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Efka® PL 4720 by BASF is a high molecular weight acrylic dispersing agent prepared using controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) technology. It is designed to stabilize both treated and untreated silica-based matting agents. <br>
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It is an acrylic block copolymer with pigment-affinic groups. </li>
<li>It supports the development of ultra-matte, solvent-free UV coating formulations. </li>
<li>It enables strong viscosity reduction, high matting efficiency, broad resin compatibility, and improved formulation stability. </li>
<li>It delivers excellent stabilization of silica-based matting agents, even at very high matting agent concentrations. </li>
<li>It helps achieve ultra-matte performance with low viscosity and low gloss while maintaining stability and processability. </li>
<li>It is designed for 100% solvent-free radiation-curing coating systems. </li>
<li>Its typical applications include industrial coatings, furniture finishes, flooring finishes, and 3C coatings. </li>
<li>Efka® PL 4720 has a recommended dosage of 5–10% active additive based on the matting agent. </li></ul> Efka® PX 4700 (Old name: Efka® 7700) by BASF is dispersing agent. It is an acrylic block copolymer produced by controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP). It efficiently disperses and stabilizes high-performance pigments. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is used in solvent-based systems. </li>
<li>It provides excellent viscosity suppression and storage stability. </li>
<li>It is suitable for high-performance applications such as dispersion of organic pigments in inkjet formulations, especially strong-solvent formulations. </li>
<li>It is recommended for dispersing pigments in resins and for low- or resin-free pigment concentrates.</li>
<li>Efka® PX 4700 has a shelf life of 4 years.</li></ul> Efka® PX 4310 by BASF is a high molecular weight acrylic block copolymer. It acts as a dispersing agent. It possesses low poly-dispersity index. It improves color development with organic pigments and reduces viscosity. It offers high gloss, efficiency in stabilizing pigments and compatibility with many solvent-based resins.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;">
<li>It is mostly used in solvent-based industrial, coil and automotive coatings.</li>
<li>It is recommended for resin-free pigment concentrates, resin-free pigment Concentrates (RFPC).</li>
<li>Efka® PX 4310 complies with OSHA, TSCA and EPCRA regulations. It is suitable for optimum dispersion of carbon blacks.</li></ul> Efka® MI 6780 (Old name: Efka® 6780) by BASF is a halogen-free, cationic compound used as a conductivity promoter. Efka® MI 6780 is used in coating systems containing polar and non-polar solvents. It is recommended for electrostatic sprayed paints. Efka® PA 4401 by BASF is a high molecular weight dispersing agent. It is a modified polyurethane for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. It provides high color strength while improving gloss, DOI, and flooding resistance. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It offers broad compatibility across low- to high-polarity systems, including nitrocellulose formulations.</li>
<li>It has a tendency to yellow and gel when combined with chlorinated polymers and solvent-free epoxies.</li>
<li>Efka® PA 4401 is recommended for high-quality solvent-based industrial coatings including automotive topcoats and pigment concentrates.</li>
<li>The recommended dosage is 10% of the oil absorption value for inorganic pigments, 25–50% of the BET surface area for organic pigments, and 20% of the DBP absorption value for carbon blacks.</li></ul> Efka® FA 4671 by BASF is a low-molecular weight dispersing agent. It is an alkylol ammonium salt of a high-molecular weight carboxylic acid. It helps reduce interfacial tension between hydrophilic pigments or extenders and the binder. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It provides faster dispersion, improved pigment dispersion stability, and reduced pigment sedimentation. </li>
<li>It helps prevent flooding, floating, and orange peel defects while improving gloss and leveling. </li>
<li>It is an effective anti-settling agent for wash and shop primers. </li>
<li>It enhances color acceptance in tinting bases of white latex paints, improving pigment efficiency. </li>
<li>Efka® FA 4671 is suitable for low & high polarity solvent and water-based coatings. </li>
<li>It is used in air-drying alkyd paints. </li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 4 years.</li>
<li>The recommended dosage is 0.5-2.0% by weight on inorganic pigment and 2.5–5.0% by weight on organic pigment.</li></ul> Efka® PX 4340 by BASF is a high molecular weight dispersing agent. It is designed for solvent-based high-end performance coatings systems, such as automotive OEM and refinish. It is also highly suitable for CAB base-coats and all topcoats. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is especially used in the production of resin minimal pigment concentrates (RMPC) in combination with a multi compatible dispersing resin.</li>
<li>It enhances color development and transparency in organic pigments.</li>
<li> It offers viscosity reduction at high pigment concentration at the grinding stage.</li>
<li> It gives excellent gloss to the final coating.</li>
<li> Efka® PX 4340 has a shelf life of 4 years.</li>
<li>It is listed under TSCA.</li></ul> Efka® PA 4400 by BASF acts as dispersing agent. It is a modified polyurethane for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments with strong viscosity depressing properties. It is suitable for solvent-based coatings. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It provides higher color strength, reduced flooding problems, improved gloss and DOI. </li>
<li>It offers better deflocculation of organic pigments. </li>
<li>It is mainly used in automotive OEM and refinish topcoats. </li>
<li>Efka® PA 4400 complies with TSCA regulation.</li>
<li>The recommended dosage is 10% of the oil absorption value for inorganic pigments, 25–50% of the BET surface area for organic pigments, and 20% of the DBP absorption value for carbon blacks.</li></ul> Efka® PX 4320 by BASF is high molecular weight acrylic block copolymer-based dispersing agent. Possesses low poly-dispersity index. Improves color development with organic pigments and reduces viscosity. Offers high efficiency in stabilizing pigments and compatibility with many solvent-based resins. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is high recommended for optimum dispersion of carbon black.</li>
<li>It is used in solvent-based industrial, coil, plastic and automotive coatings.</li>
<li>It is also used in resin-free pigment concentrates.</li>
<li>Complies with OSHA, TSCA and EPCRA regulations.</li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 4 years.</li></ul> Efka® FA 4600 (old name: Texaphor® Special) by BASF acts as anti-settling agent and dispersing agent. It is a highly concentrated solution of surface-active anionic compounds. It prevents sedimentation and agglomeration of heavy pigments. It does not influence the water resistance of the finished paints. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It does not impair gloss, flow, drying properties or adhesion. </li>
<li>Efka® FA 4600 is used in non-aqueous decorative coatings. </li>
<li>It is also used in flexographic- and gravure- inks.</li></ul>
Efka®
Coating ingredients supplied by BASF
Efka® by BASF is a range of dispersing, wetting, surface-modifying, defoaming, and rheology additives for solvent-borne coatings.
Key benefits of Efka® include:
- Improves pigment dispersion and surface quality
- Enhances flow, leveling, and film appearance
- Suitable for automotive, industrial, and marine coatings
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