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Hydrocarbon Resins
PRODUCT Group PRODUCT NAME PRODUcer PRODUcT description
C5-aliphatic resins Bitoner Qingdao Free
Trade Zone
Bitoner Int’l
Corp.
C9-aromatic resins Bitoner Qingdao Free
Trade Zone
Bitoner Int’l
Corp.
The aliphatic C5 hydrocarbon show excellent tack. The resins
are compatible to various polymers, resins and elastomers due
to their physical and chemical properties. They are odorless
and water resistant.
The aromatic C9 hydrocarbon resins to various polymers,
resins and elastomers due to their physical and chemical
properties. They are odorless, water resistant and soluble in
most industrial solvents.
C5/C9,
co-polymerized resins
Bitoner
Qingdao Free
Trade Zone
Bitoner Int’l
Corp.
The co-polymerized C5/C9 hydrocarbon resins from Bitoner
combine the positive properties of C5 and C9 Hydrocarbon
resins. The resins are compatible to various polymers, resins
and elastomers due to their physical and chemical properties.
Further they are odorless, water resistant and have excellent
tack.
THERMOPLASTIC POLYMERS
EVA
(ethylene vinyl
acetate)
Ateva ®
Celanese EVA
Performance
Polymers
High-performance ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers
with a vinyl acetate content up to 40% and broad melt index
(MI) range from 0.35 to 850, for hot-melt adhesives for
packaging, labeling, case and carton closing, lamination and
book-binding applications.
Synthetic rubber
CR (carboxylated
polychloroprene
rubber)
CR (polychloroprene
rubber)
Skyprene ® Tosoh Carboxylated polychloroprene rubber for weather-proofed
sealings, contact adhesives, machine parts, bridge bearings,
tank inner linings and bellows.
Skyprene ® Tosoh Polychloroprene rubber with excellent elasticity and mechanical
properties, good flame and chemical resistance, extraordinary
crystallinity, moderate resistance against oil and fuel.
SBR (Styrene-
Butadiene-Rubber)
Kumho SBR
Kumho
Petrochemical
The most widely used synthetic rubber and applicable in many
different fields. SBR is primarily used for the production of tires,
flooring, conveyor belts, shoe soles and seals as well as for
the production of solvent borne adhesives, sealants and PSA.
SBS (Styrene-
Butadiene-Styrene
Block Copolymer)
SEBS (Styrene-
Ethylene-Butadiene-
Styrene Block
Copolymer)
SIS (Styrene-
Isoprene-Styrene
Block Copolymer)
SBS YH Sinopec Styrene/butadiene block copolymers with linear or star shape
structure. Typical applications are footwear industry and
bitumen/asphalt modifications. It is used as well in pressure
sensitive adhesives, hot melt adhesives, construction adhesives
and plastics compounding.
SEBS YH Sinopec Linear hydrogenated styrene/butadiene block copolymers.
They are designed with low to high molecular weight. The
products show a good performance with high oil extention.
SIS YH Sinopec Pure SIS triblock copolymer (SIS) or blends of a linear triblock
copolymer (SIS) and diblock copolymer (SI). The products
show a good melt processability and excellent tack.
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ADDITIVEs
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
PRODUCT Group PRODUCT NAME PRODUcer PRODUcT description
Accelerators Robac Robinson Bros. Broad product range including Dithiocarbamates (e.g. CuDD,
Arbestab Z, ZBeD), Aqueous Dithiocarbamates (e.g. SDBC, SDEC),
Activated Dithiocarbamates (ZDBCX), Thiurams (e.g. DPTT,
TbzTD, TETD), Thioureas (e.g. DETU, LATU, TRIBTU), Xanthogens
(e.g. AS100, DIXD), Robac PM Polymer Masterbatches.
Adhesion Promoters Eastman TM CP Eastman
Chemical
Chlorinated and chlorine-free adhesion promoters, i.e. used
in pressure-sensitive adhesives to improve the adhesion on
ployolefinic surfaces.
Anti-ageing Agents Robac Robinson Bros. Robac antioxidant dithiocarbamates have powerful antioxidant
properties: high solubility in hydrocarbon polymers,
protection against heat and UV degradation, low nitrosamine
percentage. Used in cables, hoses and under-bonnet applications.
Used in NR, CR, CSM, ECO, NBR, EPDM/EP, latex
compounds and in polyolefins.
Biocides (Dry-film
preservatives)
INTERCIDE ®
Akcros
Chemicals
Broad range of water and solvent borne actives for film protection
offered in concentrate form as well as various dilutions
and optimised blends.
Biocides (In-can
preservatives)
INTERCIDE ®
Akcros
Chemicals
Broad range of supporting in-can preservatives in concentrated
and dilute forms. Also products for plant cleaning.
