Additives are necessary according to the application, coating method, and film performance. We propose "thickeners, dispersants, rheology agents, and surface modifiers" for paints and inks!
<Additives for Paints and Inks>
In addition to the resins (acrylic, epoxy, urethane, silicone, fluorine) that serve as the main materials for the paint film, additives are required according to solvents (water-based, solvent-based), applications (construction (interior, exterior), plastic, metal), coating methods (spray, roller, brush, inkjet, powder), and film performance (durability, slip properties, anti-blocking, gloss adjustment, etc.).
【Thickeners】
Performance: Appropriate viscosity depending on application
■ Water-based: Hydroxyethyl cellulose, xanthan gum (pseudoplastic), tamarind seed gum (Newtonian fluid)
■ Solvent-based: Ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate butyrate
【Rheology Control Agents】
Performance: Thixotropic, rheological improvement, splash resistance, leveling improvement
■ Water-based and solvent-based: Non-ionic synthetic associative thickeners
■ Water-based: Hydrophobic hydroxyethyl cellulose
【Film Performance】
Performance: Durability (abrasion resistance, scratch resistance), slip properties, anti-blocking, gloss adjustment, texture modification
■ Functional fine powder wax additives
■ Microparticles, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene powder
*For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.
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