Products

ACRYSOL™ TT-935 Rheology Modifier is an 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. It offers 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 compared with medium- to high-molecular-weight cellulosic thickeners. The rheology can be modified to further improve 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 interior paints requiring improved flow and leveling and lower raw material cost compared to cellulosic thickeners. Where superior water resistance is required, we recommend ACRYSOL™ SCT-275 Rheology Modifier. ACRYSOL™ TT-935 can be used in exterior paints, but formulators should exercise caution to minimize potential blistering due to the anionic nature of this product. Delivered as a low-viscosity liquid, it is very easy to handle and incorporate into paint. It is resistant to microbiological degradation, thereby avoiding viscosity loss in paint, a common problem for manufacturers.

Bermocoll® EHM EXTRA is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water-based paints.

Castorwax® is a wax like compound obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of pure castor oil. The principle constituent is glycerol tri-(12-hydroxystearate), also known as opalwax. Castorwax® is a hard, brittle, high melting point wax that is insoluble in most organic solvents but is highly compatible with most resins and waxes.

Polycin® M-280 is a solventless, castor oil-based derivative designed for use as a polyol or viscosity modifier in polyurethane coating systems. Polycin® M-280 will impart higher hardness and strength, and as a reactive diluent, Polycin® M-280 provides VOC reduction along with the beneficial properties of castor oil derivatives, such as improved hydrophobicity, flow and levelling.

HFGEL 120-B is an organophilic clay designed for use primarily in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon systems such as mineral spirits, naptha, xylene and toluene. It is also suitable for some higher polarity solvent systems. HFGEL 120-B can be incorporated at any point in the manufacturing process using common processing equipment.

Bermocoll® FLOW is an associative non-ionic, water-soluble cellulose ether that improves the rheological properties of water based paints.

ACRYSOL™ RM-12WE Rheology Modifier is a nonionic rheology modifier designed to offer high low-shear viscosity with an extremely shear thinning rheology and excellent thickening efficiency. It offers a rheology profile similar to ACRYSOL™ RM-12WE Rheology Modifier but is prepared without intentionally adding tin compounds to the production process.

Bermocoll® EBS 481 FQ is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzyme resistance. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based products.

Polycin® T-400 is a solventless, castor oil-based derivative designed for use as a polyol or viscosity modifier in polyurethane coating systems. Polycin® T-400 will impart higher hardness and strength, and as a reactive diluent, Polycin® T-400 provides VOC reduction along with the beneficial properties of castor oil derivatives, such as improved hydrophobicity, flow and levelling.

Hostavin® 3055 liq is a low-molecular radical scavenger of the type hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) for solventless and solventborne paints. On principle, it is also suitable in waterbome coatings. Hostavin® 3055 liq is characterized by its excellent solubility, broad compatibility, low volatility and good stabilization efficiency. It can either be added to the ready-to-use paint or incorporated during the paint production. However, as all UV stabilizers, it ought not to be added to the mill-base. Depending on the requested stabilization effect, the addition rate should be in the range of 1.0 to 3.0 %. All concentrations relate to active UV stabilizer on solid resin. Pre-trials, covering various concentrations, are highly recommended. As a non-substituted HALS, Hostavin 3055 liquid is slightly basic and because of this can have an influence on the crosslinking of binders. In such a case, the altemative use of Hostavin 3058 liquid is recommended. Since HALS is highly recommended for all outdoor durable coatings, the need for an additional UV absorber strictly depends on the UV transmittance of the final coating. Inorganically pigmented coatings with good hiding power do usually not require an additional UV absorber, clear coats certainly do.

Bermocoll® EBS 351 FQ is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether with enhanced enzyme resistance. It improves the consistency, the stability, and the water retention of water based products.

ACRYSOL™ RM-5000 Rheology Modifier is a solvent-free1 nonionic associative rheology modifier suitable for both interior and exterior latex paints. It offers a nearly Newtonian viscosity profile that yields a very appealing balance of flow and leveling properties and exceptional film build. What distinguishes ACRYSOL™ RM-5000 Rheology Modifier from other HEUR products is its excellent efficiency in building viscosity in the upper end of the shear spectrum and the ability to furnish truly outstanding flow properties in all types of paints. The exceptional efficiency of ACRYSOL™ RM-5000 Rheology Modifier as much as 20 to 40 percent more effective in generating high-shear (ICI) viscosity in a typical architectural coating formulation can yield major benefits.

ACRYSOL™ RM-995 offers both enhanced viscosity stability to colorant addition and improved sag resistance to broad-wall paints. ACRYSOL™ RM-995 is a solvent-free (Manufactured without added solvent), hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethane (HEUR) rheology modifier based on proprietary technology. This KU-builder rheology modifier offers the properties that HEUR technology is known for, e.g., excellent flow, gloss development and applicability both interior and exterior, with improved performance in viscosity stability upon tinting and excellent sag resistance.

RHOPLEX® ASE-75 is an acrylic thickener used to increase viscosity.

Bermocoll® M 30 Q is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll® M 30 Q contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique balance between workability and strength.