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NUOSPERSE® FX 9086

NUOSPERSE® FX 9086 is a pigment dispersing agent designed for use in pigment pastes, offering stable pigment dispersions suitable for various solvent-borne coatings and inks. Here are the key details:
General Information:
- Appearance: Clear liquid.
- Active content: Approximately 50%.
- Density: Approximately 1015 kg/m³.
- Viscosity: Maximum 300 mPa.s at 25°C.
- Solubility: Soluble in xylene, butanol, white spirit, and various aromatic and aliphatic solvents. Insoluble in water.
- Flash point: Approximately 42°C.
- Composition: Polymeric surfactant dissolved in methoxy propyl acetate.
Applications and Properties:
- Specifically designed for use as a pigment dispersing agent with maximum stabilizing properties against flocculation.
- Strong interaction with pigment surfaces due to polymeric character and multifunctional adsorbing anchoring groups.
- Prevents flocculation by entropic repulsion.
- Compatible with various binder systems, both aliphatic and aromatic.
- Used in high-quality pigment pastes for a broad spectrum of paints.
Incorporation:
- Should be added to the solvent or binder/solvent mixture before pigment addition.
- Quantity to be used determined experimentally based on pigment surface characteristics, solvent, binder, and required coating performance.
- Typically used in concentrations between 5% and 35% (calculated on the total weight of paste or tinter).
Health and Safety Data:
- Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) available on the company website for information on safe handling and storage.

RHEOLATE® 644

RHEOLATE® 644 is a solvent-free, APE-free (alkylphenol ethoxylate-free), tin-free, polyether urea polyurethane associative thickener primarily used in waterborne coatings. Here's an overview of its features and applications:
General Information:
- Appearance: Opaque off-white to white liquid.
- Active Solids: 25%.
- Total Solids: 32.5%.
- Brookfield Viscosity: < 10,000 cps (at 20 rpm, 25°C).
- Specific Gravity: 1.06.
- Solvent: Water.
Applications:
- Suitable for gloss latex paints, satin-gloss latex paints, and high-quality trim paints.
- Used in latex paints for both interior and exterior applications based on various binders.
- Applicable in water-reducible paints, adhesives, and inks.
Key Properties:
- Low odor.
- Enhances film build and provides good brush drag.
- Offers effective flow and leveling control.
- Reduces spattering during roller application.
- Demonstrates excellent color acceptance and stability.
- pH-independent.
- Easily incorporated and compatible with other rheological additives.
Incorporation:
- Typically added just after latex addition in the let-down stage.
- It is recommended to add any low-shear thickener after RHEOLATE® 644.
- Care should be taken in sensitive formulations to avoid possible shock or destabilization.
- Dilution with water is advisable in fine-particle or hydrophobic latex systems to avoid strong association.
- Can be combined with other rheological additives to achieve ideal flow.
Levels of Use:
- Typical levels range from 0.4% to 3.0% (as delivered) by weight of the paint.
- A ladder test may be conducted to determine the most suitable dosage before use.
Health and Safety Data:
- Detailed information on handling and safety is provided in the material safety data sheet.

RHEOLATE® FX 1070

RHEOLATE® FX 1070 is a no-VOC (volatile organic compound) liquid rheology modifier used in aqueous coatings. Here's a breakdown of its key features and applications:
General Information:
- Appearance: Clear liquid.
- Active content: 40%.
- Density (20°C): Approx. 1070 kg/m³.
- Viscosity (23°C): Approx. 10-20 Pa.s.
- Colour: Max. 250 Alpha (50% in 50% IPA).
Applications and Properties:
- Acts as a high-shear thickener, optimizing rheological properties in aqueous coatings.
- Enhances film build, brushing characteristics, edge covering, and appearance compared to conventionally-thickened aqueous coatings.
- Maintains low- and medium-shear viscosity, resulting in minimal changes to the appearance viscosity and anti-sagging properties after addition.
- Forms strong associations with polymeric binder particles, improving color development and reducing rub-up and color float.
- Exhibits compatibility with low shear PUR-thickeners like RHEOLATE® FX 1010 or 655.
Incorporation:
- Preferably added to the milling paste, but can also be added during the let-down stage with careful compatibility checking.
- Dilution with water may be necessary if too aggressive interaction occurs.
- Recommended concentration typically ranges from 0.5% to 3.0%, depending on the desired rheology.
Health and Safety Data:
- Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for safe handling and storage information.

