ACRYSOL™ TT-935

ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier is a hydrophobically modified, alkali-soluble, anionic associative thickener, designed to give medium shear rate viscosity in interior/exterior flat latex paints. ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier can be used as either a primary or co-thickener in water based coatings. ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier offers the formulation of paints with excellent resistance to roller spattering with better film build and leveling than conventional thickeners. Paints formulated with ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier as a sole thickener exhibit improved flow and leveling over that of medium to high molecular weight cellulosic thickeners. The rheology of ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier can be modified to give further improvements in flow and leveling by addition of low levels of surfactant or glycol ether type co-solvents to reduce the low shear viscosity. Addition of some pre-dispersed colorant may also have this effect. ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier is recommended for use in interior paints requiring improved flow and leveling, and lower raw material cost compared to cellulosic thickeners. Where superior water resistance is required we would recommend the use of ACRYSOL™ SCT-275 Rheology Modifier. ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier can be used in exterior paints but we suggest formulators exercise caution to minimize potential blistering which can occur due to the anionic nature of this product. Delivered as a low viscosity liquid, ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier is very easy to handle and incorporate into the paint. It is resistant to microbiological degradation, thereby avoiding viscosity loss in the paint, a common problem encountered by paint manufacturers.