based, high solids, 100% solids systems and universal
such as higher transparency and exceptional
jetness development. Also, improved value in use
of high-performance pigments can be achieved by
Product range for
water-based systems
Chemistry Characteristics
pigment concentrates. These polymeric, oligomeric enhancing color strength. Broad range of surfactant-type dispersants for water-based
Dispex® Ultra FA Low molecular weight systems, broad applicability, excellent compatibility, improvement of
and surfactant-based technologies are known for color acceptance.
outstanding color development, viscosity reduction, Our latest developments have focused on
Versatile, oligomeric dispersants allow for universal colorants and
enhanced gloss and stability as well as suitability for advancing water-based formulations with products Dispex® Ultra FA Oligomeric (FAME)
improvement of color acceptance.
low-VOC and APEO-free systems. like Dispex® Ultra PX 4290 and Dispex® Ultra CX
Established anionic dispersants for decorative paints and coatings,
4452. Improved durability or reduced total cost of Dispex® AA High molecular weight excellent in stabilizing inorganic pigments and fillers, high pigment
Drawing on in-depth knowledge of pigment chemistry, formulation can be achieved by using our Dispex® CX and filler loading possible, improved wet-scrub resistance with
hydrophobic types.
polymerization technology and formulations, our hydrophobic dispersants Dispex® CX 4248 and
experts will work with you to find the right dispersants Dispex® CX 4348. For solvent-based applications Broad range of high-performance dispersing agents, excellent
Dispex® Ultra PA Advanced high molecular
stabilization and color development, low pigment concentrate
to overcome challenges and achieve the properties Efka® PX 4787 provides optimal milling efficiency, Dispex® Ultra PX weight
viscosities.
you want in your coatings. which can support in reducing energy consumption.
A prime example of the advanced chemistry behind Talk to your partners at BASF Performance and
our dispersants is the award-winning controlled free- Formulation Additives for support in formulating Product range for
solvent-based systems Chemistry Characteristics
radical polymerization (CFRP) technology. It allows the and developing coatings – they can give you guide
(incl. 100% systems)
creation of highly efficient and widely compatible formulas for all dispersing additives in conjunction
Range of surfactant-type dispersants, broad applicability, excellent
block-copolymer dispersants that offer optimal with a variety of pigments. You can also find out Efka® FA Low molecular weight
anti-settling properties.
rheology control and improved coloristics. more about our dispersing agents here:
Dispex® Ultra FA Versatile, oligomeric dispersants allow for universal colorants and
www.basf.com/additives Oligomeric (FAME)
Efka® FA improvement of color acceptance.
The Efka® PX and Dispex® Ultra PX ranges comprise
Efka® PA Established range of high molecular-weight dispersants, excellent
our top-line dispersing agents. They are characterized High molecular weight
Efka® PU viscosity reduction and stabilization.
by a defined polymer architecture, which provides
high affinity for the pigment surface and robust
stabilization against flocculation. These additives help
to differentiate formulations with improved properties,
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Technical information Pigments Concentrates System Industry
Adhesives & Sealants

Printing & Packaging
Furniture & Flooring
Inorganic pigments
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
Organic pigments
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Resin-containing
Solvent-based
Carbon black
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Product name1 Description Features and benefits
Amine value
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Acid value
Resin-free
Extenders
Anionic dispersing agents based on polyacrylic acid
Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments,
Dispex® AA 4030 30 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■
suitable for exterior applications.
Ammonium polyacrylate
Low polydispersity with higher efficiency for inorganic fillers and
Dispex® AA 4040 45 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
pigments, suitable for exterior coatings.
Dispex® AA 4135 35 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ Standard dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments.
Low polydispersity for efficient dispersing properties and
Dispex® AA 4140 43 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
liquefying effect.
Low polydispersity for efficient dispersing properties and
Dispex® AA 4141 43 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
liquefying effect.
Sodium polyacrylate
Dispex® AA 4144 35 <0.3 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ Efficient dispersing properties, excellent gloss development.
Very efficient dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments,

Dispex® AA 4145 45 <0.6 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■
especially TiO2.
Polymeric dispersing agent based on acrylic acid sodium salt in
Dispex® AA 4935 >91 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
powder form.
Medium-hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior and exterior
Dispex® CX 4230 28 <0.5 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
architectural coatings; good liquefying effect
Hydrophobic character lowers leaching tendency (snail trails) in
Dispex® CX 4231 30 <1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
exterior paints, reduces water uptake, enables high-gloss.
Ammonium polyacrylate Hydrophobic dispersing agent, provides early blister resistance
Dispex® CX 4234 35 <0.5 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □
copolymer and improves associative thickener response.
For inorganic pigments and extenders, more hydrophobic than
Dispex® CX 4240 40 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ □
Dispex® AA 4040.
Most hydrophobic dispersing agent, suitable for TiO2 reduction
Dispex® CX 4248 32 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
and high-gloss; good blistering and snail trail resistance.
Carboxylic acid copolymer, Excellent dispersing performance; improves gloss, wet-scrub
Dispex® CX 4320 25 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■
sodium salt and blocking-resistance; excellent ZnO compatibility.
Dispex® CX 4340 40 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ □ For inorganic pigments and extenders, balanced hydrophobicity.
Delivers higher wet-scrub resistance with pronounced

Dispex® CX 4345 Sodium polyacrylate copolymer 45 <1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □
hydrophobic character.
Most hydrophobic dispersing agent for interior, with potential to
Dispex® CX 4348 32 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □
optimize binder and TiO2 content.
Most efficient dispersing agent for low PVC paints; enhanced
Dispex® HIDE CX 4540 Opacity enhancer 41 <0.2 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □
opacity with potential to reduce TiO2 content.
1
All products comply with APEO-free claims. APEO has not been intentionally added. 4
Contolled free radical polymerization.

2

All measurements reflect approximate values. 5
Needs synergist. Recommended
3
Measurements done according to the EU Ecolabel 2014/312/EU for indoor and outdoor paints and varnishes.

For products with a VOC level above 10% the value is based on calculation according to recipe. Suitable
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Inorganic pigments
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
Organic pigments
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Resin-containing
Solvent-based
Carbon black
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Amine value
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Acid value
Resin-free
Extenders
Low molecular weight dispersing agents mainly for water-based systems
Anionic dispersing agent; excellent liquefying effect in inorganic
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 Chelating agent 50 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
pigment slurry formulations.
Suitable for inorganic and organic pigments and pigment
Dispex® Ultra FA 4416 Surfactant mixture 75 <2 - - □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
concentrates.
Universal dispersing agent; also suitable as co-dispersant;
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 100 <1 35 22 □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
Fatty acid modified improves compatibility and color acceptance in basepaints.
emulsifier (FAME) Dispersing agent for universal colorants for decorative tinting
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 100 <1 47 46 □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■
systems; excellent compatibility with aromatic-free alkyd paints.
Non-ionic fatty alcohol
Dispex® Ultra FA 4430 30 - - - □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Improves storage stability and compatibility of pigment pastes.
ethoxylate
Aliphatic polyether with Dispersing agent for inorganic pigments and fillers for decorative
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 100 <0.1 - 100 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
acidic groups and industrial coatings.
Non-ionic dispersant for organic pigment concentrates, enhances
Dispex® Ultra FA 4437 Modified natural oil >99 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
effect pigment orientation.
Universal non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent; APEO
Modified fatty alcohol
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 80 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ alternative for improved color acceptance, gloss and storage
ethoxylate
stability.
Anionic wetting and dispersing agent; especially suitable for
Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 Phosphoric acid ester 30 <0.1 - 25 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
inorganic pigment concentrates.
Phosphoric acid ester, Neutralized anionic wetting and dispersing agent; especially
Dispex® Ultra FA 4484 26 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
sodium salt suitable for universal inorganic pigment concentrates.
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Dispersing Agents

Inorganic pigments
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
Organic pigments
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Resin-containing
Solvent-based
Carbon black
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Amine value
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Acid value
Resin-free
Extenders
Low molecular weight dispersing agents mainly for solvent-based systems
Surface active anionic Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides good
Efka® FA 4600 35 27.5 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ □
compounds anti-settling properties in polar systems.
Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good anti-settling
Efka® FA 4601 Blend of fatty alcohol sulfates 47 16 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ □
properties for medium-polar systems.
Hydroxyl functional, For solvent-based decorative systems; from low to polar solvent
Efka® FA 4608 100 <1 85 - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
modified carboxylic acid containing systems.
Solution of a copolymer Excellent dispersant for inorganic pigments, especially TiO2;
Efka® FA 4609 52 48 - 50 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■
with acidic groups strong reduction of mill base viscosity; increased hiding power.
Suitable for inorganic pigments in industrial coatings and
Efka® FA 4610 Acidic polyester polyamide 50 50 - 140 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
dispersion of extenders and fillers in composites (SMC + BMC).
Solvent-free dispersing agent; strong reduction of mill base
Efka® FA 4611 Copolymer with acidic groups 100 <2.5 - 129 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
viscosity; high pigment and filler loading; increased hiding power.
Efficient dispersant for inorganic pigments; dispersion of extend-
Efka® FA 4620 Acidic polyether 100 <2.5 - 290 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
ers and fillers in composite formulations (SMC+BMC).
Unsaturated polyamide and For solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for
Efka® FA 4644 52 48 16 25 □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■
acid ester salts gelling bentonite concentrates.
Unsaturated fatty acid- Strong viscosity reduction for dispersing fillers in SMC, BMC and
Efka® FA 4647 80 20 30 40 □ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
modified polyamide salts other filled and reinforced compounds.
Efka FA 4654 ®
Carboxylic acid salts 52 48 51 53 □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ For low-polar to medium-polar systems; also for bentonite gels.
Provides excellent anti-settling and anti-floating properties,

