Pulp & Paper

Esacure KIP 150

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Esacure KIP 150 is an oligomeric polyfunctional alpha-hydroxyketone characterized by high reactivity and non-yellowing properties. It is ideal for applications requiring low VOC, low odor, and low yellowing, such as in graphic arts, adhesives, and clear coatings for various substrates. It is a very high viscosity liquid that is insoluble in water but soluble in most common organic solvents, monomers, and oligomers for UV applications.

Esacure KIP 160

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Esacure KIP 160 is a difunctional alpha hydroxy ketone photoinitiator characterized by excellent reactivity, especially compared to conventional alpha hydroxy ketones. It is designed to shift the absorption spectrum to longer wavelengths, making it effective in pigmented systems using conventional UV equipment. Suitable for clear coatings and applications requiring low VOC, low migration, and low extraction values.

Esacure ONE

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Esacure ONE is a difunctional alpha-hydroxy ketone photoinitiator known for its high reactivity and suitability for clear systems. It is especially effective in applications where low VOC, low migration, and low extraction values are required, such as in food packaging. It appears as a white powder, is insoluble in water, but soluble in most organic solvents.

Flexisil™ 14-30

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisil™ 14-30 is an alkaline, aqueous nanoparticle dispersion of amorphous colloidal silica, stabilized with sodium and featuring negatively charged, slightly rough, spherical silica particles. It is used in a variety of industrial applications, including inorganic binding, beverage clarification, catalysis, coatings, concrete treatment, precision investment casting, oilfield services, refractory materials, and vacuum-formed refractory shapes.

Flexisil™ 2-12

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisil™ 2-12 is an alkaline, aqueous nanoparticle dispersion of amorphous colloidal silica. The dispersion is sodium stabilized with negatively charged, slightly rough, spherical silica particles. It is used in various industrial applications such as inorganic binders, paper coatings, beverage clarification, precision polishing, and water treatment.

Flexisil™ 5-15

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisil™ 5-15 is an alkaline, aqueous nanoparticle dispersion of amorphous colloidal silica. It is sodium-stabilized, with negatively charged, spherical silica particles. This product is used in applications such as inorganic binding, battery production, concrete treatment, precision investment casting, beverage clarification, precision polishing, paper coatings, oilfield services, and water treatment.

Flexisperse™ 735

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisperse™ 735 is an aqueous sulfonated copolymer designed for industrial water treatment applications. It excels as a dispersant and scale inhibitor, especially under highly stressed thermal and electrolyte conditions. This product is effective in preventing the formation of calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, zinc, calcium sulfate, and calcium oxalate scales. It works through mechanisms such as threshold effect and crystal distortion, making it ideal for use in severe conditions like industrial water treatment, boiler sludge dispersal, oil field scale inhibition, and pulp and paper processing.

Flexisperse™ 740

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisperse™ 740 is an aqueous sulfonated copolymer designed as a high-performance scale inhibitor and dispersant for industrial water treatment. It performs well under thermally and electrolytically stressed conditions, preventing the formation of calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, zinc, and other scales. Flexisperse™ 740 works through threshold effect, crystal distortion, and dispersion, making it ideal for use in highly alkaline systems, boiler sludge dispersal, oil field scale inhibition, and pulp and paper processing. It is also effective in preventing scale buildup on equipment and heat exchange surfaces.

Flexisperse™ 746

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisperse™ 746 is an aqueous sulfonated copolymer designed for use as a dispersant and scale inhibitor in industrial water treatment applications. It provides high-performance scale inhibition and dispersion under thermally and electrolytically stressed conditions. Flexisperse™ 746 prevents the formation of scales such as calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, calcium sulfate, and zinc. It is especially effective in highly alkaline systems, boiler sludge dispersal, oil field applications, and pulp and paper processing, using mechanisms like threshold effect, crystal distortion, and dispersion to maintain cleanliness and efficiency in water systems.

Omnirad 1173

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad 1173 is a versatile and highly efficient liquid photoinitiator used to initiate the photopolymerization of chemically unsaturated prepolymers, such as acrylates, in combination with mono- or multi-functional monomers. It is known for its excellent compatibility and is especially suitable for UV-curable clear coatings, providing minimal yellowing even after prolonged sunlight exposure.

Omnirad 127

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad 127 is a highly efficient Type I photoinitiator used to initiate the photopolymerization of unsaturated pre-polymers like acrylates in combination with mono- or multifunctional monomers. It is suitable for various pigmented UV inks and clear coatings, particularly in thin coatings such as overprint varnishes and a variety of coating applications.

Omnirad 184

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad 184 is a highly efficient non-yellowing photoinitiator that is commonly used for curing acrylate-based systems upon exposure to UV light. It is particularly effective in clear coatings, overprint varnishes, and inks. Omnirad 184 is known for its low yellowing properties and excellent performance in a variety of formulations, providing rapid curing and high reactivity.

