RHEOLATE® 658
Nonionic Synthetic Associative Thickener (NiSAT) for Mid-Shear waterborne systems
RHEOLATE 658 is a 17.5% active solids, nonionic synthetic associative thickener designed for improving the rheology of interior and exterior deco paints. Paints formulated with RHEOLATE 658 have a good balance of sag resistance and leveling and is suitable for use from flats through gloss paints.
The thickener is an urethane associative rheology modifiers and exhibits excellent compatibility with other RHEOLATE thickeners. RHEOLATE 658 can be used together with more Newtonian high-shear thickeners such as RHEOLATE 212 or HX 6010 to customize the rheology profile of the coating.
RHEOLATE 658 is environmentally friendly and contains no APEOs, VOCs, or tin. While designed for use in water based decorative paints the product can also be used in other water based systems including inks, textile coatings, adhesives and
sealants. The product has a low viscosity and is a pourable and pumpable liquid.
Key properties
- Mid-shear (KU) rheology modifier
- Good balance of sag resistance and leveling
- Reduces spattering during roller application
- pH-independent
- Compatible with other rheological additives
- Allows broad formulating flexibility
- Compatible in all resin systems
- Zero VOC
- Ease of incorporation and use
- Good storage stability
Functions
- Rheology Modifiers / Thickeners>>Associatives
Market segment
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Construction
- Paints, Coatings & Inks
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- VOC-free
- APEO-free