1, 4 dioxane free emulsifiers
We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with ABITEC in marketing their line of EO and 1,4 dioxane free emulsifiers with a HLB range of 2.5 to 11. These products are based on polyglycerol esters. Contact us for more info.
Fumed Silica based flatting agent
We are please to introduce a new flatting agent from Tokuyama. This additive is based on fumed silica and it exhibits excellent gloss reduction without hurting clarity. These products can be used in water based and solvent based coatings. This very efficient flatting agent is easier to disperse than the traditional fumed silica based additives on the market today. This [...]
Bio resistance emulsifiers
Abitec has recently introduced bio resistant emulsifiers. These products are based on three type of monoesters. Glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl heptanoate and propylene glycol caprylate are three types available from Abitec. They have shown anti microbial performance in O/W emulsions. Ask us about performance data on kill performance of bacteria and fungi. Potential markets include metal working and pesticides emulsions. Reduce [...]
PUD for wood that exceeds the performance of a 2K w/b formula
We are pleased to introduce Hauthaway's L 3786. This is a NMP free, APEO free, aliphatic waterbased polyurethane dispersion designed for high performance wood floor coatings. The product employs a unique air dry, self crosslinking mechanism for improved chemical resistance, abrasion resistance and mar resistance. With this product you have a single package system and a environmentally friendly water based [...]
New pigment line added to EM Sullivan’s line up
We are pleased to announce that we have teamed up with Sudarshan. Sudarshan manufactures a line of organic and pearlescent pigments. All pigments are produced in India and they are not effected by the recent tariff increases. The line up includes the following color indexes. PY 151, 180, 139, 110, 74, 191, 83, 17, 13, 3, 62, 65 PR 170, [...]
Attapulgite replacement
EM Sullivan has successfully replaced attapulgite clay in latex based coatings and adhesives with Pangel S9. The S9 can be used at 1/2 to 1/3 the usage level, has a crystaline silica level under .01% and supply is not an issue. Ask us how to formulate with Pangel S9 today? We can supply formulation guidelines and dispersion solutions.