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Specialty Additives product selection guideSolutions that add real value to your water-based systems

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Product overview

Additives for coatings and paints

Additives for inks and graphic arts

Additives for adhesives, construction and industrial specialties

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

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unmatched performanceAir Products seeks at all times to maintain its reputation as a leading supplier of exceptional specialty additives throughout the world. We do this through continual investment in product development and pace setting technology, as well as by anticipating the needs of our customers and offering innovative solutions – sometimes even in advance of our customers’ anticipated requirements.

Over 40 years ago, we recognized the inevitable shift from solvent to water-based systems and helped guide formulators through the challenges of making the transition. From a small number of Surfynol surfactant products, we have applied our surface science knowledge to help create what is today recognized as an exceptional product portfolio. We continually strive to be the global supplier of choice of specialty additives, supplying, within a broad range of applications and markets, customers who value high performance solutions.

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

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Offering you solutions, not just productsAir Products’ families of Surfy-nol,® Dy-nol,™ EnviroGem,® ZetaSperse®

and Carbowet® additives are widely used in countless industries, including coatings, inks, adhesives, metalworking and construction. Our continued commitment to developing new and beneficial surfactant technology promises to be an answer to ongoing challenges facing formulators. We are constantly working to provide unique products and performance solutions for a broad range of applications.

• Surfy-nol additives – a top performing range of wetting agents, defoamers, grind aids and dispersing agents. We started with the Surfy-nol 104 molecule and developed a broader Surfy-nol product line…and we haven’t stopped yet!

• Dy-nol surfactants – for your most demanding applications – we think of them as superwetters because where wetting is concerned, they’re second to none.

• EnviroGem additives – Products specifically designed to help our customers meet their own environmental challenges – examples of our long-standing commitment to stay ahead of the world’s environmental regulations.

• ZetaSperse additives – a dedicated line of pigment dispersing additives to help with the unique challenges of handling pigments efficiently and effectively.

• Carbowet surfactants – perfect for applications whereyou need a bit more than your typical surfactant, but also need to balance cost with performance.

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Surfactants

Wetting agentsSurfy-nol 104Surfy-nol 104ASurfy-nol 104BCSurfy-nol 104DPMSurfy-nol 104ESurfy-nol 104HSurfy-nol 104PASurfy-nol 104PG50Surfy-nol 104SSurfy-nol 2502Surfy-nol 420Surfy-nol 440Surfy-nol 465Surfy-nol 485Surfy-nol 485WSurfy-nol 500SSurfy-nol 61Surfy-nol 82Surfy-nol FS-85Surfy-nol OP-340Surfy-nol PSA204Surfy-nol PSA216Surfy-nol PSA336Surfy-nol SESurfy-nol SE-FEnviroGem AD01EnviroGem AE02 EnviroGem 2010Carbowet 13-40Carbowet 76Carbowet 100Carbowet 103Carbowet 106Carbowet 109Carbowet 125Carbowet 144Carbowet DC01Carbowet DC11Carbowet LSF

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Organic-basedSurfy-nol DF-37Surfy-nol DF-70Surfy-nol DF-75Surfy-nol DF-220

Silicone-basedSurfy-nol DF-58Surfy-nol DF-62Surfy-nol DF-66Surfy-nol DF-695Surfy-nol DF-178

MolecularSurfy-nol MD-20Surfy-nol MD-600SSurfy-nol DF-110C/D/LSurfy-nol 104Surfy-nol 104ASurfy-nol 104BCSurfy-nol 104DPMSurfy-nol 104ESurfy-nol 104HSurfy-nol 104PASurfy-nol 104PG50Surfy-nol 104SSurfy-nol 500SSurfy-nol PCEnviroGem AD01

Pigment dispersing additives

Grind aidsEnviroGem 2010Carbowet 100Carbowet DC01 Surfy-nol CT-221Surfy-nol GASurfy-nol TG

Resinated systemsSurfy-nol CT-131Surfy-nol CT-136Surfy-nol CT-171Surfy-nol CT-231Surfy-nol CT-324ZetaSperse 2100

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

Some products are not available in all regions. Please check with your local office.

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

Surfy-nol 104PG50A nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (50% active solution of Surfy-nol 104 in propylene glycol). Provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Inhibits foam generation in processing and application with added surface tension reduction that improves substrate wetting and appearance. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfy-nol 104SA nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer (46% active additive on an inorganic carrier). Surfy-nol 104S surfactant is a powdered preparation of Surfy-nol 104 additive that provides dynamic wetting and defoaming in waterborne coatings, inks, adhesives systems, and agricultural chemical applications. FDA and EPA clearances, APE-free.

Surfy-nol 2502 An alkoxylated low-foam wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfy-nol 2502 surfactant is based on patented alkoxylated acetylenic diol surface active chemistry. Provides ideal balance of dynamic surface tension reduction and system compatibility with very low foam in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. FDA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

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

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

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

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

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

Surfy-nol 500SA powdered nonionic wetting agent and molecular defoamer. Surfy-nol 500S surfactant is a powdered preparation that provides rapid wetting wetting of solid particles, fillers, pigments, and fibers; fast mixing and enhanced workability of cementious systems. FDA clearances, APE-free.

