Paper Impregnation Additives
Release Agents
Release Agents designed to improve process efficiency, surface quality and press reliability in laminate and wood panel production.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-523/W |
Release agent |
UF, MF & MUF resins for HPL, CPL & short-cycle laminates |
Reliable release performance with colourless formulation |
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PAT®-658/D |
Concentrated release agent |
UF, MF & MUF resins for impregnated papers |
High efficiency at low dosage |
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PAT®-659/A |
Solvent-free release agent |
PF resin systems (water & solvent based) |
Concentrated formulation with broad compatibility |
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PAT®-660 |
Multi-purpose release agent |
UF, MF, MUF, PF & MUPF resins |
Versatile performance with added anti-blocking properties |
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PAT®-523/RP |
Self-defoaming release agent |
High-pressure laminate production |
Excellent release with strong environmental profile |
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PAT®-523/ECO |
Low-foam release agent |
High and low pressure laminates |
Sustainable solution with low COâ‚‚ footprint |
Hardeners & Catalysts
hardeners and catalysts designed to optimise curing performance and surface quality in laminate and wood panel production.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-HS 710 |
Hardener |
MF, UF & MUF resins for HPL & short-cycle laminates |
Fast and efficient curing performance |
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PAT®-HS 730 |
Hardener |
UF & MUF resins for short-cycle & CPL laminates |
Reliable curing and process stability |
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PAT®-HL 740 |
Latent hardener |
HPL and impregnated papers |
Improved surface quality, gloss and scratch resistance |
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PAT®-HL 750 |
Latent hardener |
MF & MUF resins for liquid overlay papers |
Controlled curing for specialty papers |
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PAT®-MH 837 |
Hardener |
MF, UF & MUF resins for CPL & short-cycle laminates |
High curing efficiency and productivity |
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PAT®-6398 |
Catalyst |
Phenolic resins |
Fast curing and reduced cycle times |
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PAT®-6399 |
Latent catalyst |
Phenolic resins for lamination & pressing |
Heat-activated controlled curing |
Wetting Agents
wetting agents designed to improve resin distribution, processing efficiency and surface quality in laminate and wood panel production.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-959 |
Wetting agent |
UF, MF & MUF resin systems |
Effective wetting with low foam formation |
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PAT®-959/N |
Wetting / release agent |
UF, MF & MUF resins |
Combined wetting and release performance |
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PAT®-959/XP |
Wetting agent |
UF, MF & MUF resins |
Low foam formulation ideal for high dryer speeds |
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PAT®-960/FA |
Wetting agent |
Aqueous PF resins |
Improved resin wetting and process efficiency |
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PAT®-959/E |
Self-defoaming wetting agent |
UF, MF & MUF resins |
Excellent wetting with minimal foam at high dryer speeds |
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PAT®-959/ECO |
Sustainable wetting agent |
UF, MF & MUF resins |
Low COâ‚‚ footprint with excellent wetting performance |
Anti-Blocking Agents
Anti-blocking additives designed to prevent panel sticking, improve handling and support efficient laminate and resin processing.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-664/A |
Anti-blocking agent |
Acrylic, MF, PF & UF resin systems |
Prevents sticking and improves process reliability |
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PAT®-660 |
Anti-blocking / release agent |
Aqueous and solvent-based PF resins |
Combined release and anti-blocking performance |
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PAT®-2664/A |
Anti-blocking agent |
Acrylic, MF, PF & UF resin systems |
Efficient internal anti-blocking for improved handling |
Anti-Dust Agents
Anti-dust additives designed to reduce airborne particles, improve process cleanliness and enhance resin distribution in laminate and panel production.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-956/B |
Anti-dust / wetting agent |
UF, MF & MUF resin systems |
Reduces dust formation while improving resin wetting |
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PAT®-956/ECO |
Sustainable anti-dust / wetting agent |
UF, MF & MUF resins |
High efficiency with low COâ‚‚ footprint and suitability for high dryer speeds |
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PAT®-956/ULV |
Anti-dust / wetting agent |
UF, MF & MUF resins |
Effective dust reduction with low foam characteristics |
Softening Additives
Softening additives are designed to significantly improve the flow characteristics of impregnating resins at low dosage levels, enhancing flexibility, reducing cracking and porosity, and enabling standard UF, MF and MUF resins to achieve postforming quality.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-970/C |
Reactive modifier |
UF, MF & MUF resin systems |
Improves resin flow and enhances surface gloss |
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PAT®-978/V |
Reactive modifier |
UF, MF & MUF resins |
Improves flow properties for better processing |
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PAT®-970/VA |
Resin modifier |
UF, MF & MUF resins |
Enhances resin flow and processing performance |
Anti-Static Agents
Anti-static additives are designed to reduce static build-up, improve handling and enhance surface performance in laminate and impregnated resin systems.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-2031/B |
Anti-static additive |
Impregnating resin systems |
Reduces static build-up with low foam characteristics |
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PAT®-589/LF |
Conductivity additive |
Impregnating resin systems |
Provides anti-static performance without foam formation |
Release Coatings
PAT®-346 is a concentrated release coating for HPL production that prevents phenolic-impregnated core sheets from sticking to each other and press plates, can be applied directly wet-on-wet after impregnation, and provides a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to release papers while reducing material, handling and disposal costs.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-346 Konz. |
Concentrated release coating |
HPL production with phenolic resins |
Cost-effective alternative to release papers with reliable release performance |
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PAT®-346 Konz./R |
Concentrated release coating |
HPL production with phenolic resins |
Same performance as PAT®-346 with added red marker for visual identification |
Pigment Dispersions
PAT® pigment dispersions improve the opacity of decorative papers and can help reduce costs by increasing filler content during impregnation. Available in both titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and TiO₂-free versions, the range also includes TiO₂-free options such as PAT®-70/TO, which can be easily incorporated into UF and MF resin systems during paper impregnation.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-70/TO |
Pigment dispersion (TiOâ‚‚-free) |
Decorative and impregnated papers |
Improves opacity while offering a titanium dioxide-free solution |
Defoaming Agents
In order to suppress the formation of foam during paper-impregnation, it may be necessary to make use of anti- or de-foaming agents.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-955/H |
Defoaming agent |
Aqueous resin systems |
Highly effective foam control at very low dosage |
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PAT®-955/W |
Aqueous defoamer |
Aqueous resins with automatic dosing |
Low viscosity formulation ideal for automated systems |
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PAT®-955/WB |
Silicone-free defoamer |
Aqueous resin systems |
Effective foam control without silicone or mineral oils |
Cleaning Agents
PAT® cleaning agents are designed to effectively remove resin and pigment build-up from press plates and metal surfaces without causing damage. They can be applied to hot or cold surfaces, left to work if required, and easily rinsed off with water to restore clean press conditions. Cleaning papers such as GlossPlus can also be used during normal press cycles to remove deposits efficiently.
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Product |
Type |
Application |
Key Benefit |
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PAT®-76 |
Polymer-based cleaning agent |
Press plates and metal surfaces |
Removes heavy resin build-up effectively |
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CL-80/W |
Heavy-duty cleaner |
UF, MF, MUF, PF & MUPF resin systems with acrylates |
Effective removal of complex resin deposits |
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PAT®-1667 |
Heavy-duty cleaner |
UF, MF, MUF, PF & MUPF resin systems |
Reliable removal of resin build-up |
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PAT®-VP-644 |
Heavy-duty cleaner |
UF, MF, MUF, PF & MUPF resin systems |
Efficient cleaning of press equipment |
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GlossPlus |
Cleaning paper |
Hot press plates |
Removes build-up during normal press cycles |