Formaldehyde-free

Archsol® 8316 by Wanhua Chemical is an anionic styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion for waterproof paints.

• It exhibits excellent mechanical property, alkali resistance and cement compatibility.
• It has low odor and no ammonia neutralizer and is APEO- & formaldehyde-free grade.
• Archsol® 8316 contains <1% sodium hydroxide as neutralizer & 0.014% CMIT:MIT=3:1 and 0.200% MIT as biocide.

Vinavil 04V by Vinavil is a water-based, vinyl acetate-VEOVA copolymer dispersion. It is free from alkylphenol ethoxylate (APEO), formaldehyde, coalescing agents and plasticizer. It shows high wet scrub resistance, low odor, good rheological behavior and low film sensitiveness to water.

• It offers good alkali resistance and very good compatibility with fillers, pigments & additives.
• It is used in the preparation of paints with medium and high PVC.
• It allows the formulation of low eco-friendly products.
• Recommended for the preparation of interior paints, textured coatings with low-VOC and low-SVOC content.
• It is designed for the formulation of ecological paints in compliance with current regulations, ensuring high performance of the wall paints.
• Vinavil 04V has a shelf life of 6 months.

Parmetol® MBX distributed by DKSH is a highly-effective in-can preservative without formaldehyde and AOX. It is a combination of benzisothiazolone (BIT), methylisothiazolon (MIT) and bis(3-aminopropyl)dodecylamine (BDA). It provides immediate action with long-term protection, specifically designed for fast germ count reduction in contaminated process water.

• It is used in dispersion paints, textured coatings and plasters.
• It contains only biodegradable components.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.10-0.40%.
• Parmetol® MBX has a shelf life of 18 months.
• It is available in Australia, Spain, Philippines and New Zealand.

Parmetol® SBX distributed by DKSH is a production hygiene integrated in-can preservative. It is a synergistic working combination of benzisothiazolone (BIT), sodium pyrithione and bis(3-aminopropyl)dodecylamine (BDA). It offers a broad, balanced spectrum of effect against bacteria, yeasts and molds, even at low use concentrations.

• It has a characteristic odor and is free of chloromethylisothiazolone, formaldehyde, formaldehyde depots and other aldehydes.
• It is fully effective in cationic and non-ionic systems and pH range of 3-11.
• The recommended dosage level is 0.05-0.20% for dispersion paints and printing lacquers, and 0.05-0.15% for textured coatings and plasters.
• Parmetol® SBX has a shelf life of 18 months and is available in Australia, Cambodia, New Zealand, Philippines, Spain and Thailand.

Vinkocide™ CMIO distributed by DKSH is a broad-spectrum preservative. It is composed of CIT, MIT, TMAD and is formaldehyde-, formaldehyde releaser-, phenolics- and heavy metal free.

• It is non-volatile and meets highest purity standards.
• It is ideal for use in aqueous and water miscible systems.
• Exhibits excellent chemical stability and long-term efficacy.
• It offers good compatibility with other raw materials.
• It is suitable for use in dispersion paints, plasters and printing inks.
• It is available in Asia and Europe.
• It has a shelf life of 24 months.
• Recommended dosage level of Vinkocide™ CMIO is 0.05-0.1%.

Vinkocide™ KTL distributed by DKSH is a broad-spectrum preservative. It is a non-volatile preservative exhibiting excellent long-term efficacy. It is an aqueous alkaline solution of 1,2-benzisothiazolin- 3(2H)-one with 2-methyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one.

• It offers broad antimicrobial spectrum against bacteria, fungi and yeasts.
• It is ideal for use in aqueous and water miscible systems.
• It is free from formaldehyde, formaldehyde releasers, phenolics or heavy metals.
• It exhibits excellent chemical stability.
• Recommended dosage level of Vinkocide™ KTL is 0.2-0.4%.
• It is available in Asia and Europe.

Vinkocide™ BIT 20 G distributed by DKSH is a broad-spectrum preservative. It is composed of BIT and is suitable for use in dispersion paints, plasters and printing inks.

• It is formaldehyde-, formaldehyde releaser-, phenolics-, heavy metal- and halogen free.
• Exhibits excellent chemical stability and long-term efficacy.
• It shows good compatibility with other raw materials.
• It is ideal for use in aqueous and water miscible systems.
• It is available in Asia and Europe.
• It has a shelf life of 24 months.
• Recommended dosage level of Vinkocide™ BIT 20 G is 0.05-0.2%.

Reducing Agent TP 1646 by Brüggemann is a newly designed advanced formaldehyde-free reducing agent, based on an organic sulfinic acid derivative with bivalent cations. Can be used in redox systems in combination with all commonly used oxidizing agents. It is odor free and exhibits high stability with a quick decrease of free monomer content. Offers improved properties for resulting latices. Shows excellent performance for the emulsion polymerization of all commonly used systems. It has a shelf life of at least 12 months when stored dry at 25°C. Reducing Agent TP 1646 is applied as a 3-5% solution in water at a pH range of 2-6 with 0.05-0.2% active content on total formulation for post polymerization.

Reducing Agent TP 1651 by Brüggemann is a new advanced, formaldehyde-free reducing agent with high process robustness. It can be used in redox systems in combination with all commonly used oxidizing agents. Leads to a rapid decrease of free monomer content. Provides improved properties for resulting latices. Shows excellent performance for the emulsion polymerization of styrene acrylate-based systems. Complies with FDA §175.300 and FDA §175.320 for resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin films. It has a shelf life of at least 12 months when stored dry at 25°C. Reducing Agent TP 1651 is applied as a 3-5% solution in water with 0.05-0.2% active content on total formulation for post polymerization.

Reducing Agent TP 1853 by Brüggemann is a formaldehyde-free, new advanced reducing agent. It can be used in redox systems in combination with all commonly used oxidizing agents.

• Offers high process robustness and improved properties for the resulting latices.
• Leads to a significant and fast decrease of free monomer content.
• Shows excellent performance for the emulsion polymerization of vinyl acetate-based systems.
• It has a shelf life of at least 12 months when stored dry at 25°C.
• Reducing Agent TP 1853 is applied as a 3-5% solution in water with 0.05-0.2% active content on total formulation for post polymerization.
• Complies with FDA §175.300 and FDA §175.320 for resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin films.