Surfy-nol 61A volatile wetting agent (100% active liquid). Surfy-nol 61 surfactant is a multifunctional surface active agent based on acetylenic chemistry that provides substrate wetting in systems where surfactant residues or contamination are undesirable, such as silicon wafer or glass cleaning. The properties of Surfy-nol 61 allow it to completely evaporate under normal use conditions in variety of aqueous systems. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA compliance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surfy-nol CT-324An anionic/nonionic pigment dispersant and wetting agent (46% active solution in water). Surfy-nol CT-324 pigment dispersing additive is a proprietary formulation of surface active and polymeric chemistries. Provides excellent milling, stabilization, and viscosity benefits in the dispersion of a wide range of inorganic and carbon black pigment chemistries in aqueous systems.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Surfy-nol DF-66A modified polysiloxane based defoamer. Surfy-nol DF-66 defoamer is a proprietary formulation that provides excellent balance of initial foam knockdown and sustained antifoaming over time in water-based formulations. FDA compliances, APE-free.

Surfy-nol DF-695A silicone emulsion defoamer (46% active liquid). Surfy-nol DF-695 defoamer is a proprietary emulsified silicone additive. Provides initial and sustained defoaming performance in water-based formulations. FDA compliances, APE-free.

Surfy-nol DF-70An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfy-nol DF-70 defoamer is a proprietary, non-silicone defoamer that provides effective foam knockdown and sustained efficacy in water-based formulations. Water dispersible and excellent in acrylic and styrene-acrylic systems. FDA compliance.

Surfy-nol DF-75An organic defoamer (100% active liquid). Surfy-nol DF-75 defoamer is a proprietary mineral oil-free, non-silicone defoamer that provides effective foam knockdown and sustained efficacy in water-based formulations. Offers excellent letdown and grind defoaming in architectural and industrial coatings systems. Emulsifiable in water and excellent in acrylic systems. FDA compliances, APE-free.

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

Surfy-nol FS-85 An anionic/nonionic wetting agent (98% active liquid with water). Surfy-nol FS85 surfactant is a proprietary additive designed for use in lithographic fountain solutions. Provides important wetting and emulsification properties, allowing the elimination of solvents and other undesirable additives from fountain solution formulations. APE-free.

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

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

Surfy-nol OP-340 An anionic/nonionic wetting agent (78% active liquid). Surfy-nol OP340 wetting agent is a proprietary additive designed specifically for use in waterborne overprint varnish systems. Helps eliminate surface tension related issues like poor wetting, retraction, surface defects, or orange peel over both wet and dry lithographic inks. FDA compliances, APE-free.

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

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Surfy-nol PSA204A formulated wetting agent (75% active liquid). Surfy-nol PSA204 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting with very low foam generation in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesives. Solvent- and APE-free, EPA and FDA clearances.

Surfy-nol PSA216A formulated wetting agent (75% active liquid). Surfy-nol PSA216 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting with defoamer properties in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesive applications. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA compliances.

Surfy-nol PSA336A formulated wetting agent (80% active solution in water). Surfy-nol PSA336 surfactant is based on a proprietary combination of surface active chemistries. Provides very low dynamic surface tension and substrate wetting while minimizing foam creation in water-based pressure sensitive and laminating adhesives. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA compliances.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EnviroGem AD01A nonionic wetting agent, molecular defoamer and coalescing surfactant (100% active liquid). EnviroGem AD01 surfactant is a patented alkane diol surface active agent that provides defoaming, dynamic wetting, and coalescing benefits in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA clearances.

EnviroGem AE02A readily biodegradable nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid). This product shows excellent dynamic surface tension reduction. EnviroGem AE02 is recommended for use in waterborne and other systems that require environmentally friendly solutions. It is suitable for use across a broad pH range (3-9), although stability at pH extremes may be formulation-specific. Solvent- and APE-free, FDA clearances.

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ZetaSperse Dispersing AdditivesZetaSperse 1200A high-performance dispersant (45% active solution in water and propylene glycol). ZetaSperse 1200 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries. Provides optimized viscosity, gloss, and performance for polar inorganic pigments dispersions, such as titanium dioxide and iron oxides in waterborne coatings and inks. APE-free.

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

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

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

ZetaSperse 2500A high-performance dispersant (40% active solution in water). ZetaSperse 2500 pigment dispersing additive is a tailored combination of wetting and stabilizing chemistries that provides excellent viscosity stability and stabilization of demanding organic pigment chemistries in waterborne coating and ink systems. ZetaSperse 2500 offers exceptional viscosity stability in the dispersion of metal salt pigments and is an APE-free alternative to Surfy-nol CT-171 additive. Solvent- and APE-free.

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

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

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

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Carbowet SurfactantsCarbowet 100 Carbowet 100 is a blend of nonionic surfactants, characterized as a multifunctional, low-foaming, solvent-free and alkyl phenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting. This unique proprietary blend was designed to provide rapid substrate and pigment wetting, as well as better compatibility with associative thickeners in architectural paint formulations and aqueous pigment dispersions.

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

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

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

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

Carbowet 13-40 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (70% active liquid; HLB: 17.8). Carbowet 13-40 surfactant is an APE-free alternative to 30–40 mole alkyl phenol ethoxylate-based surfactants in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Carbowet 13-40 surfactant provides substrate wetting, pigment wetting and stabilization, and emulsification in a wide range of applications and polymer systems. Solvent- and APE-free.

Carbowet 144 An ethoxylated nonionic surfactant (100% active liquid, waxy solid at room temperature; HLB: 14.4). Carbowet 144 surfactant is a low-foaming, alkylphenol ethoxylate-free additive for pigment and substrate wetting in waterborne coatings, inks, and adhesives systems. Provides excellent surface tension reduction and wetting characteristics, improves freeze-thaw stability of acrylic systems. Excellent oil in water emulsifier. FDA and EPA clearances, solvent- and APE-free.

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

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

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

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

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