Applications

HEADCEL® QS1-17 is a modified cellulose ether developed for building materials. It is applicable in gypsum-based plaster, gypsum-based joint compounds, and ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems). It is compatible with all conventional mineral and organic binders and offers high consistency development, good sag resistance, and excellent thickening properties, making it suitable for dry mix mortar systems.

LOCTITE® 435™ is a one-part adhesive designed for bonding applications. It is a rubber-toughened adhesive with improved flexibility, peel strength, and shock resistance. This adhesive offers rapid bonding on a diverse range of materials, including metals, plastics, elastomers, and porous or absorbent materials like wood, paper, leather, and fabric.

AQUENCE® CG 070A is a ready-to-use adhesive product designed for seaming, adhesive, and contact adhesive applications, particularly in the envelope industry. This versatile product is suitable for use on paper and cardboard substrates, and it is white in color. It is in the form of a liquid emulsion.

HARCROS ANTIFOAM HL™ 40 is high-performance industrial additive, boasting a silicone-free formulation, is a versatile solution for various applications. With its exceptional performance features, it finds application in coatings manufacturing, ink manufacturing, paint manufacturing, and textiles manufacturing processes. Specifically designed for use in waterborne coatings and latex adhesives, this additive contributes to the development of high-quality products. It aligns with the demand for superior performance in textiles, making it an ideal choice for waterborne ink formulations.

FLEXISORB™ OD 120 ZNR is an optimized odor control agent for use as a stand-alone product or an additive in hard and soft surface cleaning products. Chelate-free, It is a liquid zinc salt dispersion that readily dilutes down to 10% as supplied and maintains excellent clarity without the need for volatile clarifying solvents. It is an odor neutralizer, not an antimicrobial or chemical masking agent. More effective than related copper and magnesium salts of the same valence, zinc salt forms unique fixating complexes that trap and absorb odor-causing substances and remain stable even if the treated substrate dries.

DOP PLASTICIZER (H) is also referred to as dioctyl phthalate, belongs to the phthalate chemical family, and is commonly used as a plasticizer. It finds application in various processes, including dispersants and dye manufacturing. Recognized in Canada's DSL inventory, it is compatible with polymers like Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Its versatility makes it suitable for a range of applications, including emulsifiers in base chemicals and plasticizers in CASE ingredients.

TECHNOMELT® PUR 3365 offers flexibility at both high and low temperatures. It cures to its final bond strength in approximately 7 days, with about 80% cure achieved in 1-2 days, depending on environmental factors. This adhesive exhibits good adhesion to PVC and acetate films. For bonding PP and PE films, a recent Corona pretreatment is required to achieve a surface energy of 40 dyne/cm.

HARCROS T-DET® EPO 62 LF boasts a comprehensive range of functions across various sectors. In agrochemicals, it serves as a disintegrant, surfactant, nonionic surfactant, and wetting agent. In CASE ingredients, it functions as a surfactant. For cleaning ingredients, it acts as a defoamer, dispersant, nonionic surfactant, and wetting agent. In industrial additives, it serves as a nonionic surfactant with features such as being low foaming.

SS-4001 SILICONE FLUID is a 100% active silicone-based fluid primarily utilized to eliminate cratering in paints, inks, and coatings.

AQUENCE® LG 54 is a waterborne adhesive with certifications compliant with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 regulations. It features good adhesion and machinability, making it suitable for bottling applications, particularly with glass substrates. Positioned within the printing and packaging market segment, it caters to food and beverage packaging needs.

PAN KEY G5301 is identified as hypromellose, belonging to the cellulose ethers family, and complies with DSL (Canada) regulations. Primarily functioning as a rheology modifier, it enhances in-can stability in waterborne coatings. Available in powder form, this additive ensures efficient performance in paint and coating applications, contributing to improved rheological properties. It falls under the category of CASE ingredients, particularly in the segment of paints and coatings, where it plays a crucial role in optimizing formulation characteristics.

POLYETHYLENE WAX 9038 falls within the chemical family of Fischer Tropsch Waxes, Polyethylene Waxes, Polyolefins, Synthetic Waxes, and Waxes. It is applicable in processes such as PVC polymerization. Specifically, it is utilized in the production of hot melt adhesives, contributing to its role in various adhesive applications.

FUMED SILICA HB-139 is a hydrophobic fumed silica with structure modification. It exhibits low thickening effects and excellent processability, allowing for high loading of polymers. Notably, it possesses good antisag properties and exceptional stability in epoxies. In silicone rubber applications, especially at high filler loading levels, it provides excellent reinforcing properties without crepe hardening with aging. This fumed silica is well-suited for transparent systems and offers high water resistance and free-flow aid for powder.

DPM GLYCOL ETHER is a colorless product, a volatile liquid with low toxicity and a mild odor. It is completely water-soluble, easily miscible with other organic solvents, and highly soluble. It is the best solvent to substitute for highly toxic glycol solvents of the ethylene type.

EVASIN EV-3851V is a standard-grade resin primarily tailored for co-extrusion film applications. This resin demonstrates an excellent balance between gas barrier properties and processing thermal stability. It is also recommended for sheet/thermoforming and shrink applications. It belongs to the basic thermoplastics category within the vinyl polymers product family.