A.H.A INTERNATIONAL CO.LTD

Product	Type	Description	Dosage
Matting Hardeners for Epoxy, Hybrid and TGIC
AHA 68	Monosalt of cycloamidine with polycarboxylic acid	Hardener for low gloss pure epoxy or hybrid powder coatings, the lowest gloss of 5%. Interior application	8-10 phr* on epoxy resin
AHA 55	Disalt of cycloamidine with polycarboxylic acid	Hardener for low gloss pure epoxy or hybrid powder coatings, the lowest gloss of 25%. Interior application	7-8.5 phr* on epoxy resin
AHA 2195	Acid acrylics + matting activator	Wide polyester adaptability, esp. for applying in 70/30 hybrids as possible, gloss as low as 3%. mix ratio 2:1 of epoxy to matting agent	1 - 5%
AHA 2199	Modified acrylic resin	Matting hardener for dead matte pure epoxy or hybrid systems, the lowest gloss approaching to 0%, as alter-native of XX68 possible	5 - 10%
AHA 2148	Acrylics + matting activator	Global innovative hardener for low gloss TGIC powder coating with the lowest gloss 5% as well as benefits gloss stable under varying bake temperatures. Exterior application	Dosage 2-6% based on total formulation; Excess TGIC requested, mix ratio 6.5-7/1 weight parts on 2148 to excess TGIC
Matting Agents for Hybrid, TGIG & HAA
AHA 2115	Acrylics + matting activator	Matting agent for hybrid, gloss of 5%, high flow and better compatible with polyesters, low use level. Interior use	1 - 5%
AHA 2006	Modified polyethylene wax	Matting agent for TGIC based powder coating, gloss of 30%, good flow and anti-yellowing as well as low cost, exterior use	1 - 3.5%
AHA 2019	Blend of acrylic resin with polyethylene wax	Matting agent for TGIC based powder coating, gloss of 12%, good flow and anti-yellowing, exterior use	1 - 6%
AHA 2119	Blend of acrylic resin with polyethylene wax	A modified version of AHA2019 with less wax content	1 - 6%
AHA 2139	Polyolefin wax	Matting agent for low gloss Primid powder coatings, gloss 34-40%, high flow, exterior use	1 - 4%
Flow Modifiers
AHA 1086	Liquid acrylic homopolymer	Polyacrylate flow modifier, 100% activity	0.5%
AHA 1087E	Liquid acrylic homopolymer with solid epoxy resin	Polyacrylate flow modifier used in epoxy or hybrid powder coatings	Up to 10 phr
AHA 1088P	Polyacrylate absorbed on silica carrier	Solid flow modifier/ flow control agent, general purpose	0.5-1.5%
Corona & Tribo-Charge Control Agents
AHA 3035	Fatty acid derivative	High performance charge control agent for corona electrostatic spray, & secondary flow modifier, non- yellowing & non-catalytic activity	1-3‰; 1-2% (as flow modifier)
AHA 3140	Blend of hindered amines	Hindered amine light stabilizer & tribo-charge agent	0.1 - 1%
AHA 3149	Hindered amine	Tribo-charge agent	0.5 - 1%
Slip / Degassing Agents & Micronized Wax Preparations
AHA 4000	Non-micronized Amide wax	Wax based slip and degassing agent suitable for all powder coatings, non-micronized, general purpose	0.5 - 2%
AHA 4100	Benzoin	Degassing agent	0.2 - 0.5%
AHA 4101	Wax improved benzoin	Debubbling/degassing agent suitable for all powder coatings, improved anti-yellowing and degassing effect	0.5 - 1.5 %
AHA 4103	Modified polypropylene wax	High performance of debubbling/degassing agent suitable for all powder coatings, improved anti-yellowing and degassing effect	0.5 - 2.0 %
AHA 4060	Modified polyethylene wax	Debubbling/degassing agent suitable for all powder coatings, particle size Dv50=6μm, both one shot and post-addition possible	0.5 - 2.0 %
AHA 4066	PTEF modified polyethylene wax	Wax surface modifier, high hardness, anti-blocking, increase scratch/friction resistance	0.5 - 1.5 %
Texture Additives
AHA 1041	Silicone absorbed on silica carrier	Texture additive for distinct rupture and crater finishes, dry blending recommended	0.2 - 0.6%
AHA 1042	Masterbatched liquid acrylic flow modifier with epoxy	Dry blending textured additive for hammertone or antique finishes	0.2 - 0.6%
AHA 1045	Masterbatched silicone surfactant with polyester	Texture additive with strong structure effect suitable hammertones, veins and antiques, dry blending recommended	0.5 - 1.0%
AHA 1051	Surfactant	Texture additive for hammertone or antique finishes, extruded process	0.1 - 0.4%
AHA 1095	Modified polypropylene wax	PTFE-free, texture/structure effect agent, rough surface without fingerprint	1.5 - 3%
AHA 1207	Micronized PTFE wax	Grained(sand) finish additive	0.7 - 1.5‰
Epoxy Hardeners & Catalysts
AHA 631	2-phenyl imidazoline	Hardener for decorative & functional powder coatings, low temperature curing at 140℃	6-7 phr on epoxy resin