NUOSPERSE® 2008

NUOSPERSE® 2008 is a solvent-free, NO-VOC (volatile organic compound) pigment wetting and dispersing agent used in paints and pigment concentrates. Here are its key features and applications:
General Information:
- Appearance: Clear/slightly hazy liquid.
- Active content: 100%.
- pH (3% solution in water): 6.5 – 7.5.
- Density (20°C): Approx. 1040 kg/m³.
- Viscosity (25°C): Approx. 750 mPa·s.
- Solubility: Soluble in water, ethylene glycol, and xylene.
Applications and Properties:
- NUOSPERSE® 2008 acts as a wetting and dispersing agent for pigments in both aqueous and organic solvent-based coatings and inks.
- Strongly adsorbed onto various substrates, displaying multi-functionality.
- Improves pigment wetting and stability, reducing milling time and inhibiting flooding, floating, and sedimentation.
- Excellent compatibility with NUOSPERSE® 2006, recommended for dispersing hydrophilic and hydrophobic pigments.
- Enhances compatibility in base paints tinted with universal or aqueous colorants.
Incorporation:
- Should be added prior to the grinding stage for maximum pigment wetting and dispersion.
- Recommended dosages vary depending on the application:
  - As a pigment dispersant in water-borne paints: 0.1–0.5%.
  - In waterborne pigment concentrates: 1.0–5.0%.
Health and Safety Data:
- Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for safe handling and storage information.

RHEOLATE® 210

RHEOLATE® 210 is a VOC-free urethane associative thickener primarily used in low-VOC and VOC-free formulations, especially in latex paints and other waterborne systems. Here's a breakdown of its properties and applications:
General Information:
- Appearance: Cloudy off-white to white liquid.
- Active Solids: 25%.
- Total Solids: 33%.
- Brookfield Viscosity: < 9,000 cps (Brookfield RVT, spindle 4, 20 rpm, 25°C).
- Specific Gravity: 1.06.
- Solvent: Water.
Applications:
- Suitable for gloss and satin-gloss latex paints.
- Ideal for interior and exterior latex paints based on pure acrylic or copolymer binders.
- Used in water-borne paints and inks.
Key Properties:
- VOC-free and low odor.
- Provides excellent rheology, especially in the high-shear viscosity range.
- Enhances film build and brush drag.
- Imparts superior flow and leveling, reduces spattering during roller application.
- Offers good color acceptance and is enzyme resistant.
- Gives an alkyd-like appearance in water-borne gloss paints.
- Easily incorporated and compatible with clay, polymeric, and cellulosic thickeners.
Incorporation:
- Can be used as supplied or diluted.
- Addition can occur at any stage during the paint manufacturing process, preferably before letdown of the mill-base.
- Compatible with traditional additives such as BENTONE® EW, BENTONE® LT, cellulosics, or acrylic thickeners.
Levels of Use:
- Typical use levels range from 0.4% to 6.0% by weight of the paint.
- Optimum properties may require modification of the system's surfactant blend.

