Products in Tapes, Labels & Adhesives: Rheology Modifier

Oppanol® B 12 SFN is used in the manufacturing of adhesives, sealants, lubricating oils, coating compounds, and chewing gum. It consists of medium-molecular-weight polyisobutenes, which are soluble in aliphatic, aromatic, cyclic, and halogenated hydrocarbons. Their solvation tendency increases with the length of the hydrocarbon chain.

Rheovis® AS 1187 is a rheology modifier recommended for use in a wide range of aqueous formulations, especially suited for adhesives. Typical applications include DIY adhesives, conventional industrial adhesives, construction adhesives, adhesives in the packaging and woodworking industries, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and high-speed machine adhesives.

Rheovis® AS 1189 is a rheology modifier recommended for use in a wide range of aqueous formulations, especially suited for adhesives. Typical applications include DIY adhesives, conventional industrial adhesives, construction adhesives, adhesives in the packaging and woodworking industries, pressure-sensitive adhesives, and high-speed machine adhesives.

AEROSIL® R 805 is a high thickening fumed silica surface treated with OCTMO.

AEROSIL® R 972 is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with DDS (Dichlordimethylsilane). The moderate hydrophobicity of these AEROSIL® products is suited for defoaming properties in the presence of appropriate hydrophobic liquids. They are recomended for improving the sedimentation stability of defoamer dispersions as well.

AEROSIL® 200 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 200 m²/g.

AEROSIL® R 202 is a hydrophobic fumed silica grade, treated with a polydimethylsiloxane. This product can be used in defoamer formulations for sedimentation stabilization and due to its high hydrophobicity as defoaming component.

Texicryl® 13-319 is a hydrophobically modified alkali swellable emulsion designed for use as a rheology modifier in waterbased formulations. It is highly effective in modifying viscosities at low shear rates to avoid both settling and sagging. It has been designed for use in the formulation of textured coatings, woodstains, paints and waterborne coating systems.

Teckrez® C95-99L is an aromatic (C9) based resins with aliphatic (C5) modification to provide cost effective performance in EVA hot melts and other applications.

Teckros® R100 is a light- colored, stabilized pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin used in a wide range of hot melt, pressure sensitive, other adhesives, and many other applications where rosin ester performance and pleasant odor are important. Unlike tall oil-derived rosin esters, Teckros® R100 is free from meaningful sulfur content resulting in low odor of a pleasant character.

VIVAPUR® HPMC K15M is a high viscosity hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose in powder form. It is solvable in water and forms a reversible gel above a specific gelling temperature. VIVAPUR® HPMC K15M can also be used to increase tack and form transparent and flexible films which show oil barrier properties. VIVAPUR® HPMC K15M is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.

Teckrez® CX-902 is a hydrocarbon resin based on selected C9 and DCPD feedstocks. It is used as an alkyd coating modifier to increase hardness, gloss, and chemical resistance. As a resin binder in printing inks, Teckrez® CX902 improves pigment wetting and solvent release. Teckrez® CX902 is used as a rubber processing aid, tackifier resin in mastic adhesives, and modifier in concrete curing and other coating applications.

VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 127 is a sodium alginate in form of a brown fine granule. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 127 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.

VIVAPUR® Pectin LA-S20 VIS-YA is a water solvable amidated pectin in form of a beige powder. It can be used to form a thermo-reversable gel or bio-based transparent coatings with oil and oxygen barrier properties upon the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+). VIVAPUR® Pectin LA-S20 VIS-YA is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and where required maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.

VIVAPUR® Pectin HS RV is a water solvable pectin with a high degree of methoxylation in form of a beige powder. It can be used to form a thermo-stable gel under acidic conditions in the presence of high sugar concentrations. VIVAPUR® Pectin HS RV is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and where required maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.

VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 170 is a sodium alginate in form of a creamy-white powder. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 170 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.

Bomar™ BR-744SD is a difunctional, aliphatic polyester urethane acrylate offering excellent adhesion, flexibility, and tensile strength. It can be effectively formulated for adhesion to steel, aluminum, and various plastics. Products formulated with BR-744SD can be highly flexible, elastomeric, and tacky. It is excellent as an adhesion promoter or reactive tackifier, and is a perfect choice for optically clear UV-PSAs.

VIVAPUR® Alginate FDG 155 is a sodium alginate in form of a creamy-white powder. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FDG 155 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.

