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Automotive Coatings
Primer surfacers
Solvent-based
KAM-FCA 22 is a commonly used defoamer in OEM primer surfacers.
KAM-SCA 772 and KAM-SCA 777 are recommended. Both are fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylates which not only give good levelling, but also improve substrate wetting substantially.
KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 610A and KAM-DCA 65 are widely used for dispersion purpose.
KAM-DCA 671 and KAM-DCA 206 are cost-effective alternatives.
Water-based
KAM-FCA 601 and KAM-FCA 602 and KAM-FCA 521 are very suitable.
KAM-SCA 772 (It must be neutralized before addition) is recommended. Also the short-chain polysiloxane KAM-SCA 580 is commonly used for better substrate wetting.
KAM-DCA 190 (pH-independent) is specifically recommended given its water-resistance properties. KAM-DCA 206 and KAM-DCA 671 are very cost-effective alternatives.
Automotive Coatings
Mono-topcoats
KAM-FCA 22 and KAM-FCA 41 are recommended in stoving enamels for OEM.
KAM-SCA 772 and KAM-SCA 777 are both recommended for good levelling and substrate wetting. The silicone-based KAM-SCA 31 is highly advised when good slip is required. A combination of KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 31 is often used in topcoats.
KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 161 and KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 46 are commonly used as dispersion control additives.
Automotive Coatings
Multi-topcoats
Solvent-based
KAM-FCA 41 is recommended in clear coats. KAM-FCA 22 and KAM-FCA 41 recommended in basecoats (Multi-layers).
KAM-SCA 772 and KAM-SCA 777 are both recommended in clear coats and basecosts. A combination of KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 31 is often used.
KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 161 and KAM-DCA 47 are commonly used as dispersion control additives.
Water-based
KAM-FCA 564 is recommended in clear coats. KAM-FCA 601 and KAM-FCA 602 are suitable for basecoats.
KAM-SCA 772 (It must be neutralized before addition) is recommended. Also the short-chain polysiloxane KAM-SCA 580 is commonly used for better substrate wetting.
KAM-DCA 190 (pH-independent) is specifically recommended given its water-resistance properties.
Car Refinishes
Topcoats
Solvent-based
KAM-FCA 41 is recommended in clear topcoats.
KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 779 are both recommended to improve levelling and substrate wetting and .
KAM-SCA 33 and KAM-SCA 90 are highly recommended to increase slip performance. A combination of KAM-SCA 777 or KAM-SCA 779, and KAM-SCA 33 or KAM-SCA 31, is frequently used.
KAM-DCA 161 and KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 401 are commonly used as dispersion control additives.
KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 610A are recommended for fillers and inorganic pigments.
Water-based
KAM-FCA 564 is recommended. KAM-FCA 601 and KAM-FCA 602 are suitable for pigmented applications.
KAM-SCA 772 (It must be neutralized before addition) is recommended. Also the short-chain polysiloxane KAM-SCA 580 is commonly used for better substrate wetting.
KAM-DCA 190 and KAM-DCA 192 (pH-independent) are recommended.
Car Refinishes
Putties
For unsaturated polyester-based putties, dispersion control additives are required to enable manufacturers to reach highest pigment and extender loads with free-flowing properties.
Reduction in production time and costs are other advantages gained when using dispersion control additives.
KAM-DCA 615 and KAM-DCA 966A and KAM-DCA 980 and KAM-DCA 100 are highly recommended.
Printing Inks
UV curing
The most suitable foam control additive for solvent-free UV curable inks is the silicone-free KAM-FCA 720.
KAM-FCA 22 and KAM-FCA 41 are also recommended.
KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 90 and KAM-SCA 97 will improve scuff and block resistance.
KAM-SCA 772 is used for levelling and substrate wetting.
KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 161 are the most used dispersion control additives in the UV curable inks. The 3 additives contain solvents.
Printing Inks
Packaging
The silicone-free KAM-FCA 20 and silicone-based KAM-FCA 26 are recommended.
KAM-FCA 22 and KAM-FCA 41 are also suitable.
KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 90 will impart excellent slip and smoothness to the final ink surface.
KAM-DCA 402 and KAM-DCA 108 are the most recommended dispersion control additive in the packaging inks. KAM-DCA 150 and KAM-DCA 151 are also suitable.
KAM-DCA 65 is particularly effective in preventing flooding of titanium dioxide in combination with other color pigments.
