Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals GL 1246

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Acrylics, Acrylates & Methacrylates

CASE Ingredients Functions

Rheology Modifier,

Thickener

Polymer Type

Acrylic Thickener

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Flow,

Good Film Former,

Good Leveling

Characteristics

• It imparts excellent binding propertiesGlogel 1246 is resistant to enzyme and microbe attack, and coatings thickened with Glogel 1246 show better leveling and film build
• In paints, Glogel 1246 improves flow properties
• Stabilizer: Surfactant

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Paints & Coatings

Applications

Consumer Goods — Carpet & Upholstery

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Carpet

Adhesives & Sealants — Other Adhesives & Sealants Applications

Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications

Applications

• It was specifically developed for use in paints, carpet backing compounds, adhesives and laminating compounds
• Glogel 1246 is an associative thickener and its efficiency will vary slightly depending on the binder used
• It is used as an alternative to cellulose thickeners and generally added in the let-down stage

Properties

Physical Form

Emulsion,

Liquid