specialty chemicals division
Cold Chain
At Scalpel we focus on having a wide coverage of high quality additives for the development of the Latin American industrial sector. We bring solutions from different manufacturers around the world to the door of our customers.
We offer additives for applications such as: water-based paints, solvent-based paints, inks, resins and coatings.
Inks
Scalpel SAS offers additives for formulations of different inks, ensuring all physico-chemical properties and providing high quality and long life to our customers’ portfolio.
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Paints
Scalpel SAS has a portfolio of high quality and diverse additives, for a variety of applications in water-based and solvent base paints in order to fulfill all requirements from our customers.
See products
Resins
The companies we represent have extensive experience in the development and production of high value additives for resin applications.
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Amides
Amide-based refined vegetable oil for the manufacture of inks.
- Erucamide
- Stearamide
- Oleamide
Dispersants
A combination of surface activation agents that work together to provide maximum efficiency in the contact of the vehicle with the pigment in the dispersion, thus effectively acting against subsequent sedimentation.
- Water-based paints
- Solvent-based paints
Wetting agents
Anionic emulsifier, based on sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, used both for the emulsion polymers dispersion, as well as wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks and related systems. It is recommended for systems that are difficult to wet.
Biocides
Chemicals composed of active substances capable of preventing and eliminating the growth of microorganisms. They are used with the aim of preventing the deterioration of a product caused by microbiological contamination. The chemical active ingredients that ensure microbiological quality are:
Traditional technologies and/or silver ions
- Fungicides
- Algicides
- Bactericides
- Silver ions
ATBC
Primary Plasticizer, acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC)
Pigments
Fine particles used to give a particular color to inks.
- Organics
- Inorganics
- Pearlescent
- Solvent Dry
- Uv
- Thermochromic
- Fluorescent
- Titanium Dioxide
- Anatase
- Rutile
Driers
These are organometallic salts, normally octoates and naphthenates, whose purpose is to catalyze the reaction of the alkyd resin of the enamel with the oxygen in the air, causing the film to dry.
Combination driers
- Combination drier with cobalt octoate
- Combination drier without cobalt octoate
- Lead Free Combination Driers
- Water Dispersion Driers for Alkyd emulsion
Octoates
- Cobalt octoate (Co), available at: 3%, 6%, 8%, 10% and 12%.
- Manganese octoate (Mn), available at: 6%, 8% and 10%
- Lead octoate (Pb), available at: 18%, 24%, 32%, 36%
- Iron octoate(Fe), available at: 4%, 6%
- Cerium octoate (Ce), available at: 6%, 10%, 12%.
- Zinc octoate (Zn), available at: 6%, 12%, 18%.
- Zirconium octoate (Zr), available at: 6%, 12%, 18%, 24%.
- Calcium octoate (Ca), available at: 3%, 5%, 6%, 10%.
- Strontium octoate (Sr), available at 10%
- Barium octoate (Ba), available at 12%
- Potassium octoate(K), available at 15%
Naphthanates
- Copper nalfthanate (Cu) available at 6%, 8%, 8.6%.
- Zinc nalfthanate (Zn) available at 6%
- Nalfthanato de litio (Li) disponible al 2%
UV light stabilizer
Light stabilizer recommended for applications that demand low volatility and minimal migration due to its high molecular weight and oligomeric structure.
Water-based paints
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Water-based paints
High quality raw materials for the manufacture of water-based paints and coatings.
Alkalizing agent
It is an additive specially developed to be used as an alkalizing agent in waterborne paints where pH adjustments are required. This additive was formulated to be utilized as an option to ammonia or amines, commonly used as pH regulators.
Anti-foaming agents
Mineral-based (oil, amides, surfactants) and silicone-based additives, effective both in the dispersion process preventing foam stabilization, as well as in application with rollers, preventing the formation of craters and depressions in dry surfaces.
- Silicone-based
- Mineral-based
Water-based dispersant
Additive based on sodium polyacrylate, responsible for keeping the solid-liquid dispersion homogeneous, favors dispersion avoiding flaking, loss of gloss and coverage capacity, color change, floating and sedimentation, among others.
Wetting agent
Anionic emulsifier, based on sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, used both for the emulsion polymers dispersion, as well as wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks and related systems. It is recommended for systems that are difficult to wet.
Biocides
Chemicals composed of active substances capable of preventing and eliminating the growth of microorganisms. They are used with the aim of preventing the deterioration of a product caused by microbiological contamination. The chemical active ingredients that ensure microbiological quality are:
Traditional technologies and/or silver ions
- Fungicides
- Algicides
- Bactericides
- Silver ions
Pigments
Fine particles used to give a particular color to water-based paints and coatings.
