Interfacial Effects

Our main interfacial effects

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Enabling superior formulations for industrial and consumer markets


Interfaces are our key focus. When two substances — whether liquid, solid, or gaseous — come into contact, their surfaces interact, forming an interface. Enhancing these interfaces is where we excel. 


By leveraging our expertise and cutting-edge technology, we provide comprehensive solutions that enhance performance, efficiency, and sustainability. Our advanced chemical solutions are designed to address unique challenges to deliver superior performance across a wide range of industries. From agrochemicals and smart packaging to construction and smart electrification, our innovative products enhance the stability, efficiency, and functionality of your applications. As a leading expert in interfacial chemistry, we deliver the "plus" for your formulations.


In a nutshell: Our performance starts at the interface.


Explore how our products excel in Dispersing, Foam Control, Releasing, Surface Modification, and Wetting to meet your specific needs.


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Dispersing: Achieving uniform distribution

Enhance stability and performance with advanced dispersants

The chemical effect of 'dispersing' is crucial for creating stable dispersions by distributing particles uniformly in a medium. This process is vital for applications such as paints, coatings, inks, plastics and building materials, where uniform distribution of pigments, fillers, or other solids in a liquid or matrix is required. Our specialty dispersants prevent agglomeration (the clumping together of particles), ensuring long-term stability and improved optical and mechanical properties. 

 

Explore our range of dispersants designed to facilitate wet grinding of pigments and enhance the overall performance and the optical and mechanical properties of your formulations.


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Foam Control: Optimize process efficiency

Effective foam control solutions for industrial applications

The chemical effect of 'foam control' refers to the reduction or prevention of foam formation in liquids. Foam formation can be a major challenge in many industrial processes, reducing efficiency and affecting product quality leading to operational disruptions. Our anti-foam agents or foam control agents, including silicone-based, oil-based, and water-based emulsions, are designed to prevent foam formation or rapidly eliminate existing foam. 
 

These solutions are tailored to meet the specific requirements of various applications, ensuring optimal performance and environmental safety. Discover how our foam control products can enhance your production processes and improve end-product quality by influencing the surface tension of liquids in a wide range of industries and applications. 


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Releasing: Simplify mold release and surface cleaning

Innovative Release Agents for diverse industrial needs

The chemical effect of 'release' involves reducing the adhesion of materials to surfaces, facilitating easier release from molds or cleaning of surfaces. Our range of release agents is designed to meet the needs of various industries, providing reliable solutions for mold release and surface cleaning. By improving the release properties of surfaces, our products help streamline manufacturing processes and maintain surface integrity. 


Learn more about our tailored release solutions that ensure efficiency and quality in your operations.


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Surface Modification: Tailor surface properties for specific applications

Advanced surface modification for enhanced performance

Surface modification is a chemical process that involves altering the properties of a surface to meet specific requirements, such as hydrophobicity (water repellency), hydrophilicity (water attraction), adhesion, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, or antimicrobial properties. This can be achieved by adding functional groups, coatings or by changing the surface energy. 

 

Our specialty additives and chemicals, including surfactants, dispersants, and emulsifiers, are designed for various industries like automotive and agriculture. We work closely with customers to develop customized solutions that enhance surface performance and maintain desired properties. Explore our comprehensive range of surface modification products that deliver superior results.


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Wetting: Improve liquid coverage and efficacy

Superior wetting agents for optimal surface coverage

Wetting describes how well a liquid can cover a solid surface, an essential factor in processes such as painting, adhesive application, printing and composite materials. The wetting properties of a liquid depend on the surface tension of the liquid and the surface energy of the solid. Good wetting is achieved when the liquid spreads evenly over the surface rather than forming beads or droplets. 


Our products, including surfactants and silicones, are formulated to reduce surface tension and improve wetting properties. By enhancing wetting, our solutions help improve the performance, appearance, and efficacy of your products. Discover our range of wetting agents designed to provide phenomenal coverage and penetration.