The wetting agents also referred as surfactants are very vital to minimize the surface tension arising between two types of liquid. They also find their utility in the reduction of tension existing between a liquid and a solid material. The wetting agents also double up as emulsifiers and water infiltration agents depending upon the requirement.

MARK IC 2050

Wetting and Dispersing Agent for Black Pigment in Polyamide resin systems, PU, Alkyd resins, Epoxy, Nitrocellulose and other solvent based systems

Recommendation & Method of use:
For Black industrial coating: Addition of MARK IC 2050 @ 10% of pigment by weight in mill base during grinding is recommended.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2051

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free industrial & decorative coatings, ambient curing resin systems and for the production of Pigment concentrates.

Recommendation & Method of use:
MARK IC 2051 should be added to the resin mixture prior to homogenization and the addition of the fillers/pigments.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2052

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings, adhesives, PVC plastisols, ambient curing resin systems, and for the production of color masterbatches for thermoplastics. Particularly recommended for carbon black pigments.

Recommendation & Method of use:
MARK IC 2052 is particularly recommended for epoxy resins systems, UV systems, PVC plastisols, Adhesives & Sealants.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2053

Wetting and dispersing additive to prevent fillers from settling in resin systems, adhesives, polyester molding compounds & pultrusion applications.

Recommendation & Method of use:
Inorganic pigments: 0.5-3 %
Organic pigments: 2.5-5 %
For optimal performance MARK IC 2053 should be incorporated before solids are added.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2054

Controlled flocculating, wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free, ambient-curing resin systems. It prevents the flooding/floating and settling of pigments and fillers in epoxy and PU systems. It is a solution of an unsaturated polycarboxylic acid polymer with a polysiloxane copolymer.

Recommendation & Method of use:
Inorganic pigments: 0.5-3 %
Organic pigments: 2.5-5 %
For optimal performance MARK IC 2054 should be incorporated before solids are added.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2055

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings, adhesives, PVC plastisols, ambient curing resin systems, and for the production of Pigment concentrates.

Recommendation & Method of use:
Inorganic pigments: 3.0 - 5.0%
Organic pigments: 10 - 20%
MARK IC 2055 should be added to the resin mixture prior to homogenization and the addition of the fillers/pigments.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2057

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings, adhesives, PVC plastisols, ambient curing resin systems, and for the production of color masterbatches for thermoplastics. Particularly recommended for carbon black pigments.

Recommendation & Method of use:
MARK IC 2057 is particularly recommended for epoxy resins systems, UV systems, PVC plastisols, Adhesives & Sealants.
10 - 20% based on organic pigments
3.0 - 5.0% based on other inorganic pigments
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2062

Wetting and dispersing additive for filled unsaturated polyester
resins as well as acrylic, PU and epoxy resins to reduce viscosity and prevent settling. For fiber reinforced spray-up and hand lay-up resins, adhesives and cobalt-accelerated putty compounds.

Recommendation & Method of use:
Especially recommended for unsaturated polyester resins.
0.5-1.5 % additive (as supplied) based upon fillers.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2063

Wetting and dispersing additive for filled unsaturated polyester resins as well as acrylic, PU and epoxy resins to reduce viscosity and prevent settling. For fiber reinforced spray-up and hand lay-up resins, adhesives and cobalt-accelerated putty compounds.

Recommendation & Method of use:
Especially recommended for unsaturated polyester resins.
0.5-1.5 % additive (as supplied) based upon fillers.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2064

Wetting and dispersing additive for filled unsaturated polyester resins as well as acrylic, PU and epoxy resins to reduce viscosity and prevent settling. For fiber reinforced spray-up and hand lay-up resins, adhesives and cobalt-accelerated putty compounds.

Recommendation & Method of use:
Especially recommended for unsaturated polyester resins.
0.5-1.5 % additive (as supplied) based upon fillers.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2072

Wetting and dispersing additive to wet inorganic pigments & titanium dioxide in solvent-borne and solvent-free coating and printing ink systems.