KAM-DCA 402 is specially recommended for the preparation of resin-free pigment concentrates suited for solvent-based inks.
Printing Inks
Water-based
KAM-FCA 521 and KAM-FCA 601 and KAM-FCA 602 are recommended for grinding. KAM-FCA 564 is reccommended for let-downs and final inks.
The short chain polysiloxane-based surface control additive KAM-SCA 580 is commonly used in water-based inks given its anti-cratering and levelling properties. It is also recommended in the preparation of the let-downs.
KAM-DCA 193 and KAM-DCA 190 are recommended. KAM-DCA 671 is also an option for low-end applications.
Coil Coatings
Solvent-based primers
Both KAM-FCA 20 and KAM-FCA 22 are recommended. These 2 foam control additives prevent the formation of foam during manufacturing and application of the coating system with no influence on the inter-coat adhesion. It is also possible to combine one of these defoamers with KAM-SCA 777 or KAM-SCA 779.
KAM-SCA 777 or KAM-SCA 779 are fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylates and excellent levelling agents with very good substrate wetting performance. Inter-coat adhesion is not affected at all by using these two surface control additives. KAM-SCA 779 is considered as the most effective surface control additive in our portfolio for preventing cratering and cissing. These defects, including visible coating irregularities caused by improper paint application on metal surfaces, are significantly reduced when using KAM-SCA 779.
KAM-DCA 401 and KAM-DCA 66 are commonly used as dispersion control additives.
Coil Coatings
Topcoats
Solvent-based
Both KAM-FCA 41 and KAM-FCA 22 are recommended. KAM-FCA 20 is recommended if high gloss is not a requirement.
KAM-SCA 777 or KAM-SCA 779 are fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylates and excellent levelling agents with very good substrate wetting performance. Inter-coat adhesion is not affected at all by using these two surface control additives. KAM-SCA 779 is considered as the most effective surface control additive in our portfolio for preventing cratering and cissing. These defects, including visible coating irregularities caused by improper paint application on metal surfaces, are significantly reduced when using KAM-SCA 779. KAM-SCA 30 and KAM-SCA 31 are recommended for slip performance.
KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 610A are recommended to disperse inorganic pigments. KAM-DCA 401 and KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 161 are recommended to disperse organic and carbon black pigments. KAM-DCA 180 is recommended to disperse transparent Iron oxide.
PVC-Plastisols
KAM-DCA 150 and KAM-DCA 151 and KAM-DCA 76 are suitable.
Wood Coatings
Fillers/Sealers
Nitrocellulose/Acid curable
KAM-FCA 20 and KAM-FCA 26 are recommended.
KAM-SCA 772 and KAM-SCA 777 are known for their ability to improve leveling and substrate wetting substantially without influencing the inter-coat adhesion of the system.
KAM-DCA 66 is an effective dispersion control additives for inorganic pigments, fillers and extenders (Settling can be reduced drastically). In case of highly filled systems, KAM-DCA 610A and KAM-DCA 110 are advised.
Polyurethanes/Unsaturated polyesters/UV curing
KAM-FCA 20 and KAM-FCA 41 and KAM-FCA 22 are recommended. KAM-FCA 720 is specially recommended in curtain coatings.
KAM-SCA 772 and KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 779 are recommended for levelling and substrate wetting.
KAM-SCA 36 and KAM-SCA 32 will improve leveling and act as foam control additives in Polyurethanes.
KAM-DCA 610A and KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 66 are effective dispersion control additives for inorganic pigments, fillers and extenders. KAM-DCA 615 and KAM-DCA 966A and KAM-DCA 980 are specially recommended in Unsaturated Polyesters.
Wood Coatings
Topcoats
Nitrocellulose/Acid curable
KAM-FCA 20 and KAM-FCA 26 are recommended.
KAM-SCA 32 and KAM-SCA 36 are recommended for mono-coat matt finishes.
For clear and pigmented glossy finishes, a combination of KAM-FCA 40 and KAM-SCA 31 or KAM-SCA 90 is advised.
KAM-DCA 610A and KAM-DCA 66 and KAM-DCA 110 are effective dispersion control additives for inorganic pigments, fillers and extenders.
KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 76 are recommended for organic pigments.
Polyurethanes/Unsaturated polyesters/UV curing
KAM-FCA 41 and KAM-FCA 22 are recommended. KAM-FCA 720 is specially recommended in Unsaturated Polyesters.
KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 90 and KAM-SCA 97 are recommended in glossy systems whereas KAM-SCA 36 and KAM-SCA 32 are more suited for matt systems.
KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 46 are recommended for all types of pigments.
KAM-DCA 225 and KAM-DCA 220 recommened for transparent iron oxides.
KAM-DCA 615 and KAM-DCA 966A and KAM-DCA 980 and KAM-DCA 100 are specially recommended in Unsaturated Polyesters.
Wood Coatings
Waterborne emulsions
KAM-FCA 593 and KAM-FCA 599 (both silicone-free), KAM-FCA 601, KAM-FCA 602 and KAM-FCA 521 (Silicone-based) are very effective foam control additives.
KAM-SCA 580 will exhibit good leveling and anti-cratering behavior with no effect on the inter-coat adhesion.
KAM-DCA 190 and KAM-DCA 192 are recommended for TiO2 and difficult pigments, including carbon blacks. Dispersions made with these 2 additives will lead to high gloss in the final finishes.
KAM-DCA 671 is an economical alternative for all kinds of pigments.
Adhesives/Sealants
Solvent-based
KAM-FCA 722 and KAM-FCA 723 and KAM-FCA 20 are recommended.
KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 90 and KAM-SCA 97 are used to improve leveling, surface smoothness and scratch resistance.
KAM-DCA 610A and KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 615 are recommended for easily dispersible pigments and fillers.
For difficult pigments, KAM-DCA 76 and KAM-DCA 940 and KAM-DCA 980 are recommended.
Adhesives/Sealants
Water-based
KAM-FCA 601 and KAM-FCA 602 and KAM-FCA 521 are recommended as silicone-based foam control additives. KAM-FCA 593 and KAM-FCA 599 are also effective as silicone-free foam control additive.
KAM-SCA 580 is used to achieve a considerable reduction in the surface tension and therefore good substrate wetting.
KAM-DCA A40 and KAM-DCA P90 and KAM-DCA N40 are recommended for easily dispersible pigments and fillers.
For difficult pigments, KAM-DCA 190 and KAM-DCA 192 are recommended.
Adhesives/Sealants
Solvent-free & Reactive
KAM-FCA 722 and KAM-FCA 723 are recommended.
KAM-SCA 90 and KAM-SCA 97 are used to improve leveling, surface smoothness and scratch resistance.
KAM-DCA 100 and KAM-DCA 615 are recommended for easily dispersible pigments and fillers.
For difficult pigments, KAM-DCA 76 is recommended.
Pigment Dispersions
Decorative
Solvent-based
Long-oil alkyds are often used as grinding resins to manufacture pigment pastes for solvent-based decorative paints.
For systems with or without aromatic solvents, following sets of formulations are recommended:
We generally recommened using KAM-DCA 108 or KAM-DCA 102. KAM-DCA 270 is recommended for improving color acceptance.
Water- and solvent-based (Universal)
Versatile pigment dispersions based on KAM-DCA 225 and KAM-DCA 226 enable manufacturers to tint decorative and architectural paints, whether water- or solvent-based. Given their unique chemistries and the absence of any carrier, KAM-DCA 225 and KAM-DCA 226 will enable customers to meet the stringent VOC restrictions in place today, comply with the current and anticipated requirements in terms of APEs and environmental aspects.
KAM-DCA 226 is a modified version of KAM-DCA 225.
One set of formulations for in-Plant tinting:
KAM-DCA 270 is recommended for improving color acceptance.
Pigment Dispersions
Solvent-based general industrial
For best compatibility in general industrial coatings with all possible let-down resins, we recommend using KAM-DCA 163 or KAM-DCA 46 or KAM-DCA 409 or KAM-DCA 115 along with an aldehyde grinding resin such as Laropal A81.
Pigment Dispersions
Water-based general industrial
Aqueous pigment concentrates are best formulated without any grinding resin. We recommend using mostly KAM-DCA 190 or sometimes KAM-DCA 671.
Composite
Ambient curing
KAM-FCA 20 and KAM-FCA 720 are commonly used for defoaming purpose.
KAM-SCA 32 and KAM-SCA 36 are recommended to improve levelling.
KAM-DCA 192 and KAM-DCA 940 and KAM-DCA 100 and KAM-DCA 966A are recommended as dispersion control additives. They improve the dispersing/grinding process of fillers and extenders. Through a better wetting and a more homogeneous distribution of the fillers, a strong viscosity reduction is obtained. This results in an improvement of the physical properties like the impact resistance, especially in systems filled with Al(OH)3. KAM-DCA 966A is also recommended in cobalt-catalyzed systems.