Omnirad 2022

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad 2022 is a highly efficient liquid photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated resins after exposure to UV light. It is ideal for use in pigmented formulations and UV-stabilized clear coatings, providing balanced surface and through-cure properties.

Omnirad 2100

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad 2100 is a highly efficient liquid photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated resins upon exposure to UV light. It is particularly effective in white-pigmented formulations with minimal yellowing after curing and is suitable for various applications, including coatings, inks, composites, and adhesives. Omnirad 2100 can be used as a one-to-one replacement for Omnirad TPO with improved bottom curing in thicker coatings.

Omnirad 2959

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad 2959 is a highly efficient non-yellowing type I photoinitiator for the UV curing of systems comprising unsaturated monomers and prepolymers. It is especially suited for low odor applications and water-borne systems based on acrylate or unsaturated polyester resins. The active hydroxy group can react with functionalized unsaturated resins to enhance compatibility.

Omnirad 819

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad 819 is a versatile photoinitiator used for the radical polymerization of unsaturated resins upon UV light exposure. It is especially suitable for white pigmented formulations, the curing of glass-fiber-reinforced polyester/styrene systems, and clear coats for outdoor use in combination with light stabilizers. This photoinitiator is effective in thick-section curing and provides excellent curing performance with minimal yellowing.

Omnirad ITX

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad ITX is a highly effective type II photoinitiator used in combination with tertiary amine synergists to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers such as acrylates upon exposure to UV light. It is typically used in UV curable coatings, adhesives, inks, and photoresist formulations for substrates like paper, wood, metal, plastics, and glass.

Omnirad TPO

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad TPO is a highly efficient, low-yellowing, type I photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers such as acrylates after exposure to UV light.It can be used in combination with mono or multi-functional monomers as reactive diluents. Omnirad TPO is commonly applied in UV curable coating and ink formulations for various substrates like paper, wood, metal, plastics, and glass.

Omnirad TPO-L

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Omnirad TPO-L is a highly efficient liquid type I photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers such as acrylates and unsaturated polyesters containing styrene, after exposure to UV light. It is especially suitable for use in pigmented systems, including those containing TiO2, and thick film layers due to its absorption in the long wave region of the UV spectrum.

Photomer 3016

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Photomer 3016 is a high viscosity, non-volatile, difunctional acrylate ester derived from a low molecular weight aromatic epoxy resin. It exhibits fast cure speed, low odor, high surface hardness, very high gloss finish, and excellent scuff and solvent resistance. It is used in lithographic, screen printing, metal deco inks, clear coatings for paper, wood, rigid plastics, and in varnishes and lacquers.

Photomer 4017

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Photomer 4017 is a low viscosity diluent used for UV and EB radiation curable lacquers and pigmented coatings. It is suitable for a variety of substrates including paper, wood, metal, plastics, and glass. This monomer provides moderate shrinkage, good flexibility, adhesion, leveling, and weatherability, along with excellent chemical, water, and abrasion resistance.

Photomer 4127

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Photomer 4127 is a low viscosity monomer used as a reactive diluent to reduce the viscosity of oligomers. It provides excellent substrate wetting and low shrinkage during curing, making it suitable for UV/EB curable coatings, inks, and varnishes on various substrates such as metal, paper, plastic, and wood. It is particularly effective where high flexibility and good pigment wetting are required.

Photomer 4141 Plus

IGM Resins USA Inc.

Photomer 4141 Plus is a low viscosity mono-functional acrylated monomer used in UV and EB curable applications. It provides excellent adhesion, good flexibility, non-yellowing, and low shrinkage. It is suitable for use in UV curable coatings and inks for substrates such as paper, wood, metal, and plastics.

Tamen™ TM-16

Gray Beard Solutions

Tamen™ TM-16 is a cationic surfactant solution used as an antistatic and conditioning agent. It is particularly effective in hair care formulations, providing both conditioning and detangling benefits. This product appears as a clear light amber liquid and has a mild soapy odor.

Tiarco Specialty Chemicals & Additives

Tiarco RST

Tiarco-RST Specialty Chemicals and Additives draws from a wealth of resources to deliver quality chemical compounds for a broad spectrum of industries and applications. Our experience in polymer synthesis spans over four decades, providing a strong foundation for progressive research and product development efforts as well as advance manufacturing technologies and specialized service capabilities. While we are capable of producing large volumes of standard formulations, we also excel in developing unique solutions for customers. Through the years, we have developed strong business relationships with large and small companies in automotive, apparel, home furnishings and floor covering industries. Browse the brochure to find available products.