Paint & coating & Ink Industries – Moksh Inter Chem Pvt Ltd

Paint & coating & ink industries

Key Components

Product Name	Example	Applications	PDF Link
Pigments: These provide color and opacity.	Titanium dioxide (white), zinc oxide, iron oxides (red, yellow, brown), and various organic pigments.	Titanium dioxide (a common white pigment). Iron oxides (for various colors). Carbon black (for black color). Chrome oxide green. Phthalocyanine blues.
Binders (Resins): These hold the pigment particles together and form a continuous film on the surface.	Acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, and polyurethane resins.	Acrylic resins (used in water-based paints). Alkyd resins (used in oil-based paints). Epoxy resins (known for strong adhesion and durability). Polyester and polyurethane resins. Styrene-butadiene resins.
Solvents: These keep the paint in a workable consistency and facilitate application.	Water (in water-based paints), mineral spirits, toluene, xylene, and other organic solvents.	Toluene, xylene, and mineral spirits. n-Propanol. Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK). Di Propylene Glycol (DPG).
Additives: These enhance specific paint properties.	Driers: Accelerate drying time. Thickeners: Increase viscosity. Plasticizers: Improve flexibility. Surfactants: Improve wetting and spreading. Biocides: Prevent microbial growth. Stabilizers: Prevent degradation. Matting agents: Reduce gloss. Anti-sag agents: Prevent sagging. Film-forming aids: Improve film integrity.	Di-octylphthalate (DOP) (a plasticizer). Hexamine unstabilized. Other products Acetates Acrylates Alcohols Amines Chlorinated Solvents Glycols Ketones Monomers