Efka® FA 4663 Salts of a polycarboxylic acid 50 50 56 56 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
improves alu flakes orientation.
For polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; also for
Efka® FA 4665 Modified carboxylic acid blend 52 48 - 120 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■
orientation of aluminum pigments in CAB automotive base coats.
For polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; strong
Efka® FA 4666 Unsaturated carboxylic acid 52 48 - 140 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■
anti-settling effect.
Mixture of ionic and Solvent-free dispersant for reactive resins; for inorganic
Efka® FA 4672 99 <2 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
non-ionic esters pigments and fillers in epoxy, UPE and PUR 100% systems.
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Dispersing Agents

Inorganic pigments
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
Organic pigments
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Resin-containing
Solvent-based
Carbon black
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Amine value
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Acid value
Resin-free
Extenders
High molecular weight dispersants
pH-independent with broad compatibility in water-based systems;
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 50 <1 27 - □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
good water resistance properties.
For water-based decorative and industrial coatings,
Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 Modified polyacrylate polymer 40 <1 25 - □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
pH-independent; broad compatibility.
Suitable for stabilizing universal pigment concentrates for
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 40 25 39 6 ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
industrial coatings.
Specifically designed for semi-gloss and high-gloss paint
Dispex® Ultra PX 4275 37.5 <0.5 - - □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
formulations and pigment concentrates.
Copolymer Excellent for water-based universal colorants with broadest
Dispex® Ultra PX 4290 40 <0.1 - 9 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ pigment affinity. Suitable for coatings, printing inks and
adhesives.
Excellent for inorganic pigments and transparent iron oxides;
Dispex® Ultra CX 4452 Anionic copolymer 40 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ □
strong viscosity reduction with low-foaming during milling.
Universal, non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent; improves gloss
Dispex® Ultra PX 4522 Non-ionic polymer 100 <0.1 - - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ □ □ □ ■
development, color strength and color acceptance.
Blend of amine- and Universal wetting and dispersing agent for organic and inorganic
Dispex® Ultra PX 4525 92 <1 16 33 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ □
acid-functional polymers pigments; improves color strength and color acceptance.
Excellent performance with inorganic pigments; broad
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 40 <0.1 32 - □ ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ compatibility across binder systems; for colorants and co-
Acrylic block copolymer grinding.
(CFRP4) Best-in-class for high-jetness application and enhanced
Dispex Ultra PX 4585
®
50 <0.1 20 - ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ coloristics for industrial and automotive coatings; broad binder
compatibility.
Specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester /
Efka® PA 4400 40 60 42 - □ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■
melamine stoving enamels.
Industrial coatings, automotive topcoats; for industrial colorants in
Efka® PA 4401 50 50 50 - □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
combination with grinding resins such as Laropal® A81.
Modified polyacrylate polymer
For automotive OEM and refinish topcoats; also suitable for coil
Efka® PA 4404 40 60 36 - □ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
coating applications.
Efka® PA 4450 50 50 - 110 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ For organic and inorganic pigments in non-aqueous systems.
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Dispersing agents
Dispersing Agents

Inorganic pigments
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
Organic pigments
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Resin-containing
Solvent-based
Carbon black
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Amine value
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Acid value
Resin-free
Extenders
Efka® PU 4009 60 40 9 13 □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ Suitable for general industrial application for optimum value in use.
General industrial coatings and wood coatings, for stabilization

Efka® PU 4010 51 49 6 12 □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
of TiO2 and matting agents.
Solvent-based industrial coatings, delivers low viscosity in
Efka® PU 4015 50 50 10 - □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □
high-pigmented systems.
Efka® PU 4046 40 60 19 - ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ General industrial coatings, broad pigment affinity.

Modified polyurethane polymer Standard dispersing agent for optimum performance in industrial
Efka® PU 4047 35 65 17 - ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■
applications, including automotive OEM and refinish.
High-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and
Efka® PU 4050 45 55 14 - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■
refinish as well as resin-containing pigment concentrates.
High-quality industrial, automotive and refinish applications, strong
Efka® PU 4061 30 70 8 - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
viscosity-depressing properties.
Polymeric dispersing agent for the deflocculation of inorganic and
Efka® PU 4063 45 55 10 - ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
organic pigments in high-quality solvent-based pigment pastes.
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Dispersing agents
Dispersing Agents

Inorganic pigments
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
Organic pigments
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Resin-containing
Solvent-based
Carbon black
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Amine value
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Acid value
Resin-free
Extenders
High-end dispersing agent for solvent-based industrial coatings
Efka® PX 4300 80 20 56 - ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
including medium- and long-oil alkyds.
Best-in-class for high-jetness application and enhanced coloristics
Efka® PX 4310 50 50 19 - ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
for industrial and automotive coatings; polar to mid-polar systems.
Delivers ultra-high jetness with carbon black and high transparency
Efka® PX 4320 50 50 28 - ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ □
with organic pigments; suitable for mid-polar to non-polar systems.
For industrial and decorative coatings; industrial colorants in
Efka® PX 4330 70 30 28 - □ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Acrylic block copolymer combination with grinding resins such as Laropal® A81.
(CFRP4) For industrial and automotive systems; good performance in
Efka® PX 4340 55 45 4 - □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
CAB-modified systems, 2-pack PUR and 2-pack epoxies.
Excellent gloss due to enhanced compatibility and improves
Efka® PX 4350 51 49 12 - □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■
dispersion of Cu-Phthalocyanine pigments.
For high-performance pigments, suitable for energy-curable
Efka® PX 4701 100 <2.5 40 - ■ ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
systems and solvent-based applications.
For UV-curable and mild-solvent ink-jet systems, including
Efka® PX 4703 100 <2.5 56 - ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
UV-curable flexographic-, litho- and screen inks.
Suitable for energy-curable and solvent-based systems; broad
Efka® PX 4733 100 <2.5 25 - ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
pigment affinity, including matting agents.
Dispersing agent for high-quality solvent-based coatings; suitable
Efka® PX 4753 51 49 12 - ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
for high-performance organic pigments.
Advanced polymer
Highly efficient, cross-linkable dispersing agent for excellent film
Efka® PX 4780 100 <2.5 20 - ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
properties; strong viscosity reduction during milling.
Highly efficient, cross-linkable dispersing agent for excellent film
Efka® PX 4787 70 30 15 - ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■
properties; strong viscosity reduction during milling.
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Key benefits
Defoamers • Solutions for water-based and
non-aqueous formulations
(e.g. renewables, low VOC, low odor)
• Broad country registrations
• Food contact compliance
• Effective foam suppression and

micro foam elimination.
• Cost savings due to shorter
production processes
• Faster bubble break time
• Prevention of surface defects
Feel free to connect with the specialists at BASF
F ormulators rely on BASF defoamer technologies

to meet the most demanding standards of
excellence – such as those in automotive coatings.
Most defoamers are characterized by a delicate
balance between compatibility and incompatibility in
a given system. The active ingredient must be almost
Performance and Formulation Additives for support
in finding the right defoamers for your formulations.
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Our lineup ranges from products based on mineral insoluble in the paint formulation, and able to form
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oils or native oils, specialty-emulsions and small defoamer droplets that migrate into the foam
organosilicone-based solutions to silicone-free and lamellae. To ensure long-term defoaming efficiency,
star-polymer defoamers. The additives are defined the defoamer droplets need to remain stable in the
by excellent foam suppression and micro-foam system and not be absorbed or dissolved in storage.
removal, high compatibility, long-term efficiency and At the same time, a defoamer must be sufficiently
easy handling in perfect balance. The range also compatible with the binder to ensure that no surface Systems Product range Chemistry Characteristics
includes solutions for environmental compliance defects such as craters are generated in the final
such as low VOC, low SVOC and low odor foam paint film due to incompatibility. Foamaster ® MO Mineral oil based Removes macro foam, universal.
suppressants. Foamaster ® NO Natural oil based Renewable raw materials, low SVOC.
One of the outstanding innovations in the BASF
Allows for food contact compliance,
Foamaster ® WO White oil based
defoamer portfolio is our award-winning FoamStar® better odor, low fogging.
technology. It is based on a hyper-branched polymer Water-based
FoamStar ® ED Emulsion based Universal, easy to incorporate.
with a 3-dimensional star-shaped structure,
FoamStar ® PB Polymer based High efficiency.
containing hydrophilic as well as hydrophobic
elements. Unlike conventional mineral-oil and silicone For high-gloss systems, e.g. industrial,
FoamStar ® SI Silicone based
printing inks.
defoamers, our FoamStar technology breaks down
®
foam on a molecular level. It acts as a unique FoamStar ® ST Star polymer based High efficiency, fast foam knock-down.
surfactant interacting with the foam-related Efka® PB Polymer based High efficiency.
Non-aqueous
surfactants and destabilizes the foam bubbles. When
Efka® SI Silicone based High efficiency, high-gloss.
combined with conventional defoamer types, it
accelerates bubble-break times and boosts efficiency.
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Technical
Incorproation Appearance Application Systems Industry Water-based
information
Low-shear / Let down stage
Baking coatings / enamels
Emulsions polymerization
Micro foam elimination
High-shear / Mill base
2-pack PUR & Epoxy

