Products in Surface Modifiers: Rheology Modifier

Oppanol® B 12 SFN is used in the manufacturing of adhesives, sealants, lubricating oils, coating compounds, and chewing gum. It consists of medium-molecular-weight polyisobutenes, which are soluble in aliphatic, aromatic, cyclic, and halogenated hydrocarbons. Their solvation tendency increases with the length of the hydrocarbon chain.

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.

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® 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.

AGOCEL® AC 1115 is a polygalactomannan ether used as a hydrocolloid for water-based paints and synthetic resin plasters. Belonging to the AGOCEL® product portfolio, this product is not only added to adjust the viscosity to meet processing requirements and specifications but also to influence essential properties such as storage stability and good anti-settling behavior.

Hi-Sil® T-700 is a thickening agent that belongs to PPG's Hi-Sil® product line of synthetic, amorphous, precipitated silicas that are rheology modifiers and anti-sag/suspension agents. Hi-Sil® T-700 is a premium grade thixotrope designed specifically for adhesive and sealant applications. Its unique physical characteristics make Hi-Sil® T-700 thickening agent a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fumed silica in certain applications.

Hi-Sil® T-152 is a thickening agent that belongs to PPG's Hi-Sil® product line of synthetic, amorphous, precipitated silicas that are rheology modifiers and anti-sag/suspension agents. Hi-Sil® T-152 is a premium-grade thixotrope designed specifically for adhesive and sealant applications. Its unique physical characteristics make Hi-Sil® T-152 thickening agent a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fumed silica in certain applications.

Hi-Sil® T-800 is a thickening agent that belongs to PPG's Hi-Sil® product line of synthetic, amorphous, precipitated silicas that are rheology modifiers and anti-sag/suspension agents. Hi-Sil® T-800 is a premium grade thixotrope designed specifically for adhesive and sealant applications. Its unique physical characteristics make Hi-Sil® T-800 thickening agent a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fumed silica in certain applications.

Hi-Sil® T-600 is a thickening agent that belongs to PPG's Hi-Sil® product line of synthetic, amorphous, precipitated silicas that are rheology modifiers and anti-sag/suspension agents. Hi-Sil® T-600 is a premium grade thixotrope designed specifically for adhesive and sealant applications. Its unique physical characteristics make Hi-Sil® T-600 thickening agent a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fumed silica in certain applications.

Texicryl® 13-318 is a hydrophobically modified alkali swellable emulsion designed for use as a rheology modifier in waterbased formulations. It is highly effective in modifying viscosities at low shear rates to avoid both settling and sagging. This emulsion can be used in cartidge products and construction adhesives.

Texicryl® 13-313 is an alkali swellable thickener designed for water-based formulations. It is highly effective in modifying viscosities at low shear rates to avoid both settling and sagging. It has been designed for use in the formulation of textured coatings, woodstains, paints and waterborne coating systems.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-201 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ silica is used for catalyst supports, as an additive in cosmetic and personal care applications, and in industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-51 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ silica is used for catalyst supports, as an additive in cosmetic and personal care applications, and in industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-52 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This SOLESPHERE™ product is a high-oil absorption grade with over twice the absorption capacity of the normal type. It is bulky, easily dispersible, and has distinct properties.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-53 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This SOLESPHERE™ product is a high-oil absorption grade with over twice the absorption capacity of the normal type. It is bulky, easily dispersible, and has distinct properties.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-121 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product leaves a smooth, hydrated skin feel with a matte visual effect. It is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This product offers the most functionality for O/W emulsions.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-33 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This SOLESPHERE™ product is a high-oil absorption grade with over twice the absorption capacity of the normal type. It is bulky, easily dispersible, and has distinct properties.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-31 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ silica is used for catalyst supports, as an additive in cosmetic and personal care applications, and in industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-122 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This SOLESPHERE™ product is a high-oil absorption grade with over twice the absorption capacity of the normal type. It is bulky, easily dispersible, and has distinct properties.

