Rheotech™ 4000 LC

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Rheotech™ 4000 LC is an acrylic associative thickener designed specifically for water-based systems. Here are its typical characteristics and properties:

Nature: Acrylic associative thickener
Appearance: Low viscous white milky liquid
Solid Content (%): 30
Active Content (%): 30
pH: 3
Specific Gravity: 1.06
Solvent: Water

Description:
Rheotech™ 4000 LC is a low carbon footprint HASE (Hydrophobically Modified Alkali-Swellable Emulsion) thickener, intended to enhance both the rheology and color acceptance of water-based formulations. It boasts a carbon footprint reduction of over 15% compared to standard HASE thickeners, without compromising performance. Its exceptional effectiveness at medium shear rates enables easy control of paint quality during handling and facilitates coating by roll or brush, especially for finishing touches. Rheotech™ 4000 LC ensures safe additions of colorants in water-based formulations, limiting viscosity changes and rub-out issues. It is suitable for use in various alkaline water-based formulations, especially in solvent and Alkyl Phenol Ethoxylate (APE) free systems.

Standard Packaging:
Available in:

1000L IBC
220L Drum
Bulk

Handling & Storage:
Store between 5°C and 40°C, protect from frost, weathering, and direct sun exposure. Once opened, reseal immediately. Surface drying and slight sedimentation are normal but do not affect performance if solids content meets specifications. If necessary, filter the product before use. Use within 6 months from delivery.

Market:

Coatings & Inks
- Architectural Coating
- Graphic Arts
- Industrial Coating
Adhesives & Sealants
- Assembly
- Other Adhesives
- Sealants

Key Benefits:

Formulation: Cost in use, color acceptance, compatibility, easy handling.
Storage: In-can appearance, syneresis resistance, antisettling, viscosity stability.
Application: Gunnability, brushability, rollability, sag resistance, temperature resistance, tinting, dilution, edge-coverage, slump resistance, sprayability.
Film Properties: Hiding power/opacity, rub out, gloss, stain resistance.

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