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BASF formulation additives demonstrate superior performance in solvent borne and UV-curing applications in the furniture and flooring market. Take our short quiz to test your knowledge on additives in the wood coatings market.

Question 1

Performance Properties: Viscosity and settling is always a concern when using UV matting agents. What type of additive would be useful to combat this issue?

Question 2

Material Consolidation: To move from solvent borne to water borne or UV applications, the choice of additives is very important. What characteristics are needed in an additive to achieve greater flexibility?

Question 3

Spray Applications: For vertical spray applications of wood coatings, which rheology modifiers give you ease of use with high clarity and high sag resistance?

Question 4

Anti-Migration: What aspects of an additive would be useful in terms of anti-migration?

Question 5

Foam Concerns: What type of defoamer is preferred in multicoat systems where intercoat adhesion needs to be optimized?

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A A dispersing agent

B A wetting agent

C A defoamer

D A monomer

You've got it! A high molecular weight co-polymer dispersant would be the preferred additive. EFKA PX 4733 demonstrates good performance with matting agents in UV systems. It is also 100% solids, which minimizes VOC contribution.
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Nope, sorry. A high molecular weight co-polymer dispersant would be the preferred additive. EFKA PX 4733 has demonstrated good performance with matting agents in UV systems. I It is also 100% solids, which minimizes VOC contribution.
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A Amphoteric

B Water soluble

C Water compatibility

D HLB

That's right! EFKA SL 3299 can be used in solvent, solvent-free and water-based applications. As formulations are converted from solvent to water, additives like EFKA SL 3299 do not need to be replaced, providing flexibility in evolving formulations and the added benefit of simplifying your toolbox.
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Sorry, that’s incorrect. EFKA SL 3299 can be used in solvent, solvent-free and water-based applications. As formulations are converted from solvent to water, additives like EFKA SL 3299 do not need to be replaced, providing flexibility in evolving formulations and the added benefit of simplifying your toolbox.
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A CAB

B Silica

C Castor Oil

D Polyamide wax

Yup! To address the challenge of sag resistance in vertical spray applications, low shear rheology modifiers are required. For clarity and ease of use, EFKA RM 1469 is a great solution. It’s a modified polyamide wax that does not require high temperature activation.
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No. To address the challenge of sag resistance in vertical spray applications, low shear rheology modifiers are required. For clarity and ease of use, EFKA RM 1469 is a great solution. It’s a modified polyamide wax that does not require high temperature activation.
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A Crosslinking functionality

B High molecular weight

C Degree of branching within the polymer

D All of the above

You're correct. Migration of additives is a concern as it can lead to undesirable appearance, loss or change of surface and film properties, and environmental issues. Crosslinking functionality in additives allows them to be chemically bound in the coating. EFKA SL 3299 is a surface modifying wetting agent with OH functionality, allowing it to react into polyurethane coatings, eliminating migration and adding longevity.
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Incorrect. Migration of additives is a concern as it can lead to undesirable appearance, loss or change of surface and film properties, and environmental issues. Crosslinking functionality in additives allows them to be chemically bound in the coating. EFKA SL 3299 is a surface modifying wetting agent with OH functionality, allowing it to react into polyurethane coatings, eliminating migration and providing persistency of its effects.
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A Silicone defoamers

B Polymeric defoamers

C Mineral oil defoamers

D Solvent defoamers

E None of the above

Yes! For applications where intercoat adhesion is important, choosing a polymeric silicone-free defoamer is recommended. Our EFKA PB 2770 is perfectly suited to meet this need. It is also 100% solids, which promotes sustainability.
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No, that’s not it. For applications where intercoat adhesion is important, choosing a polymeric silicone-free defoamer is recommended. Our EFKA PB 2770 is perfectly suited to meet this need. It is also 100% solids, which promotes sustainability.
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