Paint, Ink & Coating Raw Material Supplier — UAE & GCC
Paint, Ink & Coating Chemical Raw Materials for the GCC
Raykem is a trusted supplier of paint, ink, and coating raw materials to manufacturers and formulators across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider GCC. We supply a comprehensive range of chemicals — from water-based emulsion systems and epoxy resins to polyurethane hardeners, pigments, TiO2, and performance additives — serving producers of decorative paints, industrial coatings, printing inks, and powder coatings throughout the Middle East. Our sourcing network spans established manufacturers in China, Europe, and Southeast Asia, ensuring consistent quality and competitive pricing. All products are supplied with full technical documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis. We also supply industrial solvents and monomers commonly used in paint and coating formulations.
Water-Based Systems
- Styrene Acrylic Emulsions
- Pure Acrylic Emulsions
- Vinyl Acrylic Emulsions
- VAM Veova Emulsions
- VAM Veova Ter-Polymer Emulsions
- Acrylic Thickener
- Opaque Polymer
Polyurethane-Based Systems
- Aliphatic Isocyanates 75%
- Aliphatic Isocyanates 100%
- Aromatic Isocyanates
- Acrylic Polyols
- Catalyst
Epoxy-Based Systems — Hardeners
- Polyamide & Adducts Hardener
- Polyamido Amines Hardener
- Phenalamides Hardener
- Aliphatic Amines Hardener
- Epoxy Accelerator
- Primary Amines (TETA, DETA, EDA)
- Benzyl Alcohol
Epoxy-Based Systems — Resins
- Liquid Epoxy Resin
- Solvented Epoxy Resin
Iron Oxide & Inorganic Pigments
- Iron Oxide Red
- Iron Oxide Yellow
- Iron Oxide Brown
- Iron Oxide Black
- Scarlet Chrome
- Middle Chrome
- Lemon Chrome
- Primrose Chrome
Organic Pigments
- Blue
- Green
- Red
- Orange
- Violet
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
- Chloride Grade TiO2
- Sulphate Grade TiO2
Additives
- Dispersing Agent
- Wetting Agent
- Defoamer
- Biocides
- In-Can Preservatives
- pH Controller
- Paint Driers
- Anti-Skinning Agent (MEKO)
Anticorrosive Pigments
- Zinc Phosphate
- Zinc Chromate
- Zinc Dust
Plasticisers
- Di-Butyl Phthalate (DBP)
- Di-Iso-Nonyl Phthalate (DINP)
- Chlorinated Paraffin Wax
For pricing, samples, or more information, please contact our sales team in Dubai or Riyadh.
Paint, Ink & Coating Raw Materials — GCC
Epoxy resins, hardeners, pigments, additives, and plasticisers — supplied to paint and coating manufacturers across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.
Complete System
Epoxy System — Resins, Hardeners & Diluents
View our complete epoxy coating system — matched resins, hardeners, accelerators, and reactive diluents for the GCC paint industry.
Industrial Coating Applications — Products by Sector
Epoxy Floor & Tank Coatings
Epoxy floor coatings and tank linings are among the highest-volume coating applications in the GCC. The formulation typically requires: Bisphenol A epoxy resin (RAYPOXY YR-128, EEW 185–195), a polyamide or cycloaliphatic amine hardener (RAYCURE 915/238/960), a reactive diluent (RAYCURE RD12) for viscosity reduction, and TiO₂ for opacity in topcoats. DMP-30 (RAYCURE K54) is added at 0.5–2 phr for faster return-to-service.
Alkyd & Solvent-Based Decorative Paints
Alkyd resin-based decorative and industrial maintenance paints account for a significant share of the GCC coatings market. Key raw materials: alkyd resins (short/medium/long oil), mixed xylenes (CAS 1330-20-7) as primary solvent, titanium dioxide (rutile grade) at 18–22% loading for hiding power, and iron oxide pigments (red, yellow, black) for industrial primers. Driers (cobalt, zirconium, calcium naphthenate) are added at 0.02–0.2% to catalyse air oxidation cure.
Water-Based Architectural Emulsion
Styrene-acrylic emulsion forms the binder backbone of water-based interior and exterior architectural paints. Formulation requires: styrene-acrylic emulsion at 25–40% (dry weight) as binder, TiO₂ (sulphate or chloride process rutile) at 18–25% for opacity, Butyl Glycol as coalescing agent for film formation at low temperatures, and a defoamer (mineral oil or silicone-based) to prevent foam during high-speed dispersion. Organic pigments (phthalo blue, benzimidazolone yellow) are used for tinting.
Printing Inks — Flexo & Gravure
Flexible packaging and label printing inks use either solvent-based or water-based systems. Solvent-based flexo and gravure inks use ethyl acetate (CAS 141-78-6) as primary solvent — fast evaporation, good solvency for nitrocellulose and polyurethane binders, low residual solvent in food packaging. Pigments for printing inks require high tinting strength and good dispersibility: organic pigments (Pigment Yellow 13/83, Pigment Red 57:1, Pigment Blue 15:3) and carbon black for black inks.
Frequently Asked Questions — Paint, Ink & Coating
Common questions from manufacturers and buyers across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.