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HYDROPALAT® wetting agents

HYDROPALAT wetting agents offer outstanding substrate-wetting, colorant-compatibilizing, flow-control, slip-control and anti-mar agents for water-based formulations.

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Low-foaming wetting agents for water-based systems

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    HYDROPALAT WE 3120
    Low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent reduction of dynamic surface tension.
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    HYDROPALAT WE 3135
    Non-ionic and 100% active block copolymer surfactant.
  3. 3
    HYDROPALAT WE 3136
    Non-ionic and 100% active block copolymer surfactant.
  4. 4
    HYDROPALAT WE 3147
    Alkyl phenol free, non–ionic surfactant that stabilizes high inorganic filler content coatings.
  5. 5
    HYDROPALAT WE 3155
    100% active water-soluble polyalkylene glycol.
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    HYDROPALAT WE 3167
    Non-ionic, non-toxic 100% active difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups.
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    HYDROPALAT WE 3311
    Non-volatile and non-ionic surfactant, which is used in water-based coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development / acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
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    HYDROPALAT WE 3317
    Non-ionic, relatively non-toxic 100% active difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups.
  9. 9
    HYDROPALAT WE 3650
    Highly effective wetting agent for water-based coating and ink applications shows excellent dynamic surface tension reduction in combination with low foam stabilization. 
  10. 10
    HYDROPALAT WE 3694
    Non-ionic wetting agent for aqueous formulations with excellent wetting and emulsification properties; low foaming and low surface tension.
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    HYDROPALAT WE 3987
    Non-ionic, relatively non-toxic 100% active solid grade (prill) difunctional block copolymer surfactant terminating in primary hydroxyl groups.

Acrylate leveling agents for water-based and solvent-based systems

  1. 1
    HYDROPALAT WE 3370
    Fluorcarbon modified polyacrylate neutralized with DMEA and dissolved in water.
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    HYDROPALAT WE 3500
    Fluoro-polymer leveling agent with excellent wetting properties in water-based coatings while providing anti-cratering, low foam stabilization, and excellent adhesion. 

Defoaming wetting agents with dynamic surface-tension reduction 

  1. 1
    HYDROPALAT WE 3111
    Alkyl phenol free, proprietary, non–ionic ethoxylate aliphatic alcohol wetting agent that improves tint strength.
  2. 2
    HYDROPALAT WE 3320
    Non-volatile and non-ionic surfactant, which is used in water-based coatings as a wetting and dispersing agent for enhanced color development / acceptance and improved substrated wetting.
  3. 3
    HYDROPALAT WE 3322
    Non-ionic, 100% active wetting agent effective in waterborne coatings intended for metal, wood and plastic substrates. 
  4. 4
    HYDROPALAT WE 3323 
    Non-ionic wetting agent for aqueous formulations with pronounced defoaming characteristics and excellent anti-cratering ability. 
  5. 5
    HYDROPALAT WE 3966
    Label-free, effective, low foaming, nonionic surfactant; miscible with anionic, cationic and non-ionic surfactants; excellent improvement of shock stability in inks; strong improvement of compatibility.

Generally low static surface tension wetting agents

  1. 1
    HYDROPALAT SL 3682
    Strong slip and anti-blocking additive for aqueous systems; good compatibility properties.
  2. 2
    HYDROPALAT WE 3220
    Silicone surfactant to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It shows strong reduction of surface tension in water-based systems.
  3. 3
    HYDROPALAT WE 3221
    Silicone surfactant to improve substrate wetting in aqueous systems. It shows strong reduction of surface tension in water-based systems.
  4. 4
    HYDROPALAT WE 3225
    Silicone based wetting agent with pronounced defoaming action for all kinds of aqueous coating formulations. It combines excellent compatibility and wetting action with defoaming properties.

Cost effective wetting agents with dynamic surface-tension reduction 

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    HYDROPALAT WE 3475
    Highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard product used in overprint varnishes.
  2. 2
    HYDROPALAT WE 3477
    Highly dynamic wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks, over print varnishes and related systems.