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

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Anionic polyacrylate copolymers (ASE)

Pseudoplastic rheology profiles, reduced syneresis, and easy to handle

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
1127

An efficient acrylic thickener (ASE) with pronounced pseudoplastic (low-shear) flow behavior for many aqueous paint and coating systems.

Rheovis AS
1130

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

Hydrophobically modified anionic polyacrylate copolymers (HASE)

Strong thickening response, reduced syneresis, and easy to handle

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.

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
1216 EC

A low- to mid-shear rheology modifier.

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.

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.

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.

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Rheology modifiers for water-based systems.

Key features and benefits

Applications

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Anionic polyacrylate copolymers (ASE)

Pseudoplastic rheology profiles, reduced syneresis, and easy to handle

Hydrophobically modified anionic polyacrylate copolymers (HASE)

Strong thickening response, reduced syneresis, and easy to handle

Hydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethanes (HEUR)

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

Hydrophobically modified polyethers (HMPE)

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

Others

Miscellaneous rheology modifiers

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