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At Elementis, we bring a distinctive combination of expertise, innovation, and teamwork to every formulation challenge. We create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of our customers' products and make a positive change in the world.

Combining our leading positions in the science of materials flow and formulation with access to unique natural materials, we deliver unique chemistry, sustainable solutions to customers in a wide range of markets. We are known for our expertise in rheology and natural, sustainable ingredients for architectural paints and industrial coatings, construction, adhesive and sealants, as well as additives for oil and gas drilling and stimulation fluids plus plastics, ceramics, and paper.

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DAPRO® DF 696 – Highly Efficient Grind Defoamer

DAPRO® DF 696 is the result of innovation based on the idea of sustainable development; the application needs of water-based packaging inks for various food, and packaging of pharmaceuticals and the need for a more efficient grind defoamer in industrial water-based coatings.

What characteristics does DAPRO® DF 696 have so it can meet the defoaming needs during grinding and adjustment / let-down periods at the same time? Elementis has designed a 100% active high-efficiency water-based defoaming agent composed of high-efficiency defoaming particles, modified silicone and polyglycol. It is easy to incorporate and disperses well into a wide range of formulations with excellent performance.

• Excellent antifoaming and defoaming properties
• Optimized blend of active materials & hydrophobic particles
• Easy to use and incorporate
• Broad compatibility

If you're seeking a defoaming solution for your water-based inks and industrial coatings (alkyd, epoxy, polyurethane and styrene acrylate dispersions), DAPRO® DF 696 can effectively address foaming issues. To explore more about DAPRO® DF 696 and the wide range of Elementis Dapro Defoamers contact your Barentz Account Manager today.

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Elementis' Hectorite Clay Based Rheological Additives

Elementis offers unique hectorite-based rheological additives under their BENTONE and BENAQUA brands. Hectorite clay offers low shear rheology performance in water-based systems. They are highly efficient in the flow control properties of stuccos, plasters, grouts, tile mortars, and other ready / dry mix construction systems. Hectorite rheological additives can be combined with or replace cellulose to improve performance properties. Due to their higher efficiency, they help reduce costs. Compared to other mineral-based and cellulosic rheology additives, BENTONE and BENAQUA hectorite clays offer:

· Higher efficiency / reduced cost
· Improved suspension stability
· Smoother application and outstanding workability
· Greater thixotropic flow
· Allows for faster application speed and improved surface quality

The game changing improvement in workability and tooling can mainly be attributed to the unique platelet structure of the hectorite clay, which reduces the friction between sand and cement particles. Elementis owns and operates the only hectorite mine in the world.

Contact your Barentz Account Manager or visit our website to learn how these world-class rheological additives can maximize the benefits of your formulations. Samples are available.

Call us today 440-937-1000 or marketing@barentz.us

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DAPRO® BIO 9910 – Unleashing the Power of Biobased Defoaming

Elementis introduces DAPRO® BIO 9910, a new defoamer predominantly based on renewable materials. The defoamer is 100 % active and is an emulsion of ultra fine dispersed wax in vegetable oil. A minor addition of silicone completes the high defoaming performance.

Adding Performance
• Outperforming mineral oil
• High compatibility, fast defoaming and high efficiency
• Consistent and smooth finish

Adding efficiency
• Universal use in Millbase & Letdown
• Broad variety chemistries & PVC
• Excellent storage stability

Adding sustainability
• 96% biobased carbon content, C14 verified
• Meets the requirements of all relevant EcoLabel

DAPRO® BIO 9910 is an optimum defoamer for sustainable, higher performing architectural paint, industrial coatings, and water-based adhesives. Contact your Barentz Account Manager today to order a sample and begin transforming to your formulation.

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BENAQUA® 5000 – Rheological Additive for Construction Products

Elementis introduces BENAQUA® 5000, an easily dispersible hectorite clay rheological additive for construction products such as tile mortars, textured coatings, and adhesives. It provides high viscosity, superior sag resistance, and improved workability in low to medium shear rates. It is especially useful in dry systems where water is added prior to use.

