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EFKA® formulation additives for non-aqueous systems

The EFKA range of additives includes highly efficient and effective dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers and rheology modifiers for solvent-borne formulations, including eco-friendly solutions.

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Highly efficient polymer-based and silicone-based defoamers

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    EFKA PB 2001
    Silicone-free air-release agent for non-aqueous coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane or UPE systems.
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    EFKA PB 2010
    Silicone-free defoamer for broad use in solvent-based systems; well suited for clear systems due to the improved compatibility when compared to EFKA PB 2020.
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    EFKA PB 2018 AN
    Defoamer for polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes.
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    EFKA PB 2020
    Clear, slightly yellowish liquid that accelerates defoaming in solvent-based coatings. 
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    EFKA PB 2021
    Silicone-free defoamer for 2-pack polyurethanes, acid-cure and stoving enamels.
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    EFKA PB 2050
    Silicone-free defoamer for thin layer gel coat, UPE, casting resins and epoxies (i.e. flooring).
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    EFKA PB 2720
    Silicone-free defoamer for unsaturated polyester, epoxy and polyurethane systems.
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    EFKA PB 2744
    Ultra low VOC de-aerator providing excellent efficiency as well as long-term persistency and effectiveness against macro and micro-foam.
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    EFKA PB 2770
    Silicone-free, 100% active deaerator and defoamer for UV-curable formulations, composites, gel coats, cast resins and adhesives with outstanding compatibility.
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    EFKA SI 2022
    Silicone-based defoamer for use in polyurethane curtain coatings and stoving enamels.
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    EFKA SI 2023
    Defoamer for polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood finishes.
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    EFKA SI 2025
    Silicone-based defoamer for physically drying systems and air-drying alkyds.
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    EFKA SI 2035
    Silicone-based defoamer for physically drying systems and medium- to long-oil air-drying alkyds.
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    EFKA SI 2721
    Defoamer for UV-curing and EBC systems with highly effective defoaming in clear and matted systems; defoaming substances in 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.
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    EFKA SI 2038
    Silicone-based defoamer for polyurethane, acid-cure and NC wood varnishes with good compatibility.
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    EFKA SI 2722
    Solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems.
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    EFKA SI 2723
    Solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems, low odor, high-solid 2-pack systems and solvent-free radiation-curing systems.
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    EFKA SI 2741
    Defoamer for solvent-based systems; effective in nitrocellulose and polyurethane-based formulations.
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    EFKA SI 2008
    Silicone-based highly efficient air-release agent with excellent compatibility with non-aqueous coatings such as epoxy, polyurethane or UPE systems.