Coalescing Agent
Eastman
Optifilm TM
Enhancer 300
Eastman
Chemical
Non-VOC, low odor coalescing agent for emulsion paints,
plasters as well as for all waterborne systems. Appropriate for
many architectural applications, it is particularly suited for low
odor flat and low sheen wall paints. Excellent retarder solvent
and compatible with a variety of resin systems.
Eastman
Texanol TM
Eastman
Chemical
For mortars, floor leveling systems, dispersions.
Defoaming and
Air-Release Agents
BYK ® BYK-Chemie Mineral oil defoamers, silicone-free, containing silicone,
mineral oil-free and silicone oil-free defoamers, silicone
defoamers, polymer-silicone combination defoamers,
silicone-free polymer defoamers and air-release additives.
No-Air-flüssig Baerlocher Silicone-free defoamer/air-release agents.
Photoinitiators Chemacure UV Chem-Keys UV-Photoinitiators to initiate polymer reaction in radiation
curing systems.
Rheology Modifiers BYK ® BYK-Chemie Waterborne systems: thixotropic agents, pseudoplastic flow
agents, high-shear thickeners.
BYKANOL ® -N BYK-Chemie Rheology additives for waterborne systems.
Anti-gelling additives and viscosity stabilizers.
Surface Additives BYK ® BYK-Chemie Silicone tensides and silicone-free wetting additives for
improvement of substrate wetting in waterborne systems.
Waxes CERAFLOUR ® BYK-Chemie Micronized PE, PP, PTFE, amide and Fischer-Tropsch waxes
for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings or improving
adhesion on nonpolar substrates.
Wetting and
Dispersing Agents
ANTI-TERRA ® BYK-Chemie Controlled flocculating wetting and dispersing additives,
improved pigment wetting, stabilized pigment dispersion in
solvent-free, solvent-borne and waterborne systems.
ANTI-TERRA ® U BYK-Chemie Deflocculating wetting and dispersing additives for solventbased
and solvent-free coatings to improve pigment wetting.
BYK ® BYK-Chemie Wetting and dispersing agents for waterborne systems for
viscosity reduction and stabilization by deflocculation of fillers.
DISPERBYK ® BYK-Chemie For waterborne systems. Additives for viscosity reduction and
stabilization by deflocculation.
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ADHESION Promoters
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
PRODUCT Group PRODUCT NAME PRODUcer PRODUcT description
Chemlok ®
Chemosil ®
Parlock TM Lord Germany Broad product range of rubber to metal bonding agents. The
bonding is characterized by a high adhesion and resistance
against corrosion, high temperature, oils and solvents.
All common vulcanization methods, like i.e. compression-,
transfer- and injection procedures as well as autoclave
heating with steam or hot air, are applicable.
Eastman TM CP
Eastman
Advantis TM
Eastman TM AP
Eastman
Chemical
Eastman
Chemical
Eastman
Chemical
Chlorinated, solvent- or water-based, adhesion promoters for
coatings applied on plastic parts (PP, PE, TPO).
Waterborne, chlorine-free and APEO-free, product for adhesion
to thermoplastic polyolefin-based plastics (TPO, PP),
also as blend-in resin/wash primer in waterborne primers and
waterborne base coats available.
Non-chlorinated adhesion promoters for adhesion of solventborne
plastic coatings (TPO, PP).
Adhesives CarboBond Future Carbon Products of the CarboBond series are dual-component adhesives
based on epoxy resin to which carbon nanoparticles are
added to produce excellent electrical, thermal and mechanical
properties. Variation of carbon composition and concentration
allows fast and simple optimization for the particular purpose
or application.
Solvents
DMSO
(dimethyl sulfoxide)
DMSO Arkema Polar aprotic solvents, nontoxic replacements for NMP, DMF,
and DMAC.
Ester Alcohol
Eastman
Texanol TM
Eastman
Chemical
Coalescents for dispersions, retarder solvents to extend the
“open-time”, low vapor pressure.
Ether Ester Eastman TM EEP Eastman
Chemical
Glycol Ether Eastman TM EEH Eastman
Chemical
Ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, slow-evaporating ether ester with
good resistance to solvent, low solution viscosity, excellent
flow and leveling, moderate odor, low surface tension and
high electrical resistance.
Ethylene glycol 2-ethylhexyl ether, low water miscibility, low
surface tension, good hydrolytic stability and high electrical
resistance.
Eastman TM EP
Eastman
Chemical
Ethylene glycol monopropyl ether (propylglycol), colorless,
water-miscible, slow evaporation rate, good viscosity control
in waterborne resins, high flash point.
Ketones Eastman TM MAK Eastman
Chemical
Methyl-n-amylketone, high solvency power, slow evaporation
rate, low density and surface tension, high boiling point.
Eastman TM MIAK
Eastman TM MPK
Eastman
Chemical
Eastman
Chemical
Methylisoamylketone, high solvency power, slow evaporation
rate, low density and surface tension, high boiling point.
