Broad Range of Raw Materials and Specialties for Advanced Industrial Applications
At HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers, we offer an extensive and diverse portfolio of raw materials, specialties, and integrated system solutions. With our expertise, we support our customers in the development and production of high-performance materials. Whether your focus is on Coatings & Paints, Rubber, or Polymers: We provide you with a comprehensive suite of options tailored to the exacting requirements of modern industries. This includes solutions for industrial coatings, industrial coating systems, and even niche sectors of the industrial coating industry. Where durability, chemical resistance, and application precision are essential, HERKE is your reliable partner.
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Epoxy Resin YD-127 – Standard liquid-type epoxy resin made from Bisphenol A.
Epoxy Resin YD-128 – Unmodified epoxy resin with medium viscosity, based on Bisphenol A and epichlorohydrin.
Epoxy Resin YDF-170 – Unmodified multipurpose diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol F.
Epoxy Resin YP-50 (Bisphenol A) is a high-performance, unmodified Bisphenol A solid epoxy resin.
Fumaric Acid is an important chemical intermediate used in a wide range of applications across the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food industries. As an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, Fumaric Acid is primarily used in the production of resins, particularly unsaturated polyester resins, which play a central role in the automotive, construction, and electronics industries. These resins are known for their high mechanical strength, chemical resistance, and excellent moldability, making them ideal for demanding applications.Another key application of Fumaric Acid is in the food industry, where it serves as an acidulant and antioxidant in various products. It not only provides a pleasant tartness and balanced flavor profile but also helps extend the shelf life of food products.In the pharmaceutical industry, Fumaric Acid is used in the production of medications, particularly in formulations for the treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis. It acts as a stabilizing and therapeutic component.Thanks to its versatility and excellent chemical properties, Fumaric Acid is an indispensable building block for many industries. With our high product quality and reliable supply chains, we offer an efficient solution for your most demanding applications.
Es handelt sich um spezialisierte Lithopone-Produkte. Lithopone ist ein ungiftiges Weißpigment aus Bariumsulfat und Zinksulfid. Lithopone is an inorganic white pigment consisting mainly of Barium Sulfate (BaSO₄) and Zinc Sulfide (ZnS). It is produced by precipitation of barium sulfide and zinc sulfate solutions, followed by filtration, drying, and calcination processes. Lithopone is valued for its excellent whiteness, opacity, chemical stability, and cost-effectiveness. It has been widely used as a white pigment and functional filler in paints, coatings, plastics, rubber, inks, and other industrial applications. Lithopone offers excellent whiteness, chemical stability, light resistance.
Maleic Anhydride (MA) is an incredibly versatile and powerful chemical intermediate that plays a central role in a wide range of industries. It is the key building block for the production of polyester resins, unsaturated polyester resin systems, alkyd resins, as well as various other applications in the plastics and coatings industries.Due to its excellent chemical properties and reactivity, Maleic Anhydride is also used in the production of insulation materials, adhesives, cleaning agents, and water treatment products. Its versatility makes it an essential component in the manufacturing of durable materials that are needed across many industrial sectors.Maleic Anhydride also plays an important role in agriculture, where it is used in specialized formulations to improve the efficiency of fertilizers and pesticides, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry, where it serves as a starting material for the synthesis of active ingredients.
Particle Size ■ Passing through 12 mesh: minimum 99% ■ Passing through 100 mesh: maximum 15% Malic Acid is a natural dicarboxylic acid used in a wide range of applications across the food, cosmetics, chemical, and construction industries. It is especially well-known for its use in the food industry, where it serves as an acidulant, flavor corrector, and antioxidant. Malic Acid provides a pleasant tartness and balanced acidity in beverages, candies, baked goods, and canned foods, while also helping to extend the shelf life of products.In the cosmetics industry, Malic Acid is valued for its gentle exfoliating properties and skin care benefits. It is used in skincare products such as peels, creams, and lotions to remove dead skin cells and refine the skin’s texture. It is also used in hair care products to regulate the pH level of shampoos and conditioners and to nourish the hair.Another important application of Malic Acid is in the construction industry, where it is used as a retardant in cement and plaster mixtures. Its ability to delay the hardening process allows for better workability and extended processing time of cement and plaster, making it particularly useful in complex construction projects. Additionally, Malic Acid is used in the chemical industry as a precursor for the production of esters, plastics, and bioplastics. Its ability to easily participate in various chemical reactions makes it a valuable building block for sustainable and eco-friendly products.Our Malic Acid is characterized by high purity and quality, providing a reliable solution for your specific needs. Trust in our products to optimize your production processes and enhance the quality of your end products.