AHA 6130	Masterbatched catalyst	Specially designed for use in LAT polyether/epoxy hybrid system to provide cure at 130℃	Up to 10%
AHA 6140	Masterbatched catalyst	Specially designed for use in LAT polyether/epoxy hybrid system to provide cure at 140℃	Up to 6%
AHA 6310	Phenolic hydroxyl group terminated resin	Phenolic curing agent for functional epoxy powder coatings, no 2-methyl imidazole catalyst	22-28 phr on epoxy resin
AHA 6311	Modified AHA 6310	Improve adhesive to metal substrate and flexibility	22-28 phr on epoxy resin
AHA 6312	2-methyl imidazole	Hardener or accelerator for epoxy resins	0.1 - 0.6%
AHA 6316	Quaternary ammonium salt	Catalyst & accelerator for powder coating, general purpose	0.3 - 1.0%
AHA 6319	Amine blocked sulfonic acid	Texture catalyst for wrinkled finishes in combination with Powderlink 1174 or AHA1209	0.6 - 1phr
AHA 6328	Methyltolylsulfonimide (MTSI)	Catalyst for glossy Powderlink 1174 or AHA1209 powder coating	0.6 - 1phr
AHA 6331	Solid amine	High pure grade of amino catalyst used in clear, matted GMA polyester	0.1 - 0.5%
Brilliant / Orient Agent for Metallic Pigment & Pigment dispersant
AHA 1052	Surfactant	Used in metallic effect powder coatings, esp. for aluminum pigment, to enhance luster or brilliance as well as orientation.	0.8-1.5% on base powder
AHA 1053	Wax	Wax additive used in metallic effect powder coatings during bonding processing. To increase Tg of final coating powders and help orientation of metallic pigments, improve flip-flop effect	0.8 - 1.5%
AHA 5116	Surfactant	Pigment dispersant suitable for dark pigments, such as phthaocyanine blue, chrome green /yellow and carbon black, to improve color strength/development, 100% activity	0.5 - 2%
Polyester Crosslinkers
AHA 6552	Tetra-functional β-hydroxyalkylamide	Carboxylic terminal polyester crosslinker used in TGIC-free based exterior durable powder coatings.
AHA 1209	Tetramethoxymethyl glycoluril	Aminoplast Crosslinker for OH-terminated polyester	Mix ratio 94/6 of standard polyester to AHA1209
AHA 6810	Triglycidyl isocyanuate	Used in exterior durable polyester powder coatings	Mix ratio 93/7 of standard polyester to AHA6810
Anticrater or Gloss Enhancing Agent
AHA 7001	Copolymer of methyl methacrylate-n- butylacrylate	Anticratering or gloss enhancing agent suitable for all powder coatings, non-functional group	1 - 2%
AHA 7002	Solid amine	Gloss modifier used in matte HAA/Primid system based on Matflex AHA90 matte technology for increasing the coating gloss to desired gloss level by customer	1 - 2%
Surface Performance Modifier(SPM)
AHA 8102	Polyester oligomer	SPM for powder coating, especially recommended to use in dark shade, dead matte powder coating formulated by GMA resin, acrylics, AHA2199 and XX68 to provide improved film performance	Typically 2%
AHA 8103	Modified polyether	SPM for powder coating, especially recommended to be used in anti-bubbling/degassing of powder coated porous substrates such as cast iron, cast aluminum alloys etc. to provide improved film performance	Typically 2-4%
Solid Acrylics
AHA 7150	Carboxyl acrylic resin	AV135-150 mgKOH/g, matting agent for low gloss EP or hybrid powder coatings, excellent hardness and corrosion & chemical resistance	2-10 phr on epoxy resin
AHA 7225	Carboxyl acrylic resin	AV200-230 mgKOH/g, matting agent for low gloss EP or hybrid powder coatings, excellent hardness and corrosion & chemical resistance	2-10 phr on epoxy resin
AHA 7300	GMA acrylic resin	Glycidyl based crosslinker, EEW300, for enhancing crosslink density, improving heat & chemical resistance	1 - 3%
AHA 7550	GMA acrylic resin	Matting hardener, EEW550, the lowest gloss＜5%, exterior hybrid	Mix ratio 25-28/75 of GMA to polyester (AV34mgKOH/g)
AHA 7570	Modified version of AHA7550	EEW450-550, improved shade, anti-scratch and burnish resistance	Mix ratio 25/75 of GMA to above polyester
Solid Polyether Resins
AHA AT-8680	Solid polyether resin	Basic resin used in LAT hybrid powder coating capable of providing cure at 130℃ or 140℃	Mix ratio 50/50 of epoxy to polyether
AHA AT-8681	The updated version of AT-8680	Used in LAT texture powder coatings	Mix ratio 50/50 of epoxy to polyether
Matflex Resin
Matflex AHA90	Semi-crystalline acid polyester resin	AV105mgKOH/g, for application in one shot matte HAA powder coatings, gloss as low as 4%	Mix ratio 50/50 of Matflex Resin AHA 90 to Co-polyester