Experts in rheology, polymers and additives.

Our Performance Additives business unit aspires to be a reliable and expert partner for producers of adhesives and sealants, paints and varnishes, printing inks, and construction chemical products.

Combining comprehensive raw material expertise for the specified fields of application and advanced laboratories, we are able to continually develop new products and applications, whilst still ensuring excellent technical support to our partners. As both an independent distributor and an experienced producer, we are able to work closely with customers to obtain significant benefits.

Additives

LUVOTIX® Manufacturer: Lehmann&Voss&Co.
ProductsDescriptionApplication
LUVOTIX® RCastor oil derivativeFor various applications in low to medium polar systems at moderate temperatures
LUVOTIX® R-RFCastor oil derivative, inorganically modifiedFree-flowing and easy dispersible for highly filled systems
LUVOTIX® ZR 50Castor oil derivative, inorganically modifiedFor use in solvent-free and high solid formulations such as putties and sealants
LUVOTIX® HTCastor oil derivative,
polyamide-modified
Temperature stabilized, for various applications in low to medium polar systems
LUVOTIX® HT-SFCastor oil derivative,
polyamide-modified
Fine grade of LUVOTIX HT, for easier activation
LUVOTIX® ZH 5Castor oil derivative,
polyamide-modified,
with inorganic content
Free-flowing and easy dispersible
LUVOTIX® ZH 50Castor oil derivative,
polyamide-modified,
with inorganic content
For highly filled systems containing medium to higher polar solvents
LUVOTIX® R400Castor oil derivativeProcess additive and flow modifier
LUVOTIX® HT400Castor oil derivative,
polyamide-modified
Process additive and flow modifier
LUVOTIX® HPPolyamideFor solvent-based and -free systems of medium and higher polarity
LUVOTIX® ABBlend of polyamidesSag control in high gloss and highly filled systems of medium and higher polarity
LUVOTIX® SABBlend of polyamidesSag control and anti-settling action, especially recommended for high-gloss systems based on acrylate or polyester
LUVOTIX® PABBlend of polyamidesControl of rheological properties in gloss top-coats and in primers
LUVOTIX® P 100-15PolyolefinAnti-settling, slight viscosity increase
LUVOTIX® VP031Polyolefin/stearic acid derivative hybridEasy activation, for high built coatings, sealants and adhesives based on MS-polymer
LUVOTIX® P25XPolyolefin paste, 25% in xyleneAnti-settling action and sag control
LUVOTIX® PA2080-1Polyamide pastes, 20% in xylene/alcoholAnti-settling action, sag control and thixotropy
LUVOTIX® PA2080-1BPolyamide pastes, 20% in butyl acetate/alcoholAnti-settling action, sag control and thixotropy
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LUVOGEL® Manufacturer: Lehmann&Voss&Co.
ProductsDescriptionApplication
LUVOGEL® 4
LUVOGEL® 4 B
LUVOGEL® 40 VP
Montmorillonite, organically modifiedFor low to medium polar systems, polar activator recommended
LUVOGEL® 7
LUVOGEL® 7 B
Montmorillonite, organically modifiedFor medium to high polar systems, polar activator recommended
LUVOGEL® SA 1Montmorillonite, organically modifiedFor a wide range of polarity, self-activating
LUVOGEL® SA 10Montmorillonite, organically modifiedFor low-polar aliphatic systems, selfactivating
LUVOGEL® SA 11 VPMontmorillonite, organically modified, self-activatingFor systems of low to medium polarity
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LUVOGEL® Manufacturer: Lehmann&Voss&Co.
ProductsDescriptionApplication
LUVOGEL® W1Montmorillonite, organically modifiedAnti-settling agent
LUVOGEL® W2NSynthetic hectoriteThickening agent forming strong thixotropy for pigmented and transparent systems
LUVOGEL® W3Montmorillonite, organically modifiedAnti-settling and thixotropic agent
WOLLATROP® Manufacturer: Lehmann&Voss&Co.