Composite
SMC/BMC
KAM-FCA 20 and KAM-FCA 720 and KAM-FCA 722 and KAM-FCA 723 commonly used in both SMC (Sheet Molding Compounds) and BMC (Bulk Molding Compounds).
KAM-SCA 32 and KAM-SCA 36 are recommended to improve levelling.
KAM-DCA 966A and KAM-DCA 615 and KAM-DCA 940 are recommended as dispersion control additives. They improve the dispersing/grinding process of fillers and extenders. Through a better wetting and a more homogeneous distribution of the fillers, a strong viscosity reduction is obtained. This results in an improvement of the physical properties like the impact resistance, especially in systems filled with Al(OH)3. KAM-DCA 966A is also recommended in cobalt-catalyzed systems.
KAM-DCA 111 is considered one of the best dispersion control additive in our range. KAM-DCA 111 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders leading to:
-Higher pigment load and reduced viscosity of the mill-base
-Improved gloss and flow
-Elimination of haze during electrostatic application
Composite
PVC (Plastisols/Compounds)
KAM-FCA 720 is commonly used as foam control additive.
KAM-SCA 32 is recommended to improve surface smoothness and overcome undesirable irregularities.
KAM-DCA 76 and KAM-DCA 150 and KAM-DCA 151 are the most suitable dispersion control additives.
KAM-DCA 111 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders leading to higher pigment load and reduced viscosity of the mill-base, improved gloss and flow; and elimination of haze during electrostatic application.
Composite
PUR foams
KAM-DCA 76 and KAM-DCA 163 are recommended.
KAM-DCA 111 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders leading to higher pigment load and reduced viscosity of the mill-base, improved gloss and flow; and elimination of haze during electrostatic application.
Floorings
Solvent-free
Polyurethannes
Both air entrapment and flow properties are of main concern in these kinds of high viscosity systems. KAM-FCA 723, KAM-FCA 722 and KAM-FCA 41 are recommended.
KAM-SCA 777 is recommended for flow promotion. KAM-SCA 32 and KAM-SCA 36 are used to improve leveling, surface smoothness and scratch resistance with defoaming properties.
KAM-DCA 44 and KAM-DCA 610A and KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 615 are recommended for easily dispersible pigments and fillers. For difficult pigments, KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 46 are recommended. KAM-DCA 76 is ideal if no solvent is allowed in the final formulation.
KAM-DCA 111 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders leading to higher pigment load and reduced viscosity of the mill-base, improved gloss and flow; and elimination of haze during electrostatic application.
Epoxies
KAM-FCA 722 and KAM-FCA 723 are recommended. KAM-FCA 22 is also an alternative.
KAM-SCA 772 and KAM-SCA 777 are recommended for levelling and flow promotion.
KAM-SCA 36 and KAM-SCA 32 are used to improve leveling, surface smoothness and scratch resistance, in addition to defoaming.
KAM-DCA 615 and KAM-DCA 100 and KAM-DCA 66 (Anti-settling properties) are effective dispersion control additives for inorganic pigments, fillers and extenders. KAM-DCA 65 exhibits anti-floating behaviour.
KAM-DCA 111 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders leading to higher pigment load and reduced viscosity of the mill-base, improved gloss and flow; and elimination of haze during electrostatic application.
Floorings
Solvent-based
Polyurethannes
KAM-FCA 22 and KAM-FCA 41 are recommended.
KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 772 are recommended for flow promotion.
KAM-SCA 32 and KAM-SCA 36 are used to improve leveling, surface smoothness and scratch resistance with defoaming properties.
KAM-DCA 401 and KAM-DCA 76 is recommended for all kinds of organic and carbon black pigments.
Epoxies
KAM-FCA 720 and KAM-FCA 20 are recommended. KAM-FCA 22 is also an alternative.
KAM-SCA 777 is recommended for levelling and flow promotion.
KAM-SCA 36 and KAM-SCA 32 and KAM-SCA 90 are used to improve leveling, surface smoothness and scratch resistance.
KAM-DCA 615 (Strong viscosity reduction) and KAM-DCA 980 (Exhibits anti-settling behaviour) and KAM-DCA 66 are effective dispersion control additives for inorganic pigments, fillers and extenders. KAM-DCA 65 exhibits anti-floating behaviour.
KAM-DCA 401 is recommended for all kinds of organic and carbon black pigments.