Cimsil® A55G is a thixotropic powder additive developed for use in cement, lime, and gypsum systems. It is designed to improve properties in both fresh and hardened states of mortars and concrete systems, offering low dust and enhancing workability.

Teckrez® C95-99L is an aromatic (C9) based resins with aliphatic (C5) modification to provide cost effective performance in EVA hot melts and other applications.

AL FS-900 is hydrophilic fumed silica surface treated with dimethyldichlorosilane (DMDS) to make it hydrophobic. Fumed silica’s unique manufacturing process produces a very high purity type of silica with nano size primary particles, a fluffy white powder that is an amorphous and colloidal form of silica. These characteristics impart a wide range of benefits to formulations from thickening and reinforcement to free flow and anti-settling. In addition the treatment imparts added water repellency, corrosion resistance, as well as thickening of complex liquid systems.

Candelilla is a unique natural wax with properties not exhibited by other waxes. With a natural resin content it provides excellent film forming capabilities, provides flex and gloss to stick formulations and promotes reliable gelling capabilities.

Teckrez® HM-1000 is a Styrenated Hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin used where water-white color, excellent heat stability, narrow molecular weight distribution and a degree of polarity are beneficial. HM-1000 enables formulation of premium EVA and mPE-based hot melt adhesives providing better specific adhesion when compared to standard hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins. Other applications include hot melt PSA's, premium aerosol adhesives, elastomeric sealants, wax compounding, medical adhesives, and others.

AL FS 800 is hydrophilic fumed silica surface treated with polydimethylsiloxane to make it hydrophobic. Fumed silica’s unique manufacturing process produces a very high purity type of silica with nano size primary particles, a fluffy white powder that is an amorphous and colloidal form of silica. These characteristics impart a wide range of benefits to formulations from thickening and reinforcement to free flow and anti-settling. In addition the treatment imparts added water repellency, corrosion resistance, as well as thickening of complex polar liquids

Teckrez® C95-109L is an aromatic (C9) tackifier resin, aliphatic (C5) modified with improved color and odor. C5 modification provides improved EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) compatibility making Teckrez® C95-109L an effective tackifier in EVA hot melt adhesives. It is also very effective with SBS block polymers, SBR,and other polymers with aromatic content.

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.

Candelilla is a unique natural wax with properties not exhibited by other waxes. With a natural resin content it provides excellent film forming capabilities, provides flex and gloss to stick formulations and promotes reliable gelling capabilities.

Yellow Beeswax, NF SP-6P is one of our flagship yellow beeswaxes and suitable for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and nutraceutical industries along with hundreds of applications.

FMSIL® R 972 is a hydrophobic surface modified fumed silica with controlled moisture of less than 0.5% specially developed for moisture sensitive application, it helps to offer high transparency with good corrosion resistance.

FMSIL® 212 is a cost effective fumed silica for various adhesives to get optimum viscosity and anti-sagging properties. It can help to partially replace your high-end fumed silica in the system.

Teckros® R100 is a light- colored, stabilized pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin used in a wide range of hot melt, pressure sensitive, other adhesives, and many other applications where rosin ester performance and pleasant odor are important. Unlike tall oil-derived rosin esters, Teckros® R100 is free from meaningful sulfur content resulting in low odor of a pleasant character.

Bomar™ BR-744SD is a difunctional, aliphatic polyester urethane acrylate offering excellent adhesion, flexibility, and tensile strength. It can be effectively formulated for adhesion to steel, aluminum, and various plastics. Products formulated with BR-744SD can be highly flexible, elastomeric, and tacky. It is excellent as an adhesion promoter or reactive tackifier, and is a perfect choice for optically clear UV-PSAs.

Teckrez® CX-902 is a hydrocarbon resin based on selected C9 and DCPD feedstocks. It is used as an alkyd coating modifier to increase hardness, gloss, and chemical resistance. As a resin binder in printing inks, Teckrez® CX902 improves pigment wetting and solvent release. Teckrez® CX902 is used as a rubber processing aid, tackifier resin in mastic adhesives, and modifier in concrete curing and other coating applications.