Five facts about the five most important additives

Additives are critical components for the successful formulation of any modern-day coating and ink. Five additive classes can be considered the leading types. We have collected five fascinating facts.

At least if you look at tonnage and value, the five most important classes of additives are rheology modifiers, dispersants, foam control products, slip & rub materials and wetting agents. Most of them are used paints and lacquers, a smaller portion in printing inks.

Amount of Additives

In total the five most used additive types account for an annual usage of 1,15 tonnes globally.

Value of additives

Summed up the five most important additives types account for 4.19 EUR in value.