RHEOLATE® FX 1100

RHEOLATE® FX 1100 is a high-efficiency polyether polyurethane thickener primarily used in aqueous systems, supplied in powdered form. Here's a summary of its properties and applications:
General Information:
- Appearance: White powder.
- Active Content: 99 - 100%.
- Density (Bulk): Approx. 500 kg/m³ at 20ºC.
- Solubility: Soluble in water and water/glycol mixtures.
- Composition: Hydrophobic urethane polymer.
- Melting Point: 53 – 63°C.
Application and Properties:
- Suitable for use in powdered formulations such as adhesives and aqueous coatings.
- Enables formulation of odourless paints free of organic solvents.
- Compatible with glycols, glycol derivatives, and various coalescing agents.
- Increases high shear viscosity, improving brushability, film build, edge covering, and appearance.
- Reduces roller spattering properties of paint.
- Applicable to aqueous systems or water-dispersible powders.
Incorporation:
- Added as an aqueous pre-gel or directly to the milling paste before pigment and extender addition.
- Can be added as a dry powder in some cases.
- Dissolves quickly in water or water/organic solvent mixtures.
- Typically used at a concentration between 0.2 and 1.0%.
Health and Safety Data:
- Consult the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for safe handling and storage information.
Shelf Life:
- Shelf life of 3 years from the date of manufacture.

RHEOLATE® 310 D

RHEOLATE® 310 D is a rheological additive, specifically a low-odor and VOC-free polyether polyol-based associative thickener, designed for use in latex paints and other water-borne systems. Here's a breakdown of its properties and applications:
General Information:
- Composition: Polyether polyol solution.
- Appearance: Clear to slightly hazy viscous liquid.
- Specific Gravity: 1.06 kg/l.
- Viscosity: Maximum 6000 mPa·s (Brookfield LVT, spindle 4, 60 rpm, 25°C).
- Solvent: Water/solubilizing agent.
Applications:
- Latex or dispersion paints (gloss, semi-gloss/satin, matt).
- Water-reducible paints.
- Adhesives.
- Sealants.
- Inks.
Key Properties:
- Rheology:
  - Shear thinning viscosity.
  - Good mid-shear viscosity efficiency.
  - Imparts high-shear viscosity.
  - Sag resistance.
  - Suspension.
  - pH independent viscosity build.
  - Syneresis control.
- Paint Performance:
  - Excellent flow and leveling.
  - Improved brush drag.
  - Increased film weight and hiding power.
  - Good blocking resistance.
  - Good recoatability.
  - Good adhesion.
  - Color acceptance and stability.
- Stability:
  - Freeze/thaw resistant.
  - Enzyme resistant.
Incorporation:
- Can be used as supplied or diluted with water or glycol for easier incorporation.
- Addition can occur at any point in the paint manufacturing process, preferably before dilution of the mill-base.
- Contributes mainly to medium- to high-shear-rate viscosity.
- Can modify the rheological properties of other thickeners, including cellulose, polyacrylates, clays, and urethane associative thickeners.
Levels of Use:
- Typical levels range from 0.3 to 3.2% (as delivered), by weight of the system.
- System's surfactant blend may need modification for optimum properties.

BENTONE® LT

BENTONE® LT is a rheological additive made from an organically modified powdered clay designed for water-borne systems, particularly latex paints. Here's an overview of its properties and applications:
Physical Properties:
- Composition: Organically modified special smectite clay.
- Color/Form: Creamy white, finely divided soft powder.
- Density: 1.95 g/cm3.
- Moisture: Maximum not specified.
Applications:
- Agrochemicals
- Adhesives
- Ceramics
- Cementitious systems
- Cosmetics
- Crop protection agents
- Latex paints
- Foundry paints
- Plaster-type compounds
- Polishes and cleaners
- Textile finishes
- Waxes
Key Properties:
- Rheological properties:
  - Highly efficient thickener.
  - Imparts high viscosity.
  - Provides thermo-stable aqueous phase viscosity control.
  - Imparts thixotropy.
- Application performance:
  - Prevents hard settlement of pigments/fillers.
  - Reduces syneresis.
  - Minimizes floating/flooding of pigments.
  - Provides wet edge/open time.
  - Improves water retention of plasters.
  - Improves wash and scrub resistance of paints.
- System stability:
  - pH stable (3–11).
  - Electrolyte stable.
  - Stabilizes latex emulsions.
  - Compatible with synthetic resin dispersions, polar solvents, non-ionic & anionic wetting agents.
Incorporation:
- Easy to process and stable over a pH range of 3–11.
- No increased temperature required, but warming water above 35°C accelerates dispersion and hydration rates.
- Add to water with pH 7.0–8.0, adjust pH if necessary.
- Mix at the highest practicable speed for 10 minutes.
- After hydration, introduce other additives like glycols, defoamers, biocides, dispersants, pH modifiers, etc.
- Add pigments, fillers, and active ingredients, then disperse.
- Complete dilution.
Levels of Use:
- Typical addition levels are 0.1–1.0% by weight of the total formulation, depending on suspension degree, rheological properties, or viscosity required.

