Alcogum L 581

Product Line Synthetic polymers

Alcogum® L 581 is a Hydrophobically modified alkali swellable emulsion.

  • Brand

    Alcogum®
  • Chemical family

    Specialities
  • Regional availability

    Africa, Asia, Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Global, India, Latin America, Middle East, North America, Oceania
  • Chemical name

    HASE rheology modifier
  • Applications

    Improves flow and rheology of formulated coatings. Easy to handle, supplied as a low viscosity emulsion synergistic thickening with anionic and non-ionic surfactants. Imparts pseudoplastic flow characteristics. Efficient in lower solids latex and pigmented systems. Thickening above pH 7Use levels of 0.2 - 1% Alcogum® L 581 is typically used at levels 0.2-1.0 % (dry)based on total formulation weight.

Market Segments

Paints, coatings and inks

Detailed description

Alcogum® L 58 is a hydrophobically modified akali swellable emulsion. Alcoguard® 5800 improves flow and rheology of formulated coatings, is easy to handle and supplied as a low viscosity emulsion. It shows synergistic thickening with anionic and nonionic surfactants. Thickens formulations above pH 7. Recommended use levels of 0.2-1.0%.

Functions

  • Thickener,
  • Rheology Modifier,
  • Emulsifier
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