Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals GR 1045

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 Stability,

Good Leveling,

Spatter Resistance,

Viscosity Stability

Characteristics

• It is stable in the presence of most electrolytes and solvents
• It prevents syneresis and does not promote the formation of foam
• It is resistant to enzyme and microbe attack
• Coatings thickened with GR 1045 show better leveling and film build
• In paints it has shown exceptional spatter resistance
• It has excellent viscosity efficiency, viscosity stability, Newtonian rheology, particle suspension properties and ease of incorporation
• 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

• Carpet backing compounds, and adhesives
• Laminating compounds
• Industrial and household cleaning formulations
• used as an alternative to cellulose thickeners generally added in the let-down stage in paints
• GR 1045 is an associative thickener and its efficiency will vary slightly depending on the binder used and the pH of the system must be greater than pH 8.0 for it to thicken properly

Properties

Physical Form

Emulsion,

Liquid