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Case study & Key takeaways

3 types of acrylic thickeners were compared to market references:

  • Viscoatex 730 provides a strong structure and good shear-thinning behaviour and high efficiency, ideal for strong gels
  • Rheotech 146  provides lower structure/body and ease of application compared to market references
  • Rheotech M 02 provides a strong structure and good shear-thinning, while offering also a good creaminess and ease of application

Key takeaways:

Evaluation of several acrylic thickeners efficiency and rheological behaviour in a binder commonly used in thick adhesives
  • KU and ICI viscosities comparison
  • Brookfield viscosities comparison
  • Efficiency vs dosage

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VISCOATEX™ 730
  • Product
Highly effective liquid synthetic thickener for water-based systems
RHEOTECH™ 146
  • Product
Acrylic thickener for water-based systems
RHEOTECH™ M 02
  • Product
Acrylic associative thickener for water-based putties and textured coatings

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