Dispersions, Resins and Additives

Loxanol® 

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Dispersions, Resins and Additives

Loxanol® 

Excellent film-forming and coalescent agents, open-time prolongers and plasticizers that focus on low VOC and sustainable raw materials.

Our Loxanol product portfolio deliver high performance coupled with extremely low VOC content. We provide a good range of open-time prolongers based on renewable raw materials, providing many additional benefits such as improved film formation and improved workability.

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Products

Coalescing aids

Enables low film-forming temperature with improved film formation

Loxanol
CA 5140
A sustainable coalescing agent, very effective in reducing the minimum film-forming temperature and also improving open time and adhesion.
Loxanol
CA 5140 EM
A sustainable coalescing agent, which is very effective in reducing the minimum film-forming temperature.
Loxanol
CA 5310
Emission-free coalescent developed for coatings formulations with less than 50 g/l VOC.
Loxanol
CA 5330
Has outstanding solvency and it is recommended for exterior applications.
Loxanol
CA 5336
A highly efficient coalescent based on renewable resources.

Dispersions of oleo-compounds

Prevents / reduces crack formation with improved workability

Loxanol
OT 5846
An open time prolonger for latex based decorative masonry finishes.
Loxanol
OT 5853
Higly efficient open-time prolonger with improved storage stability that prevents / reduces cracking in resin-based plasters.

Miscellaneous

Range of specialty additives, including renewable-based products, adhesion promoters, corrosion inhibitors, and solutions for ink, coating, and industrial applications

Loxanol
MI 6311
Improves pigment wetting and acts as a humectant to control the drying behavior of water-based formulations including pigment concentrates.
Loxanol
MI 6430
Used as a mineral oil replacement in litho inks.
Loxanol
MI 6470
Organic solvent-based on renewable raw materials with low toxicity for multiple applications such as paint strippers or cleaning solvents. Green and safe alternative for N-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) and similar type of solvents.
Loxanol
MI 6600
Used in cationic electrodeposition tanks for pH adjustment.
Loxanol
MI 6627
Highly efficient corrosion inhibitor in combination with zinc phosphate
Loxanol
MI 6721
PEI based adhesion promoter for inks and coatings.
Loxanol
MI 6730
Used as a primer for coatings applications; highly effective adhesion promotor in multi layer packaging films; recommended for ionic / cationic binders and in a pre-treatment solution.
Loxanol
MI 6735
Cross-linking agent for PVB (Poylvinylbutyral) inks; highly effective adhesion promoter for bonding different materials; recommended for ionic/cationic binders and in a pre-treatment solution.
Loxanol
MI 6835
Improves water resistance in the early stages of drying and enhances initial resistance to water.
Loxanol
MI 6840
Wax dispersion to improve hydrophobicity, reduce mud cracks, and reduce snail-trail tendency under critical conditions.

Plasticizers

Plastification for water-based formulations

Loxanol
PL 5060 EL
A highly efficient, water‑miscible plasticizer and coalescent designed for aqueous polymer dispersions used in water‑based coatings. 
Loxanol
PL 5813
An odorless, almost colorless, viscous liquid polyethylene glycol. 
Loxanol
PL 5814
A polyethylene glycol with an average molecular weight of 400 g/mol.
Loxanol
PL 5830
A plasticizer/liquefier recommended as part of the tackifier resin melt for flooring adhesive formulations.