- Organics
- Inorganics
- Pearlescent
- Solvent Dry
- Uv
- Thermochromic
- Fluorescent
- Titanium Dioxide
- Anatase
- Rutile
UV light stabilizer
Light stabilizer recommended for applications that demand low volatility and minimal migration due to its high molecular weight and oligomeric structure.
Solvent based paints
High quality raw materials for the manufacture of solvent-based paints and coatings.
Solvent based paints
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Fatty acids
Fatty acids are generic names for organic fatty acids – carbon chains with one or more functional carboxyl groups – COOH – that enter into the composition of glyceride molecules, forming triglycerides.
- Soybean oil
- Coconut oil
- Cottonseed oil
- Tallow
- Tall oil
- Ricinoleic acids
Catalysts
Additives based on metal salts, related to oxidation-reduction reactions (electron transfer reactions). Catalysts are substances that speed up the rate of chemical reactions by lowering their activation energy. In addition to the traditional range catalysts, we offer other chemical accelerators according to the specific requirements of our clients.
- Lithium
- Dibutyltin
- Potassium for polyester systems
Pigments
Fine particles used to give a particular color to water-based paints and coatings.
- Organics
- Inorganics
- Pearlescent
- Solvent Dry
- Uv
- Thermochromic
- Fluorescent
- Titanium Dioxide
- Anatasa
- Rutile
Biocides
Fungicide-Algaecide, presented in the form of dispersion in polyesters especially indicated for the films protection of solvent-based paint
Emulsifier
Synthetic polymeric emulsifying additive recommended for incorporating and stabilizing water in lacquers and alkyd architectural paints, obtaining stable, shiny emulsions that are easy to produce.
Anti-skin
Additive based on methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO), These are additives that retard the skin formation in the paint recipient. They are antioxidant and volatile, preventing skin formation and volatilizing when the paint is applied to the surface.
Solvent-based dispersant
Additive responsible for keeping the solid-liquid dispersion homogeneous. favors dispersion avoiding flaking, loss of gloss and coverage capacity, color change, floating and sedimentation, among others.
Driers
These are organometallic salts, normally octoates and naphthenates, whose purpose is to catalyze the reaction of the alkyd resin of the enamel with the oxygen in the air, causing the film to dry.
Combination driers
- Combination drier with cobalt octoate
- Combination drier without cobalt octoate
- Lead Free Combination Driers
- Water Dispersion Driers for Alkyd emulsion
Octoates
- Cobalt octoate (Co), available at: 3%, 6%, 8%, 10% and 12%.
- Manganese octoate (Mn), available at: 6%, 8% and 10%
- Lead octoate (Pb), available at: 18%, 24%, 32%, 36%
- Iron octoate(Fe), available at: 4%, 6%
- Cerium octoate (Ce), available at: 6%, 10%, 12%.
- Zinc octoate (Zn), available at: 6%, 12%, 18%.
- Zirconium octoate (Zr), available at: 6%, 12%, 18%, 24%.
- Calcium octoate (Ca), available at: 3%, 5%, 6%, 10%.
- Strontium octoate (Sr), available at 10%
- Barium octoate (Ba), available at 12%
- Potassium octoate(K), available at 15%
Naphthanates
- Copper nalfthanate (Cu) available at 6%, 8%, 8.6%.
- Zinc nalfthanate (Zn) available at 6%
- Lithium nalfthanate (Li) available at 2%
loss of dry inhibitors
Acts as a sacrificial metal so that while the paint is in storage the main drier metals will not be consumed, therefore preventing drying efficiency loss when the film is applied.
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Biocides
Chemicals composed of active substances capable of preventing and eliminating the growth of microorganisms. They are used with the aim of preventing the deterioration of a product caused by microbiological contamination. The chemical active ingredients that ensure microbiological quality are:
Traditional technologies and/or silver ions
- Fungicides
- Algicides
- Bactericides
- Silver ions
Catalysts
Additives based on metal salts, related to oxidation-reduction reactions (electron transfer reactions). Catalysts are substances that speed up the rate of chemical reactions by lowering their activation energy. In addition to the traditional range catalysts, we offer other chemical accelerators according to the specific requirements of our clients.
- Lithium
- Dibutyltin
- Potassium for polyester systems
- Rubbers and tires
- Polyurethanes
- Alkyd resins
- Polyester resins
Especial products
- DI Butyl Phthalate (DBP)
- DI Butyl Maleate (DBM)
- DI Octyl Maleate (DOM)
- Oxidized/non-oxidized polyethylene wax
- Sodium hypophosphite 12%
- Chlorinated paraffin 50%
- 2HPMC and HEC (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose)
Inks
Scalpel SAS offers additives for formulations of different inks, ensuring all physico-chemical properties and providing high quality and long life to our customers’ portfolio.
