Dispersions, Resins and Additives

HYDROPALAT^® wetting agents

HYDROPALAT wetting agents offer outstanding substrate-wetting, colorant-compatibilizing, flow-control, slip-control and anti-mar agents for water-based formulations.

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Alkoxylated surfactant

_{Low-foaming wetting agents for water-based systems}

HYDROPALAT WE 3120Low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent reduction of dynamic surface tension.
HYDROPALAT WE 3135Non-ionic and 100% active block copolymer surfactant.
HYDROPALAT WE 3136Non-ionic and 100% active block copolymer surfactant.
HYDROPALAT WE 3147Alkyl phenol free, non–ionic surfactant that stabilizes high inorganic filler content coatings.
HYDROPALAT WE 3155100% active water-soluble polyalkylene glycol.
HYDROPALAT WE 3167Non-ionic, non-toxic 100% active difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups.
HYDROPALAT WE 3311Non-volatile and non-ionic surfactant, which is used in water-based coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development / acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
HYDROPALAT WE 3317Non-ionic, relatively non-toxic 100% active difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups.
HYDROPALAT WE 3650Highly effective wetting agent for water-based coating and ink applications shows excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabilization.
HYDROPALAT WE 3694Non-ionic wetting agent for aqueous formulations with excellent wetting and emulsification properties; low foaming and low surface tension.
HYDROPALAT WE 3987Non-ionic, relatively non-toxic 100% active solid grade (prill) difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups.

Polymer-based surfactants

_{Defoaming wetting agents with dynamic surface-tension reduction}

HYDROPALAT WE 3111Alkyl phenol free, proprietary, non–ionic ethoxylate aliphatic alcohol wetting agent that improves tint strength.
HYDROPALAT WE 3320Non-volatile and non-ionic surfactant, which is used in water-based coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development / acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
HYDROPALAT WE 3322Non-ionic, 100% active wetting agent effective in waterborne coatings intended for metal, wood and plastic substrates.
HYDROPALAT WE 3323 Non-ionic wetting agent for aqueous formulations with pronounced defoaming characteristics and excellent anti-cratering ability.
HYDROPALAT WE 3966Label-free, effective, low foaming, nonionic surfactant; miscible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic surfactants; excellent improvement of shock stability in inks; strong improvement of compatibility.

Silicone surfactants

_{Generally low static surface tension wetting agents}

HYDROPALAT SL 3682Strong slip and anti-blocking additive for aqueous systems; good compatibility properties.
HYDROPALAT WE 3220Silicone surfactant to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It shows strong reduction of surface tension in water-based systems.
HYDROPALAT WE 3221Silicone surfactant to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It shows strong reduction of surface tension in water-based systems.
HYDROPALAT WE 3225Silicone based wetting agent with pronounced defoaming action for all kinds of aqueous coating formulations. It combines excellent compatibility and wetting action with defoaming properties.

Sulfosuccinates

_{Cost effective wetting agents with dynamic surface-tension reduction}

HYDROPALAT WE 3475Highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes.
HYDROPALAT WE 3477Highly dynamic wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks, over print varnishes and related systems.

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