• Highly efficient rheological additive
• Easier workability and troweling
• Better tooling properties
• Improves flow for better pumpability
• Excellent sag resistance
• Improved adhesion

BENAQUA® 5000 has revolutionized the construction industry earning unparalleled reviews from end users for the dramatic improvement in ease of use and performance of construction dry mix products. Don’t wait to experience the difference a hectorite clay rheological additive can make in your formulation and call, email, or text your Barentz Account Manager today.

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DAPRO® Powdered Defoamers for Construction

Are you having foam reduction issues in your dry mix products? In construction applications when dry mix joint compounds have excess foam, it can prevent achievement of a smooth surface and reduce mechanical properties. Elementis’ line of DAPRO® powder defoamers help reduce the amount of foam and entrained air in the formulation.

DAPRO powder defoamers are used in concrete mixes where water is mixed on site. These powder defoamers assist with water absorption, provides density, increase of fluidity, and delivers compressive strength. Dry defoamers are also particularly useful with vinyl, acrylic, and protein binders where typical liquid defoamers are not suitable.

• Outstanding bubble break properties
• Excellent persistence
• Cost effective
• Broad compatibility

Elementis has full range of products tailored to various construction applications such grouts, mortars, joint compounds, and construction adhesives & putties. Contact your Barentz Account Manager today and learn more about Elementis defoamer technology.

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THIXATROL® P2100W – New Waterborne Rheological Additive!

Elementis introduces THIXATROL® P2100W a special amide special polyamide based waterborne rheology modifier designed to elevate your water based industrial and OEM coatings by optimizing metallic pigment orientation and enhancing the flip-flop or two-tone effect. The rheological additives also improves anti-sagging and anti-settling properties.

• Enhances the flip-flop effect of metallic & pearlescent pigments
• Strong shear-thinning flow behavior – Ideal for spray applications
• Easily dispersed with high-speed stirring – No grinding needed
• Excellent anti-sagging and anti-settling effect

To learn more about how THIXATROL® P2100W rheology modifier can take you coating to the next contact your Barentz Account Manager today at 440-937-1000, marketing@barentz.us, or or by visiting our website.

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Elementis – New Rheology Modifiers Can Replace Fumed Silica

THIXATROL® AS 8053, PM 8054, PM 8056, and PM 8058 – New Rheology Modifiers from Elementis for coatings, adhesives, and sealant applications. These new products are more efficient, easier to use, and offer higher sag resistance than traditional rheology modifiers such as fumed silica.

• Outstanding sag resistance at lower loading
• Enhanced spray application in coatings
• Improved extrudability in adhesives and sealants
• Increased viscosity stability on storage
• Based on sustainable raw material sources
• Wide solvent compatibility including polar solvents like alcohols

Don’t wait to diversify your supply position on rheology modifiers while improving your production process as well as the end use performance of your system.

Contact your Barentz Account Manager today for a technical consultation on the use of these next generation rheology modifiers in industrial coatings, adhesives, and sealants at 440-937-1000, marketing@barentz.us, or visit our website.

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RHEOLATE® PHX 7025 - Powdered Thickening Agent

Elementis has launched a new Polyether Polyurethane-Based 100% Solids Associative Rheology Modifier for Latex Paints and Other Water-Borne Systems. Thanks to its refined particle size RHEOLATE PHX 7025 can easily be incorporated into formulations, resulting in improved handling, increased efficiency and meeting the latest health- and safety demands. The product can be used as stand-alone thickener in formulations and has a Newtonian rheological profile contributing to high-shear and minimally to mid-shear.

• 100% active solids powder
• Sustainability - A lower carbon footprint
• Safer ingredients - APEO-, VOC-, tin-, & biocide free
• Higher efficiency & improved rheology
• Enhances film build with excellent brush drag

So, if you're looking for a high-quality 100% urethane rheology powder that is easy to use and provides exceptional performance, look no further than RHEOLATE® PHX 7025. Contact your Barentz Account Manager today and schedule a rheological consultation.