Recommended for
Bubble break time
low VOC systems3

Matt to semi-matt
General Industrial
Acrylic emulsions
VOC content (%)2
Alkyd emulsions
Styrene acrylic /
Product name1 Description
Brush and roller
Roller coatings
Solvent-based
Natural rubber
Polyurethane
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Vinylacetate
Solvent-free
Composites
Semi-gloss
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Spray
Gloss
For water-based systems
Foamaster ® MO 2108 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2111 100 <0.1 □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2114 100 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2122 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2133 >98 2 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Mineral oil based
Foamaster ® MO 2134 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2140 >98 2 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2150 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2152 >97 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2155 AG 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2157 Emulsified mineral 25 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

oil with hydrophobic
Foamaster ® MO 2159 particles 25 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2170 >92 8 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
Foamaster ® MO 2172 >95 5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO 2185 >94 6 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Mineral oil based
Foamaster ® MO 2190 >93 7 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO NDW 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® MO NXZ 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
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Defoamers
Defoamers
Technical
information
2-pack PUR & Epoxy

Recommended for
Bubble break time
low VOC systems3

Matt to semi-matt
General Industrial
Acrylic emulsions
VOC content (%)2
Alkyd emulsions
Styrene acrylic /
Brush and roller
Roller coatings
Solvent-based
Natural rubber
Polyurethane
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Vinylacetate
Solvent-free
Composites
Semi-gloss
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Spray
Gloss
Foamaster ® NO 2306 100 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □
Foamaster ® NO 2331 Natural oil based 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ □ □ ■
Foamaster ® NO 2335 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Foamaster ® WO 2310 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ □ □ ■
Foamaster ® WO 2323 100 <0.1 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ □ □ ■

White oil based
Foamaster ® WO 2360 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ □ □ ■
Foamaster ® WO 2390 100 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ □ □ □ ■
FoamStar ® ED 2521 20 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
FoamStar ® ED 2522 20 <0.1 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □

Emulsion based
FoamStar ® ED 2523 27 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
FoamStar ® ED 2528 28 <0.1 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® PB 2706 98 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Polymer based
FoamStar ® PB 2724 100 <0.5 ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® SI 2210 100 <0.1 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® SI 2213 100 <0.1 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® SI 2217 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Modified
FoamStar ® SI 2240 100 <0.1 ■ □ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
silicone based
FoamStar ® SI 2250 100 <1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
FoamStar ® SI 2280 >99 <1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® SI 2281 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® SI 2292 >10 90 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® SI 2299 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

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Defoamers
Defoamers
Technical
information
2-pack PUR & Epoxy

Recommended for
Bubble break time
low VOC systems3

Matt to semi-matt
General Industrial
Acrylic emulsions
VOC content (%)2
Alkyd emulsions
Styrene acrylic /
Brush and roller
Roller coatings
Solvent-based
Natural rubber
Polyurethane
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Vinylacetate
Solvent-free
Composites
Semi-gloss
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Spray
Gloss
FoamStar ® ST 2400 100 <1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2410 >98 2 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2412 >98 2 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2420 >99 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2434 >98 2 □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
FoamStar ® ST 2437 Star polymer based 100 <1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2438 100 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2439 >98 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2445 >99 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2446 >99 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FoamStar ® ST 2454 100 0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Defoamers
Defoamers
Defoamers
Technical
Incorproation Application System Industry Solvent-free systems Solvent-based
information
Coil coating Poylester / Melamine

SMPs (Silane modified polymers)
2-pack PUR & Epoxy coatings
High-solids industrial systems
2-pack PUR & Epoxy systems

Unsaturated polyester (UPE)
Alkyds, medium and long oil

Recommended for low VOC
Polyacrylates, polyurethane
Baking / Stoving enamels

(moderate shear for good
Early stage of production
At the end of production
Roller / Curtain coatings

General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Brush and roller

(recommended)
Solvent-based
Construction
Architectural
NC coatings
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
UV-curable
Solids (%)2
systems3
Flooring
Spray
For non-aqueous systems
Efka® PB 2001 26 74 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Efka® PB 2010 - 80 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Efka® PB 2020 Silicone-free - 80 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Efka® PB 2720 AN - 60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
Efka® PB 2725 - 60 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
Efka® PB 2744 Polymer based, silicone-containing 100 <0.1 ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Efka® PB 2770 Polymer based, silicone-free 100 <0.1 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Efka® SI 2722 S - >70 ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Silicone based
Efka® SI 2723 - <25 ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
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Key benefits
• Broad range of rheology profiles

• High efficiency across many resin types
• pH-independency (PU / PE)
Rheology Modifiers • Improved sustainability
• Improved wash and scrub-resistance

• Low impact on water-uptake / whitening
• Excellent leveling and sag resistance
• Reduced spattering
BASF’s synthetic rheology modifiers

include non-ionic associative
(HEUR / HMPE), anionic associative (HASE) and non-
We offer six classes of rheological additives
for paints and coatings
• Alkali swellable emulsions (ASE)
These Rheology Modifiers enable you to create a wide
variety of rheological profiles to give water-based paints and
coatings precisely the attributes you and your customers are
At BASF Performance and Formulation Additives, you
will find experts who understand your specific needs
and are glad to support you in finding the right rheology
associative thickener (ASE) technologies. Our focus • Hydrophobically modified seeking. For example, you can modify the rheological modifiers for your formulations. For more information,
is on highly efficient additives for water-based alkali swellable emulsions (HASE) behavior of water-based paints and coatings to make them you can also look here:
systems. Our rheology modifiers also provide • Hydrophobically modified either more newtonian (brush, roll-on, curtain coating) or www.basf.com/additives
additional functionalities like wetting properties and polyurethanes (HEUR) more pseudoplastic (spray) to optimize application
health or environmental benefits such as suitability • Hydrophobically modified polyethers (HMPE) properties.
for formulations low in VOCs, odors, free of APEO • Attapulgites (inorganic rheology modifiers)
and tin. • Castor oil, wax and urea based thixotropes
Product range Chemistry Characteristics
Rheology modifiers from BASF effectively reduce Each product class has its own properties and
dripping and spattering of paints during roller or applications. Our Rheovis® PU and PE series of Strong thickening response, reduced syneresis,
Rheovis® HS Associative acrylic (HASE)
brush application. Sag resistance is improved by a associative thickeners stand out as a class of easy to handle.
rapid but controlled viscosity increase after groundbreaking additives based primarily on
application. They also reliably prevent sedimentation hydrophobically modified polyether and Pseudoplastic rheology profiles, reduced syneresis, easy
Rheovis® AS Non-associative acrylic (ASE)
to handle.
of pigments during transport and storage of the polyurethane derivatives.
paints.
Newtonian rheology profiles, non-ionic chemistry, avoids
Rheovis® PE Associative polyether (HMPE)
spattering, good wet-scrub resistance.
Broad range of rheology profiles, non-ionic chemistry,

Rheovis® PU Associative polyurethane (HEUR) excellent wet-scrub resistance, low effect on gloss
development.
Inorganic Rheology Modifiers with strong anti-settling

Attagel® Organo clay types
properties and good syneresis control.
Efka® RM Miscellaneous Excellent anti-settling and anti-sag properties.
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Rheology modifiers
Rheology Modifiers
Technical information Functionality System Industry
Low-shear (Brookfield)
Associative interaction

Improved leveling /
Spray application /
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Product viscosity
Scrub resistance
pH-independent
High-shear (ICI)
Newtonian flow
Mid-shear (KU)
Solvent-based
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Anti-settling
Solvent-free
High water /
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Anti-sag
(mPas)2
Economical grade for thickening asphalt emulsions and
Attagel 15 ®
100 <0.1 Powder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ 5
■ ■ roof coatings with slightly coarser particle size than
Attagel® 30.
Economical grade of attapulgite for tape joint compound
Attagel® 30 100 <0.1 Powder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □5 ■ ■ ■ applications that can tolerate a coarser grade than
Natural attapulgite
Attagel® 40 while still providing rheological benefits.
clays
Additionally to key benefits, it improves anti-spatter and
Attagel® 40 100 <0.1 Powder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □5 ■ ■
syneresis control.
Additionally to key benefits, it improves anti-spatter and
Attagel® 50 100 <0.1 Powder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □5 ■ ■ ■ ■ syneresis control with a smaller particle size than
Attagel® 40.
Advantageous shear thinning rheology profile, for good
Rheovis AS 1110 ®
25 <0.2 20 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ spray characteristics. Used e.g. in pigment concentrates
to prevent settling and sedimentation.
Shear thinning rheology curve providing a high yield
Rheovis® AS 1125 25 <0.1 <20 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
point.
Broad food contact compliance with freeze-thaw stable
Rheovis® AS 1127 40 <0.1 50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
product form, offering reduced syneresis.
Highly efficient and shear thinning rheology curve, used
Rheovis AS 1130 ®
30 <0.1 <40 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ in pigment and filler slurries. Standard in automotive
formulations.
Anionic polyacrylate Highly efficient, inverse emulsion, especially suited for
Rheovis® AS 1180 30 <10 300 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
copolymers (ASE) adhesive systems.
Highly active, inverse emulsion with outstanding low-
Rheovis® AS 1187 55 <10 <3,000 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ shear thickening efficiency which can be used in a pH
range between 6-12; sodium salt.
Highly active, inverse emulsion with outstanding low-
Rheovis AS 1189 ®
57 <10 <1,500 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ shear thickening efficiency which can be used in a pH
range between 4-12; ammonia salt.
Most newtonian rheology profile in the Rheovis® AS
Rheovis® AS 1337 30 <0.1 30 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
range.
Micronized, highly efficient granula with excellent
Rheovis® AS 1956 >85 <0.3 Powder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
blushing resistance in clear coats.
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Rheology modifiers
Rheology Modifiers