Dispersing agents for non-aqueous systems 

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    EFKA FA 4600
    Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides good anti-settling properties in polar systems.
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    EFKA FA 4601
    Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good anti-settling properties for medium-polar systems.
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    EFKA FA 4608
    Dispersant for solvent-based decorative systems including low to polar solvent containing systems.
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    EFKA FA 4609
    Polymeric wetting and dispersing agent with acidic groups. It shows outstanding performance in dispersing and stabilizing inorganic pigments, particularly titanium dioxide.
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    EFKA FA 4611
    Solvent-free dispersing agent (acidic polyether) which shows excellent stabilization of inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide.
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    EFKA FA 4620
    Dispersant for wetting and dispersing solid particles (e.g. CaCO3, ATH) in unsaturated polyester resin systems.
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    EFKA FA 4644
    Dispersing agent that reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle.
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    EFKA FA 4665
    Dispersing agent for polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; also for orientation of aluminum pigments in CAB automotive base coats.
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    EFKA FA 4666
    Dispersing agent for polyurethane systems and stoving enamels with strong anti-settling effect.
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    EFKA FA 4671
    Dispersing agent for water- and solvent-based systems with strong anti-settling effects in wash primers.
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    EFKA PA 4400
    Dispersing agent specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester / melamine stoving enamels.
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    EFKA PA 4401
    Dispersing agent for industrial coatings and transportation topcoats with strong viscosity depression.
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    EFKA PA 4403
    Dispersing agent for industrial colorants (pigment pastes) in combination with grinding resins such as LAROPAL® A 81.
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    EFKA PA 4404
    Dispersint agent specially used in coil coating applications and polyester/melamine stoving enamels with reduced residual monomer content.
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    EFKA PA 4450
    Polymeric dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments in non-aqueous systems; especially designed for high-quality coatings and pigment concentrates.
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    EFKA PU 4009
    Dispersing agent for general industrial coatings where cost-effective performance is vital.
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    EFKA PU 4010
    High-molecular-weight dispersing agent for stabilizing inorganic pigments including carbon blacks.
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    EFKA PU 4015
    Dispersing agent for solvent-based industrial coatings, low viscosity in high-pigmented systems.
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    EFKA PU 4020
    Aromatic-free dispersing agent for solvent-based industrial coatings and decorative coatings and colorants.
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    EFKA PU 4046
    Dispersing agent for general industrial coatings.
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    EFKA PU 4047
    Dispersing agent for high quality industrial finishes, including automotive OEM and refinish.
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    EFKA PU 4050
    Dispersing agent for high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish, as well as resin-containing pigment concentrates.
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    EFKA PU 4061
    Polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments.
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    EFKA PU 4063
    Polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for the deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in high-quality solvent-based pigment pastes.
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    EFKA PU 4080
    Strong viscosity-depressing properties in high-end applications such as automotive, OEM and coil coatings.
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    EFKA PX 4300
    High molecular weight dispersant for solvent-based industrial coatings including medium- and long-oil alkyds.
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    EFKA PX 4320
    Dispersant for high-quality solvent-based industrial coatings, being less polar compared to EFKA® PX 4310; demonstrates better suitability for thermoplastic acrylates.
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    EFKA PX 4340
    Dispersant for solvent-based high-end applications, industrial, automotive systems with good performance in CAB-modified systems but also with 2-pack PUR and 2-pack epoxies.
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    EFKA PX 4310
    Dispersant made by the controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) technology, for defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index.
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    EFKA PX 4330
    High-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is made by the controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) technology, for defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index. 
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    EFKA PX 4350
    Dispersant made by the controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) technology, for defined polymer architecture and a low polydispersity index.
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    EFKA PX 4701
    100% active dispersant of the acrylic block co-polymer family made by controlled free radical polymerization.
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    EFKA PX 4703
    100% acrylic block copolymer active dispersing agent especially recommended for high-performance systems such as inkjet inks (UV-curable and solvent-based) and UV-curable flexographic inks.
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    EFKA PX 4733
    Advanced tin-free polymeric dispersant with a core-shell structure and is suitable for use in UV-curable ink system including UV-curable flexographic, litho and screen inks.
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    EFKA PX 4753
    Next generation high-performance dispersing agent for solvent-based automotive and industrial coatings.
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    EFKA PX 4780
    Highly efficient dispersing agent for organic pigments and carbon-blacks; creates lower pigment paste viscosities at very low levels of addition; suitable for industrial and automotive coatings especially where a resin-matrix reactive dispersant is desired.

Conductivity aids, coalescing agents, and plasticizers for a variety of systems

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    EFKA IO 6782
    Conductivity aid to increase the electric conductivity of a liquid or solid paint film.
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    EFKA IO 6783
    Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process.
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    EFKA IO 6785
    Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process.
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    EFKA IO 6786
    Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process.
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    EFKA MI 6790 ED
    Prevents build-up of direct current potentials during electrostatic powder spray coating.
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    EFKA PL 5381
    Standard epoxy plasticizer which is extraction-resistant to many industrial agents. The migration resistance is comparable with polymeric plasticizers.
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    EFKA PL 5382
    Epoxy plasticizer that improves whiteness and resistance to ageing with food contact range.

