METOLAT®

METOLAT 1299 is a silicone-free wetting and leveling agent for water based systems. It improves surface wetting and enhances leveling of low viscous systems.

Due to its specific composition METOLAT 285 can be either used as wetting agent or as defoamer. In aqueous, alkaline systems METOLAT 285 is used as wetting agent. It also improves substrate wetting and penetration of coatings into wood. METOLAT 285 is also an oil free and particle free defoamer for solving special foam problems.

METOLAT 288 provides excellent surface wetting without generating foam. The product is free of mineral oil and silicones. METOLAT 288 improves good wetting and increases leveling, especially in low viscosity systems.

METOLAT 340 is a low foaming non-ionic wetting agent for water-based systems. It improves substrate wetting and leveling by reduction of surface tension.

METOLAT 342 is a low foaming non-ionic wetting agent for water-based systems. It improves substrate wetting and leveling by reduction of surface tension.

METOLAT 344 is a low foaming wetting agent for all common aqueous systems. The product strongly reduces the static and dynamic surface tension and improves wetting and flow, especially on substrates that are difficult to wet. It has been specially developed to increase the penetration of wood coatings.

METOLAT 348 is a low foaming non-ionic wetting agent for water-based systems. It improves substrate wetting and leveling by reduction of surface tension.

METOLAT 355 is a wetting agent with low foam tendencies, suitable for many aqueous systems. Due to its nonionic character METOLAT 355 is compatible with many different raw materials with broad pH stability. It provides excellent pigment and substrate wetting. METOLAT 355 improves pigment compatibility and leveling in emulsion paints and water reducible systems.

METOLAT 362 is a non-ionic, silicone free wetting agent with low foam tendency for water based printing inks, adhesives, emulsion paints and water borne clear as well as pigmented coatings. METOLAT 362 improves substrate and pigment wetting. It shows a very broad pH stability.

APEO-free wetting agent with excellent equilibrium and dynamic surface tension reduction.

METOLAT 366 is a low foaming non-ionic wetting agent for water-based printing inks, adhesives and clear as well as pigmented coatings. It improves substrate wetting and levelling by reduction of surface tension. METOLAT 366 shows defoaming properties in many systems.

METOLAT 367 is a non-ionic, silicone free wetting agent for water-based systems. It improves substrate wetting and levelling. METOLAT 367 is specifically suitable for systems in contact with food. The product is VOC free according to 2004/42/EC.

METOLAT 368 is a non-ionic, silicone free wetting agent for water-based systems. It improves substrate wetting and levelling. The product is VOC free according to 2004/42/EC.

METOLAT 388 is a low foaming wetting agent which is suitable for many aqueous and non-aqueous systems. It improves the pigment dispersion in emulsion paints especially with pigments which are difficult to disperse. METOLAT 388 prevents flocculation of the particles caused by emulsifier migration after long storage of the paint or through a mechanical or thermal shock. METOLAT 388 is biodegradable and is recommended specifically for environmental safe systems. METOLAT 388 is suitable for wire drawing.

METOLAT 390 is a dispersing and wetting agent for organic pigments in aqueous media free of organic solvents. It is ideal for the manufacturing of aqueous coatings systems based on polymer solutions and / or polymer emulsions (air dry and force dry, 2K-systems) as well as for the manufacturing of aqueous resin-free pigment concentrates. METOLAT 390 stabilises dispersed organic pigments and reduces the mill-base viscosity. Gloss and colour development are improved and reflocculation is prevented.

METOLAT 392 is a solvent-free dispersing and wetting agent for carbon blacks in aqueous media. It is ideal for the manufacturing of aqueous coatings systems based on polymer solutions and / or polymer emulsions (air dry and force dry, 2K-systems) as well as for the manufacturing of aqueous resin-free pigment concentrates. METOLAT 392 stabilises dispersed carbon blacks and reduces the mill-base viscosity. Gloss and colour development are improved and reflocculation is prevented.

METOLAT 394 is a solvent-free dispersing and wetting agent especially designed for transparent iron oxide pigments in aqueous media. It is ideal for the manufacturing of aqueous coating systems based on polymer solutions and / or polymer emulsions (air dry and forced dry, 2K-systems) as well as for the manufacturing of aqueous resin-free pigment concentrates. METOLAT 394 stabilises dispersed transparent iron oxide pigments and reduces the mill-base viscosity. Gloss, colour development and transparency are improved and reflocculation is prevented. Recommended for silicate paints and high pH coatings.

METOLAT 514 is an anionic dispersing agent with low foam tendencies suitable for many aqueous systems. It is recommended for most common pigments and fillers. METOLAT 514 is compatible with many emulsion polymers. It can be used over a wide pH range. METOLAT 514 reduces the mill base viscosity and provides higher pigment volume concentrations. It prevents the formation of settlements and stabilizes the system.

METOLAT 600 is an additive designed to increase the water retention of paper coating colours. Due to its moderate thickening effect in combination with high water retention METOLAT 600 is recommended for all coating colours in which the water retention should be improved without increasing the viscosity. The effect on high shear viscosity is low. Due to its properties the product is easy and accurate to dose.