Improved leveling /
Spray application /
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Product viscosity
Scrub resistance
pH-independent
High-shear (ICI)
Newtonian flow
Mid-shear (KU)
Solvent-based
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Anti-settling
Solvent-free
High water /
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Anti-sag
(mPas)2
High polymer content. Imparts slight thixotropy and
Rheovis® HS 1153 40 <0.1 <50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ prolongs the open time. Especially recommended for
paints and plasters.
Combines slighty thixotropic flow behavior with low water
Rheovis HS 1162 ®
35 <0.1 <50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ uptake. Has no impact on wet adhesion even after long
water contact.
Recommended as co-thickener for spray applications
Rheovis® HS 1169 30 <0.1 <50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
with lower water uptake and elongation of open time.
Good leveling and syneresis control; partial HEC
Rheovis® HS 1181 30 <0.2 <50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
replacement possible.
High thickening power and less water absorption than
Rheovis® HS 1184 Hydrophobically 30 <0.2 28 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Rheovis® HS 1181.
modified anionic
High thickening power for plasters and texture combined
polyacrylate
Rheovis HS 1185 ®
30 <0.2 30 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ with low odor and less water absorption than Rheovis®
copolymers (HASE)
HS 1181.
Allround mid-shear thickener with high polymer content,
Rheovis® HS 1212 40 <0.5 <50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
excellent efficiency and sizable food contact compliance.
Mid- to high-shear thickener with pronounced ICI
Rheovis® HS 1276 30 <0.2 <100 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
contribution.
Most efficient high-shear HASE with most newtonian
Rheovis® HS 1303 25 <0.2 <50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ flow behaviour in the Rheovis® HS range; increases layer
thickness and reduces spatter.
High polymer content with newtonian flow behavior;
Rheovis® HS 1332 40 <0.1 <50 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
improves leveling; sizable food contact compliance.
Powder HASE thickener, recommended for water
Rheovis® HS 1980 97 <0.5 Powder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
proofing membranes.
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Rheology modifiers
Rheology Modifiers

Improved leveling /
Spray application /
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Product viscosity
Scrub resistance
pH-independent
High-shear (ICI)
Newtonian flow
Mid-shear (KU)
Solvent-based
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Anti-settling
Solvent-free
High water /
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Anti-sag
(mPas)2
Most efficient low-shear HEUR combined with low VOC,
Rheovis® PU 1192 32 <0.1 3,000 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
combining convenient handling and easier defoaming.
Most efficient low-shear HEUR, combining convenient

Rheovis® PU 1193 25 <20 3,000 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
handling and easier defoaming.
Build of low- and mid-shear viscosity with moderate
Rheovis® PU 1235 25 <20 1,200 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ contribution to high-shear viscosity combined with
excellent syneresis control.
Rheovis® PU 1256 Hydrophobically 35 <0.1 23,000 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Slightly pseudoplastic and low VOC.
modified ethoxylated
urethanes (HEUR) High efficiency, low VOC, excellent ICI thickening and
Rheovis® PU 1291 40 <0.1 2,700 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
easy handling.
High efficient high-shear (ICI) build combined with
Rheovis® PU 1331 18 < 0.1 4,500 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
low VOC.
Excellent high-shear thickener imparting excellent
Rheovis® PU 1340 20 < 0.1 2,500 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □
flow and low VOC (preferred in EMEA).
Excellent high-shear thickener imparting excellent

Rheovis® PU 1341 20 < 0.1 2,800 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
flow and low VOC (preferred outside EMEA).
Rheovis® PE 1320 40 <20 1,600 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ High solids, imparts excellent flow.
Hydrophobically Most newtonian rheology profile imparting excellent

Rheovis® PE 1330 30 <0.1 4,500 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
modified polyethers flow and low VOC (preferred in EMEA).
(HMPE)
Most newtonian rheology profile imparting excellent
Rheovis® PE 1331 21 <0.1 2,300 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
flow and low VOC (preferred outside EMEA).
Outstanding thixotropic flow behavior combining

Rheovis® UR 1120 Modified urea 45 55 100 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
anti-sagging with good leveling.
Modified Shows maximum thickening effect at a pH of ~5; can
Rheovis VP 1231 ®
vinylpyrrolidone 30 <0.1 2,200 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ be used as protective colloid in the manufacturing
copolymer of dispersions.
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Rheology modifiers
Rheology Modifiers

Improved leveling /
Spray application /
Recommended for
low VOC systems3
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Product viscosity
Scrub resistance
pH-independent
High-shear (ICI)
Newtonian flow
Mid-shear (KU)
Solvent-based
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Anti-settling
Solvent-free
High water /
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Anti-sag
(mPas)2
For solvent-based systems
Introduces highly thixotropic flow behavior combining
Efka® RM 1410 Modified urea 52 48 100 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ anti-sagging with good leveling with minimum effect on
gloss.
Pre-activated polyamide wax for solvent-based OEM &
Efka RM 1469 ®
Polyamide wax 20 80 Paste ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ refinish as well as for wood coatings with minimum effect
on color and gloss.
Modified hydrogenated Provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous
Efka® RM 1900 100 <0.1 Powder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
castor oil formulations; higher temperature stability.
Hydrogenated Provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous
Efka® RM 1920 99 <0.1 Powder ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
castor oil formulations; standard thixotropy.
Prevents settling of pigments by developing a more shear
Overbased calcium
Efka RM 1965 ®
70 30 Paste ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ thinning rheological behavior; prevents the formation of
sulfonate complex
hard pigment sediments.
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Key benefits
• Solutions for water-based and

• High efficiency at low dosage
• Excellent compatibility and
low-foaming
Wetting Agents • Improved sustainability
and Surface Modifiers

• Improved substrate wetting and leveling
• Enhanced effects for extended durability
W ith wetting agents and surface modifiers for water-based

and non-aqueous coatings, we can provide solutions for
almost any paint, coating and ink system. Our broad technology
ethylene oxide to propylene oxide and the
overall degree of alkoxylation,
hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) can
their Product range Chemistry Characteristics
Low-foaming substrate wetting agents for

portfolio includes polymeric, oligomeric and surfactant-based vary widely. Some alkoxylated surfactants Hydropalat® Alkoxylated surfacants
water-based applications.
products such as slip agents with very good recoatability and are especially low-foaming wetting
wetting properties or polymeric flow and leveling agents that agents. Efka® Substrate-wetting agents with generally
Silicone surfacants
Hydropalat® very low static surface tension.
offer excellent appearance. Formulators value wetting agents
and surface modifiers from BASF for high efficiency, allowing A very special class of alkoxylated Cost-effective substrate-wetting agents
Hydropalat® Sulfosuccinates with excellent dynamic surface-tension
dosage reduction and universal suitability. surfactants are star-shaped polymers. reduction.
The hyperbranched structure of these
Acrylate leveling agents for solvent-based
Improved flow and substrate wetting non-ionic surfactants was modified to Efka® Polyacrylates
and solvent-free applications.
give them additional wetting and
Defoaming wetting agents based on
Organomodified silicones are a very versatile class of polymers. defoaming properties. They are non-ionic
Hydropalat® Star-shaped polymers star-shaped polymers for excellent dynamic
Depending on the degree of modification and the overall silicone wetting agents that are virtually 100% surface-tension reduction.
oil content they can be employed as substrate wetting agents, active and designed for the use in water-
flow and leveling agents and/or slip agents. In general, silicone- based coatings for metals, woods and
based additives reduce the surface tension of a formulation plastics. These liquid products are free of
rather drastically. Silicones are very surface-active polymers that silicones and are not formulated with
provide low surface tension and they always try to orientate additional solvents.
themselves on the air/liquid interface. This makes them ideal raw
materials for interfacially active additives. Silicone surfactants, The experts at BASF Performance and
due to their short chain lengths will not provide surface slip in Formulation Additives are glad to support
most paint systems. you in finding the right wetting agents and
surface modifiers for your formulations.
Alkoxylated surfactants are usually cost-effective, non-ionic You can also find out more here:
wetting agents. Depending on the starting alcohol, the ratio of www.basf.com/additives
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Wetting Agents
Wetting agents and
Wetting agents and

surface modifiers
surface modifiers
Technical
Functionality Systems Industry
information