Particle Size:(Typical Value) ■ Passing through 12 mesh: minimum 99%■ Passing through 100 mesh: maximum 15% Malic Acid is a natural dicarboxylic acid used in a wide range of applications across the food, cosmetics, chemical, and construction industries. It is especially well-known for its use in the food industry, where it serves as an acidulant, flavor corrector, and antioxidant. Malic Acid provides a pleasant tartness and balanced acidity in beverages, candies, baked goods, and canned foods, while also helping to extend the shelf life of products.In the cosmetics industry, Malic Acid is valued for its gentle exfoliating properties and skin care benefits. It is used in skincare products such as peels, creams, and lotions to remove dead skin cells and refine the skin’s texture. It is also used in hair care products to regulate the pH level of shampoos and conditioners and to nourish the hair.Another important application of Malic Acid is in the construction industry, where it is used as a retardant in cement and plaster mixtures. Its ability to delay the hardening process allows for better workability and extended processing time of cement and plaster, making it particularly useful in complex construction projects. Additionally, Malic Acid is used in the chemical industry as a precursor for the production of esters, plastics, and bioplastics. Its ability to easily participate in various chemical reactions makes it a valuable building block for sustainable and eco-friendly products.Our Malic Acid is characterized by high purity and quality, providing a reliable solution for your specific needs. Trust in our products to optimize your production processes and enhance the quality of your end products.
Melamine Cyanurate (MC) is a highly effective, halogen-free nitrogen-based flame retardant mainly used in polyamide engineering plastics. Its combination of thermal stability, low smoke generation, electrical performance, and compatibility with high-temperature polymers makes it an important material for electrical, electronic, automotive, and industrial applications.
EN: Melamine Polyphosphate (MPP) is an advanced halogen-free flame retardant combining phosphorus and nitrogen chemistry to provide efficient fire protection in high-performance materials. Its excellent thermal stability, low smoke characteristics, and compatibility with engineering polymers make it an important additive for electrical components, automotive parts, coatings, composites, and industrial plastics. With increasing demand for environmentally responsible flame-retardant solutions, MPP continues to gain importance as an alternative to traditional halogen-containing systems.
Natriumsulfit ist ein Natriumsalz der schwefligen Säure. EN: Sodium Sulfite (Na₂SO₃) is an inorganic sodium salt of sulfurous acid and an important reducing agent, oxygen scavenger, and preservative agent used in a wide range of industrial applications. It is typically produced by reacting sulfur dioxide with sodium compounds and is available in anhydrous or hydrated forms. Due to its strong reducing properties, excellent oxygen-removal capability, and chemical stability, sodium sulfite is widely used in water treatment, pulp and paper processing, photography, chemical manufacturing, and industrial formulations. We could provide technical, food, beside photo-grade to serve all kind of industrial applications.
Oxalsäure EN: Oxalic Acid is a versatile organic acid with strong chelating, reducing, and cleaning properties. It is widely used in metal treatment, mining, textiles, wood processing, cleaning products, pharmaceuticals, and chemical manufacturing. Its ability to remove metal oxides and form stable metal complexes makes it an important industrial raw material for applications requiring effective surface cleaning, purification, and chemical processing.
Phthalic Anhydride (PA) is an essential chemical intermediate used in a wide range of industrial applications. It is the foundation for the production of phthalates, which are used as plasticizers in plastics, particularly in PVC. These plasticizers enhance the flexibility and durability of plastics, which are found in products such as cables, films, flooring, and automotive components. Additionally, Phthalic Anhydride is used in the production of polyester resins, alkyd resins and coatings, which play a central role in industries such as automotive, construction, and electronics.It is also used in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and paints to improve the quality and durability of surfaces. Thanks to its versatility and excellent reactivity, Phthalic Anhydride is also a key component in the chemical synthesis of pharmaceutical active ingredients and serves as a starting material for specialized additives in the textile and cosmetics industries.
Polycarbonatdiole (Ravecarb) EN: Polycarbonate Diols (Ravecarb) are advanced polyurethane building blocks designed for applications requiring exceptional durability, hydrolysis resistance, mechanical strength, and long-term performance. Their unique carbonate-based structure provides significant advantages over conventional polyols, making them highly suitable for premium polyurethane coatings, elastomers, synthetic leather, adhesives, sealants, and specialty materials.
