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Additives for Superior Coating Performance
Additives for Superior Coating Performance
Pharcos offers a comprehensive range of surfactants, dispersants, eco-solvents (vegetable oil esters), and stabilizers for paint and coating formulations. Our products improve pigment wetting, emulsion stability, and film properties in water-based and solvent-based coating systems. From emulsion polymerization surfactants to pigment dispersants, we enable high-performance coatings.
Application Areas
Emulsion Polymerization
Octyl Phenol Ethoxylates (Pharcos OP) and Ceteareth variants are used as primary surfactants in emulsion polymerization. Pharcos OP 10 and OP 30 are standard grades for controlling particle size and latex stability.
Wetting Agents
Iso-Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylates (Pharcos TA) provide excellent pigment wetting and deflocculation. Lower foam profiles compared to NPEs make them ideal for roller and spray application systems.
Latex Stabilization
Stearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates (Pharcos S) and Ceteareth ethoxylates provide post-polymerization stability, preventing coagulation during storage and freeze-thaw cycling.
Pigment Dispersion
Pharcos offers a range of dispersants like Styrenated Phenols (Pharcos SP) and wetting agents for pigment dispersion in paint and coating formulations. Our products provide excellent pigment wetting and deflocculation, with lower foam profiles compared to NPEs.
Why Choose Pharcos for Paint & Coatings?
Emulsion Polymerization Expertise
Our surfactants are optimized for vinyl acetate, acrylic, and styrene-butadiene emulsion polymerization processes.
Low VOC Solutions
Water-based surfactant systems that support regulatory compliance and low-VOC formulation targets.
Technical Optimization
We help optimize particle size distribution, latex stability, and film-forming properties through surfactant selection.
Products for Paint & Coatings
25 products available
| Product | Generic Name | Applications |
|---|---|---|
Pharcos BA 10 | Beheneth-10 | Hair ConditionersDeodorants+3 |
Pharcos BN | Beta-Naphthol Ethoxylates | Dye CarrierEmulsion Stabilizer+2 |
Pharcos C | Ceteareth | Polyoxyl Cetostearyl Ether | Cetostearyl Alcohol Ethoxylates | Emulsion PolymerizationTextile Scouring and Dyeing+4 |
Pharcos C 20 | Ceteareth-20 | Universal EmulsifierDye Leveling+3 |
Pharcos C 30 | Ceteareth-30 | Facial GelsSalves+3 |
Pharcos C 50 | Ceteareth-50 | SolubilizerEmulsion Polymerization+3 |
Pharcos C 80 | Ceteareth-80 | High HLB SolubilizerHair Dyes+2 |
Pharcos CE 40 | PEG 40 Castor Oil | Fragrance SolubilizerCrop Protection Agents+3 |
Pharcos CP | Card Phenol Ethoxylates | Epoxy Resin DiluentCoating Additive+2 |
Pharcos DDP | Dodecyl Phenol Ethoxylates | Resin StabilizerOil Emulsifier+2 |
Pharcos GE | Glycerin Ethoxylates | HumectantPlasticizer+3 |
Pharcos L 23 | Laureth - 23 | High HLB EmulsifierSolubilizer+2 |
Pharcos NP | Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylates | Heavy Duty DetergentsEmulsion Polymerization+3 |
Pharcos O | Oleth | Polyoxyethylated Oleyl Ether | Olyl Alcohol Ethoxylate | Metalworking Fluid EmulsifierTextile Antistatic Agent+3 |
Pharcos OL | Oleth - 30 | Dispersing AgentSolubilizer+2 |
Pharcos OL | Oleic Ethoxylates | Drilling Fluid EmulsifierMetal Cutting Oil+2 |
Pharcos OP | Octyl Phenol Ethoxylates | Emulsion PolymerizationPigment Wetting+2 |
Pharcos PEG | PEG | Polyethylene Glycol | Macrogol | Mold Release AgentCeramic Binder+3 |
Pharcos S | Polyoxyethylene Stearyl Ether | Stearyl Alcohol Ethoxylate | Steareth Ethoxylates | EmulsifierDispersant+3 |
Pharcos SP | Styrenated Phenol Ethoxylates | Pesticide Emulsifier (EC/SC)Pigment Dispersant+2 |
Pharcos TA | Iso - TDA 3/5/6/8/9/10/12 EO | Industrial CleanerEmulsifier+2 |
Pharcos TA | Iso-Tridecyl Alcohol Ethoxylates | Pigment Wetting and DispersingLow-Foam Cleaning Formulations+3 |
Pharcos TAA | Tallow-amine Ethoxylates | Herbicide AdjuvantWax Emulsifier+2 |
Pharcos TEA 85 | Triethanolamine Acetate 85% | NeutralizerpH Adjuster+3 |
Pharcos TEA 99 | Triethanolamine Acetate 99% | NeutralizerClear Gels+2 |
Common Questions
Questions about our paint & coatings solutions
Yes, we offer Alcohol Ethoxylates (Pharcos TA, TDA, L series) as NPE-free replacements. These provide comparable wetting and emulsification with improved environmental profiles—our team can help with grade selection for your specific system.
Pharcos OP (Octyl Phenol Ethoxylates) at 10 and 30 moles are our standard offerings. For NPE-free systems, Pharcos C (Ceteareth) at 20-25 moles provides excellent latex stability.
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