SpecialChem welcomes CHT: A new era of digital access to coatings additives

In a strategic move to expand its digital footprint and connect with modern technical buyers, CHT, renowned for its functional coatings additives, has partnered with SpecialChem. This collaboration brings CHT’s innovative product lines directly to formulators and chemical engineers through SpecialChem’s material selection platform, making technical data and sample requests just a click away.

Today’s customers are digital-first. They expect instant access to product information, seamless sample ordering, and clear sustainability credentials. CHT’s onboarding with SpecialChem is a response to this shift, designed to meet customers where they are and how they search.

By leveraging inbound marketing and a multi-channel presence, CHT is accelerating its digital maturity while ensuring its solutions are visible, accessible, and relevant to global audiences.

CHT’s portfolio now available on SpecialChem includes:

• ULTRALUBE®: VOC-free, water-based wax dispersions that enhance scratch resistance, slip, and block resistance in paints, coatings, and inks. Ideal for surfaces requiring specific haptics and finishes.
• SILCO®: Leveling and wetting additives for printing inks, overprint varnishes and versatile coatings as well as high-performance dispersing additives for pigment preparations.
• SPACTIVE®: Advanced defoamers for inks and varnishes that prevent surface imperfections and boost production efficiency.
• VARIPHOB®: Hydrophobic additives that extend the life of coatings by reducing water absorption and dirt pickup, minimizing renovation cycles.

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Formulators can now request samples of CHT’s materials directly through SpecialChem’s platform - streamlining the selection journey and speeding up development timelines.

What SpecialChem has to say about this collaboration:

“SpecialChem is excited to collaborate with CHT, a global leader in specialty chemicals committed to sustainability and innovation. CHT develops smart, eco-efficient solutions across industries such as coatings, and silicones, focusing on reducing CO₂ emissions, conserving resources, and driving circularity. Together, we aim to share CHT’s expertise and promote sustainable advancements that help formulators create high-performance, responsible products worldwide.”

About SpecialChem

SpecialChem streamlines material selection with extensive product data and deep knowledge resources. Over 175,000+ suppliers already benefit from their far-reaching exposure. Buyers rely on SpecialChem's platform to identify the right materials and request samples directly. This empowers them to pinpoint materials that meet their specific requirements.

About CHT

CHT develops smart specialty chemicals that improve performance, efficiency, and sustainability across industries. In the market segments Paints, Coatings, and Inks, the company offers wetting/leveling agents, defoamers, surface modifiers, thickeners, hydrophobic agents, and binders.

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