Methyl-n-propylketone, suitable for high-solid and low-VOC
systems, acrylates, polyesters, cellulose, epoxy, vinyl and
alkyd resins, high solvency power, slow evaporation rate, low
density and surface tension, high boiling point.
PIGMENTs
Organic Pigments Alpafast Meghmani
Pigments
High Performance Pigments (red 122, violet 19, violet 23) with
high colour strength and excellent solvent, weather and heat
resistance for high quality coatings, printing inks, pigment
preparations and colored sealings.
Meghafast
Meghmani
Organics
Phthalocyanine Pigments (blue, green) and HPP’s (blue 60,
red 170, etc.) with good colour strength, dispersing and
resistance properties for paints and coatings, printing inks
and colored sealings.
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INTERMEDIATES
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
PRODUCT Group PRODUCT NAME PRODUcer PRODUcT description
Acids
Eastman TM
1,4-CHDA-HP
Eastman
Chemical
1,4-cyclohexandicarboxylic acid.
Chemical intermediates for a number of polymers.
Catalysts BYK ® -Catalyst BYK-Chemie Blocked acid catalysts to accelerate solvent-based and
aqueous coating amino resins with resins containing hydroxyl
groups.
Cellulose Esters
Eastman TM
CAB
Eastman
Chemical
Cellulose acetates butyrate.
Additives for reduced dry time, improved flow and leveling,
sag control, redissolve resistance, hot melts, high solids,
UV-curable systems.
Eastman TM
CA
Eastman
Chemical
Cellulose acetate types with different degrees of acetylation
and viscosity for solvent-based high solids and UV-curable
systems.
Conductivity
Promotors
BYK ® -ES BYK-Chemie To increase the conductivity of electrostatically sprayed
coatings.
Dihydrazides ADH Otsuka
Chemical
Adipic acid dihydrazide.
Cross-linking agents for PU butadiene and acrylate systems.
Diols
Eastman TM
CHDM-D
Eastman
Chemical
Cyclohexanedimethanol
Eastman TM
HPHP
Eastman
Chemical
Hydroxypivalylhydroxypivalate
Eastman
NPG TM
Eastman
Chemical
Neopentylglykol
Eastman
TMPD TM
Eastman
Chemical
Trimethylpentanediol
EH Diol
Gulf Chemical
International
2-ethyl-1,3-hexanediole
Chain extenders, modifiers for PU systems.
Esters
Eastman TM
DMCD
Eastman
Chemical
Dimethyl-1,4-cyclohexane-dicarboxylate
Inhibitors
Hydroquinone
and derivates
Eastman
Chemical
Hydroquinone and derivatives are practical storage
and in-process inhibitors when used by themselves or
in combination (HQ, THQ, MTBHQ, DTBHQ).
Metal Soaps Lithiumseife I Baerlocher Lithium stearates, which can be used as thixotropic agents
in natural and synthetic oils, melting point elevation and
gelation.
Monomers DAISO DAP ® Daiso DAP diallylphtalate monomers, DAP prepolymer/thermosetting
resins, cross-linking agents for polyester resins.
Eastman TM
AAEM
Eastman
Chemical
Acetoacetoxyethylmethacrylate for the synthesis of resins for
melamine and isocyanate cross-linkable adhesives.
Waxes
Wax Compounds
( emulsions, dispersions,
pastes)
AQUAFLOUR BYK-Chemie Micronized PE, PP, PTFE, amide and Fischer-Tropsch waxes
for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings or improving
CERAFLOUR ® adhesion on nonpolar substrates.
AQUACER ® BYK-Chemie Paraffin, PE, PP, PTFE, EVA and carnauba wax dispersions
and emulsions to improve surface properties of dispersions.
HORDAMER BYK-Chemie Primary polyethylene dispersions for mold-release agents
and adhesives as well as to improve surface properties of
aqueous systems.
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Plasticizers
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
PRODUCT Group PRODUCT NAME PRODUcer PRODUcT description
Adipates OXSOFT DOA Oxea DOA, (di-2-Ethylhexyl)-adipat, is also known by the name
di-octyl-adipat. This plasticizer is used in applications for
packaging films in food industry, seals, tubes, hoses, floor
covers and cables.
Benzoates Jayflex TM MB 10 ExxonMobil
Chemical
Isodecyl-benzoate phthalate-free plasticizers for PUR sealants,
acrylic-based adhesives, MS polymer-based and silaneterminated
systems, alternative for critical short-chained esters such
as DIBP, DBP, BBP at comparable performance level.
K-Flex ®
Emerald
Performance
Materials
100% phthalate free, high solvating and fast fusing. They can
be used to replace plasticizers such as dibutyl phthalate (DBP),
diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP), diisheptyl phthalate (DIHP) and
butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP).