Recommended for
Scratch resistance
low VOC systems3

Pigment wetting &
Color acceptance
General Industrial
Substrate wetting
VOC content (%)2
Anti-blocking &
Solvent-based
Low-foaming /
Anti-cratering
Recoatability
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
De-aeration
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Emulsifier
Leveling
Flow and leveling agents Slip
Silicone-free leveling agent with gloss improvement;

Efka FL 3730 ®
>98 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ suitable for pigmented acid-curing systems with
Efka® PB 2001.
Silicone-free flow and leveling agent with
Efka® FL 3740 >95 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ air-release properties for solvent-based,
solvent free and powder coatings system.
Efka® FL 3741 >95 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
air-release properties; excellent compatibility.
Copolyacrylates
Efka® FL 3745 >96 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ air-release properties for solvent-based,
solvent free and powder coatings system.
100% version of Efka® FL 3755; suitable for
Efka® FL 3750 100 <1.0 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
solvent and solvent-free application.
Silicone-free and highly compatible leveling
Efka FL 3755 ®
52 48 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ agent with excellent flow; no impact on
recoatability and intercoat adhesion.
Acrylate copolymer Acrylic leveling agent on silica gel, suitable for
Efka® FL 3930 100 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
on silica powder coatings.
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Wetting Agents
Wetting agents and
Wetting agents and

surface modifiers
surface modifiers
Technical
information

Recommended for
Scratch resistance
low VOC systems3

Pigment wetting &
Color acceptance
General Industrial
Substrate wetting
VOC content (%)2
Anti-blocking &
Solvent-based
Low-foaming /
Anti-cratering
Recoatability
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
De-aeration
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Emulsifier
Leveling
Slip and leveling agents Slip
Improves slip and mar-resistance with good

Efka® SL 3030 52 48 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
compatibility; suitable for high-gloss systems.
Improves leveling and mar-resistance and acts
Efka SL 3031 ®
52 48 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ as an anti-blocking agent; compatible with all
medium to high polarity solvent-based systems.
Increases slip and surface smoothness, improves
Efka SL 3033 ®
15 85 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ scratch, abrasion resistance and anti-block
properties of clearcoat.
Improves leveling and increases slip and
Efka® SL 3035 52 48 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ mar-resistance, highly suitable for automotive
clearcoat in combination with Efka® FL 3755.
Modified
Universal silicone-based solvent-free slip and
polysiloxanes
Efka SL 3200 ®
>95 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ leveling agent; suitable for aqueous, solvent-based
and UV formulations.
Increase substrate wetting, slip, surface
Efka® SL 3210 100 <1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ smoothness and gloss; good compatibility
with a broad range of printing ink systems.
Universal, high slip and leveling agent especially
Efka® SL 3230 98 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ designed for solvent-based and UV-curable wood
and industrial coatings and printing inks.
Excellent thermal stability with improved leveling
Efka SL 3236 ®
100 <1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ and surface smoothness; supports defoaming
for a defect-free application.
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Wetting Agents
Wetting agents and
Wetting agents and

surface modifiers
surface modifiers
Technical
information

Recommended for
Scratch resistance
low VOC systems3

Pigment wetting &
Color acceptance
General Industrial
Substrate wetting
VOC content (%)2
Anti-blocking &
Solvent-based
Low-foaming /
Anti-cratering
Recoatability
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
De-aeration
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Emulsifier
Leveling
Slip and leveling agents Slip
Excellent slip with good levelling; broad compatbility

Efka® SL 3257 >95 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
across various resin systems.
Modified Good balance of slip and leveling with broader
Efka® SL 3258 >95 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
polysiloxanes compatibility.
Good balance of slip and leveling with enhanced
Efka® SL 3259 >95 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
compatibility for water-based and UV-systems.
Hydroxy-functional silicone with good levelling
Efka SL 3288 ®
>99 <1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ and optimized slip performance; promotes surface
smoothness effect for high-gloss industrial coatings.
Functional Hydroxy-functional silicone with strong and
Efka® SL 3299 100 <1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
polysiloxane sustained slip effect for improved scratch resistance.
Polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal
Efka SL 3883 ®
70 30 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ groups; enhances scratch resistance in UV-curable
systems for wood, plastic and paper coatings.
Hydropalat® Mixture of low Prevents pin-holes and reduces boiling marks in

4 95 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
FL 3635 molecular polymers water-based coatings; APEO-free.
Strong anti-blocking performance with good

Hydropalat® Ultra-high molecular
65 <0.2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ compatbility in water-based systems; enhances
SL 3683 weight silicone
scratch resistance; low cyclic silicone content.
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Wetting Agents
Wetting agents and
Wetting agents and

surface modifiers
surface modifiers
Technical
information

Recommended for
Scratch resistance
low VOC systems3

Pigment wetting &
Color acceptance
General Industrial
Substrate wetting
VOC content (%)2
Anti-blocking &
Solvent-based
Low-foaming /
Anti-cratering
Recoatability
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
De-aeration
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Emulsifier
Leveling
Substrate wetting agents Slip
Wetting and dispersing agent for water-based

Hydropalat®
>98 <2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ systems, specifically for solvent- and resin-free
WE 3105
pigment pastes.
Hydropalat® pH stable, low-foaming wetting agent with strong

85 <0.1 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3110 reduction of dynamic surface tension.
APEO-free alternative for enhanced color acceptance

Hydropalat®
80 <1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ in water-based systems, supports pigment wetting
WE 3111
and improves freeze-thaw stability.
pH stable, low-foaming wetting agent with excellent
Hydropalat®
>99 <0.3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ reduction of dynamic surface tension; suitable for
WE 3120
Alkoxylated printing inks and adhesives.
Hydropalat ®
surfactants Low-foaming wetting agent for water-based
>90 <10 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3130 coatings, printing inks and adhesives.
Hydropalat ®
Difunctional block copolymer surfactant with primary
100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3136 hydroxyl groups; non-ionic and 100% active; HLB ~7.
APEO-free; non–ionic surfactant; stabilizes high
Hydropalat®
70 <1 □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ inorganic filler content; suitable for emulsion
WE 3147
polymerization; HLB ~18.
Hydropalat®
100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Water-soluble polyalkylene glycol; 100% active.
WE 3155
Hydropalat® Excellent for pigment stablization and improving

65 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3165 binder compatibility.
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Wetting agents and
Wetting agents and

surface modifiers
surface modifiers
Technical
information

Recommended for
Scratch resistance
low VOC systems3

Pigment wetting &
Color acceptance
General Industrial
Substrate wetting
VOC content (%)2
Anti-blocking &
Solvent-based
Low-foaming /
Anti-cratering
Recoatability
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
De-aeration
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Emulsifier
Leveling
Hydropalat® Improve adhesion and bonding strength to a

>95 <5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3185 variety of surfaces in adhesive application.
Hydropalat® Excellent for pigment stablization and improving

80 <0.5 □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3189 binder compatibility; HLB ~13.
Hydropalat® pH stable, low-foaming wetting agent for water-based

>97 <3 □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3197 formulations; excellent substrate wetting; HLB~13.
Hydropalat® Excellent for color development / acceptance and
100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3311 improved substrate wetting; HLB ~8.
Difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating
Hydropalat®
100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ in primary hydroxyl groups; suitable for emulsion
WE 3317
polymerisation;HLB 7-12.
Excellent for color development / acceptance and
Hydropalat® Alkoxylated 90 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ improved substrate wetting; suitable for binder
WE 3320 surfactants stabilization;HLB ~14.
Highly effective substrate wetting with low foaming
Hydropalat®
>96 <0.5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ property; improves binder comaptability; suitable
WE 3650
for water-based coatings and inks application.
Excellent surface wetting and low-foaming; lowers
Hydropalat®
>85 <15 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ surface tension; Excellent emulsification properties;
WE 3694
HLB ~11.
Solid block-copolymer surfactant; excellent
Hydropalat®
100 <0.5 □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ improvement of shock stability in inks; highly
WE 3966
compatible across all systems.
Non-volatile and non-ionic surfactant, which is used
Hydropalat® in water-based coatings as a wetting and dispersing
100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3987 agent for enhanced color development / acceptance
and improved substrated wetting; HLB ~14
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Wetting Agents
Wetting agents and
Wetting agents and

surface modifiers
surface modifiers
Technical
information

Recommended for
Scratch resistance
low VOC systems3

Pigment wetting &
Color acceptance
General Industrial
Substrate wetting
VOC content (%)2
Anti-blocking &
Solvent-based
Low-foaming /
Anti-cratering
Recoatability
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
De-aeration
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Emulsifier
Leveling
Hydropalat®
90 <4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 100% version of Hydropalat® WE 3221.
WE 3220
Silicone surfactant with strong reduction of surface

Hydropalat® Silicone
45 55 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ tension; excellent substrate wetting and anti-crater
WE 3221 surfactants
additive with good recoatability.
Excellent wetting agent for high speed application
Hydropalat®
100 <3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ with good deaeration and excellent anticratering
WE 3229
performance, suitable for 100% UV systems.
Hydropalat® Excellent wetting agent with low foam stabilization