See products
vacio
Amides
Amide-based refined vegetable oil for the manufacture of inks.
- Erucamide
- Stearamide
- Oleamide
Dispersants
A combination of surface activation agents that work together to provide maximum efficiency in the contact of the vehicle with the pigment in the dispersion, thus effectively acting against subsequent sedimentation.
- Water-based paints
- Solvent-based paints
Wetting agents
Anionic emulsifier, based on sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, used both for the emulsion polymers dispersion, as well as wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks and related systems. It is recommended for systems that are difficult to wet.
Biocides
Chemicals composed of active substances capable of preventing and eliminating the growth of microorganisms. They are used with the aim of preventing the deterioration of a product caused by microbiological contamination. The chemical active ingredients that ensure microbiological quality are:
Traditional technologies and/or silver ions
- Fungicides
- Algicides
- Bactericides
- Silver ions
ATBC
Primary Plasticizer, acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC)
Pigments
Fine particles used to give a particular color to inks.
- Organics
- Inorganics
- Pearlescent
- Solvent Dry
- Uv
- Thermochromic
- Fluorescent
- Titanium Dioxide
- Anatase
- Rutile
Driers
These are organometallic salts, normally octoates and naphthenates, whose purpose is to catalyze the reaction of the alkyd resin of the enamel with the oxygen in the air, causing the film to dry.
Combination driers
- Combination drier with cobalt octoate
- Combination drier without cobalt octoate
- Lead Free Combination Driers
- Water Dispersion Driers for Alkyd emulsion
Octoates
- Cobalt octoate (Co), available at: 3%, 6%, 8%, 10% and 12%.
- Manganese octoate (Mn), available at: 6%, 8% and 10%
- Lead octoate (Pb), available at: 18%, 24%, 32%, 36%
- Iron octoate(Fe), available at: 4%, 6%
- Cerium octoate (Ce), available at: 6%, 10%, 12%.
- Zinc octoate (Zn), available at: 6%, 12%, 18%.
- Zirconium octoate (Zr), available at: 6%, 12%, 18%, 24%.
- Calcium octoate (Ca), available at: 3%, 5%, 6%, 10%.
- Strontium octoate (Sr), available at 10%
- Barium octoate (Ba), available at 12%
- Potassium octoate(K), available at 15%
Naphthanates
- Copper nalfthanate (Cu) available at 6%, 8%, 8.6%.
- Zinc nalfthanate (Zn) available at 6%
- Nalfthanato de litio (Li) disponible al 2%
UV light stabilizer
Light stabilizer recommended for applications that demand low volatility and minimal migration due to its high molecular weight and oligomeric structure.
Paints
Scalpel SAS has a portfolio of high quality and diverse additives, for a variety of applications in water-based and solvent base paints in order to fulfill all requirements from our customers.
See products
Water-based paints
vacio
Water-based paints
High quality raw materials for the manufacture of water-based paints and coatings.
Alkalizing agent
It is an additive specially developed to be used as an alkalizing agent in waterborne paints where pH adjustments are required. This additive was formulated to be utilized as an option to ammonia or amines, commonly used as pH regulators.
Anti-foaming agents
Mineral-based (oil, amides, surfactants) and silicone-based additives, effective both in the dispersion process preventing foam stabilization, as well as in application with rollers, preventing the formation of craters and depressions in dry surfaces.
- Silicone-based
- Mineral-based
Water-based dispersant
Additive based on sodium polyacrylate, responsible for keeping the solid-liquid dispersion homogeneous, favors dispersion avoiding flaking, loss of gloss and coverage capacity, color change, floating and sedimentation, among others.
Wetting agent
Anionic emulsifier, based on sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, used both for the emulsion polymers dispersion, as well as wetting agent for aqueous coatings, printing inks and related systems. It is recommended for systems that are difficult to wet.
Biocides
Chemicals composed of active substances capable of preventing and eliminating the growth of microorganisms. They are used with the aim of preventing the deterioration of a product caused by microbiological contamination. The chemical active ingredients that ensure microbiological quality are:
Traditional technologies and/or silver ions
- Fungicides
- Algicides
- Bactericides
- Silver ions
Pigments
Fine particles used to give a particular color to water-based paints and coatings.
- Organics
- Inorganics
- Pearlescent
- Solvent Dry
- Uv
- Thermochromic
- Fluorescent
- Titanium Dioxide
- Anatase
- Rutile
UV light stabilizer
Light stabilizer recommended for applications that demand low volatility and minimal migration due to its high molecular weight and oligomeric structure.
