Coatings, Inks & Construction

RHEOLATE® 658

Mid-shear non-ionic synthetic associative thickener (NiSAT) designed for interior & exterior water-based zero to low VOC decorative/architectural paints. It is ideal for inks, industrial coatings, water-reducible paints and textile coatings. It is a polyurethane solution in water. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It offers a good balance of sag resistance & leveling Exhibits excellent compatibility with other RHEOLATE® thickenersEnvironmentally friendly and contains no APEOs, VOCs, or tinReduces spattering during roller application 

RHEOLATE® 666

Polyether urea polyurethane-based associative rheological additive designed for low VOC formulations and waterborne inks. It is ideal for spray-applied general industrial coatings, gloss & satin-gloss latex paints and latex paints for interior & exterior applications, based on a wide range of binders. It is highly recommended for architectural-, car OEM- & car refinish coatings. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:Solvent-, APE- & tin-freeIt provides thickening efficiency primarily in the low-shear rate range (Stormer, KU) viscosityOffers effective flow & levelling control and excellent spray characteristics Compatible with other rheological additives 

RHEOLATE® 666 IF

Polyether urea polyurethane associative (HEUR) thickener and rheological additive for low VOC formulations. It is used in waterborne dispersions, spray-applied industrial coatings, and interior & exterior-, satin-gloss & gloss latex paints. It is also used in water-reducible paints and inks. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:It is free from solvent, APE, tin, isothiazolinone and biocides (MIT, BIT or CIT)It is low odor, pH-independent and easy to incorporateProvides viscosity at low (Stormer, KU) and medium-shear ratesOffers effective flow and levelling controlExhibits broad formulating flexibility and excellent spray characteristicsIt can be combined with traditional additives, such as clays, cellulosic or acrylic thickenersListed in TSCA, EINECS, REACH, DSL, ENCS, PICCS, KECL, IECSC, AICIS, NZIoC and TCSI inventories

RHEOLATE® 678 IF

Polyether urea polyurethane-based associative rheological additive suitable for waterborne coatings and low VOC formulations. It is ideal for gloss- & satin-gloss latex paints, latex paints for interior & exterior applications, based on a wide variety of binders, water-reducible paints and inks. Shelf life: 2 years.Benefits:Solvent-, APE- & tin-freeIt possesses superior thickening efficiency in both the mid- and high shear rate rangesProvides in-can viscosity and improves brush-dragEnhances film build and imparts superior flow & leveling 

RHEOLATE® BIO 5010

Associative polyurethane thickener and rheological additive designed for water-based paints, inks and textile coatings. It is suitable for low VOC paints, alkyd paints, and high & semi-gloss interior & exterior paints. Shelf life: 24 months.Benefits:It is environmentally friendly and free from APEO, tin, isothiazolinone and VOCIt is pH-independent and pourable solution for easy additionProvides superior spatter resistance and good color acceptanceOffers high film build, shear-rate viscosity development, and improved flow & levellingIt is compatible with other thickeners

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