Industrial coatings
Preventing material degradation
Industrial coatings
Preventing material degradation
A truly versatile ingredient, Levasil colloidal silica enhances the performance of a wide range of industrial coatings
Our Levasil products are used to increase corrosion resistance, paint adhesion and scratch resistance for metal surface treatment and metal coatings. Colloidal silica will also reduce magnetic losses when used as a binder in insulation coatings and increase efficiency in electrical steel applications. At the same time, colloidal silica is successfully facilitating the conversion from Cr VI to Cr III in electroplating industries.
For zinc-rich and shop-primer coatings, Levasil colloidal silica is an excellent binder for producing mechanically stronger coatings that possess excellent welding properties, as well as resisting damage and corrosion. These protective coatings provide ideal protection for steel used in construction.
We offer a wide range of organic peroxide initiators that can be used for acrylic polymer production used in solvent and water-based coating resins. Our product portfolio includes peroxides and azo initiators, which cover all major applications.
Featured applications for paints and coatings
Discover our portfolio of thickeners, stabilizers, water retaining agents, lightweight fillers and more for decorative paints and coatings.
Expancel microspheres are optimal for developing flexible cool roof coatings and Levasil colloidal silica enhances the anti-soiling properties.
Expancel microspheres are used as a blowing agent in plastisols, for underbody coatings and sealants and for lightweight body fillers with improved sandability.
Expancel in printing inks lets you create surface effects on textiles and more. We also offer dispersing agents and products for emulsification.
Use our Thioplast, Expancel and Levasil products for improved performance in sealants and adhesives.