Dispersions, Resins and Additives

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Highly efficient dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers, and rheology modifiers for non-aqueous formulations.

The Efka range is a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance additives designed for non-aqueous coating formulations, including solvent-based, solvent-free, and selected water-based systems. Our portfolio combines highly effective dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers, and rheology modifiers to help formulators achieve optimal processing efficiency, appearance, and long-term stability.
With a strong heritage in coating additive technology and a focus on eco-friendly solutions, Efka products support improved pigment dispersion, viscosity control, surface quality, foam management, and application performance across a wide range of industrial coatings, inks, and specialty formulations.

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Key features and benefits

Highly efficient pigment dispersion
Excellent viscosity reduction
Superior pigment stabilization
Outstanding anti-settling properties
High-performance foam control
Broad formulation compatibility
Support for more sustainable formulation approached through eco-friendly technologies

Applications

ACE
Automotive coatings
Furniture and wood coatings
Industrial coatings
Marine coatings
Printing and Packaging

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Defoamers

Highly efficient polymer-based and silicone-based defoamers

Efka PB 2050

Silicone-free defoamer for thin layer gel coat, UPE, casting resins and epoxies (i.e. flooring).

Efka PB 2725

A silicone-free defoamer for thermosetting resin systems.

Efka PB 2744

Ultra low VOC de-aerator providing excellent efficiency as well as long-term persistency and effectiveness against macro and micro-foam.

Efka PB 2770

Silicone-free, 100% active deaerator and defoamer for UV-curable formulations, composites, gel coats, cast resins and adhesives with outstanding compatibility.

Efka SI 2022

Silicone-based defoamer for use in polyurethane curtain coatings and stoving enamels.

Efka SI 2041

Highly efficient, more sustainable silicone defoamers for solvent-based systems.

Efka SI 2042

Highly efficient, more sustainable silicone defoamers for solvent-based systems.

Efka SI 2722 S

Solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems.

Efka SI 2723

Solvent-free epoxy and polyurethane systems, low odor, high-solid 2-pack systems and solvent-free radiation-curing systems.

Efka SI 2751

Highly efficient silicone defoamer for solvent-based systems.

Dispersing agents

Dispersing agents for non-aqueous systems

Efka FA 4600

Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; provides good anti-settling properties in polar systems.

Efka FA 4601

Anti-settling agent for non-aqueous systems; good anti-settling properties for medium-polar systems.

Efka FA 4611

Solvent-free dispersing agent (acidic polyether) which shows excellent stabilization of inorganic pigments, in particular titanium dioxide.

Efka FA 4620

Dispersant for wetting and dispersing solid particles (e.g. CaCO3, ATH) in unsaturated polyester resin systems.

Efka FA 4644

Dispersing agent that reduces the interfacial tension between pigments or extenders and the vehicle.

Efka FA 4654 AN

Helps to prevent interfacial tension between the hydrophilic pigments/extenders and binder, forming a lattice structure with the pigments at the same time.

Efka FA 4665

Dispersing agent for polyurethane systems and stoving enamels; also for orientation of aluminum pigments in CAB automotive base coats.

Efka FA 4666

Dispersing agent for polyurethane systems and stoving enamels with strong anti-settling effect.

Efka PA 4400

Dispersing agent specifically used in coil coating applications and polyester / melamine stoving enamels.

Efka PA 4404

Dispersint agent specially used in coil coating applications and polyester/melamine stoving enamels with reduced residual monomer content.

Efka PU 4009

Dispersing agent for general industrial coatings where cost-effective performance is vital.

Efka PU 4010

High-molecular-weight dispersing agent for stabilizing inorganic pigments including carbon blacks.

Efka PU 4046

Dispersing agent for general industrial coatings.

Efka PU 4047

Dispersing agent for high quality industrial finishes, including automotive OEM and refinish.

Efka PU 4050

Dispersing agent for high-quality industrial finishes including automotive OEM and refinish, as well as resin-containing pigment concentrates.

Efka PU 4061

Polymeric dispersant for stabilizing inorganic and organic pigments.

Efka PU 4063

Polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for the deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments in high-quality solvent-based pigment pastes.

Efka PU 4463

A polymeric wetting and dispersing agent for deflocculation of inorganic and organic pigments.

Efka PX 4300

High molecular weight dispersant for solvent-based industrial coatings including medium- and long-oil alkyds.

Efka PX 4310

Dispersant made by the controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) technology, for defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index.

Efka PX 4320

Dispersant for high-quality solvent-based industrial coatings, being less polar compared to Efka PX 4310; demonstrates better suitability for thermoplastic acrylates.

Efka PX 4321

A dispersant made with Controlled Free Radical Polymerization (CFRP) technology, which results in well-defined polymeric structures.

Efka PX 4330

High-molecular-weight dispersing agent. It is made by the controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) technology, for defined polymer architecture and a low poly-dispersity index.

Efka PX 4340

Dispersant for solvent-based high-end applications, industrial, automotive systems with good performance in CAB-modified systems but also with 2-pack PUR and 2-pack epoxies.

Efka PX 4350

Dispersant made by the controlled free radical polymerization (CFRP) technology, for defined polymer architecture and a low polydispersity index.