>97 <3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3322 and anti-cratering performance.
Star-shaped
polymers
Hydropalat® Excellent surface wetting with strong deaereation
100 <3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
WE 3323 and anti-cratering performance.
Hydropalat® Strong reduction of dynamic surface tension;

75 6 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
WE 3475 standard product used in overprint varnishes.
Hydropalat ®
Highly efficient wetting agent; strong reduction of
77 6 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
WE 3477 dynamic surface tension.
Sulfosuccinates
Hydropalat® Strong reduction of dynamic surface tension;
85 <2 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
WE 3485 solvent-free alternative to Hydropalat® WE 3475.
Hydropalat® Highly efficient wetting agent; strong reduction of

50 <2 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■
WE 3488 dynamic surface tension with low foam stabilization.
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Key benefits
• Solutions for water-based and

(e.g. renewables, low VOC, low odor)
• Food-contact compliance
Film-Forming Agents and Others

• Broad country registration
• Enhanced mechanical properties

• Improved workability
• Conductivity improvement
BASF
and plasticizers.
offers film-forming agents including
coalescents, open-time prolongers
Our portfolio focuses on high-
At BASF Performance and Formulation Additives,
you will find experts in your specific needs who are
glad to support you in finding the right film-forming
performance and sustainable products with agents for your formulations.
renewable content that are non-phthalate and have For more information, you can also look here:
lowest-possible VOC emissions in systems ranging www.basf.com/additives
from paints to plasters and sealants.
Our coalescing agents and plasticizers deliver high

performance coupled with extremely low VOC
Product class Product name Characteristics
content. We also provide a complete range of open-
time prolongers based on renewable raw materials.
Coalescents Loxanol® CA Lower film-forming temperature; inmproved film formation.
Different chemical compounds and functional groups
enable you to fine-tune your formulations for specific Dispersions of oleo-compounds; increased open time,
Open-time prolongers Loxanol® OT
properties, including low film-forming temperatures, prevention / reduction of crack formation, improved workability.
increased plasticization, reduced brittleness and
improved adhesion. Loxanol® PL Plastification for water-based formulations.
Plasticizers
In addition, we offer a range of products with specific Efka® PL Plastification for solvent-based and 100% systems.
properties, like conductivity improvement,
improvement of adhesion, early rain resistance etc. Loxanol® MI
Miscellaneous Product specific (see details).
Efka MI
®
Conductivity aids Efka® IO Ionic liquids; conductivity improvement.
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Film-forming agents
Film-forming agents
Technical information Systems Industry
Product viscosity (mPas)2

Recommended for
low VOC systems3
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Solvent-based
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Coalescents
Highly efficient coalescing agent for interior / exterior paints:
Loxanol® CA 5140 Methyl ester of natural fatty acid 100 6 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■
based on renewable raw materials.
Highly efficient coalescing agent for interior / exterior paints,
Loxanol® CA 5308 Dicarboxylic acid ester 100 6 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■
elastomeric coatings, textured finishes and wood coatings.
Excellent balance of coalescent properties; based on renewable
Loxanol® CA 5310 Propylene glycol monoester >98 30 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □
raw materials.
Highly efficient odorless coalescent complying with VOC
Linear ester based on
Loxanol® CA 5336 100 5 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □ ■ restrictions as per 1999/13/EU and 2004/42/EU; based on
renewable raw materials
renewable raw materials.
Opentime prolonger
Open-time prolonger in liquid form; prevents / reduces cracking in
Loxanol® OT 5840 20 600 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □
Water-based dispersion of resin-based plasters.
oleochemical compounds Highly efficient open-time prolonger; prevents / reduces cracking
Loxanol® OT 5853 30 1.000 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □
in resin-based plasters; improved storage stability.
Loxanol® OT 5900 Oleochemical compounds 45 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □ Open-time prolonger in powder form.
Plasticizer
Standard epoxy plasticizer which is extraction-resistant to many
Efka® PL 5381 100 550 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■ industrial agents. The migration resistance is comparable with
Epoxidized soy bean oil polymeric plasticizers; contains bio-based materials.
Higher purified version of Efka® PL 5381, with a slightly broader
Efka® PL 5382 100 550 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
food contact range; contains bio-based materials.
Secondary plasticizer for lacquers, wood and furniture coatings
based on nitrocellulose, as well as acid curing of one and two-
Butyl ester of a natural
Efka PL 5520 V ®
100 10 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ component finishes. Very fast solvent release and an
fatty acid mixture
improvement in sanding and stacking properties as well as
scratch resistance - bio-based raw materials.
Plasticizer for nitrocellulose, chlorinated rubber and PVC systems
as well as for cellulose acetobutyrate. Low viscosity and volatility
Efka® PL 5635 Epoxidized linear ester 100 30 <0.2 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ ■
and excellent migration resistance: based on renewable raw
materials.
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Film-forming agents
Film-forming agents

Recommended for
low VOC systems3
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Solvent-based
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Plasticizer
Phthalate-free plasticizer for the use in PVC, coatings and rubber;
excellent durability with low temperature resistance and broad
Efka® PL 5643 Di-octyl adipate 100 10 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ □ □
food contact compliance; boiling point >400°C; solvent for
ceramic inkjet.
Phthalate-free plasticizer for PVC, coatings, inks and rubber
1,2-cyclohexanedicarboxylic
Efka PL 5646 ®
100 50 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ suitable for sensitive applications; boiling point ~394°C;
acid diisononyl ester
solvent for ceramic inkjet.
Highly compatible plasticizer designed to provide maximum low
temperature flexibility to various types of elastomers; enhances
Efka® PL 5651 Bis(butylcarbitol) formal 100 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
low temperature properties and reduces processing viscosities in
elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers.
Polypropylene glycol Highly efficient plasticizer for polymer dispersions in gloss paints,
Loxanol® PL 5060 100 94 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
alkylphenylether elastomeric and wood coatings.
Improves pigment wetting and acts as a humectant to control the
Loxanol PL 5830 ®
Polypropylene glycol 100 60 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ □ ■ □ drying behavior of water-based formulations including pigment
concentrates.
Miscellaneous
Loxanol® MI 6311 Polyamide 75 700 - ■ ■ ■ ■ Highly efficient formaldehyde scavenger for water-based paints.
Organic solvent-based on renewable raw materials with low

Dimethylamide of toxicity for multiple applications such as paint strippers or
Loxanol® MI 6470 100 5 100 ■ ■ □ □ □
natural lactic acid cleaning solvents. Green and safe alternative for N-methyl
pyrrolidone (NMP) and similar type of solvents.
Zinc salt of an organic Highly efficient corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc
Loxanol® MI 6627 >99 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■
nitrogen compound phosphate.
Helps to form a protective film on the freshly applied paint and
Loxanol MI 6727 ®
Polyamine 33 1.700 67 ■ ■ ■ plaster; good early rain resistance; extends also the open-time of
plasters.
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Film-forming agents
Film-forming agents

