All pH-Stabilizers / Buffers for Coatings and Inks

Omyasmart NG by Omya is a multifunctional neutralizing agent based on 100% mineral sources. It increases the durability of water-based products due to the combination of salt content and excellent pH buffer effect.

• It is an odorless, emission-free product and shows no discoloration.
• It allows biocide-free /biocide-low formulations.
• It provides pH stabilization & keeps the surfaces clean for longer.
• Due to the longer shelf life of paints with Omyasmart NG, the economy can be improved and the disposal of contaminated material is minimized, thus it offers environmental sustainability.
• It contributes to hazard-free labelling and avoids constant adjustment of formulas.
• It is used for emulsion & VAE paints, primers and plasters & renders.
• It is suitable for bio-stabilized surfaces on painted walls such as public facilities, hospitals or wherever high hygiene standards are required.
• It is recommended to add the grade at the beginning of the paint preparation at a dosage level of 0.5-0.9%.

DeuAdd MA-95 distributed by DKSH is an amine neutralizer designed to adjust and stabilize pH of water-borne systems. Also functions as a co-dispersant to prevent re-agglomeration of pigments. It reduces in-can corrosion and flash rusting.

• It is used in coatings and inks.
• It is effective in low odor systems and improves color acceptance of tinting pastes.
• It is used at a dosage level of 0.1-0.5%.
• DeuAdd MA-95 has a shelf life of 18 months at temperature between 5°C to 40°C.
• This product is available in China, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland.

LOPON® PHB-C by ICL is a highly effective additive to stabilize the pH of emulsion-based systems. It is a preparation of silanols, amines, chelating agents and stabilizers. It is used to stabilize interior wall paints at high pH-values, which allows protection against microbiological attacks without using biocides. The recommended dosage level is 0.5-2.0% based on the total formulation. LOPON® PHB-C has a shelf life of 2 years.

Jeffamine® M-600 by Huntsman acts as a resin modifier and pH stabilizer. It provides flexibility from polyether and stability under varying processing conditions.

• It is used to improve formulation stability in batteries and industrial systems.
• It is designed for applications in electrical, electronics, and renewable energy sectors.
• It is suitable for use in paints, coatings, and wind energy components.
• Jeffamine® M-600 offers hydrophobic characteristics for enhanced performance.
• It has a shelf life of 2 years.

Jeffamine® M-1000 by Huntsman functions as a dispersant, resin modifier, and pH stabilizer. It exhibits relatively hydrophilic properties due to its ethylene oxide/propylene oxide (EO/PO) copolymer backbone. It provides buffering action and pH stabilization.

• Used across various applications, including coatings, building and construction, and paints.
• Suitable for applications including ore flotation, corrosion inhibition, agricultural emulsification, and epoxy resin emulsification.
• Jeffamine® M-1000 offers hydrophilic properties.
• It helps in battery and renewable energy applications like wind energy.

MARK IC 2810 by Raj Speciality Additives is a VOC-free pH stabilizer. Suitable for water and solvent systems. It is used in industrial coatings such as epoxy-, can-, coil-, corrosion resistant coatings, PU, epoxy–MF, epoxy floor-, polyester–MF, NC and vinyl.

• MARK IC 2810 is highly suitable with most resins such as polyamide resin systems, UV curable acrylates, alkyd resins, nitrocellulose, cardanol, PUD and other solvent.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.2%.

2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol by Foru Chemtech acts as a pH neutralizing and dispersing agent. It increases water resistance and provides in-can corrosion inhibition and anti-rust protection in coating formulations.

• It has good compatibility with carbomer and other synthetic rheological additives.
• 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol is VOC-free and compatible with alcohols such as IPA and ethanol.
• It is used in coatings and ink formulations, including pigment dispersion and waterborne coatings.

BRB Siloen® HPA 415 by BRB International BV is a pH controller additive for water-based emulsion paints. It provides excellent pH stability and ensures very good storage stability of paints.

• It is solvent free and odor-free compared to ammonia and organic amines.
• It improves water resistance and enhances scrub resistance.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.1 to 0.2%.