Additives

Additives are substances that are used in small quantities in formulations but can have a great effect on the properties of paints and coatings. The additives can have a great influence on the properties of the liquid formulations or the cured coatings film and improve the application properties or make coatings more robust. The variety is infinite and ranges from wetting additives to defoamers to rheological additives to corrosion protection additives and many more. (Picture: kwanchaift - Fotolia)