Teckrez® C95-109L is an aromatic (C9) tackifier resin, aliphatic (C5) modified with improved color and odor. C5 modification provides improved EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate) compatibility making Teckrez® C95-109L an effective tackifier in EVA hot melt adhesives. It is also very effective with SBS block polymers, SBR,and other polymers with aromatic content.

Teckrez® HM-1000 is a Styrenated Hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin used where water-white color, excellent heat stability, narrow molecular weight distribution and a degree of polarity are beneficial. HM-1000 enables formulation of premium EVA and mPE-based hot melt adhesives providing better specific adhesion when compared to standard hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins. Other applications include hot melt PSA's, premium aerosol adhesives, elastomeric sealants, wax compounding, medical adhesives, and others.

VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 155 is a sodium alginate in form of a creamy-white powder. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 155 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.

VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 176 is a sodium alginate in form of a creamy-white powder. With the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+) it can be used to form gels or biobased and transparent films, which provide oil and oxygen barrier properties. VIVAPUR® Alginate FD 176 is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex.

VIVAPUR® Pectin LC-S18XH is a water solvable pectin with a low degree of methoxylation in form of a beige powder. It can be used to form a thermo-stable gel or bio-based transparent coatings with oil and oxygen barrier properties upon the addition of higher valent ions (e.g. Ca2+). VIVAPUR® Pectin LC-S18XH is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and where required maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.

VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M is a medium viscosity hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose in powder form. It is solvable in water and forms a reversible gel above a specific gelling temperature. VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M can also be used to increase tack and form transparent and flexible films which show oil barrier properties. VIVAPUR® HPMC K4M is an EU approved food additive which complies with the specifications according to Reg. (EU) No. 231/2012 and Food Chemical Codex. For an EU usage please consider food categories and maximum levels listed in Reg. (EC) No 1333/2008.

SYLVALITE RE 105L rosin ester is a pentaerythritol ester of rosin with a higher softening point than typical products of its type. It has been formulated to provide outstanding heat and aging stability. The stability, low volatility and polymer compatibility of this product make it useful in wide variety of adhesives and other applications where improved heat resistance and shear strength are required.

Polybut™ 150 is a low molecular weight conventional polybutene.

SYLVATAC RE 98 rosin ester is an economical pentaerythritol ester of tall oil rosin. This rosin ester is a broadly compatible tackifier. This is a versatile product for any application that can tolerate a slightly higher formulation color.

SCG Chemicals WD2110P is the polyethylene homopolymer wax having unique properties produced from thermal cracking process. Our high technologies and processing control, resulting in good consistency of qualities with uniform color and physical characteristics of wax so it can be used in various applications.

TAFIGEL PUR 54 is a low viscous, solvent-free associative thickener which builds up and stabilizes viscosity by forming a network between polyurethane, binder molecules and other paint ingredients. TAFIGEL PUR 54 can be used alone or in combination with other TAFIGEL thickeners, as well as with further technology thickeners.TAFIGEL PUR 54 is recommended for use in following systems: Interior and exterior paints, latex paints, anti-corrosive paints, emulsion plasters, adhesives, putties and printing inks. TAFIGEL PUR 54 is suitable for indirect food contact applications.

SYLVATAC RE 25 rosin ester is a low softening point ester of tall oil rosin with good stability and mild odor. This liquid tackifier has wide compatibility, allowing it to be used in many adhesive systems, particularly where better wetting or low temperature tack is required.

SCG Chemicals LP1060P is a refined polyethylene homopolymer wax derived from the unique HDPE process by Thai Polyethylene Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of SCG Chemicals Co., Ltd. Under the operational excellent along with the high technology (close loop refinery), LPIO6OP is guaranteed its high quality for various applications.

Polybut™ X7 is a low molecular weight conventional polybutene.

SYLVALITE RE 10L rosin ester is a low softening point ester of tall oil rosin with good stability and mild odor. This liquid tackifier has wide compatibility, allowing it to be used in many adhesive systems, particularly where better wetting or low temperature tack is required.

Polybut™ 0 is a low molecular weight conventional polybutene.

Polybut 1800 is a low molecular Weight Conventional Polybutene

KVIS 10 is the trade name of Kothari’s polyisobutylene product with molecular weight ranging from 950 to 1000. Produced in our state of the art plant complex. KVIS 10 is transparent, free of particles, and is a leading choice for a wide range of applications.