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UCAR POLYPHOBE Rheology Modifier TR-117
UCAR™ POLYPHOBE™ TR-117 is a premium rheology modifier designed to provide maximum high-shear viscosity for improved film build. This product can be used in combination with UCAR POLYPHOBE TR-115, TR-116, and 102 or with cellulosic thickeners for optimum enhanced high-shear viscosity in medium and high PVC vinyl acrylic coatings. It can also function as the sole thickener in small particle size acrylic or styrene acrylic formulations for maximum film build and gloss development. It features the following characteristics:
- High Solids HASE Emulsions (40%)
- Cost-Effective Alternatives to Urethane Thickeners
- Cost-Effective Liquid Alternatives to Cellulosic Thickeners
- Low Odor and Zero VOC
- Ease of Handling and Incorporation
- Excellent Flow, Leveling, and Spatter Resistance
- High Gloss Development
- Microbial and Mildew Resistance
Typical Properties(1)
| Property |
Value |
| Total Solids, % by weight |
39.0-41.0 |
| Particle Size, microns |
0.20 |
| Viscosity, cP |
200 |
| Weight per Gallon, lb |
8.8-9.2 |
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pH Value |
2.5-4.5 |
(1) The data provided for these properties are typical values, intended only as guides, and should not be construed as sales specifications.
| Product Information |
| UCAR POLYPHOBE Rheology Modifier TR-117 (2.1MB PDF) |
| Safety Data Sheets |
| Safety Data Sheet (100KB PDF) |
| Starting Point Formulations for UCAR POLYPHOBE Rheology Modifier TR-117 |
| Interior Semigloss, Formulation Suggestion I-2285 |
| Interior Semigloss-Low Odor, Formulation Suggestion I-2282 |
| Interior Good Quality Flat, Formulation Suggestion I-2232B |
| High Quality Flat Wall Paint-Low Odor, Formulation Suggestion I-2279 |
| Interior Contractor Flat, Formulation Suggestion I-2231B |
| Quality White Exterior Trim Paint, Formulation Suggestion E-2458A |
| Light Tint-Base House Paint, Formulation Suggestion E-2485A |
| Ultra Deep-Tone House Paint, Formulation Suggestion E-2486A |
| 24% PVC All-Acrylic Paint, Formulation Suggestion E-2495 |
| 31% PVC All-Acrylic Paint, Formulation Suggestion E-2496 |
| 55% PVC All-Acrylic Paint, Formulation Suggestion E-2497 |
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