Coatings, Inks & Construction

RHEOLATE® 210

Polyether urea polyurethane-based associative thickener designed for waterborne inks. It is used in low-VOC, VOC-free formulations and paints containing small-particle-sized latexes & high-volume-solids systems. It is ideal for gloss & satin-gloss latex paints and latex paints for interior & exterior applications based on pure acrylic or copolymer binders. It is highly recommended for architectural-, concrete- & general industrial coatings. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:VOC-freeIt offers superior thickening efficiency in the high shear It enhances film build & provides excellent brush drag Imparts superior flow & leveling and reduces spattering during roller application 

RHEOLATE® 212 IF

VOC-free polyether polyurethane-based associative thickener designed for waterborne inks, textile coatings and high-quality low-VOC latex paints. It is used in high gloss & semi-gloss interior & exterior latex paints and alkyd latex paints. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, coil-, general industrial-, marine protective-, plastic-, wood-, concrete- & roof coatings. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:Free of isothiazolinone type of preservativesIt offers high shear-rate viscosity build and improved flow & levellingSuperior spatter resistance and good color acceptance Compatible with other thickeners 

RHEOLATE® 244

Associative thickener designed for gloss, satin-gloss & semi-gloss latex paints and waterborne inks. It is used in small-particle-sized latexes, water-reducible paints and high-volume-solids systems. It is ideal for latex paints for interior and exterior applications based on pure acrylic or copolymer binders. It is highly recommended for general industrial- & architectural coatings. It is a dispersion of a polyether urea polyurethane. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It provides efficient thickening in the high-shear range & improves mid-shear viscosity without the need for a secondary thickenerImproves color acceptance & paint stability Enhances film build & provides good brush drag It gives effective flow & leveling control and reduces spattering during roller application 

RHEOLATE® 255

Polyurethane-based associative thickener designed for gloss & satin-gloss latex paints. It is used in latex paints for interior and exterior applications, based on pure acrylic or copolymer binders. It is highly recommended for water-based architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, general industrial-, marine protective-, plastic-, wood- & leather coatings and inks. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It offers high thickening effect in the medium-shear rangeEnhances film build and improves flow & leveling It reduces spattering during roller applicationAllows broad formulating flexibility

RHEOLATE® 266

Associative thickener designed for waterborne inks. It is ideal for spray-applied or doctor-blade-applied systems such as industrial coatings, OEM topcoats & primers, furniture and wood lacquers and maintenance paints. It is used in metal decorative finishes, architectural/decorative coatings, high PVC matt, contractor matt & semi-gloss, refractory coatings, and vehicle component lacquer. It is highly recommended for car refinish-, marine protective- & plastic coatings. It is based on a new polyether urea polyurethane polymer. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It provides highly efficient thickening at low- to medium-shear rates and shear-thinning viscosityIt offers good flow & leveling and good sag resistance Cost effective pH insensitive and independent

RHEOLATE® 278 TF

Polyurethane-based associative thickener designed for use in paints containing small-particle-size latexes and high-volume-solids systems. It is ideal for gloss & satin-gloss latex paints and latex paints for interior & exterior applications, based on pure acrylic or copolymer binders. It is highly recommended for water-based architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, general industrial-, marine protective-, plastic-, wood- & concrete coatings. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:Superior thickening efficiency in the high-shear rangeAPE- and tin-freeIt enhances film build & provides excellent brush drag Imparts superior flow & leveling and reduces spattering during roller application 

RHEOLATE® 288

Associative thickener designed for waterborne wood clear-coat systems, latex emulsions, dispersions and high gloss pigmented systems. It is used in wood floor coatings, metal topcoats and high gloss coatings. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, general industrial-, marine protective-, plastic- & concrete coatings and plaster/stucco. It is a highly efficient polyether polyurethane-based additive. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It provides exceptional clarity and high shear thinning index which makes it ideal for spray, curtain & dip coat applications and traditional brushingHighly efficient viscosity build at low and medium shear ratesGood flow and leveling Cost effective 

RHEOLATE® 299

Associative thickener suitable for industrial waterborne coating systems. It is used in decorative, pigmented & clear and gloss & high gloss coating systems. It is ideal for sprayed latex emulsions, dispersions and water reducible clear coats. It is used in industrial wood & metal coatings and wood joinery. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM-, car refinish-, marine protective-, plastic- & leather coatings and inks. It is a polyether polyurethane dispersion in a mixture of water and diethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It is a highly efficient viscosity builder in the low- to mid-shear rate rangeIt provides strongly shear thinning flow behavior which makes it ideal for spray applicationsExcellent sag resistance and anti-settling behavior APEO- and tin-free