RHEOLATE® RX 04A
Hydrophobically Modified Alkali-Swellable Emulsion (HASE) Rheological Modifier for waterborne systems
RHEOLATE® RX 04A is an acrylic thickener, low to medium viscosity, with excellent thickening efficiency in the high shear rate range. It can be used with a low shear rate thickener. When used together, it is designed to replace cellulosic thickeners with technical advantages.
Hydrophobically modified alkali swellable thickener was developed with the highest technology for waterborne systems.
RHEOLATE® RX 04A is an efficient thickener for systems formulated with acrylic emulsions, styrene acrylics, acrylic vinyl, vinyl maleates and VeoVa.
Key properties
- Superior performance and appearance when compared to cellulosic modifiers.
- Provides medium thickening capacity.
- Newtonian behavior giving high transfer during application.
- Easy to handle.
- High shelf life stability.
- High resistance to microbial spoilage.
Functions
- Rheological additives
- Thickeners
Market segment
- Paints, Coatings & Inks
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