Products in Construction Chemicals: Rheology Modifier

Rheovis® PU 1256 is a polyurethane-based associative thickener, serving as a solvent-free, non-ionic, mid-shear rheology modifier for aqueous coatings. It imparts pseudoplastic behavior to aqueous systems, showcasing pH-independent thickening. This modifier improves flow and gloss, increases hiding power, and provides wash and scrub resistances, along with outstanding spatter resistance during roller application. Its chemical nature involves a polyurethane polymer in water/diluent.

Evonik's AP-22 is a multipurpose rehydratable alumina that works in multiple applications. It is an activated alumina that can be used as a starting material for formed alumina, extrudates, and as a general adsorbent. Its wide range of applications includes serving as a binding agent, alumina-forming agent, adsorbent, desiccant, viscosity modifier, and anti-shrinkage agent for cements.

Bermocoll E 320 X is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products.

Bermocoll CCM 879 is a highly modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to gypsum based mortars.

Bermocoll CCA 328 is a highly modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to gypsum based mortars. Bermocoll CCA 328 is a modified high viscosity grade of ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Bermocoll M 30 Q is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll M 30 Q contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique Balance between workability and strength.

Bermocoll ML 71 is a low modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll ML 71 contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique Balance between workability and strength.

Bermocoll ML 31 is a modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll ML 31 contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique Balance between workability and strength.

Bermocoll ME 1000 X is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the water retention, the consistency and the stability of water-based products.

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.

Redicote E-4819 is a emulsifier for cationic rapid and medium setting bitumen emulsions suitable for chip seal (surface dressing), tack coat and open graded cold mix.

Bermocoll CCA 312 is a modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency and the water retention of gypsum and cement based plasters. Bermocoll CCA 312 is a modified high viscosity grade of ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose

Bermocoll ML 11 is a modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll ML 11 contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique Balance between workability and strength.

Alcogum L 265 is a water-soluble thickener for anionic bitumen or oil emulsions, including products also containing minerals. It is an acrylate-based emulsion copolymer supplied at 30% active solids in water. This product is part of a unique line of hydrophobically modified, alkali soluble emulsion polymers typically referred to as HASE thickeners.

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

Alcogum SL 827 is a water-soluble thickener for anionic bitumen or oil emulsions that is stable at high emulsion temperatures. It is easily added in the soap phase of anionic emulsions either before or after addition of alkali (see below for more information). Alcogum SL 827 may reduce settling during storage and reduce emulsifier dosage.

Bermocoll E 351 X is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water-based products. Bermocoll E 351 X is a medium viscosity grade of ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

Bermocoll CCA 612 is a high modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the consistency and the water retention of gypsum and cement based plasters. Bermocoll CCA 612 is a modified high viscosity grade of ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.

AGOCEL® AC 5500 is a modified heteropolysaccharide for use as a stabilizer and rheological additive for aqueous or mineral-building material systems. 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.

AGOCEL® AC 5600 is a heteropolysaccharide used as a stabilizer and rheological additive for silicate-based painting systems. 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.

AGOCEL® AC 2200 is a water-soluble polyacrylamide polymer used for controlling the required amount of water and rheology in mineral binder systems. 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.

AGOCEL® AC 2530 is a water-soluble polyacrylamide polymer used for controlling the required amount of water and rheology in mineral binder systems. 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.

AGOCEL® AC 4100 is a modified potato starch ether that smartly combines best-in-class properties as an additive for mineral building materials with a green and sustainable solution. It is a rheology modifier for dry-mix mortars. This co-thickener, when added in low dosage to dry mix formulations, can decisively enhance several features of the system, like improving the consistency, reducing the stickiness on the tools, and giving the final product a superior smoothness without compromising the water retention of the final product.

Pangel M280 is a thickening and anti-settling agent based on a selected and highly purified bentonite clay, specific for water-borne systems. This thixotropic, rheological additive is specifically developed for providing waterborne formulations with properties such as better stability and viscosity control, adhesion control, texturing and stippling effects, workability, and strong binding properties of solid substances.

Pangel S1500 is a mineral rheological additive specially recommended for salt and electrolyte aqueous rich systems. It imparts excellent thixotropic and pseudoplastic properties to the systems in which it is incorporated, improving stability and spreading properties. PANGEL S1500 controls system flow and consistency, ensuring optimal distribution of pigments, fillers, and other components.

Cimsil A55 is a thixotropic powder additive developed to be used in cement and/or lime and gypsum systems. It is a low-dust additive designed for improving properties in fresh and hardened state of mortars and concrete systems. It is also used as a technological additive for animal feed.

Cimsil A35 is a powdered additive that modifies the rheology of mortar, gypsum-plaster, and concrete, improving their properties in both the fresh and hardened states. This thixotropic additive was specifically developed to act as an anti-sagging and anti-slipping agent, improving workability and the visual finish of the systems into which it is incorporated.

Pangel S9 is a high-efficiency powder rheological additive made from high-purity sepiolite that is designed for use in aqueous systems.It is a powder additive that modifies the aqueous systems to which it is added. Pangel S9 imparts excellent thixotropic and pseudoplastic properties to the system in which it is incorporated, improving stability and spreading properties.

Pangel J60 is a powder thixotropic additive, specially developed to act as an anti-sagging and anti-slipping agent. It improves system workability, suspension properties, and visual finish.It controls flow and consistency, ensuring optimal distribution of solvents, fillers, and other components.

Pangel C150 is a rheological additive manufactured from sepiolite. It is a powder additive that improves the system rheology and controls system flow and consistency, ensuring optimum distribution of solvents, fillers, and other components. Suspensions made with Pangel C150 are stable even at high electrolyte concentrations. It has a stable rheological behaviour over a wide pH range and at high temperatures.

DeCAL 9317 can be used as a thickener, viscosity modifier and binder in medium solids applications. It exhibits excellent handling characteristics, dissolving rapidly in water to produce high viscosity solutions. DeCAL 9317 can be used to stabilize and thicken waterborne solutions and dispersions of all kinds of particulate matter. It can be used as an extender with bentonite thickeners in drilling fluids used in the oil industry.

Cimsil G30 is an attapulgite-based additive specifically developed to modify the rheology of wet and dry joint compounds and adhesives. This rheological additive is fully inert and compatible with most common binders, whether organic or inorganic. It is particularly effective in highly viscous filling pastes, such as joint compound for drywall or plasterboards.

Pangel W is an organically modified sepiolite in powder form used to improve the anti-sagging properties of aqueous systems as well as its anti-sedimentation performance during storage. This thickener is manufactured through organic modification of rheological sepiolite, mainly for aqueous systems. It improves rheological characteristics in the range of shear forces affecting sagging and sedimentation properties while controlling consistency.

Cimsil A55G is a chloride-free, thixotropic powder additive that is developed to be used in cement and/or lime and gypsum systems. This product is a low-dust additive designed for improving properties in fresh and hardened state of mortars and concrete systems.

DeCAL 9314 can be used as a lubricant, thickener, viscosity modifier, and binder in medium solids applications. It exhibits excellent handling characteristics, dissolving rapidly in water to produce medium viscosity solutions. DeCAL 9314 can be used to stabilize and thicken waterborne solutions and dispersions of all kinds of particulate matter. It can also be used as an extender with bentonite thickeners in drilling fluids used in the oil industry.

Sappi Valida - L 3% Fibrillated cellulose in water suspension. It is derived from wood pulp that has been sourced from sustainably managed forests. The product is a multifunctional bio-based additive which can be used in concrete to provide unique rheological and physical properties.