Solvent based paints
High quality raw materials for the manufacture of solvent-based paints and coatings.
Solvent based paints
vacio
Fatty acids
Fatty acids are generic names for organic fatty acids – carbon chains with one or more functional carboxyl groups – COOH – that enter into the composition of glyceride molecules, forming triglycerides.
- Soybean oil
- Coconut oil
- Cottonseed oil
- Tallow
- Tall oil
- Ricinoleic acids
Catalysts
Additives based on metal salts, related to oxidation-reduction reactions (electron transfer reactions). Catalysts are substances that speed up the rate of chemical reactions by lowering their activation energy. In addition to the traditional range catalysts, we offer other chemical accelerators according to the specific requirements of our clients.
- Lithium
- Dibutyltin
- Potassium for polyester systems
Pigments
Fine particles used to give a particular color to water-based paints and coatings.
- Organics
- Inorganics
- Pearlescent
- Solvent Dry
- Uv
- Thermochromic
- Fluorescent
- Titanium Dioxide
- Anatasa
- Rutile
Biocides
Fungicide-Algaecide, presented in the form of dispersion in polyesters especially indicated for the films protection of solvent-based paint
Emulsifier
Synthetic polymeric emulsifying additive recommended for incorporating and stabilizing water in lacquers and alkyd architectural paints, obtaining stable, shiny emulsions that are easy to produce.
Anti-skin
Additive based on methyl ethyl ketoxime (MEKO), These are additives that retard the skin formation in the paint recipient. They are antioxidant and volatile, preventing skin formation and volatilizing when the paint is applied to the surface.
Solvent-based dispersant
Additive responsible for keeping the solid-liquid dispersion homogeneous. favors dispersion avoiding flaking, loss of gloss and coverage capacity, color change, floating and sedimentation, among others.
Driers
These are organometallic salts, normally octoates and naphthenates, whose purpose is to catalyze the reaction of the alkyd resin of the enamel with the oxygen in the air, causing the film to dry.
Combination driers
- Combination drier with cobalt octoate
- Combination drier without cobalt octoate
- Lead Free Combination Driers
- Water Dispersion Driers for Alkyd emulsion
Octoates
- Cobalt octoate (Co), available at: 3%, 6%, 8%, 10% and 12%.
- Manganese octoate (Mn), available at: 6%, 8% and 10%
- Lead octoate (Pb), available at: 18%, 24%, 32%, 36%
- Iron octoate(Fe), available at: 4%, 6%
- Cerium octoate (Ce), available at: 6%, 10%, 12%.
- Zinc octoate (Zn), available at: 6%, 12%, 18%.
- Zirconium octoate (Zr), available at: 6%, 12%, 18%, 24%.
- Calcium octoate (Ca), available at: 3%, 5%, 6%, 10%.
- Strontium octoate (Sr), available at 10%
- Barium octoate (Ba), available at 12%
- Potassium octoate(K), available at 15%
Naphthanates
- Copper nalfthanate (Cu) available at 6%, 8%, 8.6%.
- Zinc nalfthanate (Zn) available at 6%
- Lithium nalfthanate (Li) available at 2%
loss of dry inhibitors
Acts as a sacrificial metal so that while the paint is in storage the main drier metals will not be consumed, therefore preventing drying efficiency loss when the film is applied.
Resins
The companies we represent have extensive experience in the development and production of high value additives for resin applications.
See products
vacio
Biocides
Chemicals composed of active substances capable of preventing and eliminating the growth of microorganisms. They are used with the aim of preventing the deterioration of a product caused by microbiological contamination. The chemical active ingredients that ensure microbiological quality are:
Traditional technologies and/or silver ions
- Fungicides
- Algicides
- Bactericides
- Silver ions
Catalysts
Additives based on metal salts, related to oxidation-reduction reactions (electron transfer reactions). Catalysts are substances that speed up the rate of chemical reactions by lowering their activation energy. In addition to the traditional range catalysts, we offer other chemical accelerators according to the specific requirements of our clients.
- Lithium
- Dibutyltin
- Potassium for polyester systems
- Rubbers and tires
- Polyurethanes
- Alkyd resins
- Polyester resins
Especial products
- DI Butyl Phthalate (DBP)
- DI Butyl Maleate (DBM)
- DI Octyl Maleate (DOM)
- Oxidized/non-oxidized polyethylene wax
- Sodium hypophosphite 12%
- Chlorinated paraffin 50%
- 2HPMC and HEC (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose)