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  • Cardolite NT-1515is a solvent free, high viscosity polyamide designed for use with solid or liquid epoxy resins. NT-1515 epoxy systems can be used in maintenance coatings, primers and enamel paint formulations because of their excellent corrosion resistance and adhesion properties. This product is also useful in adhesive applications.
  • Cardolite NT-1515X70 is a xylene solution of a high viscosity polyamide, designed for use with solid or liquid epoxy resins. NT-1515X70 epoxy resin systems are used in maintenance coatings and primers because of their excellent corrosion resistance and adhesion properties. This product is also useful in adhesive applications.
  • Cardolite NT-3000 is an aliphatic monoglycidyl ether containing alkyl chains,which are predominately C12 and C14 in length.
  • Cardolite Ultra LITE 2020is a low viscosity, solvent-free multipurpose resin modifier designed for use in coatings, adhesives, and other applications. The long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol molecule gives this product a very low viscosity and provides excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. Used as an epoxy diluent, high viscosity solvent or solvent free formulations can achieve enhanced workability and higher solids without sacrificing other performance properties using this product. This product also has the ability to react and be used in alkyds, urethanes, and acrylics. Cardolite UltraLITE 2020 was designed as a formulation tool to reduce VOC levels and viscosity of coating and adhesive systems. Although higher in viscosity than some other modifiers, the structure of this product gives excellent dilution efficiency to help rapidly reduce viscosity for improved pigment wetting, flexibility, and general application properties. Physical properties such as water resistance, corrosion protection, color stability, chemical resistance, and gloss are not significantly compromised with the addition of Ultra LITE 2020, and the product can be added in on either component side of multi-part formulations. ADVANTAGES • Lowers viscosity while maintaining performance • Preserves chemical and water resistance • Good dilution effect • Adds flexibility • Reduces high shear • Compatible and usable in a variety of coating chemistries•Improves pigment wetting • Reacts with urethanes, alkyds, and acrylic resin • Low volatility and high flash point • Non-toxic • Based from natural, renewable,non-food raw material feedstock
  • Precipitated silica Carrier, Free Flow Agent Food, battery separator Over 20 products ranging from 6 microns to 21 microns For food applications OSC has Halal certification and Kosher certification. Application examples: Food and Feed: Seasonings, Spices, Herbs, Sugar, Salt, Mineral mixes and Limestone Agrochemicals: Wettable powders Characteristics: Good flowability and anti-caking behavior of the milled powder
    • reduces the caking of low melting powders.
    • absorbs promptly any released liquid.
    • avoids clogging of the mill and decreases the shutdown times.
    • improves the free fl owing and anti-caking properties.
    • reduces time and cost consuming maintenance intervals.
    • increases the throughput by longer operation times.
     
  • Precipitated silica Carrier, Free Flow Agent Food, battery separator Over 20 products ranging from 6 microns to 21 microns For food applications OSC has Halal certification and Kosher certification. Application examples: Food and Feed: Seasonings, Spices, Herbs, Sugar, Salt, Mineral mixes and Limestone Agrochemicals: Wettable powders Characteristics: Good flowability and anti-caking behavior of the milled powder
    • reduces the caking of low melting powders.
    • absorbs promptly any released liquid.
    • avoids clogging of the mill and decreases the shutdown times.
    • improves the free fl owing and anti-caking properties.
    • reduces time and cost consuming maintenance intervals.
    • increases the throughput by longer operation times.
     
