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Coatings and Paints

Tulco Inc develops surface modified precipitated silica additives designed to enhance performance, stability, and application control in coating and paint formulations. With more than forty years of experience in silica surface modification, Tulco supports formulators working in demanding environments where consistency, durability, and predictable performance are essential.


Tulco treated silicas are engineered to integrate effectively into a wide range of coating and paint systems, supporting solvent based, water based, and high solids formulations without compromising appearance or processing efficiency. Whether developing a new coating system or optimizing an existing formulation, Tulco offers proven silica solutions backed by decades of technical expertise.

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Contact Tulco to discuss your application needs or request additional technical information.

Performance Benefits in Coating and Paint Applications

In coating and paint systems, Tulco applies Advanced Surface Treated Silicas, Tullanox Coating Technologies, and Colloidal Surface Active Agents to deliver controlled rheology, suspension stability, and surface performance. By modifying silica surface chemistry, Tulco products provide balanced viscosity control that improves flow during application while maintaining stability at rest. This balance helps reduce sagging, settling, and separation, supporting uniform film build and consistent appearance on both horizontal and vertical surfaces.


Tulco silica additives play a critical role in maintaining even dispersion of pigments, fillers, and functional additives throughout coating formulations. Improved suspension stability results in enhanced shelf life, reduced settling during storage, and more consistent color, texture, and performance at the point of use.
Tulco treated silicas also contribute to improved cured film properties. Enhanced toughness, adhesion, and abrasion resistance support long term durability in industrial, protective, and architectural coatings, particularly in applications where surface integrity, environmental resistance, and appearance must be maintained over time.


Tulco silica solutions are used across a broad range of coating and paint applications, including industrial and protective coatings, primers, architectural and maintenance paints, corrosion resistant systems, and specialty coatings. Their compatibility with a wide range of resin chemistries and formulation approaches allows for flexible integration into both standard products and highly application specific designs.

The Tailored Solution

Tulco works closely with customers to support formulation development and product selection for coating and paint systems. When standard products do not meet application requirements, Tulco offers custom treated silica development to address specific performance objectives. For customers facing internal capacity constraints, Tulco also provides manufacturing and packaging support, offering reliable production and flexible packaging options to maintain consistent supply.


Technical data sheets and safety documentation are available to support product evaluation, regulatory compliance, and production scale up. Tulco’s technical team provides formulation guidance, performance insight, and application support throughout the development process.

Related Documents

Tullanox Data Sheet

Hydrophobic Silica

Precipitated Silica

Precipitated Oil

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