Inorganic thickeners of the WOLLATROP® series are based on inosilicate technology. This technology has a similar effect to the well-known phyllosilicate thickeners, but behaves very differently in the high shear range. Due to the thread-like structure, alignment in the printing direction is possible, which allows easier processing than comparable phyllosilicates. 

The WOLLATROP® series permits the use of inorganic thickeners in aqueous systems. Their valued properties in the high shear range as well as their strong thixotropic effect support an excellent product. By combining different types it is possible to create a rheology profile tailored to the needs of the user. With different processes it is possible to significantly influence the thickening effect.

SeriesProductDescriptionApplications
WOLLATROP®-S SeriesWOLLATROP®-SSpecially prepared, 100% mineral silicate
additives with a particularly high active surface
Improvement in the sagging behaviour of
coatings and reduction in the settling of
pigments and fillers
Preferred in building chemistry applications
such as building adhesives and sealing
compounds.
Rheological adjustment for water-based
paints and lacquers.
WOLLATROP®-SE
WOLLATROP®-SF
 WOLLATROP®-S/240WOLLATROP®-S/240 is a 100% natural mineral
compound which acts as a very good
thixotropic agent.
Crack bridging in building chemicals,
adhesives, sealants and putties
 WOLLATROP®-LVWOLLATROP®-LV is a silicate additive which
has been given a particularly high active
surface area by a special digestion process.
WOLLATROP®-LV reduces sagging and settling
of pigments and fillers.
Water-borne paints and lacquers
Building chemicals
 WOLLATROP®-MWOLLATROP®-M is based on hydrous
magnesium silicate and controls the rheology
by absorption of the solvent. Especially
recommended for higher temperatures.

 

Higher temperature applications
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Functional Fillers

Hollow ceramic microspheres are extremely resistant hollow spheres, which are formed under the exposure of extreme heat. Temperatures over the relevant melting points are required to achieve a ceramic melting. Drops with a hollow are formed as a result of the subsequent rapid cooling process. The OMEGA-SPHERES® formed in this way are refined and fractionated in subsequent processes, thus being a high-quality raw material in your formulations.

The spheres we provide are produced at various production sites for global availability. Globally produced standard types are manufactured in the Ukraine and Germany. Special types are produced in Germany. There are further suppliers in Europe and throughout the world.

Closed cell perlite based hollow microspheres TRI-SPHERES®

Description

TRI-SPHERES® are hollow multi-cellular microspheres with a popcorn structure on a silicate basis. TRI-SPHERES® serve as functional lightweight fillers. Their heat resistance is up to 1,500 °C. Their compressive strength ends at 2,900 PSI / 20 Mpa. With a view to any shear forces occurring during the incorporation, their multi-cellular structure avoids that all spheres are destroyed at high forces. TRI-SPHERES® are marked by a clear bright colour.

Application

TRI-SPHERES® can be used as lightweight fillers in many different applications such as paints and coatings, foams in composites as well as in hydraulic-setting cement for construction chemistry (TRI-SPHERES® 120 XL). With a view to the optimisation of acoustic and thermal properties, TRI-SPHERES® 300 and 400 are recommended. In particular the fine TRI-SPHERES® 45XS Ultra achieves good results in partial weight reduction of PP polymer for injection mouldingwhen adding 10 – 15 % as an additive for the last step.

ProductsD50 [μm]D50 [μm]Bulk
density
[kg/m³]
Crush
strength
[psi]
Effective
density
[kg/m³]
TRI-SPHERES® 45XS ULTRA40804501,450-
TRI-SPHERES® 300S701353001,160550
TRI-SPHERES® 400S75160400623650
TRI-SPHERES® 500S751405001,305-
TRI-SPHERES® 200100375200130340
TRI-SPHERES® 250100500250--
TRI-SPHERES® 30075270300319500
TRI-SPHERES® 350100290350--
TRI-SPHERES® 400100400400667670
TRI-SPHERES® 45075230450725720
TRI-SPHERES® 90XL2007009021190
TRI-SPHERES® 100XL7001,7009036210
TRI-SPHERES® 120XL40080012050200

The stated values correspond to typical values and hence do not represent a specification.