  • Fumed silica, untreated Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • Fumed silica untreated Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • Fumed silica matting agent Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • Fumed silica, treated, rheology additive Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • NexSil 8 is an alkaline dispersion of 8 nm colloidal silica at 30% SiO2 concentration in water. The particles are negatively charged and have a high specific surface area. The product can be used in a wide variety of applications such as precision investment casting, metal surface treatment, textile treatment, catalyst binder or other applications where a very small particle size colloidal silica is required.
  • NexSil 12 is an alkaline dispersion of 12 nm colloidal silica at 30% SiO2 concentration in water. The particles are negatively charged and have a high specific surface area. The product can be used in a wide variety of applications such as precision investment casting, precision polishing, metal surface treatment, textile treatment, catalyst binder or other applications where a very small particle size colloidal silica is required.
  • ROFOB PY K 2R, it’s brand new universal water repellent agent specifically designed to be a fluorine and silicone free fabric treatment polymer for textile formulations. Applications in cotton, synthetic and blended materials water repellent finishing. Camping materials and cotton tarpaulins -included its blends with synthetic fiber- water column resistant finish. ROFOB PY K-2R may be added to bath together with any usual synthetic resins of high quality finishing, as well as based on polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) handle modifiers. In the same way, it may be combined with fungicides, respecting the ionicity.   Properties:
    • Excellent water repellent effect.
    • Not oil repellency.
    • Excellent durability.
    • Fluorinate free.
    • High water column resistance.
    • Excellent application properties.
    • Smooth and soft handle.
    • No color brightness loose.
  • A pyrrolidone-free, acrylic polyurethane dispersion with an exceptional balance of properties. L-3773 was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. L-3773 can be used as a sole vehicle or blended with acrylic emulsions for spray or rotogravure applications. Rheology modifications can be made with associative thickeners for alternative application methods.   CHARACTERISTICS: <          Excellent toughness, abrasion and mar resistance <          Good water and chemical resistance <          Excellent exterior weathering performance <          Can be crosslinked to enhance performance <          Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water <          Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) co-solvent  
  • A self-crosslinking, aliphatic, water-based polyurethane dispersion designed for use in high performance concrete and wood floor coatings. L-3786 employs a unique air-dry, self-crosslinking mechanism to impart chemical-resistance, abrasion-resistance and mar-resistance properties which equal or exceed those of two-component, water-based floor coating systems currently used in the market.
    • One-component, self-crosslinking polymer
    • High level of toughness, abrasion- and mar-resistance Outstanding water and chemical resistance
    • Excellent exterior weathering performance
    • Contains dipropylene glycol dimethylether (DMM) co-solvent
    L-3786 can be used as a sole vehicle or blended with acrylic emulsions for spray, brush or roller applications. Rheology modifications can be made with associative thickeners to optimize application properties.
  • A water-borne, UV-curable, polycarbonate-based polyurethane dispersion. L-3790 is designed for UV-cured plastic topcoat applications where exterior weathering durability, abrasion-resistant and chemical-resistant films are required. Potential end-use applications include automotive plastics, kitchen cabinets and wood flooring. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Excellent chemical- and stain-resistance
    • Superior humidity resistance
    • Forms durable, films under ambient or force-dried conditions
    • APEO-free
    • Fast water-release properties
    • Contains dipropylene glycol dimethylether (DMM) co-solvent
  • A branched, aliphatic, co-solvent free, polyether-based, polyurethane dispersion. L-2357 was designed for a variety of coating and adhesive applications where the chemical- and thermal-resistance of a crosslinked system are required, but the use of a multiple component system is neither feasible nor desirable.
    • Contains no co-solvent
    • Medium hard, tough film
    • Polymer branching improves film resistance properties
    • Dries to clear, glossy, non-discoloring film
    • Dilution and cleanup of wet material with water
  • A water-borne, UV-curable, polycarbonate-based polyurethane dispersion. Suggested Uses: L-3685 is designed for UV-cured plastic topcoat applications where exterior weathering durability, abrasion-resistant and chemical-resistant films are required. Potential end-use applications include automotive plastics, kitchen cabinets and wood flooring. Characteristics:
    • Excellent chemical- and stain-resistance
    • Superior humidity resistance
    • Forms durable, films under ambient or force-dried conditions
    • APEO-free
    • Fast water-release properties
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent
  • A partially, renewable resource-based, hard, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with good chemical and water-resistance properties from Hauthaway. L-3369 was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. L-3369 produces glossy films with excellent leveling properties and good stain- and chemical-resistance to a variety of household food and cleaning products. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • 42% bio-based, renewable resource content
    • Good water and chemical resistance
    • Low VOC content (<80 g/l less water)
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
  • A partially bio-renewable resource based, NMP-free, soft, aliphatic, water-borne, polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3360 was designed for use in textile applications as a versatile polyurethane coating. Due to its overall properties, L-3360 can be used as a finish or a coating for many textile applications. This product is ideally suited for use as an anti-fray finish on textile fabrics that must have a soft hand. L-3360 is also suitable for textile coating applications that require excellent low temperature flexibility and crack resistance. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • 50% bio-based, renewable resource content
    • Superior flexibility
    • Produce soft, tough, flexible, dry films
    • Good UV resistance
    • Very good abrasion resistance
    • Superior low temperature flexibility and crack resistance
    • Contains n-ethyl pyrrolidone (NEP)
  • A soft, halogen-free, flame retardant, aliphatic, polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3192 was designed for use as a coating or finish for synthetic textile fabrics that must have permanent flame retardancy. This unique urethane dispersion is manufactured at high solids and without the use of solvent. Low add-on levels of L-3192 will enable synthetic fabrics to pass various FR tests including NFPA-701 and MVSS-302. L-3192 is well suited for use in textile coatings, such as automotive upholstery, that require outstanding strength and flame retardancy. Using L-3192, a coating can be formulated to pass MVSS-302 and maintain required strength properties at a much lower coating weight than conventional coatings. This results in a much softer hand and possible cost savings. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Permanent, non-leaching flame retardancy
    • Halogen-free
    • Excellent cost/performance ratio
    • Soft, tough, flexible, dry film
    • Excellent low temperature flex crack resistance
    • Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP)
  • A co-solvent free, polycarbonate-based, aliphatic, polyurethane dispersion from Hauthaway. L-3528 was developed for general coatings use on wood, plastic and metal substrates. The product offers exceptional resistance to hydrolysis, oxidation and UV-degradation. L-3528 is ideally suited for exterior applications where film durability and longevity are important considerations. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Excellent exterior weathering durability
    • Excellent humidity resistance
    • Outstanding toughness and abrasion-resistance
    • Co-solvent free, tin-free, APEO-free
  • A hard, NMP-free, APEO-free, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with an exceptional balance of properties from Hauthaway. L-2877 was designed for topcoat applications on a wide variety of substrates, including concrete, metal, plastic and wood. CHARACTERISTICS:
    • Balance of toughness, abrasion- and mar-resistance
    • Outstanding water and chemical resistance
    • Excellent exterior weathering performance
    • Can be crosslinked to enhance performance
    • Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water
    • Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) co-solvent
     
  • An anionic, aliphatic, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with a low activation temperature from Hauthaway. L-2245 is an adhesive grade polyurethane suggested for industrial laminating applications where a pre-lamination coating is applied to a substrate and then dried. Ideal for bonding plasticized vinyl sheet to itself and to other substrates such as rubber, wood, cardboard and textiles.   CHARACTERISTICS:
    • May be crosslinked for improved adhesion and heat-resistance.
    • Non-crystalline nature
    • Low level of n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent (~2%)