Wet Paint Additives

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Silicone additives to improve the surface properties of solven-based coating systems

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
WorléeAdd 312 Clear, low-viscosity liquid approx. 10 0.1–1.0 Especially for aromatic-free paints, avoids cell structure and brush marks, improves flow, scratch resistance and surface smoothness.
WorléeAdd 315 Clear to yellowish liquid  approx. 10  0.5–1.0 For water-thinnable and solvent-based paints to increase surface smoothness and scratch resistance and improve flow and gloss, anti-scratch properties.
WorléeAdd 327  Clear, low-viscosity liquid approx. 20 0.1–1.5 Improves wetting of plastic and aluminum surfaces, increases scratch resistance and smoothness, prevents craters
WorléeAdd 373 N  Colorless, low-viscosity liquid  approx. 30 0.2–1.0 Additive with multifunctional property profile, in solvent-based coatings primarily to achieve surface smoothness and scratch resistance, at the same time it acts as an anti-foa ming agent and defoamer and prevents surface defects, for paints and architectural coatings.
 WorléeAdd 429 Colorless liquid  approx. 10  0.2–1.0  To improve the effectiveness of matting agents in solvent-based silk gloss paints, additional improvement of flow and scratch resistance, deaerating effect.
WorléeAdd 3540 Colorless to slightly yellowish low-viscosity liquid  30  0.2–1.0  Multifunctional additive to increase surface smoothness, scratch resistance and flow. Thermal resistance up to approx. 200 °C.
WorléeAdd 3545  Colorless to amber-colored liquid 100  0.1–0.5 Multifunctional additive to improve undercoat wetting, leveling and surface smoothness; temperature-stable.
WorléeAdd 3585 Colorless to slightly brownish liquid 100  0.01–0.5 Multifunctional additive to improve , leveling and surface smoothness.

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Adhesion promoter

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
WorléeAdd 480 N Clear, colorless liquid approx. 70 1.0–5.0 Special epoxy resin ester to improve the adhesion of aqueous stoving enamels and polyurethane systems on metallic substrates.
WorléeAdd 4820 Clear, yellowish to dark yellow liquid approx. 80 2.5–5.0 Reactive polymeric adhesion promoter to improve the adhesi on of polyurethane systems and stoving systems, primarily on substrates such as glass, ceramics, tiles, but also metallic substrates.
WorléeAdd 484 Colorless to light yellow liquid approx. 77 1.0–3.0 Special polyester resin for improving the adhesion of solvent based 2K PU and stoving enamels to Metal substrates and melamine-coated chipboard, improves elasticity, flow-enhancing, NMP-free.
WorléeAdd 487 Colorless to yellowish, slightly cloudy liquid 75–80 1.0–3.0 Special polyester resin for improving the adhesion of solvent based 2K PU and stoving enamels to Metal substrates and melamine-coated chipboard, improves elasticity, flow-enhancing, NMP-free.
WorléeAdd 4890 Yellowish, slightly cloudy liquid 100 % 1.0–3.0 Adhesion additive to improve the adhesion of 2 K PU systems to metals.

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Silicone additives to improve the surface properties of aqueous coating systems

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
 WorléeAdd 330 Clear, slightly yellowish low-viscosity liquid approx. 10 0.3–0.5 For stoving enamels to improve spray mist absorption in wet-on-wet applications.
WorléeAdd 3410 Clear to yellowish, low-viscosity liquid approx. 50 0.2–1.5 Silicone-containing substrate wetting agent for aqueous formulations.
WorléeAdd 3440 Clear to yellowish, low-viscosity liquid approx. 100  0.1–1.0 Highly effective additive for reducing the surface tension of aqueous formulations.
WorléeAdd 3520 CF Cloudy, slightly creamy liquid  approx. 77 0.1–1.0 High molecular weight silicone additive. Increases the smoothness of paints. Improves scratch and abrasion resistance.
WorléeAdd 3530 CF Cloudy, creamy, Free-flowing liquid approx. 70 0.1–1.0 High molecular weight silicone additive. Increases the smoothness of paints. Improves scratch and abrasion resistance.
WorléeAdd 3585  Colorless to amber-colored liquid 100 0.01–0.5 Multifunctional additive to improve wetting, smoothness, flow and scratch resistance.

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Cobalt-free catalysts

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
WorléeAdd 2100 Colorless liquid 50 2–4 Acid catalyst for use in silane-modified binders. Provides fast through-drying, improved through-drying and very good long-term stability.
WorléeAdd 2110 Colorless liquid 50 2–4 Acid catalyst for use in silane-modified binders. Provides fast through-drying, improved through-drying and very good long-term stability.
WorléeAdd 2560 N Clear, brownish liquid approx. 14 1.5–3.0 Cobalt-free catalyst to support the oxidative drying of solvent-based systems, metal complex.
 WorléeAdd 2700 N Clear, brownish liquid approx. 12 0.1–1.0 Cobalt-free catalyst to support the oxidative drying of aqueous systems, metal complex.

