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Dispersions, Resins and Additives

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Rheology modifiers for water-based systems.

Trusted synthetic rheology modifiers for water-based systems, including non-ionic associative (HEUR / HMPE), anionic associative (HASE) and non-associative thickener (ASE) technologies.

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Key features and benefits

  • Strong thickening response
  • Reduced syneresis
  • Easy to handle
  • Excellent wet-scrub resistance
  • Low effect on glass development

Applications

  • Architectural coatings
  • Automotive
  • Composites
  • Construction
  • Flooring
  • Furniture
  • Industrial coatings
  • Printing and packaging

Anionic polyacrylate copolymers (ASE)

Pseudoplastic rheology profiles, reduced syneresis, and easy to handle

Rheovis AS
1125 
An efficient low-shear, acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic flow behavior for many aqueous paint and coating systems.
Rheovis AS
1125 NA
An alkali swellable emulsion (ASE) that, upon neutralization with a base, imparts strong shear thinning characteristics in water-based coating systems.
Rheovis AS
1126
An efficient low-shear, acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic flow behavior for many aqueous paint and coating systems.
Rheovis AS
1127
An efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior for many aqueous paint and coating systems.
Rheovis AS
1130 NW
An alkali swellable emulsion (ASE) that, upon neutralization with a base, imparts strong shear thinning characteristics in water-based coating systems.
Rheovis AS
1135
Is the ideal ASE (low-shear acrylic thickener) rheology-control additive for water-based coatings.
Rheovis AS
1187
Recommended to be used in a wide range of aqueous formulations. 
Rheovis AS
1189
Recommended to be used in a wide range of aqueous formulations. 

Hydrophobically modified anionic polyacrylate copolymers (HASE)

Strong thickening response, reduced syneresis, and easy to handle

Rheovis HS
1153
An outstanding rheology-control agent for water-based coatings.
Rheovis HS
1162
An outstanding extreme low-shear to thixotropic thickener and rheology-control agent for aqueous coatings.
Rheovis HS
1169 MB
A highly efficient hydrophobically modified acrylic thickener (HASE) designed for water-based paints and 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 HS
1980
A thickening agent, especially suitable for use in water-proofing membranes.

Hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethanes (HEUR)

Broad range of rheology profiles, non-ionic chemistry, excellent wet-scrub resistance, and has low effect on gloss development

Rheovis PU
1192
Next generation of exceedingly pseudoplastic HEUR Rheology Modifiers.
Rheovis PU
1193
Next generation of exceedingly pseudoplastic HEUR Rheology Modifiers.
Rheovis PU
1214 EC
A non-ionic rheology additive for aqueous systems. It is a polyurethane-based associative thickener that shows thickening with only low shear thinning.
Rheovis PU
1235 EC
A mid-shear rheology modifier, recommended for all paints where a balanced rheology curve is important.
Rheovis PU
1256 EC
Low- to mid-shear rheology modifiers with high active content​.
Rheovis PU
1291
Next-generation VOC-free mid-shear rheology modifier with excellent ICI thickening and easy handling.
Rheovis PU
1292
High active product form of an excellent mid-to-high shear PU rheology modifier.
Rheovis PU
1294
Mid- to high-shear rheology profile with high active content and APEO-free.
Rheovis PU
1331
Highly efficient high-shear viscosity builder for all types of aqueous paints and coatings.
Rheovis PU
1333
Combining outstanding high-shear efficiency with very Newtonian rheology profiles.
Rheovis PU
1333 MB
A highly efficient rheology modifier designed to deliver exceptional high-shear thickening while maintaining an outstanding Newtonian rheology profile with minimal impact on low- to mid-shear viscosity.
Rheovis PU
1341 EC
Excellent for high-shear viscosity build for one-coat coverage, while enhancing low-shear performance for superior sag resistance.

Hydrophobically modified polyethers (HMPE)

Newtonian rheology profiles, non-ionic chemistry, avoids spattering, and has good wet-scrub resistance

Rheovis PE
1320
Specifically designed to improve high brush drag (ICI viscosity) in modern coatings. 
Rheovis PE
1331 EC
Excellent for high-shear viscosity build for one-coat coverage. 

Others

Miscellaneous rheology modifiers

Rheovis UR
1120
High-performance polyurea thickener in DMSO, designed to reduce settling and syneresis issues.
Rheovis VP
1231
Modified vinylpyrrolidone-vinylacetate copolymer thickener.