Products in Additives: Thickener

Oppanol® B 12 SFN is used in the manufacturing of adhesives, sealants, lubricating oils, coating compounds, and chewing gum. It consists of medium-molecular-weight polyisobutenes, which are soluble in aliphatic, aromatic, cyclic, and halogenated hydrocarbons. Their solvation tendency increases with the length of the hydrocarbon chain.

Sterocoll® BL is an anionic acrylic acid copolymer dispersion used as a water retention viscosity modifier and thickener for coatings on paper and paperboard. It enhances viscosity independently of pH and allows for a substantial increase in coat weight applied in size press and coating processes with minimal addition (0.1%). Sterocoll BL also improves the runnability of metered size presses by reducing backing roll build-up.

Rheovis® HS 1303 EB stands as a highly efficient, hydrophobically modified alkali swellable emulsion (HASE) rheology modifier renowned for its pronounced high-shear behavior in numerous aqueous paint and coating systems. It exists in a physical form as a white liquid and finds end uses primarily in waterborne coatings. This product boasts labeling claims of being APEO-free and VOC-free. Its key features in CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers) ingredients include anti-settling properties, good leveling, high shear viscosity, high gloss, resistance to sagging, matting effect, and spatter resistance.

Rheovis® PU 1190 is a polyurethane-based associative thickener, a solvent-free non-ionic rheology additive with strong thickening properties at low shear stress. It achieves higher pseudoplastic viscosities compared to other PUR thickeners, offering excellent film-forming properties, good pigment wetting, and high UV stability.

Rheovis® HS 1332 is a rheology modifier. It is an excellent rheology-control agent for water-based coatings, increasing viscosity in the mid- to high-shear range. The polymer provides the rheology-control effect through extensive swelling of the high-molecular-weight polymer in combination with a hydrophobic component. This leads to superior rheology build and low spattering, making it ideal for a broad range of matte to semi-gloss interior and exterior coatings.

Rheovis® HS 1212 is a rheology modifier. It is an outstanding rheology-control agent for water-based coatings, increasing viscosity in the mid-shear range. The polymer provides the rheology-control effect through extensive swelling of the high-molecular-weight polymer in combination with a hydrophobic component in alkali, in the presence of water. This leads to superior coatings build-up and low spattering, making it ideal for a broad range of matte to semi-gloss interior and exterior coatings.

Rheovis® PU 1331 is a versatile rheology modifier, usable as a sole thickener or in combination with other rheology modifiers, depending on the desired rheology profile. When used alone, Rheovis® PU 1331 creates an almost Newtonian rheology profile, which is desirable in wood coatings where excellent penetration and leveling are important.

Rheovis® HS 1162 is an outstanding rheology modifier for water-based coatings with an extremely low-shear to thixotropic flow behavior. It provides rheology control through extensive swelling of the high-molecular-weight polymer in combination with a hydrophobic component, resulting in an excellent balance between sag resistance and leveling, making it ideal for airless spray applications or non-dripping paints and stains.

Rheovis® HS 1152 functions as a rheology modifier and is an outstanding rheology-control agent for water-based coatings. It increases viscosity in the low-shear range and develops a pseudoplastic (shear-thinning) viscosity. The polymer achieves rheology control through extensive swelling of a high-molecular-weight polymer in combination with a hydrophobic component.

Efka® FA 4663 AN is a versatile liquid additive with a range of functions, including wetting agent, dispersant, thickener, anti-floating agent, rheology modifier, grinding aid, and gelling agent. Compatible with epoxies (EP), alkyds, and acrylics, this product offers a comprehensive solution for various formulations.

Acrosol® C 50 L serves as a versatile product with its function as a thickener and rheology modifier. In liquid form, it enhances the characteristics of coated paper and paperboard within the industrial sector. Boasting features such as good printability, Acrosol® C 50 L is tailored to meet the specific requirements of industrial applications in the paper and pulp industry.

Rheovis® AS 1127 is an efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior. It is an aqueous anionic dispersion of an acrylic copolymer, offering excellent thickening efficiency and pronounced pseudoplastic flow behavior for various aqueous paint and coating systems.

Etingal® S is a product that operates as a thickener and rheology modifier. Etingal® S is a liquid in its physical form.

Efka® FA 4663 is a dispersant and grinding aid, acting as an anti-settling and anti-floating agent for paints, coatings, and inks. Additionally, it serves as a gelling aid for organically modified bentonite. In clear, brownish liquid form, Efka® FA 4663 enhances various properties of coatings and inks.

Sterocoll® HT is available in liquid form, and operates as a thickener and rheology modifier. Sterocoll® HT functions align with CASE ingredients, serving as both a rheology modifier and a thickener.

Attagel® 40 is a versatile thickener from the CASE Ingredients product line. Specifically designed for paints and coatings in building and construction applications, it excels in architectural coatings, building envelopes, and roofing. Attagel® 40 belongs to the CASE Ingredients family, specifically falling under additives and serving as a rheology modifier and stabilizer. This advanced technology enhances the formulation process by providing superior thickening properties.

Etingal® A is a product that operates as a thickener and rheology modifier. Etingal® A is a liquid in its physical form.