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Cenospheres OMEGA-SPHERES®

OMEGA-SPHERES®, Grey

Description

OMEGA-SPHERES® are hollow ceramic microspheres > 150 μm which are used as functional lightweight filler is several industries. OMEGA-SPHERES® are characterised by a high thermal and mechanic resistance and are available in different distribution particle sizes.

Application

Because of their weight-reducing and insulating properties, OMEGA-SPHERES® are used preferentially in construction chemical products such as adhesives and sealants. They are also used as pore generators in friction and brake linings as well as in grinding and separating tools.

ProductsParticle size
[μm]
Bulk
density
[kg/m³]
Crush
strength
[MPa]
Temperature
max.
[°C]
OMEGA-SPHERES® 1500 - 150390141,200
OMEGA-SPHERES® 3000 - 300400141,200
OMEGA-SPHERES® SG0 - 500400141,200
OMEGA-SPHERES® G250-6250 - 700400141,200

The stated values correspond to typical values and hence do not represent a specification.

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OMEGA-SPHERES®, White

Description

OMEGA-SPHERES® W are marked by a particularly high thermal resistance, low iron content and a white colour. They are available in different distribution particle sizes.

Application

Because of their particularly high heat resistance, OMEGA-SPHERES® W are preferentially used in the refractory and foundry industries. The white colour allows their use in aesthetically demanding applications such as decorative plasters and wall paints.

ProductsParticle size
[μm]
Bulk
density
[kg/m³]
Crush
strength
[MPa]
Temperature
max.
[°C]
OMEGA-SPHERES® W1500 - 150410251,600
OMEGA-SPHERES® W3000 - 300410251,600
OMEGA-SPHERES® WM150 - 300390251,600
OMEGA-SPHERES® W250-6250 - 700400251,600

The stated values correspond to typical values and hence do not represent a specification.

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Cenospheres THERMO-SPHERES®

THERMO-SPHERES®, Grey

Description

THERMO-SPHERES® G are high quality hollow ceramic microspheres < 150 μm, which are characterised by a high degree of fineness as well as a particularly high mechanical strength. The products are pre-dried. Because of the high fineness, they display good grinding properties and are, therefore, highly suitable as insulation and lightweight filling materials.

Application

THERMO-SPHERES® G are used in applications which require the use of particularly small hollow microspheres or make high demands on surface finish. This includes, apart from the use in paints and coatings, composite materials, special casting compounds and putties, adhesives and sealants.

ProductsParticle size
[μm]
Bulk
density
[kg/m³]
Crush
strength
[MPa]
Temperature
max.
[°C]
THERMO-SPHERES® G750 - 75350141,200
THERMO-SPHERES® G1000 - 100400141,200

The stated values correspond to typical values and hence do not represent a specification.

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THERMO-SPHERES® White

Description

THERMO-SPHERES® W are white, high quality hollow ceramic microspheres < 150 μm, which are characterised by a high degree of fineness as well as a particularly high mechanical strength. The products are pre-dried and usable for foundry industry. The white colour allows their use in aesthetically demanding applications such as decorative plasters and wall paints.

Application

THERMO-SPHERES® W are used in bright applications which require the use of the smallest possible microspheres or make high demands on surface quality. This includes applications in addition to the use in paints and coatings, surfaces as well as special casting compounds and adhesives where a high whiteness is advantageous.

ProductsParticle size
[μm]
Bulk
density
[kg/m³]
Crush
strength
[MPa]
Temperature
max.
[°C]
THERMO-SPHERES® W750 - 75400251,600
THERMO-SPHERES® W1000 - 100400251,600
THERMO-SPHERES® W1250 - 125400251,600

The stated values correspond to typical values and hence do not represent a specification.

