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Specialty additives are indispensable ingredients of each and every formulation. They are used in tiny amounts to help modify the performance spectrum of coatings, Inks and plastics systems.

 

The coatings, inks and plastics industries are among the main consumers of specialty additives.  Yet with exploration technology oil/gas, the manufacture of care products, the production of adhesives and sealants, and construction chemistry, too, specialty additives improve the product characteristics and production processes.

 

We offer a broad range of specialty additives for the formulation of coatings, inks and plastics. Our portfolio includes low/no VOC technologies for solvent-based, solvent-free, water-based, high solids and energy curable systems in both existing and emerging markets:

 

-Architectural-decorative Paints                           

-Wood and Furniture Coatings                             

-Floor Coatings                                                      

-Printing Inks                                                       

-PVC Compounds and Plastisols                             

-Marine and Protective Coatings

-Construction Chemicals    

 

Specialty additives enhance performance by reducing foam formation, improving flow and levelling, increasing slip and scratch resistance, improving pigment dispersibility and modifying rheological properties.

 

KAM-FCA®,KAM-SCA®, KAM-DCA® and KAM-RCA® Additive families serve, respectively, the following:

 

Foam Control Additives  

Surface Control Additives  

Dispersion Control Additives   

Rheology Control Additives

Various specialty products (under demand)


Silicone-free foam control additive that displays spontaneous defoaming properties and demonstrates no negative influence on inter-coat adhesion when overcoated.
It reduces the accumulation of foam in the ink pan or reservoir during the printing process.
KAM-FCA 22
Silicone-based foam control additive for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings.
Particularly suitable for curtain coatings as well as printing inks based on Nitrocellulose.
Available only if demand is significant.



Silicone-based foam control additive for solvent-based coatings and printing inks.
Particularly suitable for printing inks based on acetate-reduced Nitrocellulose.



Silicone-based foam control additive for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings, printing inks, and ambient-curing plastic systems.
Extremely suitable for brush, roller and airless spray applications where the solvents evaporate quickly and rapid defoaming is required.
Good balance between effectiveness and compatibility.
Silicone-containing defoamer for aqueous high gloss emulsion systems, dispersion adhesives, printing inks and overprint varnishes.
Particularly suitable for high-gloss and satin gloss systems and for airless application.
KAM-FCA 550
VOC-free silicone-based foam control additive which is particularly designed for water- and glycol-based pigment concentrates and universal colorants.
Long-term and shear stability. Particularly suitable for resin-free grinds.
Available only if demand is significant.
KAM-FCA 564
VOC-free silicone-based foam control additive for water-based coatings, printing inks, overprint varnishes, and emulsion adhesives.
Suitable for resin-free grinds.
Available only if demand is significant.
KAM-FCA 568
VOC-free silicone-based foam control additive for water-based coatings and emulsion adhesives.
Suited for high gloss systems.
Available only if demand is significant.


Foam control additive specifically developed to reduce air entrainment during manufacture and application of water-based paints and adhesives.
Long lasting efficiency even at low dosage.
KAM-FCA 594
Under development.
KAM-FCA 595
Under development.


Economic foam control additive specifically developed to reduce air entrainment during manufacture and application of water-based paints and adhesives.
Long lasting efficiency even at low dosage.
Silicone-free foam control additive that supports quick de-aeration of thermosetting resin systems, self-levelling compounds and laminates.
No negative influence of inter-coat adhesion.
Acting as air-release and levelling agent.
Silicone-based foam control additive as well as air release agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings.
Suitable for composite (ambient-curing and pultrusion applications), adhesives and sealants.
Particularly recommended for epoxy resin systems.




Silicone-based foam control additive for rapid de-aeration of solvent-free polyurethane and
epoxy compounds. It exhibits excellent results in flooring applications so that foam- and blister-free self-leveling
coatings can be produced.
KAM-FCA 725
Under development.



Silicone-based surface control additive for solvent-based coating systems with a medium
reduction of surface tension and a medium increase of surface slip.
Designed to improve surface properties in all kinds of industrial coatings.
Silicone-based surface control additive for solvent-based coating systems, printing inks and adhesive systems with a strong reduction of surface tension and a strong
increase of surface slip.
Heat-resistant up to 210 °C.




Silicone-based surface control additive with defoaming properties to improve the surface properties of solvent-based systems.
Particular emphasis upon leveling, it increases slightly surface slip with a slight reduction of surface tension.


