A vinyl floor is actually several materials stacked together. The heavily loaded underlayment has to fuse together despite the filler; the foam layer relies on a precise activator to create an even cell structure; and the clear top coat requires a clean, phenol-free, REACH-compliant stabilizer. None of the three layers are formulated the same way.
At Chemical Additives we maintain in national warehouse the additives for floors: PVC resins K76 (H10) and K76, liquid stabilizers CaZn (LTX-960 PF, LTX-757) and powder (MW-188), azodicarbonamide with its kicker (LOX-0180) and epoxidized soy, in partial batches.
We deliver in smaller quantities or by full container at a preferential price, with immediate supply and layer-by-layer reproducibility.
It's the outer layer that faces wear and tear: it defines resistance to stains, scratches, and cleaning products. Because it's transparent, any yellowing or seepage of the stabilizer becomes immediately visible, so it's formulated with a phenol-free liquid stabilizer.
A high-traffic, transparent layer that absorbs floor abrasion. Its clarity depends on proper fusion, and color retention throughout its lifespan depends on the stabilizing system.
Foamed plastisol provides cushioning, sound insulation, and lower weight per square meter. The foaming agent generates the gas that lowers the density, the activator controls the temperature at which it is released, and the microspheres maintain the cell's uniformity: all three work together, because an irregular cell results in marks and depressions in the finished floor.
Vinyl tiles and planks with a layered structure, where a rigid, heavily loaded core is combined with decorative and wear layers. The core requires a rigid package—stabilizing agents, impact modifiers, and processing aids—because the high loading level hinders fusion and compromises impact resistance; the top layers are formulated as plastisol. We cover both sides of the formula.
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Note |
|---|---|---|
| High-clarity paste | K76 (H10) PVC resin | Top and wear layer |
| Paste | PVC resin K71, K76 | Foam layer and intermediate layers per casting |
| Low molecular weight | K 56 PVC resin | rigid core and heavily loaded tile |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Compliance | Specific application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid CaZn without phenol | LTX-960 PF | Free of phenol, BPA and nonylphenol — REACH compliant | Top layer of flooring; the product data sheet already positions it for floors, with weather resistance and transparency |
| Liquid CaZn under plate-out | LTX-757 | Free of heavy metals | Calendered layers; less deposit on rollers |
| CaZn powder | MW-188 | Free of phenol, BPA and nonylphenol | Intermediate layers, floor moldings and mats; yields with a lower dose than a conventional CaZn |
| high purity CaZn powder | MW-11 | Free of alkylphenols; FDA compliant | Layers with the highest toxicological requirements |
| MgAlZn powder | MW-33 | Free from alkylphenols; complies with EN 71-3 | Floor intended for children's, school or hospital areas |
| REACH grade liquid BaZn | LOX-368-HRF | Free from alkylphenols and SVHCs | Apartment for export to Europe |
| BaZn low odor liquid | LOX-E068-H | California Prop 65 — BPA free | Layers where residual floor odor is critical |
| low viscosity liquid BaZn | LOX-4M-40 | Phthalate-free | Foam-coated plastisol; facilitates spreading without increasing the density of the paste |
| Liquid BaZn with maximum thermal stability | LOX-901-NH | Very low phenol content; phthalate-free and low volatile. | Transparent layers that demand the highest color retention |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Note |
|---|---|---|
| foaming agent | AC-7000 | Foam layer / cushion vinyl; generates the gas that lowers the density. Its fine particle size (3–5 microns) forms a uniform, crack-free cell. |
| Microsphere | Microsphere | It is used in conjunction with the AC-7000: it maintains a uniform cell structure, prevents cracking and collapse, and reduces yellowing. |
| Activator (kicker) | LOX-0180 | It controls azodicarbonamide activation and cell size. |
| Function | Chemical Additives Products |
|---|---|
| Plasticizer | DOTP, DOP, TOTM |
| Co-stabilizer | Epoxidized Soybean Oil (ESBO) |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| Antimicrobial agent | Zinc pyrithione | Inhibits the growth of bacteria and fungi on flooring installed in damp areas—bathrooms, kitchens, service areas—and on carpets and floor coverings; prevents stains, bad odors, and degradation |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| Optical brightener | Optical brightener | In transparent layers (top coat and wear layer) it enhances the visual appeal of the finished floor; in the rigid core of the LVT it corrects the yellowish tone caused by calcium carbonate, combined with titanium dioxide |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| CaZn rigid one-pack package | UA-1199 MX WT, LC-8228M | Rigid extruded core; replaces tin, lubricants, antioxidants and co-stabilizers in a single package |
| Methyl tin | RT-198 | Stabilization of the rigid core when seeking to maintain appearance and low odor |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| UV absorber | UV ABSORB P, UV ABSORBER 3C | Required when the stabilizing system of the exposed layer is tin: prevents the formation of chromophores and yellowing |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| MBS for opaque | LB-156 | High impact efficiency on opaque indoor products — the case of LVT |
| Impact with CPE | CPE-135-A | It provides impact resistance and cold flexibility. |
| ABS | IM-812 | Greater resistance to low-temperature impact |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| Process help | PA-912, AID-LP 175 | They promote gelation and melt strength, improve flow and output, and widen the processing window in a highly loaded compound. |
| High molecular weight process aid | PA 970 | Necessary when the core foams: it maintains melt strength and stabilizes the cell |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| foaming agent | AC-7000 | It reduces core density and lowers weight per square meter. |
| Activator (kicker) | LOX-0180 | It controls the activation temperature and optimizes the use of the foaming agent. |
| Function in formulation | Chemical Additives Products | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| External waxes and lubricants | LS-1608-AH, HB-310, MB 100, EBS | Melt control and surface finish |
| Optical brightener | Optical brightener | The high calcium carbonate content of the core tends to yellow the piece; combined with titanium dioxide, it restores the white color. |
| Rule | Applicable Chemical Additives | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| REACH — SVHC-free | LOX-368-HRF | Apartment for export to Europe |
| Phenol/alkylphenol free | LTX-960PF, MW-188, MW-11, MW-33 | Growing demand for interior products and school or hospital spaces |
| California Prop 65 — BPA free | LOX-E068-H | North American market |
| FDA | MW-11 | Layers with the highest toxicological requirements |
| EN 71-3 | MW-33, DOTP | Floor designated for children's areas or nurseries |
| Phthalate-free | LOX-4M-40, LOX-901-NH | Phthalate-free indoor product |
Immediate availability in national warehouse. Paste resins, stabilizers and foaming agents in stock for delivery within 24-72 hours in Mexico.
Partial lots or full container loads at preferential prices. We deliver in the quantity that suits your operation.
One-stop-shop for all flooring layers. Paste resin, stabilizers, foaming agent, activator, microspheres and epoxidizing with a single supplier.
Batch-to-batch consistency. In a layered product, a change in behavior between deliveries results in fusion and cell defects.
Backup in crisis. If your usual supplier experiences delays or changes specifications without notice, we'll cover you with qualified material within days.
Letters of compliance upon request. To back up the batch when your end customer requires it.
Inadequate activation of azodicarbonamide results in uneven foaming. Recommendation: Use a suitable activator (kicker) to control the activation temperature and cell size. We will guide you on selection and dosage.
A poorly fused compound deforms and absorbs water. Recommendation: Improve fusion via resin selection and stabilizer dosage.
Recommendation: In the top layer, a REACH-grade, phenol-free CaZn liquid stabilizer prevents the defect. Contact us to choose it.
In rigid cores with a high calcium carbonate content, the tone shifts towards yellow, and increasing the titanium dioxide only increases the opacity without correcting it. RecommendationThe whiteness is restored with the correct balance between titanium dioxide and optical brightener. We help you define it for your load level.
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