Polyether Polyols – Petol® Polyether Polyols "Petol", are polyhydroxyl-containing polymeric compounds primarily used as key raw materials for the production of polyurethane (PU) materials. They are produced by the alkoxylation of starter molecules such as glycols, glycerol, amines, and multifunctional compounds with ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide. Due to their adjustable chemical structure, molecular weight, functionality, and reactivity, polyether polyols are essential components in flexible foams, rigid foams, elastomers, coatings, adhesives, and sealants. We could provide wide range of different Diols, Triols, Polymer and San and Mannich Polyols with various molecular weights. CAS numbers divers: | 25322-69-4 | 25791-96-2 | 53637-35-5 | 9082-00-2 | 25214-63-5 | 701-426-6 | 68909-26-6 | Polymer |
Potassium Sodium Tartrate, also known as Rochelle Salt, is a versatile compound used in a wide range of industrial applications. It is produced through the reaction of potassium tartrate and sodium tartrate, resulting in a substance with a combination of properties that make it a valuable building block across various sectors. In the food industry, potassium sodium tartrate is primarily used as a stabilizer and acidulant. It enhances texture and extends shelf life, and is commonly found in baking powders and baked goods, where it helps control reaction rates and structure formation. Its ability to maintain quality and freshness over time makes it a preferred ingredient in many food products. The compound is also used in the wine industry, particularly during winemaking and aging. It contributes to pH regulation and improves the stability of wine. Additionally, it helps prevent crystal formation in bottles, enhancing both the storage and overall quality of the final product. In the pharmaceutical industry, potassium sodium tartrate is found in certain medicinal formulations, where it serves as an excipient, improving solubility and stability of active ingredients. It is also used in the cosmetics industry, particularly in skincare products, where it functions as a gentle exfoliant and pH regulator.
Tartaric Acid is a natural dibasic dicarboxylic acid that plays a significant role across a wide range of industrial sectors, including the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical, and construction industries. In the food industry, it is primarily used as an acidulant, antioxidant, and preservative, helping to enhance product freshness and extend shelf life. Tartaric acid contributes to the flavor balance in beverages such as wine and fruit juices, and is also used in soft drinks and confectionery to create a pleasant acidity. In cosmetics, tartaric acid is valued for its gentle exfoliating properties. It is commonly found in skincare products like peels, masks, and creams, where it helps remove dead skin cells and refine skin texture. Its soothing and antioxidant effects make it a popular ingredient in anti-aging formulas and products for sensitive skin. In the chemical industry, tartaric acid serves as a precursor in the production of tartrate esters and other compounds used in pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and textile processing. The construction industry uses tartaric acid as a set retarder in cement and plaster mixtures. By delaying the hardening process, it improves workability and extends processing time, which is especially beneficial for complex construction tasks. Finally, in the pharmaceutical industry, tartaric acid is used in the formulation of medications, particularly for gastrointestinal disorders. It contributes to drug stability and improves bioavailability.
- Natural Grade- Fine granulated- According to European / BP pharmacopoeia- According to current EP/USP/NF- DAB quality and food grade according to EU-regulation E 334, type V 1- EU-origin Tartaric Acid is a natural dibasic dicarboxylic acid that plays a significant role across a wide range of industrial sectors, including the food, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, chemical, and construction industries. In the food industry, it is primarily used as an acidulant, antioxidant, and preservative, helping to enhance product freshness and extend shelf life. Tartaric acid contributes to the flavor balance in beverages such as wine and fruit juices, and is also used in soft drinks and confectionery to create a pleasant acidity. In cosmetics, tartaric acid is valued for its gentle exfoliating properties. It is commonly found in skincare products like peels, masks, and creams, where it helps remove dead skin cells and refine skin texture. Its soothing and antioxidant effects make it a popular ingredient in anti-aging formulas and products for sensitive skin. In the chemical industry, tartaric acid serves as a precursor in the production of tartrate esters and other compounds used in pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and textile processing. The construction industry uses tartaric acid as a set retarder in cement and plaster mixtures. By delaying the hardening process, it improves workability and extends processing time, which is especially beneficial for complex construction tasks. Finally, in the pharmaceutical industry, tartaric acid is used in the formulation of medications, particularly for gastrointestinal disorders. It contributes to drug stability and improves bioavailability.
Triethylphosphat (TEP) EN: Triethyl Phosphate (TEP) is a versatile organophosphorus additive valued for its combination of solvent properties, thermal stability, plasticizing effects, and flame-retardant contribution. It is widely used in coatings, plastics, electronics, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemical formulations. Its multifunctional performance makes and it an important industrial additive wherever high-boiling solvency, processing improvement, and phosphorus-based functionality are required. Furthermore it is halogen free.
Trusted Partner Across Industry Segments
As one of the leading suppliers in the market, HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers is recognized for its high-quality products, technical expertise, and a one-stop-shop approach. We deliver convenience, innovation, and value to our customers across a wide range of industrial segments. Thanks to our expertise, we can cater to the needs of customers from a wide range of sectors: CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) sectors, as well as in PU (Polyurethane), PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), and general Polymer processing industries.
This includes the use of polymer additives and polymer additive solutions to enhance material performance, stability, and lifecycle efficiency. As part of our commitment to sustainability and compliance, we also offer solutions that integrate addition polymers for advanced manufacturing processes.
