Industrial, Architectural, Automotive and Decorative Coating Colorants

solvent-based

ACS – Universal solvent-based acrylic pigment dispersion

High quality pigment dispersion compromised of an acrylic resin and propylene glycol monomethyl ether (PM) acetate.  A proprietary additive package allows the ACS series to be compatible in a wide range of solvent-based systems, including automotive, architectural, and industrial coatings. A full color range is available.

uni – UREA ALDEHYDE IN PM ACETATE

The UNI product line is formulated using an aldehyde resin and a blend of ester solvents. A carefully selected additive package ensures these dispersions are compatible with various coating formulations, allowing for seamless, drop-in replacement of industry-standard colorants.

The UNI product line of colorants are volumetrically controlled for use in tinting machines and dispensing equipment. Their controlled rheology provides excellent anti-settle performance while remaining easy to handle. UNI dispersions are designed to have minimal impact on coating performance and exhibit excellent color stability for predictable tinting and colormatching.

SOA – SHORT OIL ALKYD IN GLYCOL ETHER DPM ACETATE

The SOA line offers a comprehensive selection of pigment dispersions formulated with a short oil alkyd resin. The SOA line can be used in baking enamels, metal finishes, wood coatings and other solvent based applications, in particular SOA excels in 2K urethane and polyaspartic coatings.

The versatility of the SOA line ensures that these dispersions can seamlessly integrate into various formulations, providing superior color consistency and durability. They are compatible with a variety of coatings for both standard and specialized applications.

LOA – LONG OIL ALKYD IN MINERAL SPIRITS

The LOA product line offers a comprehensive selection of pigment dispersions formulated in alkyd resin. The versatility ensures that these dispersions can seamlessly integrate into various formulations, providing superior color consistency and durability. They are compatible with a variety of coatings for both standard and specialized applications.

GAR – Solvent-based acrylic polyol based pigment dispersion

Solvent-based acrylic polyol dispersions for premium grade coatings applications.  The resinous grinding vehicle is isocyanate reactive with an equivalent weight of 650.  Compatibility includes polyol coatings and two-component urethanes for applications such as automotive and industrial finishes and floor coatings.

VR – Solvent-based vinyl resin based pigment dispersion

The VR line is formulated with a blend of MEK solvent and solution vinyl resin.  These products are predominately used to pigment solvent-based vinyl roto-gravure inks for coated fabrics.  This product line also finds some use in solvent-based coatings.

WATER-BASED

wG - WATER-BASED BINDER-FREE PIGMENT DISPERSION

This product line is a low VOC aqueous pigment dispersion for point of sale (POS) and in-plant tinting. Tinting strength is controlled volumetrically (+-5%) and gravimetrically (+-3%). WG is formulated to ensure fine particle size for industrial, decorative and architectural coatings, compatibility when color matching, and longer open time to reduce drying/flaking for dispenser systems. A full range of colorants for coatings is available to meet industry needs.

WWT – WATER-Based, RESIN FREE, LOW VOC PIGMENT DISPERSION

Resin-free aqueous pigment dispersion.  A proprietary additive package allows WWT to be compatible in systems where typical resins cannot function or may cause incompatibility. This versatile product is used to color integral concrete and industrial and architectural water-borne coatings. A full color range is available.

ADVANTAGE WBC - WATER-BASED RESINOUS AND RESIN FREE PIGMENT DISPERSION

Cost-effective black liquid colorants for various waterborne systems including coatings, paper and cardboard products, asphalt emulsions, premixed grout, and graphic arts.These products are formulated to meet the needs of the application, from viscosity, to shade, to surfactant chemistry. All Advantage WBC colorants are dispersed to a fine particle size, high in color strength, and formulated with anti-settling properties.

100% SOLIDS

EH – 100% solids epoxy based pigment dispersion

Epoxy dispersion based on 100% solids epoxy resin with an epoxide equivalent weight of 190-208.  EH is widely used to color 100% solids and solvent-borne floor finishes, industrial paints, and protective coatings. The products are designed to minimize flooding and floating in a variety of coatings formulations.  Most colors are of pourable viscosity and are specifically formulated to protect against viscosity build, for improved shelf life.  A full range of shades is available, including custom matched colors.

EHA – 100% solids epoxy based RESIN + REATCIVE DILUENT

The EHA product line consists of concentrated pigment dispersions in Bisphenol A epoxy resin and alkyl glycidyl ether (AGE) diluent. These low-viscosity colorants are designed for easy introduction and offer broad compatibility with most epoxy-based systems. A comprehensive selection of pigments is offered, including custom-matched colors.

The EHA line features excellent flood/float control and shelf stability with low VOC levels, outstanding pigment development, and strong performance attributes. Tint strength is controlled by weight to +/- 5%, and color consistency is ensured through quality control measures.

VAH – Phthalate-free plasticizer based pigment dispersion

A 100% solids phthalate-free plasticizer based pigment dispersion.  This dispersion typically has low viscosity, and broad compatibility and the carrier vehicle is non-reactive.  Current customers use the VAH series pigment dispersions for low-cost industrial and architectural coatings. 

VC – Phthalate plasticizer based pigment dispersion

A 100% solids pigment dispersion using dipropylheptyl phthalate (DPHP) as the primary plasticizer.  This non-reactive, low viscosity product line finds use in urethane and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) based coatings, plastisol coated fabrics and calendered films.  The excellent stability and broad color range lends its use to architectural applications like roofing, traffic, and bridge coatings.  For non-phthalate applications we recommend our VPU or VAH product lines.

VPU – Phthalate-compliant plasticizer based pigment dispersion

A 100% solids phthalate-compliant plasticizer based pigment dispersion.  This dispersion typically has low viscosity, excellent stability, and broad compatibility.  Current customers use the VPU series pigment dispersions for plastisol coated fabrics, calendered films and other flexible PVC compounds where phthalate compliance is necessary. 

PC – Unsaturated polyester based pigment dispersion

A 100% solids unsaturated polyester based pigment dispersions compatible with a wide range of polymer chemistries.  This product presents a low- or zero-VOC option to traditional solvent-borne pigment dispersions.  Current customers benefit from the PC pigment dispersions universally coloring gel coat, epoxy, urethane, and polyaspartic coatings.  The products are designed to minimize flooding and floating in a variety of coating formulations.  A full range of shades is available, including custom matched colors.

RN –100% solids castor oil based pigment dispersion

Castor oil based pigment dispersions that are compatible with a wide range of polymer chemistries.  This product presents a low- or zero-VOC option to traditional solvent-borne pigment dispersions.  Applications include spray-on truck bed liners, industrial floor coatings and athletic surfaces.  Current customers benefit from the RN pigment dispersions universally coloring polyaspartic, epoxy, and urethane.  A full range of shades is available, including custom matched colors.