Coatings, Inks & Construction

RHEOLATE® BIO 5075

Non-ionic synthetic associative thickener (NiSAT) recommended for water-reducible paints, inks and textile coatings. It is suitable for interior & exterior decoration paints across all sheen levels. It is also used in industrial water-based coatings systems. It is a mid-shear (KU) rheology modifier. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is environmentally friendly and free from APEO, tin and VOCIt is an easy to handle pourable and pumpable liquid with low viscosityProvides good balance of leveling and sag resistanceOffers spatter resistance, broad formulating flexibility and good storage stabilityIt is compatible with all resin and other rheological additivesIt has 90% bio-based carbon content (C14)

RHEOLATE CVS® 15

Efficient low-shear non-ionic synthetic associative thickener (NiSAT) designed for aqueous low & zero VOC paint applications. It is suitable for decorative paints, inks and industrial- & textile coatings. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, marine protective-, plastic-, wood-, concrete-, plaster/stucco- & roof coatings. It is a polyurethane solution in water. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It offers reduced viscosity loss upon tintingExcellent efficiency and compatibility is achieved with most latex resins systemsIt possesses superior sag and leveling properties which provide excellent application properties when applied with brush or roller, or when spray appliedAPEO-, VOC-, and tin-free

RHEOLATE® FX 1010

Associative thickening agent developed for use in aqueous emulsion paints based on polyacrylic-, polyvinyl-acetate homopolymers and most terpolymers. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, general industrial-, marine protective-, plastic-, wood-, concrete- & leather coatings and inks. It is recommended for roof coatings. It is a highly efficient polyether polyurethane polymer in a mixture of solvents. Shelf life: 3 years.Benefits:It improves the anti-settling & sag resistance by increasing the mid and low shear viscosityIt offers a higher degree of water resistance & gloss levels and increased scrub resistanceReduces roller spatteringImproves weathering

RHEOLATE® FX 1070

Associative no-VOC thickening agent suitable for aqueous coatings based on polymeric dispersions and alkyd- & hybrid emulsions. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, general industrial-, marine protective-, plastic-, wood- & concrete coatings and inks. It is a hydrophobic urethane polymer in water. Shelf life: 3 years.Benefits:It increases the high-shear viscosity, resulting in a nearly Newtonian flow behavior for e.g. dispersion paintsIt improves film-build, brushing characteristics, edge covering and appearance It forms strong associations with the surface of the polymeric binder particlesLess sensitive to hydrolysis

RHEOLATE® FX 1080

Associative thickening agent designed for use in aqueous emulsion paints based on polyacrylic-, polyvinyl-acetate homopolymers and most terpolymers. It is highly recommended for architectural-, general industrial- and concrete coatings. It is a very low VOC, highly efficient, high active content polyether polyurethane polymer in a mixture of solvents. Shelf life: 3 years.Benefits:It improves the anti-settling and sag resistance by increasing the mid and low shear viscosityCompatible with the standard latexes used in emulsion paintsIt offers a higher degree of water resistance and increased scrub resistance Reduces roller spattering

RHEOLATE® FX 1100

Thickening agent developed for use in aqueous systems and powdered formulations. It can be used in NO-VOC & low odor systems. It is highly recommended for architectural-, general industrial- and concrete coatings. It is recommended for plaster/stucco, roof coatings, tile adhesive and leather coatings. It is a highly efficient hydrophobic polyether polyurethane. Shelf life: 3 years.Benefits:It enables formulations of odorless paints free of organic solventCompatible with glycols, glycol derivatives and various coalescing agents It improves brushability, higher film build & improved edge covering Improves flow & levelling and appearance

RHEOLATE® HX 6008 IF

Highly efficient non-ionic synthetic associative thickener (NiSAT) developed for waterborne systems and latex paints. It is used in high quality, low VOC latex paints, particularly based on acrylic and styrene acrylic technologies. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, general industrial- and marine protective coatings. It is also highly recommended for plastic-, wood-, concrete- & leather coatings, inks and plaster/stucco. It is a polyether polyurethane resin solution in water. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:Free of isothiazolinone type of preservativesIt develops high shear viscosity very efficiently with some mid-shear viscosity contributionImproved application properties in alkyd emulsion paintsIt contains very low VOC

RHEOLATE® HX 6010 IF

Efficient high shear non-ionic synthetic associative thickener (NiSAT) developed for aqueous decorative paints, inks & textile coatings. It is designed as a Newtonian high- shear (ICI) builder for low and zero VOC paints. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, general industrial-, marine protective-, plastic-, wood-, concrete- & leather coatings and plaster/stucco. It is a polyurethane solution in water. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:APEO-, VOC-, tin- & isothiazolinone-free type of preservativesIt provides superior application properties for uniform film build, improved hiding, superior coverage and ease of applicationExcellent sag and leveling Great color properties with reduced color float and good color rub up results