Recommendation & Method of use:
Inorganic pigments: 5-10 %
Titanium dioxides: 2-4 %
MARK IC 2072 should be added to the resin mixture prior to homogenization and the addition of the pigments.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2073

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive (100 % active substance) to wet inorganic fillers (and inorganic pigments) in systems in which solvents need to be avoided.

Recommendation & Method of use:
MARK IC 2073 is particularly recommended for epoxy resins systems, UV systems, PVC
plastisols, Adhesives & Sealants.
0.5-1 % additive (as supplied) based upon fillers for wetting and dispersion.
0.25-1 % additive (as supplied) based upon resin for stabilizing the viscosity.
For other Applications the right quantity can be determined by experiments.


MARK IC 2056

Solvent-free wetting and dispersing additive for solvent-borne coatings and for the production of Pigment concentrates.

Recommendation & Method of use:
It is ideally suited for stabilizing carbon blacks as well as organic pigments, especially in two-pack PU wood and furniture coatings.
Amount of additive (as supplied) on pigment:
Inorganic pigments: 8 - 10%
Organic pigments: 10 - 15%
Carbon Black: 12 – 18%


These agents are primarily used to offer stability in emulsions and offer their capability to produce dispersion solutions specifically for paint and in the distribution of pigment. Our guidelines for the agent provide the exact technology needed for stability and uniformity in the coatings.

MARK IC 2310

Antisettling Agent for alkyd based industrial coatings

Recommendation & Method of use:
The phenomenon of settling mostly depends upon the nature of pigments, weight of pigments and also the extenders which are incorporated in the formulations. It is always advantageous to determine the optimum level of MARK IC 2310 for particular formulation by taking trials.
• DOSAGE FOR industrial coatings: 0.3 to 1%.


Defoamer, also invariably referred as an anti-foaming agent is actually a chemical additive and is widely preferred for its inherent characteristic to drastically minimize and hamper foam formation in liquids produced out of complex industrial process. Our methodology of use for different types of systems needs to be adhered properly for effective results.

MARK IC 2442

Silicone and polymer based liquid Anti-foam agent for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings applications, adhesives and sealants & highly recommended for epoxy resin
systems.

Recommendation & Method of use:
MARK IC 2442 has very rapid foam knock-down properties.
From 0.25 to 0.5% of Anti-foam agent on the weight of the coating solids is usually sufficient to suppress air-entrainment.
For adhesives, 1 to 2% of MARK IC 2442 based on the weight of the latex solids is more than sufficient.


MARK IC 2451

Next generation Antifoam agent for filled unsaturated polyester resins as well as acrylic, PU and epoxy resins. It has rapid foam knock down properties and also prevents regeneration of foam. For fiber reinforced spray-up and hand lay-up resins, adhesives and cobalt-accelerated putty compounds.

Recommendation & Method of use:
MARK IC 2451 is recommended for formulations where air-entrainment cause
operational difficulties or impairs the quality of the product.
For fiber reinforced spray-up and hand lay-up resins, adhesives and cobalt-accelerated putty compounds, from 0.25 to 0.5% of defoamer on the weight of the solids is usually sufficient to suppress air-entrainment.


MARK IC 2470

Organo Modified polysiloxane based Antifoam agent for solvent borne
and solvent free Industrial Coating. Foaming caused by mechanical forces while production, mixing and application of solvent based systems can be prevented by use of MARK IC 2470. Air inclusions and pinholes in solvent-borne, solvent free and radiation-curing coatings, which is particularly significant in high viscosity or high
solids formulations and essential for airless/airmix applications can be prevented by use of MARK IC 2470

Recommendation & Method of use:
MARK IC 2470 is recommended for formulations where air-entrainment cause operational difficulties or impairs the quality of the product.


MARK IC 2460

Next generation Modified polysiloxane based Antifoam agent for solvent borne Industrial Coating. Foaming caused by mechanical forces while production, mixing and application of solvent based systems can be prevented by use of MARK IC 2460.

Recommendation & Method of use:
MARK IC 2460 is recommended for formulations where air-entrainment cause operational difficulties or impairs the quality of the product.


MARK DC 1410

Defoamer for Oil Solvent Systems

Recommendation & Method of use:
A very small quantities like 200 gms. to 500 gms. can effectively defoam 100 ltrs of paint. It is advisable to split its addition.