Recommended for
low VOC systems3
General Industrial
VOC content (%)2
Solvent-based
Construction
Water-based
Architectural
Solvent-free
Composites
Automotive
Solids (%)2
Miscellaneous
Used as a primer for coatings applications; highly effective
Loxanol MI 6730 ®
50 25.000 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ adhesion promotor in multi layer packaging films; recommended
for ionic / cationic binders and in a pre-treatment solution.
Crosslinking agent for PVB (Poylvinylbutyral) inks; highly effective
Polyethylene imine
Loxanol® MI 6735 100 15.000 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ adhesion promoter for bonding different materials; recommended
for ionic/cationic binders and in a pre-treatment solution.
Improves water resistance in the early stages of drying and
Loxanol MI 6835 ®
50 100 <0.1 ■ ■ ■ enhances initial resistance to water (early rain resistance); suitable
for paints and textured finishes.
Improved hydrophobicity; reduces mud cracks; reduces snail trail
Loxanol® MI 6840 Paraffin wax 62 350 <0.4 ■ ■ ■ ■
tendency under critical conditions.
Conductivity aids
Increases the electric conductivity of a liquid or solid paint film;
Efka® IO 6779 80 - 20 □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □
Solution of quaternary long chain fatty acid modified salt.
ammonium salt Increases the electric conductivity of a liquid or solid paint film;
Efka® IO 6782 80 - 30 □ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □
short chain fatty acid modified salt.
Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings
Ionic liquid, hydroxy functional
Efka® IO 6783 >98 1.100 <2 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■ and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge
ammonium salt
build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process.
Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings
and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge
Efka® IO 6785 >97 120 <3 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ ■
build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process;
Ionic liquid, non-functional medium active.
imidazolium salt Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings
and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge
Efka® IO 6786 >97 20 <3 ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■
build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process;
highly active.
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Bio-based Portfolio
BASF’s dedicated bio-based portfolio offers Our aim is to continuously increase the share of We also take into consideration recognized certification
solutions for multiple applications. Either as substitute renewable raw materials in our value chains. As for standards such as the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
for a fossil alternative (so called drop-ins) to reduce fossil raw materials, we also consider economic (RSPO) in our decisions.
the carbon footprint or new products using their criteria, aspects of supply security, and process
unique properties that can either not or not cost- and product safety, as well as the potential impact on As part of our commitment to greater sustainability, we
efficiently be achieved with a fossil feedstock. sustainability along the value chain. Alongside concentrate on value chains that are relevant quantitatively or
positive effects like reducing greenhouse gas that do not yet have certification standards. We are also working
In addition to fossil resources, we employ renewable emissions, these can also have negative effects on on product innovations and on enhancing our production
raw materials, mainly based on vegetable oils, fats, areas such as biodiversity, land use or working processes to improve the profitability and competitiveness of
grains, sugar and wood. In 2022, we purchased conditions, depending on the raw material. This is renewable resources.
around 1.2 million metric tons of renewable raw why we carefully weigh up the advantages and
materials. We use these to produce ingredients for disadvantages of using renewable resources, for
the detergent and cleaner industry and natural active example with Eco-Efficiency Analyses. At the same
ingredients for the cosmetics industry. time, we seek dialog with our stakeholders to raise
Segregated bio-based products
awareness of conflicting goals.
Raw materials with renewable carbon content directly in our production
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Bio-based production
Bio-based production
Bio-based Portfolio
Product name Biogenic Carbon (%)1 Features and benefits Product name Biogenic Carbon (%)1 Features and benefits
Universal dispersing agent; also suitable as co-dispersant; 100% active content for non-pigmented and low pigmented coatings,
Dispex® Ultra FA 4420 55
improves compatibility and color acceptance in base paint. FoamStar ® SI 2210 39 printing inks and adhesives. provides a stron sponteneous defoamering
Non-ionic nature; especially designed for organic pigment effect with long-term defoaming peristancy.
concentrates, supports effect pigment orientation. Highly effective defoamer for aqueous pigment concentrates and
FoamStar ® SI 2217 73
Universal, non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent; especially systems with high surfactant content.
suitable for organic pigment concentrates. pH stable, low-foaming wetting agent with excellent reduction of
Hydropalat® WE 3120 38
Product shows good pigment wetting and stabilizing performance dynamic surface tension; suitable for printing inks and adhesives.
Dispex® Ultra PA 4501 58
and excellent compatibility with various resin systems. Low-foaming wetting agent for water-based coatings, printing inks
Hydropalat® WE 3130 66
For solvent-based decorative systems including low to polar solvent and adhesives.
Efka® FA 4608 91
containing systems. Especially suitable as wetting and dispersing agent for the formulation
Solvent-based and solvent-free systems; also effective for gelling Hydropalat® WE 3625 100 of aqueous, binder- and solvent-free pigment pastes. It permits the
Efka® FA 4644 40
bentonite concentrates. development of universally compatible pigment concentrates.
For polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; also for orientation
Efka® FA 4665 33 Irganox® 1076 54 AO for solvent-based and powder coating applications.
of aluminum pigments in CAB automotive base coats.
For polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; strong Thiosynergist suitable when high-temperature aging is required, needs
Efka® FA 4666 42 Irganox® PS 802 FL 60
anti-settling effect. combination with primary AO.
Silicone-free deaerator and defoamer for UV curable formulations, Highly efficient coalescing agent for interior/exterior paints: based on
Loxanol® CA 5140 94
Efka PB 2770 ®
61 composites, gel coats, cast resins and adhesives, with outstanding renewable raw materials.
compatibility and excellent recoatability. Highly efficient coalescent based on renewable resources, excellent
Standard epoxy plasticizer which is extraction-resistant to many reduction of minimum film forming temperature (MFFT); good low
Loxanol® CA 5330 95
Efka PL 5381 ®
100 industrial agents. The migration resistance is comparable with temperature cure/non-yellowing/ outstanding solvency. Recommended
polymeric plasticizers. mainly for exterior applictions.
Higher purified version of Efka PL 5381, with a slightly broader
® Highly efficient odorless coalescent complying with VOC restrictions as
Efka® PL 5382 100 Loxanol® CA 5336 84
food contact range. per 1999/13/EU and 2004/42/EU; based on renewable raw materials.
Plasticizer for nitrocellulose, chlorinated rubber and PVC systems as Monoester of a fatty acid derived from renewable raw materials; product
Loxanol® MI 6430 62
Efka® PL 5635 71 well as for cellulose acetobutyrate. Low viscosity and volatility and is biodegradable; good solvency power.
excellent migration resistance; based on renewable ressources. Renewable raw material based solvent with excellent toxicological
Provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; profile for multiple applications such as paint strippers or cleaning
Efka® RM 1900 100 Loxanol® MI 6470 63
higher temperature stability. solvents; green and safe alternative for N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP)
Provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations; and similar type of solvents.
Efka® RM 1920 100
standard thixotropy. Highly efficient open-time prolonger; prevents/reduces cracking in
Loxanol® OT 5853 80
Universal defoamer partly based on natural oils; effectively removing resin-based plasters; improved storage stability
Foamaster ® NO 2306 51
of micro-foam. Most efficient low-shear HEUR combined with low VOC, easy handling
Rheovis® PU 1192 22
Natural oil based defoamer for monomer stripping in latex manufacturing and enabling of easier defoaming.
Foamaster ® NO 2331 98
and emulsion polymerisation; broadest Food Contact Compliance. Multipurpose basic HALS for various applications, use in water-borne
Universal, highly efficient defoamer based on natural oils for emulsion Tinuvin® 292 37 coatings may require addition of cosolvents, may interact with sensitive
Foamaster ® NO 2335 97 paints; defoamer for matt to satin-finish water-based paints and dispersion binders
coatings; extremly low S-VOC content.
Tinuvin® 770 DF (ED) 37 HALS suitable for powder coating applications
1
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Index
A Dispex® Ultra PA 4560 36 Efka® PB 2720 AN 50 Efka® SL 3200 66 FoamStar® PB 2724 46 Hydropalat® WE 3320 72
Attagel 15®
54 Dispex Ultra PA 4590
®
36 Efka PB 2725
®
50 Efka SL 3210
®
66 FoamStar SI 2210
®
46 Hydropalat® WE 3322 74
Attagel 30®
54 Dispex Ultra PX 4275
®
36 Efka PB 2744
®
50 Efka SL 3230
®
66 FoamStar SI 2213
®
46 Hydropalat WE 3323 ®
74
Attagel® 40 54 Dispex® Ultra PX 4290 36 Efka® PB 2770 50 Efka® SL 3236 66 FoamStar® SI 2217 46 Hydropalat® WE 3475 74
Attagel 50®
54 Dispex Ultra PX 4522
®
36 Efka PL 5381
®
78 Efka SL 3257
®
68 FoamStar SI 2240
®
74
Dispex® Ultra PX 4525 36 Efka® PL 5382 78 Efka® SL 3258 68 FoamStar® SI 2250 46 Hydropalat® WE 3485 74
C Dispex Ultra PX 4575
®
36 Efka PL 5520 V
®
78 Efka SL 3259
®
68 FoamStar SI 2280
®
74
Chimassorb® 2020 FDL (ED) 18 Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 36 Efka® PL 5635 78 Efka® SL 3288 68 FoamStar® SI 2281 46 Hydropalat® WE 3650 72
Chimassorb 81 (ED)
®
16 Efka PL 5643
®
80 Efka SL 3299
®
68 FoamStar SI 2292
®
72
E Efka® PL 5646 80 Efka® SL 3883 68 FoamStar® SI 2299 46 Hydropalat® WE 3966 72
D Efka FA 4600
®
34 Efka PL 5651
®
80 FoamStar ST 2400
®
72
Dispex® AA 4030 30 Efka® FA 4601 34 Efka® PU 4009 38 F FoamStar® ST 2410 48
Dispex® AA 4040 30 Efka® FA 4608 34 Efka® PU 4010 38 Foamaster® MO 2108 44 FoamStar® ST 2412 48 I
Dispex AA 4135
®
30 Efka FA 4609
®
34 Efka PU 4015
®
38 Foamaster MO 2111
®
44 FoamStar® ST 2420 48 Irgafos® 126 (ED) 24
Dispex AA 4140
®
30 Efka FA 4610
®
34 Efka PU 4046
®
®
44 FoamStar ST 2434
®
48 Irgafos 168 (ED)
®
24
Dispex® AA 4141 30 Efka® FA 4611 34 Efka® PU 4047 38 Foamaster® MO 2122 44 FoamStar® ST 2437 48 Irganox® 1010 (ED) 24
Dispex® AA 4144 30 Efka® FA 4620 34 Efka® PU 4050 38 Foamaster® MO 2133 44 FoamStar® ST 2438 48 Irganox® 1035 24
Dispex AA 4145
®
30 Efka FA 4644
®
34 Efka PU 4061
®
®
44 FoamStar ST 2439
®
48 Irganox® 1076 (ED) 24
Dispex AA 4935
®
30 Efka FA 4647
®
34 Efka PU 4063
®
®
44 FoamStar ST 2445
®
48 Irganox 1135®
24
Dispex® CX 4230 30 Efka® FA 4654 34 Efka® PX 4300 40 Foamaster® MO 2150 44 FoamStar® ST 2446 48 Irganox® 1726 24
Dispex CX 4231
®
30 Efka FA 4663
®
34 Efka PX 4310
®
®
44 FoamStar ST 2454
®
48 Irganox 245 (ED)
®
24
Dispex® CX 4234 30 Efka® FA 4665 34 Efka® PX 4320 40 Foamaster® MO 2155 AG 44 Irganox® 245 DW 24
Dispex CX 4240
®
30 Efka FA 4666
®
34 Efka PX 4330
®
®
44 H Irganox B 225 (ED)
®
26
Dispex® CX 4248 30 Efka® FA 4672 34 Efka® PX 4340 40 Foamaster® MO 2159 44 Hydropalat® FL 3635 68 Irganox® B 900 26
Dispex CX 4320
®
30 Efka FL 3730
®
64 Efka PX 4350
®
®
44 Hydropalat SL 3683
®
68 Irganox PS 800 L
®
24
Dispex® CX 4340 30 Efka® FL 3740 64 Efka® PX 4701 40 Foamaster® MO 2172 44 Hydropalat® WE 3105 70 Irganox® PS 802 FL 24
Dispex CX 4345
®
30 Efka FL 3741
®
64 Efka PX 4703
®
®
44 Hydropalat WE 3110
®
70 Irgastab Plus 5193
®
26
Dispex® CX 4348 30 Efka® FL 3745 64 Efka® PX 4733 40 Foamaster® MO 2190 44 Hydropalat® WE 3111 70 Irgastab® UV 22 18
Dispex HIDE CX 4540
®
30 Efka FL 3750
®
64 Efka PX 4753
®
40 Foamaster MO NDW
®
®
70 Irgastab Plus 5170 MG
®
26
Dispex® Ultra CX 4452 36 Efka® FL 3755 64 Efka® PX 4780 40 Foamaster® MO NXZ 44 Hydropalat® WE 3130 70
Dispex® Ultra FA 4404 32 Efka® FL 3930 64 Efka® PX 4787 40 Foamaster® NO 2306 46 Hydropalat® WE 3136 70 L
Dispex Ultra FA 4416
®
32 Efka IO 6782
®
82 Efka RM 1410
®
60 Foamaster NO 2331
®
46 Hydropalat® WE 3147 70 Lignostab® 1198 14
®
32 Efka IO 6783
®
82 Efka RM 1469
®
60 Foamaster NO 2335
®
®
70 Lignostab 530 ®
14
Dispex® Ultra FA 4425 32 Efka® IO 6785 82 Efka® RM 1900 60 Foamaster® WO 2310 46 Hydropalat® WE 3165 70 Loxanol® CA 5140 78
®
32 Efka IO 6786
®
82 Efka RM 1920
®
60 Foamaster WO 2323
®
®
72 Loxanol CA 5308®
78
Dispex® Ultra FA 4431 32 Efka® PA 4400 36 Efka® RM 1965 60 Foamaster® WO 2360 46 Hydropalat® WE 3189 72 Loxanol® CA 5310 78
®
32 Efka PA 4401
®
36 Efka SI 2722 S
®
50 Foamaster WO 2390
®
®
72 Loxanol CA 5336®
78
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 32 Efka® PA 4404 36 Efka® SI 2723 50 FoamStar® ED 2521 46 Hydropalat® WE 3220 74 Loxanol® MI 6311 80
®
32 Efka PA 4450
®
36 Efka SL 3030
®
66 FoamStar ED 2522
®
®
74 Loxanol MI 6470®
80
Dispex® Ultra FA 4484 32 Efka® PB 2001 50 Efka® SL 3031 66 FoamStar® ED 2523 46 Hydropalat® WE 3229 74 Loxanol® MI 6627 80
®
32 Efka PB 2010
®
50 Efka SL 3033
®
66 FoamStar ED 2528
®
®
72 Loxanol MI 6727®
80
Dispex® Ultra PA 4550 36 Efka® PB 2020 50 Efka® SL 3035 66 FoamStar® PB 2706 46 Hydropalat® WE 3317 72 Loxanol® MI 6730 82
1
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Index Lab Assistant
L Rheovis® UR 1120 58 Tinuvin® B 75 (ED) 20

