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Anti-skinning Agents

Based on 38 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Anti-skinning agents appear as clear to slightly yellow liquids. They regulate oxidative drying by temporarily inhibiting surface curing, ensure smooth application and extended shelf life. They are used in alkyd-based paints, wood coatings, and printing inks.

Low-VOC and non-toxic anti-skinning agents represent environmentally friendly formulation trends. Sub-types include phenolic-based inhibitors and ketoxime-based solutions. Regulatory scrutiny over MEKO (Methyl Ethyl Ketoxime), has led to reformulations in certain regions.

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Borchi® Nox 614

by Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Nox 614 by Borchers (Milliken) is a phenolic antioxidant. It also acts as an anti-skinning agent and flow promoter. It is a 40% solution of a phenolic modified resin in xylene and methoxy propanol. It is suitable for air-drying and stove-drying systems, colorless as well as pigmented coatings based on air-drying oils and alkyd resins. <br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It promotes through-drying, enhances the gloss and has anti-wrinkle properties. </li> <li>Borchi® Nox 614 is fully compatible with solvent-, oil-based and high-solids paints. </li> <li>Recommended dosage level is 2-4% by weight.</li></ul>

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Borchi® Nox 1640

by Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Nox 1640 by Borchers (Milliken) is a special solvent-free anti-skinning agent for coatings and printing inks. It is easy to incorporate and can be used in various binders.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is designed for paints based on raw linseed oil, wood oil, maleic and alkyd resins.</li> <li>It does not cause discoloration and does not adversely affect the drying time of the paint system or give rise to undesirable secondary phenomena during the drying process.</li> <li>The recommended dosage level of Borchi® Nox 1640 is 0.2-1.5%.</li></ul>

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Borchi® Nox M 2

by Borchers (Milliken)

Borchi® Nox M 2 by Borchers (Milliken) is a synthetic organic anti-skinning agent for binders containing oil. It delays the onset of drying of clear lacquers without affecting through-drying. It prolongs the open time of the film, thereby preventing flow problems and blistering.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It does not cause yellowing or discoloration and exhibits no undesirable reactivity in finished paint systems.</li> <li>It is recommended for use in air and stove-drying lacquers, pigmented paints based on drying oils, epoxy resins, alkyd resins and other refined drying oils.</li> <li>The dosage level of Borchi® Nox M 2 is 30% for pigmented paints.</li></ul>

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