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Corrosion Inhibitor

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
WorléeAdd 456 Colorless to slightly yellowish liquid approx. 30 0.5–2.0  Nitrite-free flash rust and corrosion inhibitor for aqueous paints.
WorléeAdd 458 Colorless liquid approx. 38 0.5–2.0 Nitrite-free flash rust inhibitor for aqueous coatings.

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Resiflow®
Acrylic flow aid

Product Appearance Delivery forms [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
Resiflow® FL 2 Colorless, Highly viscous liquid approx. 98 0.2–2.0 Silicone-free acrylate leveling agent for solvent-based and-free paint systems based on alkyd, polyester, acrylic, vinyl, epoxy and polyurethane.
Resiflow® FL 9 Colorless, Highly viscous liquid approx. 98 0.2–1.5 Like Resiflow™ FL 2, but in many cases better tolerated.
Resiflow® FM 4 Colorless, Highly viscous liquid min. 98 0.2–2.0 Like Resiflow™ FL 2, but with increased effectiveness.
Resiflow® FM 4-50 Colorless, Low viscosity liquid  approx. 50 0.4–4.0 Like Resiflow™ FM 4, it is easier to dose due to its delivery form.
Resiflow® L 66 F Clear, viscous liquid min. 98 0.2–2.0 Liquid, functional leveling agent, excellent transparency in TGIC powder coatings, use via masterbatch production.

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Acrylic flow aid

Product Appearance Delivery forms [%] Additive quantity* [%] Applications/properties
 Resiflow FK 70  Colorless liquid  approx. 70 0.4–2.0  Silicone-free anti-sagging and leveling agent for stoving enamels, e.g. based on polyester/melamine resin, prevents craters, pinholes and fish eyes.
 Resiflow LH-240  Viscose liquid  approx. 100  0.2–1.5 Flow additive and deaerating agent for solvent-based and solvent-free systems of different including gelcoats.
 Resiflow LH 241 Clear viscous liquid  approx. 100 0.2–2.0 Silicone-free acrylate leveling agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings based on alkyd, polyester, acrylic, epoxy and polyurethane resins, excellent Compatibility, particularly suitable for clear coats.
 Resiflow W 51  Medium viscosity liquid approx. 50 0.5–3.0 Silicone-free acrylate leveling agent for predominantly water-based paint systems and solvent-based stoving systems (very good compatibility), also acts as a wetting agent for pigments.
 Resiflow W 52 Colorless, medium viscosity liquid approx. 50 0.5–3.0 Silicone-free acrylate leveling agent for predominantly water-based paint systems and solvent-based stoving systems (very good compatibility), also acts as a wetting agent for pigments.
Resiflow W 5200 Colorless, highly viscous liquid approx. 100 0.2–1.5 Silicone-free polymer flow control agent, especially for water-based coatings, but also for solvent-based systems.
WorléeAdd 100 Colorless, highly viscous liquid approx. 98 0.1–1.0 Polymeric, silicone-free flow additive for solvent-based and solvent-free paints, UV-resistant, good, prevents surface defects.
WorléeAdd 101 Colorless, highly viscous liquid approx. 98 0.1–1.0 Silicone-free, acrylate flow agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings and printing inks of different compositions, prevents surface defects.
WorléeAdd 137-70 Colorless, highly viscous liquid approx. 70 0.1–1.0  Silicone-free, acrylate leveling agent for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings, fluorine-modified, very good recoatability.

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Defoamer for solvent-based and solvent-free systems

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
WorléeAdd 370 Colorless, Low viscosity liquid approx. 10 0.03–0.5 Defoamer and deaerator containing fluorosilicone for solvent based paints and printing inks of various compositions, also suitable for EP coatings.
WorléeAdd 372 Colorless, Low viscosity liquid approx. 5.0 0.05–0.8 Defoamer and deaerator containing fluorosilicone for solvent-based and high solids paints, especially for industrial aints.
WorléeAdd 6235 Clear liquid approx. 8.5 0.5–1.0 Highly effective silicone defoamer for reactive thick-film systems based on epoxy resins.
WorléeAdd 6236 Clear to Slightly cloudy liquid approx. 12 0.5–1.0 Highly effective silicone defoamer particularly suitable for solvent-free PU coatings.