Efka PX 4360

High efficiency in stabilizing organic pigments and carbon blacks and demonstrates a broad compatibility with many resin systems.

Efka PX 4701

100% active dispersant of the acrylic block co-polymer family made by controlled free radical polymerization.

Efka PX 4701

100% active dispersant of the acrylic block co-polymer family made by controlled free radical polymerization.

Efka PX 4703

100% acrylic block copolymer active dispersing agent especially recommended for high-performance systems such as inkjet inks (UV-curable and solvent-based) and UV-curable flexographic inks.

Efka PX 4720

A high molecular weight acrylic dispersing agent

Efka PX 4733

Advanced tin-free polymeric dispersant with a core-shell structure and is suitable for use in UV-curable ink system including UV-curable flexographic, litho and screen inks.

Efka PX 4753

Next generation high-performance dispersing agent for solvent-based automotive and industrial coatings.

Efka PX 4787

A high molecular weight dispersant that is cross-linkable with NCO and melamine-based resin matrices.

Film forming agents

Conductivity aids, coalescing agents, and plasticizers for a variety of systems

Efka IO 6782

Conductivity aid to increase the electric conductivity of a liquid or solid paint film.

Efka IO 6783

Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process.

Efka IO 6785

Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process.

Efka IO 6786

Conductivity promoter to adjust anti-static property of coatings and resistivity in liquid formulations to prevent static charge build-up or dust attraction during and after the drying process.

Efka MI 6790 ED

Prevents build-up of direct current potentials during electrostatic powder spray coating.

Efka PL 5381

Standard epoxy plasticizer which is extraction-resistant to many industrial agents. The migration resistance is comparable with polymeric plasticizers.

Efka PL 5382

Epoxy plasticizer that improves whiteness and resistance to ageing with food contact range.

Efka PL 5635

A plasticizer for nitrocellulose-, chlorinated rubberand PVC- systems as well as for cellulose acetobutyrate.

Rheology modifiers

Rheology modifiers with excellent anti-settling and anti-sag properties for solvent based systems

Efka RM 1469

Pre-activated polyamide wax thickener; excellent anti-sagging and anti-settling properties for solvent based OEM and refinish, as well as for wood coatings; minimum effect on color and gloss

Efka RM 1900

Modified hydrogenated castor oil rheology modifier that provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations with higher temperature stability.

Efka RM 1920

Modified hydrogenated castor oil rheology modifier that provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations with standard thixotropy, lower activation temperature, and improved compatibility with polar systems.

Efka RM 1965

Overbased calcium sulfonate rheology modifier that prevents settling of pigments in solvent-based coatings by developing a more shear-thinning rheological behavior; prevents formation of hard pigment sedimentation and improves corrosion resistance in alkyd systems.

Wetting agents and surface modifiers

Slip and leveling agents for versatility in water-based and non-aqueous systems

Efka FL 3287

Next generation of leveling agent for Industrial Coatings to exceed performance and sustainability standards.

Efka FL 3740 EH

Silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties for non-aqueous coatings

Efka FL 3745

Silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent with air-release properties.

Efka FL 3782

Next generation of leveling agent for Automotive Coatings to exceed performance and sustainability standards.

Efka SL 3030

Organically modified polysiloxane; improved slip and mar-resistance; very compatible.

Efka SL 3031

Organically modified polysiloxane; solvent-based metal, wood and paper coatings including UV-cured.

Efka SL 3033

Organically modified polysiloxane; improved surface flow; excellent compatibility in clear coats.

Efka SL 3035

Organically modified polysiloxane; solvent- and water-based coatings, stoving enamels, unsaturated PE including UV-cured.

Efka SL 3200

Universal silicone-based solvent-free slip and leveling agent; suitable for aqueous, solvent-based and UV formulations.

Efka SL 3210

100% active broad spectrum flow and slip enhancer; an efficient and economic solution.

Efka SL 3236

100% active solvent-free modified polysiloxane for solvent-based wood finishes, industrial coatings and solvent-free floor coatings.

Efka SL 3257

Highly effective solvent-free slip additive and leveling agent for non-aqueous coatings and UV systems.

Efka SL 3288

Polysiloxane, OH functional additive designed to improve slip, levelling, surface smoothness and ‘soft-touch’ effect in high gloss coatings.

Efka SL 3299

100% active, OH functional, and highly effective additive for increased slip, surface smoothness, and gloss.

Efka SL 3883

Polysiloxane-modified with unsaturated terminal groups; UV-curing systems for wood, plastic and paper coatings.

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Highly efficient dispersing agents, wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers, and rheology modifiers for non-aqueous formulations.

Key features and benefits

Applications

Quick links

Products

Defoamers

Highly efficient polymer-based and silicone-based defoamers

Dispersing agents

Dispersing agents for non-aqueous systems

Film forming agents

Conductivity aids, coalescing agents, and plasticizers for a variety of systems

Rheology modifiers

Rheology modifiers with excellent anti-settling and anti-sag properties for solvent based systems

Wetting agents and surface modifiers

Slip and leveling agents for versatility in water-based and non-aqueous systems

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