Subject titanates and zirconates may be better adhesion promoters than silanes because their Six Function chemistry works differently.

SIVATE™ A610 activated amine functional silane improves adhesion, speeds reactivity and increases bond strength in packaging, polymer, micro-electronics and curing applications.

SIVATE™ A200 activated acrylate functional silane can be used as an adhesion promoter for high-speed UV acrylated urethane cure systems.

HALOX® 570 LS is an easy-to-use additive that works with a coating to enhance adhesion and maintain a high-gloss finish.

Protex International announced two acquisitions that strengthen the company’s position in the specialty additives and electronic chemistry industries.  

Additives belong to a broad and diffuse category of key components in a coating formulation. The following is a brief description of many coating additives, along with some examples.

Chartwell C-515.72HRMX is suggested for use on glass, most plastics (ABS, polystyrene, treated PP/ PE, etc.), concrete, wood, ceramics and various elastomers.