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OMEGA-SIL®

Description

OMEGA-SIL® are solid aluminium silicate spheres which have a very high compressive strength. The OMEGA-SIL® SPECIAL* product range consists of aluminium silicates that are processed in an additional processing step sifted. This particularly sharp separation of the top cut results in aesthetic applications to smoother surfaces.

Application

Due to the lower specific surface the use of OMEGA-SIL® in paints and coatings allows a higher degree of filling. OMEGA- SIL® shows in cementitious systems pozzolanic reactivity. The inside microcrystalline structure results in a significant increase of mechanical strength.

ProductsD50
[μm]
D95
[μm]
Effective density
[g/cm³]
Bulk density
[kg/m³]
OMEGA-SIL® XS3.59.52.51780
OMEGA-SIL® S4.511.52.48800
OMEGA-SIL® M6.530.02.40870
OMEGA-SIL® L12.575.02.39880
OMEGA-SIL® XL50.0200.02.251,090
OMEGA-SIL® XS SPECIAL3.59.5*2.51780
OMEGA-SIL® S SPECIAL4.511.5*2.48800
OMEGA-SIL® M SPECIAL6.530.0*2.40870

Product items shown with an asterisk * describe top cut (d98) modified versions for aesthetical surfaces.
The stated values correspond to typical values and hence do not represent a specification.

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OMEGA-BUBBLES© C - ultra white

OMEGA-BUBBLES® C are multicellular expanded glass granules. The high whiteness can help to reduce the addition of titanium dioxide in cementitious formulation. For aesthetic applications like acoustic construction or ceilings the ultra-white lightweight fillers meet today's spirit of time. OMEGA-BUBBLES® C being based on selected recycled glass. Using these products is sustainable and environmentally friendly and can reduces your green CO2 footprint in later disposal issues.

OMEGA-BUBBLES® C are available in the grain sizes customary on the market for the construction and insulation industry.

ProductsParticle size
range [mm]
Grain gross
density [kg/m³]
Bulk density
[kg/m³]
OMEGA-BUBBLES® C-XS0.1 - 0.3680 - 920340 - 460
OMEGA-BUBBLES® D-S0.25 - 0.5460 - 620255 - 345
OMEGA-BUBBLES® C-M0.5 - 1.0380 - 510210 - 290
OMEGA-BUBBLES® C-L1.0 - 2.0310 - 420190 - 250
OMEGA-BUBBLES® C-XL2.0 - 4.0260 - 360160 - 220

The stated values correspond to typical values and hence do not represent a specification.

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OMEGA-BUBBLES© D

Description

OMEGA-BUBBLES® D are multi-cellular, closed cell expanded glass granules which serve as functional lightweight filler. OMEGA-BUBBLES® D have fire class A1 and a thermal conductivity of 0.07 W/mK. They are resistant to pressure, humidity and acid and are characterised by acoustically insulating properties.

Application

OMEGA-BUBBLES® D-XS and D-S are used in READY-TO-USE plasters and paints. The types OMEGA-BUBBLES® D-M to D-XL are preferentially applied in plasters, mortars and other construction chemical products. In adhesives, grinding and friction applications OMEGA-BUBBLES® D have turned out to be effective spacers and pore-forming agents.

ProductsParticle size
range [mm]
Grain gross
density [kg/m³]
Bulk density
[kg/m³]
OMEGA-BUBBLES® D-XS0,1 - 0,3680 - 920340 - 460
OMEGA-BUBBLES® D-S0,25 - 0,5460 - 620255 - 345
OMEGA-BUBBLES® D-M0,5 - 1,0380 - 510210 - 290
OMEGA-BUBBLES® D-L1,0 - 2,0310 - 420190 - 250
OMEGA-BUBBLES® D-XL2,0 - 4,0260 - 360160 - 220

The stated values correspond to typical values and hence do not represent a specification.

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