ACRYSOL™ DR-180 Rheology Modifier

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Hydrophobically modified, alkali-soluble, anionic associative thickener, designed to offer medium shear rate viscosity in interior/exterior paints. Can be used as either a primary or co-thickener in water based coatings. Facilitates the formulation of paints with excellent thickening efficiency, a very good heat-aging stability, washability, color acceptance and low foaming in roller applications. Offers the potential to improve hiding in the manufacture of some paints. Paints formulated with ACRYSOL™DR-180 Rheology Modifier as a sole thickener offers improved flow and leveling over that of cellulosic thickeners, and lower raw material cost compared to cellulosic thickeners. Delivered as a low viscosity liquid, offers ease and handling and incorporation during paint manufacture. It is resistant to microbiological degradation, and offers resistance to viscosity loss in the paint, a common problem encountered by paint manufacturers. APEO-free and contains no added formaldehyde or formaldehyde generators.

Uses:

Interior and exterior paints
Wide range of sheen through high gloss paints, including low-VOC formulations
Water-based architectural and industrial coatings
Utility with all binder types
Additive Applications
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems (EIFS)
Paint/coatings
Paper
Textiles
Paper processing and finishing
Building and Construction
Nonwoven binders
General industrial finishes
Art conservation applications
Water-based industrial baking enamels

Benefits:

Broad formulation latitude
Ease of handling
Use over a wide pH range
Reduced levels required for comparable rheology
Improved gloss development versus HEC
Most offerings ideal for low VOC formulations
Product offerings across different sheer ranges
Excellent spatter resistance
Broad latex compatibility

Properties

These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.

Typical Properties

% Solids Yes No 35 %
Application Method Yes No Blade Coating, Brush, Metered Size Press, Roll, Spray
Dispersant Compatibility Yes No Hydrophilic, Polyacid
ECO Benefits Yes No APEO Free, Formaldehyde Free, Low Odor, Low VOC Capable, Tin Free
Ionic Nature Yes No Anionic
Performance Benefits Yes No High Efficiency, Leveling
pH Yes No 3.5
pH Range Yes No Very Acidic (<4)
Polymer Technology Yes No HASE
Recommended Binder Chemistry Yes No 100% Acrylic, Styrene Acrylic, Styrene Butadiene, Vinyl Acetate, Vinyl Acrylic, Vinyl Acrylic Ethylene (VAE)
Resistance Yes No Spatter, Stain
Rheology Type Yes No Brookfield, Capillary, Hercules High Shear, ICI, KU
Shear Yes No High, Medium
System Yes No Water-based

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