Loxanol MI 6735
®
82 Rheovis VP 1231
®
58 Tinuvin® Carboprotect® 16
Loxanol MI 6835
®
82 Tinuvin P
®
16
Loxanol® MI 6840 82 T
Loxanol® OT 5840 78 Tinopal® NFW 10 LIQ 26
Loxanol OT 5853
®
78 Tinopal® OB CO 26
Loxanol OT 5900
®
78 Tinopal SFP®
26
Loxanol® PL 5060 80 Tinuvin® 111 FDL 20
Loxanol PL 5830
®
80 Tinuvin 1130
®
14,16
Tinuvin® 123 18
R Tinuvin 123-DW ECO
®
14
Rheovis® AS 1110 54 Tinuvin® 144 18
Rheovis AS 1125
®
54 Tinuvin 152®
18
Rheovis® AS 1127 54 Tinuvin® 171 16
Rheovis AS 1130
®
54 Tinuvin 249®
18
Rheovis® AS 1180 54 Tinuvin® 249-DW ECO 14
Rheovis AS 1187
®
54 Tinuvin 292®
18
Rheovis® AS 1189 54 Tinuvin® 292 HP 18
Rheovis AS 1337
®
54 Tinuvin 326®
16
Rheovis® AS 1956 54 Tinuvin® 384-2 16
Rheovis HS 1153
®
56 Tinuvin 400®
16
Rheovis® HS 1162 56 Tinuvin® 400-DW ECO 14
Rheovis HS 1169
®
56 Tinuvin 405®
16
Rheovis® HS 1181 56 Tinuvin® 477 16
Rheovis HS 1184
®
56 Tinuvin 477-DW ECO
®
14
Rheovis HS 1212
®
®
14
Rheovis HS 1303
®
56 Tinuvin 5060
®
20
Rheovis HS 1980
®
56 Tinuvin 5100
®
18
Rheovis® PE 1320 58 Tinuvin® 5151 20
Rheovis PE 1330
®
58 Tinuvin 5248
®
20
Rheovis® PE 1331 58 Tinuvin® 5251 20
Rheovis PU 1192
®
®
14
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Rheovis® PU 1193 58 Tinuvin® 5866 20
Rheovis® PU 1235 58 Tinuvin® 622 SF 18
Rheovis PU 1256
®
58 Tinuvin® 770 DF (ED) 18
Rheovis PU 1291
®
58 Tinuvin 900®
16
Rheovis® PU 1331 58 Tinuvin® 928 16
Rheovis PU 1340
®
58 Tinuvin 99-2
®
16
Rheovis® PU 1341 58 Tinuvin® 9945-DW ECO 14
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Asia
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Hong Kong
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Europe
BASF SE
Formulation Additives
67056 Ludwigshafen
Germany
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North America
BASF Corporation
11501 Steele Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28273
USA
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South America
BASF S.A.
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Av. das Naçoes Unidas, 14.171
Morumbi - São Paulo - SP
Brazil
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BASF Performance and Formulation

A t BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable

* Energy generation and chemical processes.

Brands to power your brand Dispex®

O ver decades of serving demanding

• Solutions for water- and

Light Stabilizers • Long-term durability

T he demand for paints and coatings that cover

UV Absorbers for water-based systems

Blue shifted UVA for high performance applications, excellent

HALS for water-based systems

Blends for water-based systems

Lignin stabilizer solution for wood impregnation without imparting

UV Absorbers for non-aqueous systems and powder coatings

Tinuvin® P Solid 128-132 225 ■ ■ UVA for medium performance coatings.

Tinuvin® 171 Liquid - 395 ■ ■ ■ UVA for medium performance coatings.

Chlorinated red shifted UVA, allows <1% transmittance up to

Very red shifted UVA for protection of aromatic epoxy systems,

HALS for non-aqueous systems and powder coatings

Non-basic HALS for acid catalyzed and oxidative curing coatings,

Non-migrating, reactable low basic HALS for polar solvent-based

Antioxidant-functionalized HALS with tribo electric charging

Low-basic HALS for powder coating applications with very good

Oligomeric HALS with thermally stabilizing and antioxidant

Irgastab® UV 22 Quinodine Liquid - Mixture ■ ■ In-can stabilization of coatings.

Light stabilizer blends

UVA / non-basic HALS blend for solvent-based oxidative curing

• Solutions for water- and

Optical Brighteners • Effective protection from thermally

O xidation can be a major issue, especially in coatings

With our Irganox® and Irgafos® antioxidants, coatings,

Thermal and process stabilizer, focusing on adhesive and

Fluorescent whitening agents, brightens coatings, masks

Phosphite (secondary antioxidant)

Thioether (secondary antioxidant)

• Excellent compatibility with a broad

Dispersing Agents • Shorter dispersion time

• Increased color strength and

O ur extensive portfolio of dispersing agents

Technical information Pigments Concentrates System Industry

Adhesives & Sealants

Very efficient dispersing agent for inorganic fillers and pigments,

Delivers higher wet-scrub resistance with pronounced

Technical information Pigments Concentrates System Industry

Adhesives & Sealants

Technical information Pigments Concentrates System Industry

Adhesives & Sealants

Provides excellent anti-settling and anti-floating properties,

Technical information Pigments Concentrates System Industry

Adhesives & Sealants

Technical information Pigments Concentrates System Industry

Adhesives & Sealants