Silicone-based surface control additive for ambient-curing plastic systems and solvent-based coating systems with a strong reduction of surface tension.
Excellent substrate wetting with anti-cratering and slip properties.
Silicone-based surface control additive with defoaming properties to improve the surface properties of solvent-based and solvent-free systems.
Particular emphasis upon leveling, it increases surface slip and thus improves scratch and mar-
resistance.
KAM-SCA 90
Premium silicone-based surface control additive for solvent-free, and solvent-based and aqueous coating systems, printing inks and adhesive systems with a strong reduction of surface
tension. Very suitable for high gloss and clear systems.
Available only if demand is significant.
100% silicone-based surface control additive designed as slip and leveling agent for solventbased
coatings. Very suitable for high gloss and clear systems.




Silicone-based surface control additive to improve surface properties in all solvent-based, solvent-free and aqueous systems. It is specially used in systems in which solvent-free additives
are requested or where a requirement for a special solvent exists.
It can be used in coatings and printing inks.
KAM-SCA 360
Premium silicone-free surface additive that reduces the surface tension of organic coating systems. It acts as a wetting, levelling and flow control agent for solvent-free and solvent-based coatings with excellent anti-cratering properties.
Available only if demand is significant.
KAM-SCA 575
Under development.
KAM-SCA 580
Solvent-free surface control additive that greatly reduces the surface tension in aqueous printing inks and water-based systems.
It improves substrate wetting and levelling but does not increase the surface slip.
Available only if demand is significant.
Silicone-free surface control additive with a high molecular weight and very broad compatibility.
Designed to reduce the surface tension in various resin systems at substrate interface.
Ideal for “Long wave” levelling performance with no influence on inter-coat adhesion.
Anionic/cationic dispersion control additive to improve the wetting of pigment surfaces and organically treated bentonites and to reduce the time required for the grinding process.
Standard wetting and dispersing additive for industrial and architectural coatings.
Electro-neutral dispersion control additive for solvent-based systems with medium to low polarity.
Particularly suited for thick layer systems and primers. Anti-sagging properties.




High molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based coatings. Preferably used in high performance solvent-based coatings but also in automotive coatings.
It can be as well used in resin-containing pigment concentrates.
Broad compatibility in commonly used resins systems.


High molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based coatings and pigment concentrates. Particularly suited for stabilizing carbon black pigments with a fine particle size as well as organic pigments.
Strong reduction of mill-base viscosity.
Low molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based, medium- to high-polarity coatings to prevent flooding and floating of TiO2 in combination with colored pigments.
This additive contains silicone to improve flooding and floating behaviors.
Low molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based, medium- to high-polarity coatings to prevent flooding and floating of TiO2 in combination with colored pigments.
Ideal for the prevention of hard settling.
High molecular weight solvent-free dispersion control additive for solvent-based and solvent-free coatings, PVC-based plastisols, ambient-curing resin systems, adhesives.
Ideal for the production of color masterbatches for thermoplastics.
Particularly suited for carbon black pigments (Plasticized and polyol-based pastes).
Dispersion control additive for solvent-based and solvent-free industrial and architectural coatings to stabilize inorganic pigments.
This is the 100% version of KAM-DCA 44.




Nonionic dispersion control additive for low-end solvent-based architectural coatings with polarity ranging from low to medium.
Suitable for all kinds of pigments, including carbon blacks.
Good combination of price and performance.
Highly concentrated dispersion control additive for solvent-based coatings (Mosly architectural), inks and pigment concentrates on the basis of alkyd resins.
Especially recommended for difficult pigments, including carbon black pigment.
Low molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based architectural coatings and pigment concentrates on the basis of alkyd resins.
Broad compatibility in commonly used resins systems due to the absence of solvents.
Dispersion control additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks for stabilizing inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide.
Strong reduction of mill-base viscosity.
High molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based coatings with strong viscosity depressing properties.
Recommended for universal solvent-based pigment concentrates, particularly where cost-effective performance is vital.
Dispersion control additive for PVC-based plastisols for a better incorporation of inorganic pigments, blowing agents and fillers.
Increases the color strength, minimizes settling and prevents the separation of the plasticizer.
Non-yellowing properties at elevated temperatures.
High molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based coatings and pigment concentrates. Particularly suited for stabilizing carbon black pigments with a fine particle size as well as organic pigments.
Strong reduction of mill-base viscosity.


High molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based coatings and pigment concentrates.
Preferably used in high performance solvent-based coatings but also in automotive coatings.
Particularly suited for resin-containing pigment concentrates used in industrial coatings and automotive coatings.
Broad compatibility in commonly used resins systems.
VOC- and solvent-free high molecular weight dispersion control additive for waterborne coating systems, printing inks and adhesives.
It is ideal for the preparation of resin-free pigment concentrates with no or low VOCs.
Suitable for all kinds of pigments.
VOC- and solvent-free high molecular weight dispersion control additive for waterborne coating systems, printing inks, liquid color masterbatches and pigment pastes for unsaturated polyester resin systems.


