Rheological Modifiers
Key components in paints, coatings and inks, which control the characteristics and properties of liquid products. Without these special additives, liquid media would be as "fluid" as water. During application, the paints would splatter in all directions, they would have little covering power and their useful life would be much shorter. Rheological modifiers allow formulators to adjust the flow behavior of paints and coatings. This way, painters benefit from viscosity and improve application characteristics.
Cellulose
| Product | Description | Chemical Base | Viscosity (2% sol. T = 25°C ) | Appearance | Humidity | pH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEADCEL HE30000 SE | For high shear, better splash resistance, better sag resistance, longer open time. | HEC | 22,000-38,000 Pa.s | White or yellowish powder | <5% | 5 - 8 |
| HEADCEL HE60000 SE | For high shear, better splash resistance, better sag resistance, longer open time. | HEC | 48,000-72,000 Pa.s | White or yellowish powder | <5% | 5 - 8 |
| HEADCEL HE100000 SE | Higher thickening, better performance cost, better water resistance, higher viscosity when diluting with water. | HEC | 80,000-120,000 Pa.s | White or yellowish powder | <5% | 5 - 8 |
Synthetic
| Product | Description | Chemical Base | pH | % Solids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGOCEL PU 227 | Associative polyurethane thickener with good thickening power. | HEUR | 6 - 8 | 17 |
| AGOCEL PU 237 | Associative polyurethane thickener with good thickening power. | HEUR | 5.5 - 6.5 | 17 |
| AGOCEL PU 240 | Associative polyurethane thickener with good thickening power. | HEUR | 5.5 - 6.5 | - |
| AGOCEL X | Associative acrylic thickener for water-based. | HASE | 3 - 4 | 30 |
| WP-383 | Associative acrylic thickener with high flowability. | HASE | 2 - 3.5 | 29.5 - 30.5 |
Guar
| Product | Description | Chemical Base | Viscosity C = 2% T = 20°C ; 20 rpm | Low Shear | High Shear | Water Retention | Synthetic Resins | Silicates | Dosage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGOCEL I 5 D | High performance in high cut applications. Prevents paint splatter during application. | HPG | Low | + | ++ | ++ | ✓ | - | 0.4 - 1.2 |
| AGOCEL I 115 D | Round product for architectural paints with good water retention. | HPG | Medium | ++ | + | ++ | ✓ | - | 0.3 - 1.0 |
| AGOCEL I 30 D | Profitable behavior and pseudoplastic behavior. | HPG | High | ++ | + | ++ | ✓ | - | 0.15 - 0.8 |
| AGOCEL I 50 D | Recommended for plasters with excellent water retention. | Modified HPG | High | ++ | + | +++ | ✓ | - | 0.15 - 0.7 |
| AGOCEL I 155 D | Very efficient in the low shear stress range. Positive influence on anti-sedimentation behavior. | Modified HPG | High | +++ | + | ++ | ✓ | - | 0.15 - 0.6 |
Xanthan
| Product | Description | Chemical Base | Viscosity C = 2% T = 20°C ; 20 rpm | Low Chear | High Shear | Water Retention | Synthetic Resins | Silicates | Dosage [%] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGOCEL V 500 D | Very efficient in the low shear stress range. Positive influence on anti-sedimentation behavior. | Xanthan | High | +++ | + | - | ✓ | - | 0.01 - 0.5 |
| AGOCEL V 600 | Good anti-sedimentation behavior in silicate systems. | Xanthan | High | +++ | + | - | ✓ | ✓ | 0.01 - 0.5 |
| AGOCEL X 1000 | Strong thickening effect. | Acrylate | Medium | ++ | ++ | - | ✓ | ✓ | 0.1 - 2.0 |
Acrylics
| Nmae | Chemical Structure | Water | Solvent |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGOCEL X 1000 | Associative Acrylic | ✓ | - |
Clays
| Product | Characteristics | Chemical Base | Mineral | Water Base | Solvent Base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PANGEL S9 | It is a highly effective additive made up of high purity sepiolite that confers optimal rheology and absence of segregation to the systems in which it is incorporated, improving its stability and application properties. | Hydrated Magnesium Silicate | Sepiolite | ✓ | |
| PANGEL B10 | Powder additive with high thickening and anti-settling capacity for medium-low polarity systems, especially recommended for systems based on white spirit-type solvents. | Hydrated Magnesium Silicate | Sepiolite | ✓ | |
| PANGEL B20 | High-thickening and anti-settling powder additive for medium-low to medium polarity systems, especially recommended for aromatic and unsaturated polyester solvents. | Hydrated Magnesium Silicate | Sepiolite | ✓ |
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