Issue 7/2020 - Improved additives improve the multiple properties of coating products

Evonik's Coatings Additives business line has recently launched a new generation: the SURFYNOL®104 Z
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The new generation of additives is just as efficient as the previous generation of classic products and offers one key advantage: it contains virtually no volatile organic compounds (depending on regional guidelines and test methods).

This significant advantage means that the product requires very few special markings and is therefore easier to use, process and store
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SURFYNOL®104 Z IS A NON-SILICONE ADDITIVE SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED
FOR INCREASINGLY STRINGENT REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

In addition to low VOC content and improved labeling, SURFYNOL®104 Z offers several benefits such as defoaming, wetting, improved leveling, and more
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Most importantly, the product does not have any negative impact
on the coating formulation.
Depending on the requirements, the product can be added at any stage of the formulation process, such as slurry, thinning, production or subsequent quality control steps
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SURFYNOL®104 Z IS A VERSATILE TWIN SURFACTANT THAT BALANCES DYNAMIC WETTING AND MOLECULAR DEFOAMING
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The new additive contains 50% active substances and is HAPs-free, facilitating the transition
from solventborne to aqueous systems.