Expertise in Diverse Applications
Our solutions are trusted across various end-use applications. Whether it is building and construction, automotive, flooring, masterbatch production, leather processing, textile finishing, and rubber manufacturing: HARKE provides excellence. This breadth of experience allows us to understand the nuances and technical needs of each sector. We help our partners find the right materials and formulation solutions to achieve optimal product performance and regulatory compliance. In the realm of flooring, we support the development of industrial floor coatings with long-lasting durability and chemical resistance. In rubber-related segments, we supply materials tailored for rubber chemical formula needs. We always ensure compatibility for specialty applications such as EPDM rubber chemical compatibility.
Specialties that Set Us Apart
What sets us apart is our strong focus on specialties and system solutions. Beyond the supply of standard raw materials, we offer innovative specialty chemicals and additives that enhance the performance, sustainability, and efficiency of your products.
Our range includes but is not limited to:
- Binders and resins
- Pigments and fillers
- Plasticizers and stabilizers
- Crosslinkers and curing agents
- Antioxidants, UV stabilizers, and flame retardants
- Process aids and rheology modifiers
- Impact modifiers and compatibilizers
These ingredients are carefully selected to help you meet the increasing demands of today's technical specifications, environmental regulations, and market trends. Many of these products are essential chemical compounds in plastics and rubber. They contribute to both structural integrity and material performance.
Technical Support Throughout Your Innovation Process
At HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers, we do more than supply materials—we support your entire innovation process. Our technical service team offers hands-on support in formulation development, troubleshooting, product testing, and performance optimization. We collaborate closely with your R&D and production teams to ensure seamless integration of new materials, reduce development cycles, and improve product consistency. Our partnerships often extend into the realm of textile rubber and chemical solutions, supporting complex needs in textile finishing. Whether working with a textile rubber and chemical company or offering tailor-made support for textile compounders: Our team ensures full alignment with both production and end-user goals.
Global Network and Market Intelligence
Working hand-in-hand with our global network of reliable suppliers and technology partners, we continuously track technical developments and monitor emerging market trends. This ongoing market intelligence ensures that we stay ahead of the curve and are always prepared to provide you with raw materials and system solutions that align with the latest industry standards and consumer expectations. We work with leading textile rubber & chemical co entities and help them adapt to the evolving needs of technical fabrics and performance-based textiles.
Support for Diverse and Sustainable Innovation
Whether you're formulating an eco-friendly architectural paint, developing impact-resistant automotive components, or improving the thermal stability of a construction sealant: We offer the technical insight and material flexibility you need to bring your ideas to life. We understand that your product is more than the sum of its parts. That is why we focus on providing the right combination of raw materials and technical support to elevate your product’s quality, performance, and market appeal. Our portfolio also supports producers seeking to formulate using natural rubber chemical formula standards, balancing performance with sustainability.
Simplifying Procurement and Logistics
Another core strength of HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers is our ability to simplify the procurement process for our customers. Through our one-stop-shop model, we consolidate your material needs across multiple categories and product lines. This not only reduces complexity in your supply chain but also enables cost-efficiencies, streamlined logistics, and more consistent quality across your operations. We help companies across the coatings industry optimize their procurement with technical and commercial reliability.
Commitment to Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance
Sustainability is also at the heart of our business. We actively promote eco-conscious alternatives, such as bio-based polymers, low-VOC solvents, and sustainable plasticizers. Helping our clients meet the increasing demand for environmentally responsible products is our goal. In addition, we support our customers in achieving regulatory compliance by offering materials and solutions that align with REACH, RoHS, and other international guidelines and safety standards. We align with leading sustainability goals in the industrial coating space and related sectors.
Service Excellence and Long-Term Partnership
Our team’s commitment to partnership and service excellence is reflected in everything we do. From prompt sample delivery and responsive customer support to tailor-made formulation advice and on-site assistance, we work to ensure that your needs are not only met but anticipated. We believe in building long-term relationships grounded in trust, technical collaboration, and mutual success. We bring this philosophy to every client — from textile rubber and chemical company collaborations to large-scale industrial coatings producers.
Your Full-Service Partner for Future Growth
With decades of experience, a technically advanced product portfolio, and a global perspective, HARKE Coatings, Plastics & Polymers is your reliable partner for innovation, performance, and growth in the industrial materials sector. Whether you are optimizing existing product lines or launching a new project from scratch, we are here to support you with the materials, knowledge, and service needed to succeed in a competitive and fast-moving market. Your product is more than the sum of its parts—and with HARKE, you gain more than just raw materials. You gain a dedicated team of experts, a global network of suppliers, and a full-service partner ready to help you turn your product visions into reality.