KAM-DCA 193
VOC- and solvent-free high molecular weight dispersion control additive for aqueous printing inks. Particularly recommended for binder-containing pigment concentrates.
Available only if demand is significant.
KAM-DCA 195
Under development.
Cost-effective low molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based and aqueous systems to prevent fillers and inorganic pigments from settling.
VOC-free fatty acid-based polymer to stabilize all kinds of pigments and extenders in water- and solvent-based systems.
Multi-functional dispersion control additive for VOC-free applications.
It is ideal for the improvement of the compatibility of colorants with the bases (post-addition).
VOC-free fatty acid-based polymer to stabilize all kinds of pigments and extenders in water- and solvent-based systems.
Suitable for the preparation of universal colorants for architectural paints.
It is ideal for the improvement of the compatibility of colorants with the bases (post-addition).
Alkylphenol-free nonionic wetting agent and emulsifier.
Specially designed to improve compatibility of all kinds of tinting pastes in both solvent- and water-based systems.
KAM-DCA 401
Under development
High molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based inks.
Specially recommended for the preparation of resin-free pigment concentrates suited for solvent-based inks.

Multi-purpose high molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based coatings. Due to its particularly good combination of price and performance, it is a very attractive substitute for conventional dispersion control additives.
Low solvent content.
Dispersion control additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks for stabilizing inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide.
Strong reduction of mill-base viscosity.
Dispersion control additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks for stabilizing inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide.
Strong reduction of mill-base viscosity.
Dispersion control additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and composite for stabilizing inorganic pigments and extenders.
Particularly suitable for car putties (based on unsaturated polyester resin) as well as solvent-free epoxies and polyurethanes.
To be avoided in case of Cobalt-catalyzed systems. Use KAM-DCA 616 instead.
Dispersion control additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and composite for stabilizing inorganic pigments and extenders.
Particularly suitable for car putties (based on unsaturated polyester resin) as well as solventfree epoxies and polyurethanes.
Ideal solution for cobalt-catalyzed systems (No negative effect on curing time).
KAM-DCA 670
Under development.
Low molecular weight wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-based printing inks and paints as well as water-based coatings.
It helps prevent hard sedimentation and sagging.
Low molecular weight dispersion control additive for mineral fillers in unsaturated resin systems and adhesives.
It prevents the flooding/floating and settling of pigments and fillers in epoxy and VE/UP-based laminates.
Strong reduction in the flooding/floating of colored pigments in gel coats.
Dispersion control additive to reduce viscosity and prevent fillers from settling in ambient curing resin systems and adhesives as well as for polyester molding compounds and pultrusion applications.
Through a better wetting and a more homogeneous distribution of the fillers, a strong viscosity reduction is obtained.
Dispersion control additive to reduce viscosity and prevent fillers from settling in ambient curing resin systems as well as acrylic, PU and epoxy resins. Suite for car putty formulations.
Absolutely no effect on curing time when used in cobalt-catalyzed systems.
Multi-purpose high molecular weight dispersion control additive for solvent-based coatings.
Due to its particularly good combination of price and performance, it is a very attractive substitute for conventional dispersion control additives.
Low viscosity dispersion control additive for water-based coating systems, especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments.
It is manufactured to a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution, resulting in a consistent product quality with maximum effectiveness.
(Solution of an ammonium salt of an acrylic polymer).
KAM-DCA N40
Low viscosity dispersion control additive for water-based coating systems, especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments.
It is manufactured to a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution, resulting in a consistent product quality with maximum effectiveness.
(Solution of a sodium salt of an acrylic polymer).
Available only if demand is significant.
Low viscosity dispersion control additive for water-based coating systems, especially suitable for the dispersion of inorganic pigments.
It allows formulation of high gloss and low PVC coatings in addition to standard matt formulations.
It is manufactured to a relatively narrow molecular weight distribution, resulting in a consistent product quality with maximum effectiveness.

KAM-FCA®
Foam Control
A foam control additive is used to reduce or eliminate foam in a coating or coating constituent.

The terms ‘defoamer’ and ‘antifoaming’ agent are often used interchangeably.

In fact, they are not quite the same.
KAM-SCA®
Surface Control
Superior surface properties can not be achieved without the addition of surface control additives that alter the surface properties of the coating, ink and plastic films.

Depending on the kind of additive used, various properties can be improved....
KAM-DCA®
Dispersion Control
The dispersing of solid pigments and fillers into the liquid phase of binder solutions is an important step in production.

Dispersion control additives are used to improve and accelerate the dispersion process and to stabilize the dispersion during storage.
KAM-RCA®
Rheology Control
Rheology control additives effect changes in viscosity over a specific range of shear rate, and this leads to non-Newtonian flow.

In contrast, thickeners effect an increase in viscosity over the whole range of shear rate by increasing only ...

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