Products in Architectural Coatings: Thickener

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® 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 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 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® 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 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.

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.

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.

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® 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® N20Plus is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® N20Plus is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds applications in offset printing and powder coatings.

VISIOMER® C18 PEG 1105 MA W is a polar methacrylate monomer in water and GMAA, consisting of a hydrophilic polyethylene glycol side chain with a C16-C18 hydrophobic tail. This monomer is well-suited for use as an associative polymeric thickener in emulsion polymers. Industries such as coatings, healthcare, oil and gas, paper, personal care, and water treatment can benefit from its properties.

Bermocoll Prime 3500 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzymatic resistance and superior color stability. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based paints.

Bermocoll EHM Extra is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Bermocoll EBS 481 FQ is a non-ionic, water solublecellulose ether with enhanced enzyme resistance. Itimproves the consistency, the stability, and the waterretention of water-based products.

Bermocoll EHM 300 is associative non-ionic, watersoluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Bermocoll EM 7000 FQ is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products.

Bermocoll EHM 200 is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Bermocoll EHM 500 is a high efficiency associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Bermocoll Prime 2500 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzymatic resistance, and superior color stability. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based paints.

Bermocoll Prime 1500 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzymatic resistance and superior color stability. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based paints.

Bermocoll EBM 5500 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzyme resistance. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products. Bermocoll EBM 5500 is a high viscosity grade of methyl ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Bermocoll EBS 351 FQ is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzyme resistance. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products.

Bermocoll EBS 451 FQ is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzyme resistance. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products.

Bermocoll Prime 1000 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzymatic resistance and superior color stability. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based paints. Bermocoll EBM 10 000 is a low viscosity grade of methyl ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose.

Bermocoll E 230 FQ is non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based products. Bermocoll E 230 FQ is a low viscosity grade of ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Bermocoll EBM 10 000 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It is a high viscosity thickener with enhanced enzyme resistance. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products. Bermocoll EBM 10 000 is a high viscosity grade of methyl ethylhydroxyethyl cellulose. At equal amounts it scores a higher Stormer than other high-viscous products used.

MIN-U-GEL 400 is a hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate with gelling and rheological properties used to thicken and stabilize aqueous systems. MIN-U-GEL® 400 can be used alone or in conjunction with associative thickeners where a low shear thixotrope is needed to support the high shear thixotropy of the associative thickener. MIN-U-GEL® 400 was developed especially with controlled properties specifically to function as a binder during the production of molecular sieves.

DISPARLON® 6900-20X is a thixotropic agent in paste form consisting of a dispersion of swollen particles of a unique synthetic amide wax. It is easily incorporated into many vehicles and/or solvents and develops an exceptionally strong and long retained thixotropic structure.