BENTONE® 34

BENTONE® 34 is a rheological additive made from an organic derivative of bentonite clay. It's specifically formulated for low to intermediate polarity organic systems. Here's a breakdown of its properties and applications:
Physical Properties:
- Composition: Organic derivative of bentonite clay.
- Color/Form: Off-white to white powder.
- Density: 1.7 g/cm³.
- Moisture: Maximum 3%.
Applications:
- Adhesives
- Anti-corrosive paints
- Automotive finishes
- Bituminous compositions
- Buffing compounds
- Coil coating systems
- Dip coatings
- Finishes for household appliances
- Greases
- High-build systems
- Industrial finishes
- Interior and exterior house paints, including do-it-yourself paints
- Knifing fillers
- Mould release agents
- Paint stripper pastes
- Plastisols
- Primers, undercoats, fillers
- Printing inks
- Putty and caulking compounds
- Refinishes for household appliances
- Road marking paints
- Underbody sealants and sound-absorbing compounds
- Wood preservatives and finishing systems
- Waxes
- Wood preservatives and finishing systems
Key Properties:
- Increases viscosity and provides thixotropy.
- Prevents pigment settling during storage.
- Improves flow and leveling.
- Controls sagging on vertical surfaces and penetration on porous substrates.
- Prevents syneresis in thixotropic systems.
Incorporation:
- Requires high-shear dispersion equipment and a chemical activator.
- Two basic incorporation methods: Addition as a dry powder for in-situ dispersion and activation, or addition as a pregel of 5%-10% by weight.
- Suitable dispersion equipment includes high-speed disc impellers (Cowles dissolver), Ultra-Turrax, pearl-, sand-, ball-, and three-roll mills.
Chemical Activators:
- Recommended for full activation to ensure optimum efficiency.
- Suitable chemical activators include methanol/H2O, propylene carbonate, ethanol/H2O, acetone/H2O, etc.
Levels of Use:
- Dependent on the system; for house paints and industrial paints, typical levels range between 0.2% and 0.5% (dry) based on the total system weight.

BENTONE® 27

BENTONE® 27 is a rheological additive used in moderate to high-polarity organic systems and synthetic binders. Here's a breakdown of its properties and applications:
Physical Properties:
- Composition: It's an organic derivative of a hectorite clay.
- Color/ Form: Off-white to white powder.
- Density: 1.8 g/cm³.
- Moisture: Maximum 3.0%.
Applications:
- Adhesives and mastic compounds
- Anti-corrosive paints
- Anti-fouling paints
- Cosmetics
- Foundry mold paints
- Gravure and flexographic printing inks
- Industrial finishes
- Plastisols, organosols
- Wash primers
Key Properties:
- Increases viscosity and provides thixotropy.
- Prevents pigment settling during storage.
- Improves flow and leveling.
- Controls sagging on vertical surfaces and penetration on porous substrates.
- Prevents syneresis in thixotropic systems.
Incorporation:
- Requires high-shear dispersion equipment and a chemical activator.
- Two incorporation methods:
  1. Addition as a dry powder for in-situ dispersion and activation.
  2. Addition as a pregel of 5%-10% by weight.
- Suitable dispersion equipment includes high-speed disc impellers (Cowles dissolver), Ultra-Turrax, pearl-, sand-, ball-, and three-roll mills.
Chemical Activators:
- Recommended for full activation.
- Suitable chemical activators include methanol/H2O, propylene carbonate, ethanol/H2O, acetone/H2O, etc.
Levels of Use:
- Dependent on the system; in paints of intermediate or high polarity, typical levels range between 0.2 and 1.0% (dry) based on the total system weight.