Dispersions, Resins and Additives

Rheology modifiers

Rheovis^®, Attagel^®, Attaflow^® and Efka^® rheology modifiers for water-based, solvent-based, and solvent-free formulations

Our synthetic rheology modifiers include non-ionic associative (HEUR / HMPE), anionic associative (HASE) and non-associative thickener (ASE) technologies. Our focus is on highly efficient additives for water-based systems. Our rheology modifiers also provide additional functionalities like wetting properties and health or environmental benefits such as suitability for formulations free of VOCs, odors, APEOs and heavy metals.

Rheology modifiers from BASF effectively reduce dripping and spattering of paints during roller or brush application. Sag resistance is improved by a rapid but controlled viscosity increase after application. They also reliably prevent sedimentation of pigments during transport and storage of the paints.

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Key features and benefits

Broad range of rheology profiles
Highly efficient across many resin types
pH independent (PUR / PE)
Improved wash and scrub resistance
Low impact on water uptake
Low impact on water whitening
Excellent leveling
Reduced spattering

Applications

Architectural coatings
Automotive
Construction
Flooring
Furniture
Industrial coatings

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Rheology modifier brands

Trusted synthetic rheology modifiers for aqueous systems, including non-ionic associative (HEUR / HMPE), anionic associative (HASE), non-associative (ASE), and natural attapulgite thickener technologies as well as options for solvent-based systems which include castor oil and wax-based thixotropes.

Products

Rheology modifiers for water-based systems

Attagel 15

An economical, coarse particle-size attapulgite product that has high gel strength and a smooth texture with good spreading characteristics.

Attagel 30

A medium-fine grind, cost-effective attapulgite clay thickener for use in a wide variety of thickening applications.

Attagel 40

Inert powdered gelling grade of attapulgite clay. It is finely pulverized to effectively form colloidal gels in ionic and non-ionic aqueous solutions to provide thixotropic thickening and suspension.

Attagel 50

An inert powdered gelling grade of attapulgite clay for use in a variety of applications requiring thixotropic thickening and suspension aid.

Rheovis AS 1130

Alkali swellable emulsion (ASE) that, upon neutralization with a base, imparts strong shear thinning characteristics in water-based coating systems.

Rheovis HS 1162

An outstanding extreme low-shear to thixotropic thickener and rheology-control agent for aqueous coatings.

Rheovis HS 1212

A hydrophobically modified alkali swellable emulsion (HASE) that, upon neutralization with a base, imparts mid- to high-shear rheology control in water-based coating systems.

Rheovis HS 1332

A hydrophobically modified alkali swellable emulsion (HASE) that, upon neutralization with a base, imparts mid- to high-shear rheology control in water-based coating systems.

Rheovis PU 1192

Our most recent generation of outstanding efficient and exceedingly pseudoplastic rheology modifiers for all kind of water-based spray applications.

Rheovis PU 1193

Our most recent generation of outstanding efficient and exceedingly pseudoplastic rheology modifiers for all kind of water-based spray applications.

Rheovis PU 1214 EC

A non-ionic rheology additive for aqueous systems.

Rheovis PU 1216 EC

A low- to mid-shear rheology modifiers with a remarkable performance

Rheovis PU 1256 EC

An associative polyurethane thickener designed to modify the rheology profile of aqueous polymer emulsions.

Rheovis PU 1291

A next-generation VOC-free mid-shear rheology modifier with excellent ICI thickening and easy handling.

Rheovis PU 1292

A mid-to high shear polyurethane thickener with multiple associative elements, even at lower dosages.

Rheovis PU 1331

A low VOC and low odor-associative thickener.

Rheovis PU 1333

Has outstanding efficiency in the high-shear range, remarkable good coloristics.

Rheovis UR 1120

A high-performance polyurea thickener in DMSO, designed to reduce settling and syneresis issues.

Rheovis VP 1231

A modified vinylpyrrolidone-vinylacetate copolymer thickener.

Rheology modifiers for solvent-based systems

Efka RM 1469

Rheology modifier for solvent-based systems. Recommended in the application of pigment preparations as well as in clear or topcoats which require maximum gloss.

Efka RM 1900

Rheology modifier that provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations with higher temperature stability.

Efka RM 1920

Rheology modifier that provides excellent sag resistance for non-aqueous formulations with standard thixotropy.

Efka RM 1965

Rheology modifier that prevents settling of pigments in solvent-based coatings by developing a more shear-thinning rheological behavior; prevents formation of hard pigment sedimentation.

Rheology modifiers for solvent-free systems