Specialty Chemicals

ECOS Mix 353 Neo Aqua is a cobalt polymer mix drier for water-based applications. It combines 2% cobalt with barium and zirconium. The product is a proven safe alternative for traditional cobalt-based mix driers. It contains the cobalt polymer ECOS ND15 and 2-ethylhexanoate-free secondary and auxiliary driers. The combination of Co, Ba and Zr in the mix drier provides a good surface drying, good film formation, and through drying of the coating. Barium prevents loss of drying activity and allows enhanced gloss.

SYLYSIA 456F is a synthetically produced, amorphous, and micronized silica with high porosity and chemical purity. Produced at Fuji Silysia Chemical's Greenville, NC facility, it features an organic surface treatment to enhance sedimentation and mar resistance. It serves as a highly efficient matting agent for coatings and inks, producing uniform films while reducing gloss. The 400 treated series, known for high oil absorption and low bulk density, is used in resin and water-based paints, offering improved settling and mar resistance. In adhesive applications, SYLYSIA 456F increases adhesion strength, durability, and stabilizes viscosity, preventing stickiness and separation.