KAM-DCA 111 helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders leading to higher pigment load and reduced viscosity of the mill-base, improved gloss and flow; and elimination of haze during electrostatic application.
Floorings
Water-based
Epoxies
KAM-FCA 521 and KAM-FCA 601 and KAM-FCA 602 are recommended
KAM-SCA 580 is recommended for flow promotion.
KAM-DCA 190 and KAM-DCA 192 are recommended.
General Industrial
Polyurethanes
Solvent-based
KAM-FCA 22 and KAM-FCA 41 are recommended.
KAM-FCA 41 is more suited for glossy systems.
KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 779 are both recommended for substrate wetting and flow.
For scratch/abrasion resistance, KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 33 are highly advised. KAM-SCA 90 and KAM-SCA 97 exhibit the best slip performance.
In matt systems, KAM-SCA 32 and KAM-SCA 36 are most recommended for slip performance and mar resistance.
KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 46 and KAM-DCA 409 are commonly used as dispersion control additives.
KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 610A are used for TiO2, oxides and fillers. KAM-DCA 180 is recommended for transparent iron oxides.
Water-based
KAM-FCA 601 and KAM-FCA 602 and KAM-FCA 521 are recommended.
The short-chain polysiloxane KAM-SCA is commonly used for better substrate wetting and good levelling.
KAM-DCA 190 and KAM-DCA 192 (pH-independent) are recommended.
KAM-DCA A40 and KAM-DCA N40 and KAM-DCA P90 are recommended for fillers and inorganic pigments.
General Industrial
Thermoplastic acrylics
Solvent-based
KAM-FCA 20 and KAM-FCA 41 are recommended.
KAM-SCA 777 is recommended for levelling and flow.
KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 33 are recommended when high slip and scratch resistance are required.
KAM-SCA 36 is recommended if solvent is an issue.
KAM-DC 409 is advised in thermoplastic acrylics to stabilize all kinds of pigments.
KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 115 are commonly used as dispersion control additives.
KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 610A are recommended for TiO2.
KAM-DCA 111 (Solvent-free) helps to wet and disperse inorganic pigments and extenders leading to higher pigment load and reduced viscosity of the mill-base, improved gloss and flow; and elimination of haze during electrostatic application.
General Industrial
Epoxies
KAM-FCA 720 and KAM-FCA 723 and KAM-FCA 20 are highly recommended.
KAM-FCA 22 can also be a good alternative.
KAM-SCA 36 and KAM-SCA 32 are used to improve levelling, surface smoothness and scratch resistance without stabilizing foam. KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 779 are recommended for flow promotion. KAM-SCA 34 is used as anti-cratering agent.
KAM-DCA 44 and KAM-DCA 65 are recommended for easily dispersible pigments and fillers. Both products exhibit anti-settling properties.
KAM-DCA 615 and KAM-DCA 980 are recommended for lowering the viscosity of highly filled systems.
KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 76 and KAM-DCA 115 and are recommended for organic and carbon black pigments.
General Industrial
Melamine baking systems
KAM-FCA 22 and KAM-FCA 41 are highly recommended in both alkyd and polyester melamine baking systems.
KAM-FCA 40 is the most recommended in glossy systems.
KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 779 are both recommended for substrate wetting and flow.
For scratch/abrasion resistance, KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 33 are highly advised. KAM-SCA 90 and KAM-SCA 97 exhibit the best slip performance.
KAM-SCA 36 and KAM-SCA 32 are used in matt systems to improve levelling, surface smoothness and scratch resistance without stabilizing foam.
KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 46 are the best for organic pigments.
KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 610A are recommended for TiO2 and inorganic pigments.
General Industrial
Nitrocelullose/Acid curable
KAM-FCA 20 and KAM-FCA 26 are recommended. KAM-FCA 41 is an alternative.
To enhance slip performance and improve scratch and abrasion resistance properties, KAM-SCA 30 and KAM-SCA 33 are commonly used.
For strongest slip performance, KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 90 and KAM-SCA 97 are suitable. KAM-SCA 32 can also be used to improve scratch resistance.
KAM-DCA 76 and KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 108 are recommended for organic pigments.
For inorganic pigments, KAM-DCA 65 and KAM-DCA 66 and KAM-DCA 108 are recommended.
For transparent iron oxides, KAM-DCA 180 is recommended.
General Industrial
Chlorinated rubber
KAM-FCA 41 is the most suitable foam control additive.
