- Chemical Family:Alkanolamines
- Functions:Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent, Rheology Modifier, Crosslinking Agent
- Synonyms:Tetrakis(Triethanolaminato)Zirconium(Iv)
TYTANâ„¢ AQZ60 is a water-stable zirconium-based chelate that is effective in crosslinking -OH and -COOH groups. It works with a range of carbohydrate and functionalized polymers, acting as a crosslinker and potential adhesion promoter. The main application for TYTANâ„¢ AQZ60 is in oil and gas fracturing fluids, as a replacement for alkanolamine-based zirconium derivatives, to deliver high viscosity and temperature-stabilized functionalized guar derivatives for secondary and tertiary recovery of oil and gas wells. It may also be used as a potential crosslinker in waterborne printing inks to improve film strength and adhesion.