Rheolate 1

Raw materials / Acrylic thickeners

Product Code: rheo-1

Properties

Technical Sheet

Product Description

Excellent low shear ASE-type viscosity builder. Cost-effective replacement for medium molecular weight HEC with improved sag and settling for low PVC systems, including wood, architectural, and industrial coatings.

Key Properties

excellent rheology
· high mid-shear-rate viscosity
· provides good anti-settling properties
· reduced syneresis
excellent paint performance
· reduces spattering during roller application
· improves freeze/thaw stability
excellent film properties
· maintains gloss levels
· improves corrosion resistance
enzyme resistance
· resists viscosity loss
· re-thickens enzyme-spoiled paint
incorporation
· easily incorporated
· reduces paint preparation time
· avoids the handling of viscous liquids
compatibility
· compatible with clay-based thickeners
· cellulosics and urethane associative thickeners