Sterocoll® SL is presented in liquid form, and serves as a thickener and rheology modifier. Sterocoll® SL exhibits excellent binding properties and enhances printability within CASE ingredients.

Rheovis® PU 1214 is a polyurethane-based associative thickener, a non-ionic rheology additive for aqueous systems with low shear thinning. It is designed to improve the application and hiding properties of emulsion paints and adhesives, offering superior hiding power in brush application and minimal roller spatter. Additionally, it provides excellent flow-promoting properties, very good scrub and scuff resistances, and low shear thinning. Its chemical nature is a polyurethane polymer in water/butoxytriglycol.

Attagel® 30, a versatile product serving as a thickener in the field of CASE ingredients and industrial additives. With applications in paints and coatings for automotive, transportation, building, and construction, Attagel® 30 excels in providing the desired thickness. Specifically beneficial in vehicle refinishing and roof coatings, this technology enhances the performance of coatings and finishes.

Acrosol® E 20 D is a liquid-form product designed for its function as a thickener and rheology modifier, primarily enhancing the printability of various substrates in industrial applications. With a focus on coated paper within the paper and pulp industry, this product ensures good printability and compatibility with paper surfaces, contributing to efficient and quality processes.

Attagel® 50, a versatile thickener designed for coatings in the CASE industry. Tailored for applications in automotive and transportation, architectural coatings, and building construction, this powder excels in delivering optimum viscosity. Attagel® 50 proves indispensable in architectural coatings, EIFS, insulation, and vehicle refinish. Its advanced thickening technology ensures superior performance in building envelope and roofing applications. As a key ingredient in paints and coatings, this powder enhances the overall quality and finish.

Rheovis® PE 1330 is a Newtonian rheology modifier designed for aqueous coatings. It is solvent-free and provides high ICI viscosity, offering complete control of rheological properties independent of pH. This modifier enhances flow and leveling properties, improves hiding power, and provides benefits such as wash and scrub resistances, spatter resistance, resistance properties, and good gloss development, ensuring excellent shelf life of coatings.

Efka® FA 4600 is an anti-settling agent for non-aqueous coatings, preventing sedimentation and agglomeration of even heavy pigments. is in a colorless to yellowish/reddish liquid form, Efka® FA 4600 is easily applicable and contributes to maintaining the stability of coatings.

Rheovis® HS 1153 functions as a rheology modifier, primarily intended for waterborne coatings in its end uses. Presenting itself as a dispersion, this product under the CASE ingredients category boasts features such as improved rheology and sag resistance, making it suitable for applications in architectural coatings.

Rheovis® PU 1250 is a polyurethane-based associative thickener, a non-ionic, medium pseudoplastic rheology modifier for water-based coatings. It provides ph-independent thickening, improved flow and gloss, increased hiding power, wash and scrub resistances, and outstanding spatter resistance during roller application. The chemical nature involves polyurethane polymer in water/butyldiglycol.

Sterocoll® FS is a thickener for coating colors applied to paper and paperboard. It is an aqueous, anionic dispersion of a carboxylic acid copolymer and does not contain plasticizers or solvents. This synthetic thickener exhibits excellent thickening efficiency and high water retention, modifying the viscosity, water retention, and rheology of coating colors. It is suitable for paper and paperboard for food packaging, offering mechanical and shear stability.

Rheovis® HS 1169 is a rheology modifier. It is a highly efficient, hydrophobic modified acrylic thickener (HASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior for many aqueous paint and coating systems. It is especially suited for interior paints, exterior paints, elastomeric coatings, textured finishes, and wood coatings for brush and spray applications. Rheovis® HS 1169 offers performance highlights such as outstanding thickening efficiency and pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior.

Efka® RM 1469 is a multifunctional additive designed to serve as a rheology modifier, anti-sagging agent, and thickener. This versatile product is compatible with various polymers and resins, including polyurethanes (PU), acrylics, melamines and melamine formaldehydes (MF), and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), along with polyesters. It boasts features such as good shear viscosity and high gloss, making it a valuable addition to formulations where these properties are crucial.

Rheovis® VP 1231 is a rheology modifier that, unlike traditional acrylic thickeners effective in alkaline pH, has its maximum thickening effect in polymer dispersions at a pH of about 5. It can be used as a protective colloid in the production of resin dispersions and is suitable when resin solutions are mixed with polymer dispersions.

Efka® FA 4601 is a multifunctional liquid marvel that serves as a rheology modifier, thickener, emulsifier, and dispersant. This versatile formulation seamlessly integrates with nitrocellulose, polyurethanes (PU), chlorinated rubbers, epoxies (EP), and alkyds, showcasing its compatibility with various polymers and resins. Efka® FA 4601, in its liquid form, ensures ease of application.

HDK® V15 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® V15 finds its application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in silicone sealants. Additionally, it is used as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® H20RM is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20RM is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various applications such as coatings, paints, printing inks, and adhesives, particularly in epoxy, polyurethane, and acrylate systems.

HDK® T40 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® T40 finds applications in flexographic printing, gravure printing, industrial wood coatings, inkjet paper, offset printing, and printing inks.

HDK® S13 is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® S13 is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds application in inkjet paper and pulp, paper & printing processes.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.