Rheology modifiers with excellent anti-settling and anti-sag properties for solvent based systems

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    EFKA RM 1463
    Pre-activated polyamide wax thickener; excellent anti-sagging and anti-settling properties for solvent based industrial, architectural, heavy duty and marine coatings.
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    EFKA RM 1469
    Pre-activated polyamide wax thickener; excellent anti-sagging and anti-settling properties for solvent based OEM and refinish, as well as for wood coatings; minimum effect on color and gloss.
  3. 3
    EFKA RM 1506
    Anti-settling and anti-hard caking agent for solvent based systems; hard paste type of polyethylene wax dispersed in xylene; well suited for most solvent-based systems in dipping, spraying and aerosol applications.
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    EFKA RM 1900
    Modified hydrogenated castor oil rheology modifier that provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations with higher temperature stability.
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    EFKA RM 1920
    Modified hydrogenated castor oil rheology modifier that provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations with standard thixotropy, lower activation temperature, and improved compatibility with polar systems.
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    EFKA RM 1965
    Overbased calcium sulfonate rheology modifier that prevents settling of pigments in solvent-based coatings by developing a more shear-thinning rheological behavior; prevents formation of hard pigment sedimentation and improves corrosion resistance in alkyd systems.

Slip and leveling agents for versatility in water-based and non-aqueous systems

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    EFKA FL 3277
    100% solid fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate for improved leveling.
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    EFKA FL 3600
    Polymeric fluorocarbon additive that reduces surface tension of organic coating systems to enable anti-catering and flow control.
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    EFKA FL 3670
    Fluoro-modified polyacrylate with good leveling and defoaming performance for use in solvent-based industrial and wood coatings.
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    EFKA FL 3740 EH
    Silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties for non-aqueous coatings.
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    EFKA FL 3745
    Silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties.
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    EFKA FL 3770
    Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate for use in solvent-based industrial and wood coatings with improved leveling and defoaming performance compared to EFKA® FL 3777.
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    EFKA FL 3772
    Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate; leveling and anti-cratering; can be used in both water- and solvent-based systems.
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    EFKA FL 3777
    Fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylate with an excellent combination of low foam, substrate wetting and leveling for solvent-based systems, namely coil coatings, OEM and industrial coatings.
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    EFKA FL 3778
    Acrylic polymer leveling agent with excellent combination of low foam, substrate wetting and leveling for solvent-based systems, namely coil coatings, OEM and industrial coatings.
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    EFKA FL 3785
    Acrylic polymer based leveling agent for industrial coatings and coil coatings, 2-pack PUR, 2-pack epoxy, baking enamels.
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    EFKA SL 3030
    Organically modified polysiloxane; improved slip and mar-resistance; very compatible.
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    EFKA SL 3031
    Organically modified polysiloxane; solvent-based metal, wood and paper coatings including UV-cured.
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    EFKA SL 3033
    Organically modified polysiloxane; improved surface flow; excellent compatibility in clear coats.
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    EFKA SL 3035
    Organically modified polysiloxane; solvent- and water-based coatings, stoving enamels, unsaturated PE including UV-cured.
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    EFKA SL 3200
    Universal silicone-based solvent-free slip and leveling agent; suitable for aqueous, solvent-based and UV formulations.
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    EFKA SL 3210
    100% active broad spectrum flow and slip enhancer; an efficient and economic solution.
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    EFKA SL 3236
    100% active solvent-free modified polysiloxane for solvent-based wood finishes, industrial coatings and solvent-free floor coatings.
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    EFKA SL 3257
    Highly effective solvent-free slip additive and leveling agent for non-aqueous coatings and UV systems.
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    EFKA SL 3259
    Non-reactive slip and leveling with good compatibility in a broad range of resin systems.
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    EFKA SL 3288
    Polysiloxane, OH functional additive designed to improve slip, levelling, surface smoothness and ‘soft-touch’ effect in high gloss coatings. 
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    EFKA SL 3299
    100% active, OH functional, and highly effective additive for increased slip, surface smoothness, and gloss.
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    EFKA SL 3883
    Polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal groups; UV-curing systems for wood, plastic and paper coatings.
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