To enhance slip performance and improve scratch and abrasion resistance properties, KAM-SCA 30 and KAM-SCA 33 are commonly used.
KAM-SCA 90 is also recommended.
KAM-DCA 46 and KAM-DCA 47 and KAM-DCA 163 are recommended for inorganic and organic pigments.
KAM-DCA 615 and KAM-DCA 100 and KAM-DCA 980 recommended for inorganic pigments and some organic pigments as well.
Architectural
Alkyds
KAM-FCA 41 and KAM-FCA 20 are commonly used in alkyd pants.
KAM-SCA 36 and KAM-SCA 32 exhibit excellent leveling performance and defoaming at the same time and the are particularly useful when foam is created during application by rollers. They will also provide anti-floating effect.
KAM-DCA 44 and KAM-DCA 54 are commonly used to disperse inorganic pigments and extenders. Both dispersion control additives can be utilized to activate organophilic Bentonites and prepare Bentonite pre-gels. KAM-DCA 102 and KAM-DCA 108 are considered as being cost-effective multi-purpose dispersion control additives for all kinds of pigments.
White bases prepared with KAM-DCA 108 or KAM-DCA 102 or KAM-DCA 110 have better color acceptance and do not demonstrate flooding and/or floating when tinted with universal colorants.
Due to its particularly good combination of price and performance, KAM-DCA 115 and KAM-DCA 163 are very attractive substitutes for conventional wetting and dispersing agents.
KAM-DCA 270 is recommended for improving color acceptance.
Architectural
Solvent-based polyacrylates
KAM-FCA 20 is highly recommended.
KAM-SCA 30 and KAM-SCA 31 and KAM-SCA 36 are recommended.
KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 46 are very much suited for dispersing difficult pigments.
KAM-DCA 610A and KAM-DCA 110 are recommended for dispersing inorganic pigments.
KAM-DCA 270 is recommended for improving color acceptance.
Architectural
Thermoplastics
KAM-FCA 20 is highly recommended.
KAM-SCA 30 and KAM-SCA 31 are recommended for scratch resistance.
KAM-SCA 36 and KAM-SCA 90 recommended for the same purpose if solvent presence is an issue.
KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 779 are recommended for leveling and flow.
KAM-DCA 163 and KAM-DCA 409 are very much suited for dispersing difficult pigments.
KAM-DCA 610A and KAM-DCA 110 are recommended for dispersing inorganic pigments.
KAM-DCA 270 is recommended for improving color acceptance.
Architectural
PVC copolymers
KAM-FCA 41 is highly recommended.
KAM-SCA 97 and KAM-SCA 30 will impart slip properties to the final coating.
KAM-DCA 46 and KAM-DCA 163 are recommended for the stabilization of all kinds of pigments.
Architectural
Water-based emulsions
KAM-FCA 599 and KAM-FCA 593 (Silicone-free) are highly recommended as an economical foam control additives.
The silicone-containg KAM-FCA 601 and KAM-FCA 602 are very effective in water-based architectural paints and water-reducible alkyds, especially in the high-end applications.
KAM-SCA 30 will impart slip properties to the final coating. KAM-SCA 580 and KAM-SCA 575 will exhibit good leveling and anti-cratering behavior with no effect on the inter-coat adhesion.
KAM-DCA A40 and KAM-DCA N40 and KAM-DCA P90 are recommended for TiO2 and fillers.
KAM-DCA 190 and KAM-DCA 192 are recommended for TiO2 and difficult pigments, including carbon blacks.
KAM-DCA 225 and KAM-DCA 671 are economical alternatives for all kinds of pigments.
KAM-DCA 270 is recommended for improving color acceptance.
Car Refinishes
Primer surfacers
Solvent-based
KAM-SCA 777 and KAM-SCA 779 are recommended. Both additives are fluorocarbon-modified polyacrylates which not only give good levelling, but also improve substrate wetting substantially. Moreover, both additives do not influence the inter-coat adhesion of the system.
KAM-DCA 110 and KAM-DCA 610A are widely used for dispersion purpose.
Water-based
KAM-FCA 601 and KA-FCA 602 and KAM-FCA 521 are recommended.
KAM-SCA 772 (It must be neutralized before addition) is recommended. Also the short-chain polysiloxane KAM-SCA 580 is commonly used for better substrate wetting.
KAM-DCA 190 (pH-independent) is specifically recommended given its water-resistance properties. KAM-DCA 206 and KAM-DCA 671 are very cost-effective alternatives.
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