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Defoamer for aqueous systems

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
WorléeAdd 628 Slightly cloudy liquid approx. 66 0.1–1.0 Silicone-based defoamer solution for spray applications.
WorléeAdd 6223 Colorless viscous liquid 100 0.1–1.0 Silicone-based, silica-containing defoamer concentrate for aqueous formulations, good effectiveness with very good compatibility.
WorléeAdd 6226 Slightly cloudy, slightly yellowish liquid 100 0.1–1.0 Silicone-based, silica-containing defoamer concentrate for aqueous formulations.
WorléeAdd 6229 Colorless to slightly yellowish low-viscosity liquid 100 0.1–1.0 Defoamer concentrate to prevent foam formation during paint production and deaeration during paint processing. Excellently suited as a regrind defoamer in the production of pigment pastes.
WorléeAdd 6410 Caucasian, thixotropic liquid approx. 30 0.1–1.0 Silicone-based, silica-containing defoamer emulsion for aqueous formulations, easy handling possible, especially for PU, PU hybrid and alkyd emulsions.
WorléeAdd 6420 Caucasian, thixotropic liquid approx. 26 0.1–1.0 Silicone-based, silica-containing defoamer emulsion for water-based printing inks and overprint varnishes.

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Additives for paints and coatings – Miscellaneous

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Additional quantity* [%] Applications/properties
WorléeAdd 412 Colorless liquid approx. 65 0.5–1.0 Solvent-free compatibilizer for easier incorporation of dry substances into water-based paints based on alkyd resin emulsion.
WorléeAdd 781 Clear, Medium viscosity liquid 100 0.1–2.0 Silicone-free additive for solvent-based, solvent-free and aqueous systems to improve flow, elasticity and adhesion; in 2K PU coatings, bubble formation can be reduced in higher film thicknesses.
WorléeAdd 4220 Slightly yellowish liquid approx. 50 0.2–0.8 Cationic surface-active additive to increase the conductivity of electrostatically sprayable systems, small amount added.
WorléeAdd 4415 Clear to slightly cloudy, yellow-brownish to brown, low viscosity liquid approx. 65 0.1–0.5 Oxime-free anti-skin agent with pigment wetting properties for use in solvent-based air- and oven-drying alkyd systems.
WorléeAdd FR 5000 White powder min. 98  approx. 10 Halogen-free flame retardant based on encapsulated phosphorus compounds for aqueous polymer dispersions and solvent-based polymer binders.
WorléeAdd 8905 Colorless liquid 15 5 Special additive for the cross-linking of aqueous printing ink systems based on carboxy-functional acrylic polymers. Improves waterresistance, blocking resistance, heat and film hardness.

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Dispersing agent

Product Appearance  Active ingredient [%] Applications/properties
WorléeDisperse 8400 W Yellow liquid 50 Universal dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments. For aqueous formulations. Excellent properties in direct rubs and highly filled pigment preparations.
WorléeDisperse 8405 W Clear, colorless to slightly yellowish liquid 40 Similar to the WorléeDisperse 8400 W. Also suitable for the production of pigment pastes and glazes based on micronized iron oxide pigments.
WorléeDisperse 8470 W Amber-colored, clear to slightly cloudy liquid 80 Highly concentrated dispersing agent for dispersing organic pigments and color carbon blacks in pigment concentrates with low viscosity.
WorléeDisperse 8100 S Brownish resin 50 Universal dispersing agent for organic and inorganic pigments. For solvent-based formulations. For direct bids.

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Rheology additives (bentonites)

Organically modified smectite derivatives through to high-purity smectites, which used for rheology modification in a wide variety of systems. They produce a thixotropic flow behavior and can be used in solvent-based or solvent-free as well as aqueous, low to highly polar systems.

Product  Color Appearance Density approx. [g/cm3]  Particle size dispersed approx. [μm] Applications and properties
WorléeAdd 810 Light Fine powder 1.8 < 1 Rheology control in the areas of low polarity.
WorléeAdd 820 Light Fine powder 1.9 < 1 Rheology control in the low to medium polarity ranges.
WorléeAdd 827 Light Fine powder 1.9 < 1 Rheology control of highly polar systems.
WorléeAdd 830 Bright white Fine powder 2.4 < 5 Rheology control in water-based systems.
WorléeAdd 840 Light Fine powder 1.7 < 1 Rheology control in non-polar to medium-polar areas.
WorléeAdd 845 Light white creamy Fine powder 1.7 < 1 Rheology control in non-polar to medium-polar areas.
WorléeAdd 850 Light Fine powder 1.7 < 1 Rheology control in the areas of low polarity.
WorléeAdd 860 Light Fine powder 1.7 < 1 Rheology control in non-polar to medium-polar areas.
WorléeAdd 875 Milky white Fine powder 1.8 < 5 Rheology control in water-based systems.
WorléeAdd 880 Light white creamy Fine powder 1.7 < 5 Rheology control in non-polar to medium-polar areas.
WorléeAdd 885 Light white creamy Fine powder 1.9 < 5 Rheology control in water-based systems.

**The products in the table are selected from the catalog. More detailed information can be found on the Worlée-Chemie website. It should be noted that our product portfolio also includes special products that are not listed in the catalog.