Additive

SURFYNOL® 118

SURFYNOL® 118 is a very compatible, formulated molecular defoamer/deaerator based on Gemini surfactant technology. It can be used for a wide variety of applications where pinhole elimination, macro-, and micro-foam control is needed without causing any film defects.

Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Defoamer & deaerator

Sustainability

Production efficiency

Contains no biocide

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

SURFYNOL Logo

Availability

Coatino Campus

Sustainable Week 2: Building a More Sustainable Coatings Portfolio: Tools, Certifications & Next Gen Materials with Synthomer

We are delighted to offer a joint webinar with Synthomer, one of the world’s leading suppliers of sustainable water-based and differentiated polymer solutions.

Sustainability is reshaping the coatings landscape, and real progress requires transparency, verifiable data, and future ready materials. This session will introduce how Synthomer embeds sustainability into product development and customer collaboration: From measuring environmental impact through Product Carbon Footprints and Life Cycle Assessments to advancing ISCC+ certified mass balance chemistries. We’ll highlight practical examples from both architectural and industrial coatings to demonstrate how sustainable solutions can be implemented across diverse applications. The webinar will also address how evolving regulatory and ecolabel requirements, such as APEO free, PFAS free and EU Ecolabel, are influencing raw material selection and product design. Join us for a clear, practical view of the strategies, certifications, and technologies shaping the future of sustainable coatings.

This webinar is part of our weekly webinar series in May: Sustainability as a Business Driver - A Path to Better Performance.

Coatino Campus

Sustainable Week 4: Our Endeavor to a More Sustainable Future

Sustainability is now a pivotal factor in driving business success. By embedding sustainable practices into their processes, formulators of coatings and inks not only promote innovation but also achieve enhanced performance and sustainable long-term growth.

This webinar is part of our weekly webinar series in May: Sustainability as a Business Driver - A Path to Better Performance.

Coatino Campus

Sustainability Weeks at a glance

Sustainability as a Business Driver - A Path to Better Performance

For our Special Sustainability Weeks, we have lined up 4 one-hour engaging webinar sessions that are offered as part of a series we are running weekly in May. We have packed in interesting topics from different perspectives, all featuring sustainability as a key driver of business success.

As part of the series of events, we are delighted to offer a joint webinar with Synthomer, one of the world’s leading suppliers of sustainable water-based and differentiated polymer solutions.

Ready to join us? Don’t hesitate to register for the sessions of your choice!

Eager to learn more?
Check out the interactive course “Sustainability for Coatings and Inks” or get a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework in the coatings and inks industry in our eLearning “Regulatory Universe”.

Coatino Campus

Substrate Wetting Basics

In this comprehensive, interactive eLearning you will learn the basics of substrate wetting additives for coating and inks, their working mechanism and the how to select and test the appropriate one. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a personalized certificate. During the course, you can pause and resume at any time.

Coatino Campus

Defoamer Basics

In this comprehensive, interactive eLearning, you will learn what foam is all about, the working mechanism of defoamers, and which typical defoamer technologies are used in coatings and inks. You’ll discover selection criteria of defoamers and common test methods. After successfully completing the course, you will receive a personalized certificate. During the course, you can pause and resume at any time.

Coatino Campus

SURFYNOL® 118 for automotive applications

New Additive for Anti-pinhole for waterbased coating formulations for automotive applications. Technical background for defoamer/deaerator SURFYNOL® 118, highlighting its anti-pinhole property.

Coatino Campus

Wetting agents, grind aids and co-dispersants for architectural coatings

This learning journey explains the benefits of using wetting agents, grind aids and co-dispersants to boost the performance of architectural coatings.

Coatino Campus

Automotive Filler & Putties

Automotive Refinish Coatings – Part II: Background, chemistry, and product recommendations for automotive refinish coatings in regarding to Filler&Putties.

Coatino Campus

Automotive Refinish Coatings

Automotive Refinish Coatings – Part I: A General Overview Background, chemistry, market requirements, and future of automotive refinish coatings are discussed.

Coatino Campus

OEM global vehicle production

Deep insight to global vehicle production and OEM market perspective.

Coatino Campus

Designing Defect-Free Automotive Coatings

Recording from August 19, 2021

We discuss different defects generally happening in Automotive application layer wise and suggest our CAD additives to rectify those defects.

Coatino Campus

Star Products and more: Automotive OEM Coatings

Beside a basic introduction of automotive OEM coatings and certain coating layers, optimum products are recommended.