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Compatibilizers

Based on 68 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Compatibilizers are typically clear to slightly hazy liquids that are key for achieving uniformity in multi-component systems, preventing phase separation, and ensuring optimal adhesion, flexibility, and durability. These characteristics make them particularly useful in multifunctional coatings like high-performance automotive finishes, architectural coatings, and industrial protective coatings. 

A significant trend in the coatings industry is the increasing use of biodegradable and non-toxic compatibilizers to comply with stringent environmental regulations such as REACH and EPA standards. Alternatives include functionalized block copolymers and silicone-based compatibilizers.

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Emulsogen® TS 200

by Clariant

Emulsogen® TS 200 by Clariant is an emulsifier, nonionic wetting-, dispersing agent and compatibilizer. It is a low-VOC, solvent-, hazard-label-, APEO/NPEO-, preservative-free. It maintains low viscosity of polymer emulsion at different shear rates, enhance electrolyte stability and improved shelf life.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It prevents rub-out effects, increases tinting strength and provides excellent freeze-thaw stability.</li> <li> It also improves wetting of the coated surface, offers excellent adhesion on metal surfaces & reduced water-absorption.</li> <li> It reduces haze and has high pigment load and no side effects on gloss, surface drying, blocking or yellowing.</li> <li> It has the general dosage of 1.0-1.5% in emulsion paints and in acrylic lacquers, and 0.25% in alkyd lacquers.</li> <li> It is compatible with acrylic binder, alkyd, PU and epoxy binder system.</li> <li> It is suitable for use in waterborne high PVC paints, as well as in waterborne and solvent-borne low PVC lacquers.</li> <li> It is ideal for water-based pigment preparations, organic pigments and carbon blacks.</li> <li> It is recommended for POS-colorants as well as for concentrates for in-plant tinting.</li> <li> Emulsogen® TS 200 has the shelf life of 2 years.</li> <li> It is Ecolabel certified.</li> </ul>
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