MÜNZING’s METOLAT® 700 series are APEO free wetting agents with excellent equilibrium and dynamic surface tension reduction for a wide range of coating and ink applications. The product range is formulated with varying HLB values to provide optimal compatibility and performance based on the system chemistry and application requirements. Main applications: Printing ink Coatings; architectural, wood and industrial Overprint varnishes Adhesives

MÜNZING’s METOLAT® 700 series are APEO free wetting agents with excellent equilibrium and dynamic surface tension reduction for a wide range of coating and ink applications. The product range is formulated with varying HLB values to provide optimal compatibility and performance based on the system chemistry and application requirements. Main applications: Printing ink Coatings; architectural, wood and industrial Overprint varnishes Adhesives

MÜNZING’s METOLAT® 700 series are APEO free wetting agents with excellent equilibrium and dynamic surface tension reduction for a wide range of coating and ink applications. The product range is formulated with varying HLB values to provide optimal compatibility and performance based on the system chemistry and application requirements. Main applications: Printing ink Coatings; architectural, wood and industrial Overprint varnishes Adhesives

MÜNZING’s METOLAT® 700 series are APEO free wetting agents with excellent equilibrium and dynamic surface tension reduction for a wide range of coating and ink applications. The product range is formulated with varying HLB values to provide optimal compatibility and performance based on the system chemistry and application requirements. Main applications: Printing ink Coatings; architectural, wood and industrial Overprint varnishes Adhesives

MÜNZING’s METOLAT® 700 series are APEO free wetting agents with excellent equilibrium and dynamic surface tension reduction for a wide range of coating and ink applications. The product range is formulated with varying HLB values to provide optimal compatibility and performance based on the system chemistry and application requirements. Main applications: Printing ink Coatings; architectural, wood and industrial Overprint varnishes Adhesives

METOLAT ETC 1 is a surface additive which provides easy to clean surfaces, reduced adhesion of spray paints and increased marker resistance. It also guarantees pronounced tape release and slip properties. It should only be used in solvent-based systems. Due to its hydroxy functionality, it can be permanently anchored in the binder matrix using suitable 2-component systems, e.g. based on acrylate/isocyanate.

METOLAT LA 524 is an universal wetting and dispersing agent. It is recommended for all solvent borne paint and lacquer systems to prevent flocculation and to improve grinding. It is suitable to disperse BentoneTM gelling agents. (BentoneTM is a trademark of Elementis Specialities.).

METOLAT N 50 is an aqueous dispersion of hydrophobic compounds which is easy to emulsify in water. METOLAT N 50 leads to an extension of the open-time of waterbased emulsion paints.

METOLAT P 530 is recommended for grinding and dispersing pigments and dyes in aqueous systems. It reduces the mill base viscosity which allows preparation of higher concentrated dispersions. METOLAT P 530 is particularly recommended for dispersing of carbon black. It acts as protective colloid in aqueous dispersions and emulsions. In the building industry METOLAT P 530 is recommended for plasticizing cement based mortars. It increases mortar density without reducing the long-term strength of the concrete. METOLAT P 530 does not influence the foam tendency of aqueous systems. It is resistant to salts, alkaline and acidic environment. It is compatible with most anionic and non-ionic additives. Cationic products may be flocculated by METOLAT P 530. METOLAT P 530 is suitable for wire drawing.

METOLAT P 588 is an APEO free wetting agent in powder form. It is added to dry blends, which are dissolved in water before application. The addition of METOLAT P 588 results in an accelerated wetting of all solid particles, including sand, cement and fibres. This results in a more homogeneous mixture of the mass and a more uniform aspect of the surface after drying. In pigmented systems METOLAT P 588 leads to a faster wetting of the pigment surface and prevents reagglomeration. Colour strength is increased and the pigment can be used more efficiently. METOLAT P 588 improves the homogeneous distribution of the pigments and prevents their floading to the surface. In powder paints the use of METOLAT P 588 prevents rub-out effects. METOLAT P 588 also prevents efflorescence („lime bloom“).

METOLAT P 590 is an APEO free wetting agent in powder form. It is added to dry blends, which are dissolved in water before application. The addition of METOLAT P 590 results in an accelerated wetting of all solid particles, including sand, cement and fibres. This results in a more homogeneous mixture of the mass and a more uniform aspect of the surface after drying. In pigmented systems METOLAT P 590 leads to a faster wetting of the pigment surface and prevents reagglomeration. Colour strength is increased and the pigment can be used more efficiently. METOLAT P 590 improves the homogeneous distribution of the pigments and prevents their floading to the surface. In powder paints the use of METOLAT P 590 prevents rub-out effects. METOLAT P 590 also prevents efflorescence („lime bloom“).

METOLAT P 854 is recommended for use in dry mixtures which are to be blended or diluted with water prior to application. The use of METOLAT P 854 significantly improves wetting of pigments and extenders.

METOLAT P 860 is recommended for the use in dry mixtures which are to be blended or diluted with water prior to application. METOLAT P 860 reduces shrinkage in cementitious systems and acts as coalescent in powder paints.

METOLAT P 861 is recommended for the use in dry mixtures which are to be blended or diluted with water prior to application. METOLAT P 861 reduces the shrinkage in cementitious systems and acts as coalescent in powder paints.

METOLAT P 871 is recommended for the use in dry mixtures which are to be blended or diluted with water prior to application. METOLAT P 871 reduces the shrinkage in cementitious systems and acts as coalescent in powder paints.

METOLAT P 872 is recommended for the use in dry mixtures which are to be blended or diluted with water prior to application. METOLAT P 872 reduces the shrinkage in cementitious systems.

METOLAT P 874 is recommended for the use in dry mixtures which are to be blended or diluted with water prior to application. METOLAT P 874 reduces the shrinkage in cementitious systems.