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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
Features & Benefits
- Industrial Additives Features
- Key Attributes
AGOCEL® AC 5500 stands out for the following properties in aqueous or mineral systems:
- Easy introduction into aqueous systems through controllable hydration.
- Distinct pseudoplasticity at low concentrations.
- High thermal stability of the aqueous solutions.
- High viscosity stability within a wide pH range.
- Excellent stability, even with high electrolyte concentrations.
- High compatibility with water-miscible, organic solvents.
- Excellent stability against microbial attack.
- High stabilization property in two-phase systems with low application concentrations.
- Distinct lubrication and gliding effect when pumping two-phase systems.
- Synergistic effects when combined with AGOCEL® AC 1115, AGOCEL® AC 1155, AGOCEL® AC 1030, AGOCEL® AC 1005, AGOCEL® AC 1300, AGOCEL® AC 3900, AGOCEL® AC 1003 or AGOCEL® AC 1006.
Applications & Uses
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Coating Type
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Use Level
- 0.01 - 0.08% (Paint formulations), 0.05 - 0.10% (Cement-based systems), 0.10 - 0.50% (Synthetic resin plasters)
- Application Technique
- AGOCEL® AC 5500 can be applied as rheological additive, thickener, and stabilizer in mostly all aqueous or mineral systems of the building material industry.
- Preferred Application Fields:
- Water-base and silicone resin paints
- Cement-based systems, e.g. repair mortar
- Synthetic resin and silicone resin plasters
- Silicate plasters
- Fillers bound with synthetic resin
- Anhydrite floors
- Recommendation for Use
- A special surface treatment of AGOCEL® AC 5500 facilitates an easy, lump-free and homogeneous introduction of the powder into preset, neutral or acid aqueous phases in the production of paints and plasters. The moment of hydration and thus the beginning of the viscosity development can be controlled, if necessary, through a change in the pH value.
- If the swelling needs to be retarded over a longer period of time due to the selected production technology, we recommend adjusting a slightly acid pH range (pH 4.0 – 5.0). Furthermore, we recommend regulating the pH value at values around pH 9.0 in case quick swelling is required after the powder components have been dispersed. If the product is added to alkaline aqueous phases, a spontaneous swelling will start which may cause lump formation. A change in the pH value after swelling has no further influence on the hydration properties.
- The optimal application amount varies depending on the application field, origin and type of raw materials in use.
- AGOCEL® AC 5500 does not contain any preservatives. We recommend adding enough to the aqueous and ready for use products.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Appearance
- Beige powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| pH Value (1% Solution) | 5.7 - 7.4 | — | — |
| Viscosity (1% Solution, 20°C, Brookfield RVT, 20 rpm, RV-4) | 3325 - 4725 | cP | — |
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 months
- Storage Conditions
- Store original closed containers in cool and dry conditions.
- Maximum storage time: 24 months.