Products in Industrial 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® 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.

Efka® FA 4600 is an anti-settling agent for non-aqueous coatings, preventing sedimentation and agglomeration of even heavy pigments. is in a colorless to yellowish/reddish liquid form, Efka® FA 4600 is easily applicable and contributes to maintaining the stability of coatings.

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.

Efka® FA 4663 AN is a versatile liquid additive with a range of functions, including wetting agent, dispersant, thickener, anti-floating agent, rheology modifier, grinding aid, and gelling agent. Compatible with epoxies (EP), alkyds, and acrylics, this product offers a comprehensive solution for various formulations.

Efka® FA 4663 is a dispersant and grinding aid, acting as an anti-settling and anti-floating agent for paints, coatings, and inks. Additionally, it serves as a gelling aid for organically modified bentonite. In clear, brownish liquid form, Efka® FA 4663 enhances various properties of coatings and inks.

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.

Efka® RM 1469 is a multifunctional additive designed to serve as a rheology modifier, anti-sagging agent, and thickener. This versatile product is compatible with various polymers and resins, including polyurethanes (PU), acrylics, melamines and melamine formaldehydes (MF), and cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), along with polyesters. It boasts features such as good shear viscosity and high gloss, making it a valuable addition to formulations where these properties are crucial.

Efka® FA 4601 is a multifunctional liquid marvel that serves as a rheology modifier, thickener, emulsifier, and dispersant. This versatile formulation seamlessly integrates with nitrocellulose, polyurethanes (PU), chlorinated rubbers, epoxies (EP), and alkyds, showcasing its compatibility with various polymers and resins. Efka® FA 4601, in its liquid form, ensures ease of application.

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® T30Plus is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® T30Plus is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds applications in inkjet paper, makeup, powder coatings, printing inks, and rheology control.

HDK® H20RH is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20RH is highly effective as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It offers high compatibility, especially in epoxy, polyurethane, and acrylate systems.

HDK® H21 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H21 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various applications such as composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, particularly in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems.

HDK® H30RM is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30RM is commonly used in various applications, including automotive coatings, industrial coatings, powder coatings, and as a rheology control agent.

HDK® H30LM is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30LM is commonly used in various applications, including automotive coatings, industrial coatings, powder coatings, and as a rheology control agent.

HDK® H18 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H18 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in composites, coatings, adhesives, and sealants, particularly in vinylester, epoxy, and polyurethane systems.

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.

HDK® H13L is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H13L is primarily used as a thickening, thixotropic, and anti-sedimentation agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It finds its main application in polar systems. The strong hydrophobicity of HDK® H13L makes it particularly suitable for solvent-free systems, high solids formulations, and waterborne coatings.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.

HDK® S13 is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® S13 is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds application in inkjet paper and pulp, paper & printing processes.

HDK® T40 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® T40 finds applications in flexographic printing, gravure printing, industrial wood coatings, inkjet paper, offset printing, and printing inks.

HDK® T30 is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® T30 is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds application in inkjet paper, make-up, powder coatings, printing inks, and rheology control.

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

Alcosperse 747 is a patented hydrophobically modified copolymer designed for use in detergent and cleaning formulations. It can be used as a pigment dispersant in acrylic emulsion-based paint formulations to deliver efficient, reliable color production. It is especially effective for dispersing water-resistant pigments, clays and carbon black. It is an excellent choice for acrylic emulsion-based paint formulations. Alcosperse 747 Benefits Excellent pigment dispersion Outstanding color acceptance Good hydrophobic properties Watermark-resistant performance Long shelf life Alcosperse 747 Features VOC-free Low molecular weight Easy to handle and incorporate into formulations Good storage stability

HEUR Thickener for the Medium Shear RangeBorchi® Gel 0625 is a HEUR rheology modifier ( H ydrophobically modified E thoxylated Ur ethane copolymer rheology modifier). This solution works well as a medium shear range thickener for improved rheological profiles in coatings. Borchi® Gel 0625 is a VOC-, APEO-, and tin-free non-ionic polyurethane-based thickener for water-based coatings.

Rheology Modifier for Anti-Sagging and Spray ApplicationBorchi® Gel 0621 is a non-ionic, polyurethane-based rheology modifier for anti-sagging and spray application. It is a low shear range associative HEUR thickener for water-based coating systems. This product contains no emulsifiers and is tin-, VOC- and APEO-free. It is 30 % active in water.

HEUR Rheology Modifier for the High Shear Range / Paints and CoatingsBorchi® Gel 0435 is a non-ionic, polyurethane-based high shear range HEUR rheology modifier ( H ydrophobically modified E thoxylated Ur ethane copolymer rheology modifier) for water-based coatings systems. This thickener is  APEO- and tin-free.HEUR Rheology Modifier for Waterborne Coatings / High Shear RangeBorchi® Gel 0435 is a non-ionic, polyurethane-based high shear range HEUR rheology modifier ( H ydrophobically modified E thoxylated Ur ethane copolymer rheology modifier) for water-based coatings systems. This thickener is  APEO- and tin-free.

HEUR Rheology Modifier for the Low Shear RangeBorchi® Gel LW 44 is a non-ionic, polyurethane-based HEUR ( H ydrophobically modified E thoxylated Ur ethane copolymer rheology modifier) low shear range thickener for water-based coatings systems. This thickening solution is VOC-free, APEO-free, and organo tin-free.

HEUR Rheology Modifier for the Medium Shear Range / Paints and CoatingsBorchi® Gel L 76 is a HEUR rheology modifier ( H ydrophobically modified E thoxylated Ur ethane copolymer rheology modifier) for the medium shear range. This solution is a thickener for emulsion and aqueous paint systems. Borchi® Gel L 76 is glycol ether, APEO and VOC-free.

Borchi® Gel PW 25 is a HEUR rheology modifier ( Hydrophobically modified Ethoxylated Ur ethane copolymer rheology modifier). This solution works well as a low shear range thickener for improved rheological profiles in coatings. Borchi® Gel PW 25 is an emulsifier-, APEO-, and organo tin-free non-ionic polyurethane-based thickener for water-based coatings.

Polyurethane-Based Associative Rheology Modifier Additive for Spray Paint ApplicationBorchi® Gel 0620 is a non-ionic, polyurethane-based associative rheology modifier for spray paint application, including latex paints. It is a HEUR thickener for water-based coating systems in the low shear range. This product contains no emulsifiers and is tin-, surfactant- and APEO-free. It is 40 % active in water/butyl glycol.