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Thixatrol AS 8053 – Rheological performance and so much more!

THIXATROL® AS 8053 from Elementis is a next generation organic thixotrope designed for low temperature activation. Some of the many benefits include lower energy consumption, improved production efficiency, and improved adhesive performance. It is a cost effective 100% active powder that is highly active at already low loading levels and shows no intercoat adhesion problems when overcoated with a topcoat. Thixatrol AS 8053 provides high viscosity, thixotropy and thick layer sag control in high build systems that contain little solvent or are solvent-free.

• Energy savings up to 80%
• Up to 50% more throughput
• No external heating required
• Excellent sag resistance

Typical applications are hybrid sealants, both MSP & SPUR and industrial coatings such as high solids epoxy primers and two component high solids polyurethane topcoat systems. Don’t wait to formulate with Elementis rheology modifiers and additive solutions and contact your Barentz today at 440-937-1000, marketing@barentz.us or visit our website.

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NUOSPERSE 3200 VOC-free humectant for aqueous pigment dispersions

The revolutionary chemists and engineers at Elementis have designed a unique hydrophobic humectant for use in waterborne, VOC compliant colorants and pigment dispersions. NUOSPERSE 3200 offers an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional organic co-solvents such as ethylene glycol or (poly) propylene glycol. NUOSPERSE 3200 prevents too rapid drying of pigment concentrates in production and tinting machines. It also stabilizes the viscosity of tinted paints and has negligible influence on the water resistance properties of paints.

• Open time extender in tinting machines
• Low VOC and free of organic solvents
• Hydrophobic – Excellent water / scrub resistance
• Reduces caking of colorants
• Stabilizes pigment dispersions
• APEO Free – Environmentally friendlier

Typical applications are low VOC colorants used in architectural, industrial, construction coatings as well as an adhesive and sealants. NUOSPERSE 3200 is suitable for both point of sale (POS) and in-plant colorant systems. If you have been looking a low VOC humectant that really delivers on its promise then your wait is over and call your Barentz Account Manager today and start realizing the benefits of Nuosperse 3200!

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Thixatrol 5020W - Rheology Control Agent for Metallic Pigments

THIXATROL 5020W, is a modified EVA emulsion designed for enhancing the effectiveness of metallic pigment orientation in coating films. It prevents the sedimentation of heavy pigments like metallic flakes and pearlescent pigments during paint preparation and storage. THIXATROL 5020W has been designed to provide the optimum viscoelasticity to the coating so that the ideal orientation of effect pigments is obtained. The following are some of the benefits of formulating with THIXATROL 5020W.

• Enhance metallic pigment orientation to paint finishes
• Improves flip flop / two tone effect
• Ease of incorporation
• Prevents settling and hard caking
• Improved sagging performance
• Pure water-based, without co-solvent

Typical applications are water-based industrial coatings in automotive, plastic, wood, and leather coatings. THIXATROL 5020W works well in water-based 1K PU, 2K PU, 2-coat systems paints & air drying coatings. Formulate for success with Elementis and order a sample today!

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Nuosperse FX 7500W - Wetting and Dispersing Agent for Waterborne Systems

Elementis introduces the next generation in wetting and dispersant technology with NUOSPERSE FX 7500W, a highly efficient polymeric dispersant designed with multiple solvation segments and pigment adsorption groups.

NUOSPERSE FX 7500W provides good wetting and dispersing effect for various types of pigments, reduces grinding time and mill base viscosity, deflocculates pigment particles, prevents re-flocculation, and obtains good color development.

Enhances color strength
Excellent rubout behavior
Broad compatibility across various resin systems
Outstanding performance with black pigments
Lower foaming
Good storage stability

NUOSPERSE FX 7500W is recommended for automotive and industrial coatings, wood coatings, pigment dispersions, and printing inks.

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