Hexanoates OXSOFT 3G8 Oxea Triethylenglycol-di-(2-ethylhexanoate)
Plasticizer Oils Paganini Q8 Kuwait
Petroleum
Paganini Oils (370P – 4500P) are paraffinic Group I oils (processing
oils) without labeling obligation and a high content
of aromatic hydrocarbons. The main applications are in the
rubber, paint and plastic industry. Benefits: low ash content,
low aniline point, low asphalt content and a low loss of vaporization.
Puccini
Q8 Kuwait
Petroleum
Puccini Oils (4P – 475P) are paraffinic Group I oils (processing
oils) with the main application in the rubber and printing inks
industry. Benefits: Core cuts with low sulphur contents
(< 0,3%), color fastness, bright color, minimal vaporization
loss when heated, low contents of aromatics and good oxidation
stability.
Phthalates Jayflex TM ExxonMobil
Chemical
Plasticizers, phtalates based on C9 – C13 alcohols. Applicable
for PVC and rubber processing, adhesives and sealants, as
dispersing agents, as carriers for active substances and additives,
as solvents for cleaning systems, as base oils/esters
for lubricants and stabilizers for dangerous substances.
Specialty Blends OXSOFT ® DUO1 Oxea Features an excellent migration profile combined with good
processability. The low viscosity of the product enables easy
handling. OXSOFT DUO1 offers very good low temperature
properties and is recommended in applications like artificial
leather, flooring, roofing membranes, PVC films, coated fabrics
and special cables.
OXSOFT ® DUO2 Oxea Features a further improved migration profile compared to
OXSOFT DUO1, but still the product is easy to process.
The extraction resistance and fogging values are excellent.
OXSOFT DUO2 is recommended in applications where migration
is a concern but where high viscosity products like TOTM
are causing process issues.
Terephthalates OXSOFT GPO Oxea (Bis(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate), also known as Di-Octyl-
Terephthalate.
Trimellitates OXSOFT TOTM Oxea TOTM, (tri-(2-ethylhexyl) trimellitate, tri-octyl trimellitate).
Highly permanent plasticizer for PVC and other resins, for
medical/technical equipment, food processing, extremely
low volatility, excellent protection against calcium soaps, low
surface diffusion.
Dispersions and Emulsions
Carbo-Nanomaterials CarboDis Future Carbon Dustfree, simply dosed and stable dispersions of carbon
nanotubes. They can be used to create specific electrical and
mechanical properties in an end-product.
Polychloroprene
Latices
Skyprene ® Tosoh Waterborne polychloroprene latices for contact adhesives.
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Binders
ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS
PRODUCT Group PRODUCT NAME PRODUcer PRODUcT description
Diallyl Phthalate Resins DAISO DAP ® Daiso Reactive resin for composites.
Acrylic Dispersions,
Acrylic Emulsions
Mowilith ®,
Vinamul ® Celanese Aqueous copolymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and
ethylene. Formulation of adhesives for paper, packaging, PVC,
furniture foil lamination, flooring, walls and ceilings, ceramics.
Further for water resistant wood glues and for heat sealing
adhesives.
Epoxy Hardeners ECA 100 NC Dixie Chemical
Company
Blend HHPA/MHHPA/MTHPA, epoxy curing agent to form
highly cross-linked polymers with excellent physical (UV and
alkaline resistance) and electrical properties.
HHPA
Dixie Chemical
Company
Hexahydrophthalic anhydride
Epoxy Resins CarboCond Future Carbon Electrically conductive, solvent-free and stably crystalizing
epoxy resins. They consist of low-molecular bisphenol A
and bisphenol F components, and contain carbon nanoparticles.
Floors, coatings, cast parts, ESD protective
components, CarboCond can be used wherever very high
electrical conductivity is called for.
Polyester Resins,
saturated
Vitel Bostik Linear polyesters for coatings and adhesives.
Fillers and Reinforcements
Glass Microspheres MinTron TM RockTron
International
Alumino-silicate spheres, predominantly spherical, 100%
recycling material = eco-minerals with minor carbon footprint.
Particle Size Distribution d 90: 35 – 55 µm, d 50: 8 – 14
µm. Filler for plastics to replace ordinary glass beads and to
improve the mechanical properties.
MinTron TM 7
RockTron
International
Alumino-silicate spheres, predominantly spherical, 100%
recycling material = eco-minerals with minor carbon footprint.
In replacement of classical fillers to improve the mechanical
properties. Particle Size Distribution d 97: 90 µm, d 50: 7 µm.
Carbon Fibers Tenax ® Toho Tenax
Europe
Carbon fibers, milled and chopped fibers. With and without
sizing for use in thermoplastics and thermosets. Realization
of high electric conductivity, improvement of mechanical and
dynamic properties. Low thermal conductivity and expansion.
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