RHEOLATE® 208 is a rheological additive in powder form, specifically designed for use in water-borne systems like latex paints. Here's an overview of its features and applications:
General Information: RHEOLATE 208 is a 100% solids urethane associative rheology modifier. It is particularly useful in formulations requiring reduced VOC or solvent-free options, where a powdered product is more convenient. It offers benefits beyond its liquid counterpart, RHEOLATE 278 TF.
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Incorporation: RHEOLATE 208 is best incorporated as a water gel. A typical pre-mix method involves mixing 4 parts of RHEOLATE 208 with 96 parts of water at moderate speed for 15 minutes. The pre-dispersion can be added at any stage of letdown, but addition before letdown of the mill-base is recommended.
Levels of Use: Typical use levels range from 0.1% to 0.6% on the total paint weight. The performance of RHEOLATE 208 must be evaluated in the complete paint formulation. Adjustment of the surfactant blend may be necessary to achieve optimum properties.
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