MARK DC 1420

Defoamer for Water Based Systems

Recommendation & Method of use:
A very small quantities like 200 gms. to 500 gms. can effectively defoam 100 ltrs of paint. It is advisable to split its addition.


MARK I 4450

Anti-Foam agent for Water Based Systems. MARK I 4450 is recommended for formulations where air-entrainment cause operational difficulties or impairs the quality of the product. It has also very rapid foam knock-down properties.
From 0.25 to 0.5% of defoamer on the weight of the coating solids is usually sufficient to suppress air-entrainment. The optimum amount for individual formulations can readily be determined by trial.
For adhesives, 1 to 2% of MARK DC 1450 based on the weight of the latex solids is more than sufficient.
As the product is very effective antifoam agent, a very small quantity like 200 gms to 500 gms can effectively defoam 100 Ltrs of paint. It is advisable to split the addition of defoamer by adding half the normal quantity to the pigment mix prior to grinding to suppress the formation of foam & the balance to the let down portion of the paint.


These agents are mainly used to modify the paint drying properties as required to slow or hasten.

MARK IC 2610

Anti skinning Agent

Recommendation & Method of use:
1. Prepare a 10% solution of MARK IC 2610 in the media used in the industrial coating. (E.g. MTO, Toluene etc.)
2. Add 1 L of the above-prepared solution in 100 L of industrial coating during the thinning down operation.


These additives are used to impart specific surface properties to coating systems as required. They can improve gloss or improve slip & mar resistance properties or enhance the flow & leveling properties, Water & dust repellency too.

MARK IC 2710

Slip & Mar Resistance Improver for Industrial Coatings

Recommendation & Method of use:
1. 0.1- 0.5% Concentration on batch size.
2. Preferably at end stage.
3. Dosages need optimization (Caution: An overdose can lead to recoating problems)


MARK IC 2740

Flow & Leveling Agent

Recommendation & Method of use:
1) 0.3-0.8% Concentration on batch size.
2) Preferably at end stage.
3) Dosages need optimization.


MARK I 4750

HDPE Wax Emlsion For Hardness & Slip Mar resistance in Inks, performance coatings and also Water repellence in exterior Paints. Recommendation & Method of Use:
• 1-6% based upon total formulation for coatings.
• 2-10% based upon total formulation for printing inks.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests. The wax additive is preferably added with stirring after blending the polymers with the plasticizers and water, although before the incorporation of surface-active substances.


MARK IC 2770

Additive for increasing electrical conductivity in solvent-borne, electrostatically-sprayed coating systems

Recommendation & Method of use:
0.2-2 % additive based on the total formulation, depending on the polarity of the system.


The important features is to influence the pH of the system as desired. For better optimization the dosage needs to be measured with respect to the type of system. The concentration proportion also has to be duly followed based on the standard set of procedures.

MARK IC 2810

pH stabilizer for water and solvent systems

Recommendation & Method of use:
• 0.1-0.2% Concentration on batch size.
• Preferably in thinning down process.
• Dosages need optimization.


Defined as a class of additives which decisively calibrate the rheological attributes of liquid preparation, rheology modifiers are one of the most crucial aspects in the application of paints. Rheology modifiers predominantly find their utility to offer Thixotropic & newtonian viscosity properties.

MARK DC 1210

Rheology Modifier For Solvent Based Primers

Recommendation & Method of use:
0.5% MARK DC1210 is to be added in primers at grinding stage only for better results.

MARK IC 2230

Anti-sag & anti-settling agent for high gloss enamels and clear topcoats

Recommendation & Method of use:
1) 0.5% MARK IC 2230 is to be added in formulation for anti-settling properties.
2) 2% MARK IC 2230 is to be added in formulation for anti-sagging properties

MARK IC 2240

Anti-sag & anti-settling agent for high gloss enamels and clear topcoats

Recommendation & Method of use:
1) 0.5% MARK IC 2240 is to be added in formulation for anti-settling properties.
2) 2% MARK IC 2240 is to be added in formulation for anti-sagging properties.

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