Products in Construction 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 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.

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.

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.

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

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® R 974 is hydrophobic fumed silica grades 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 recommended for improving the sedimentation stability of defoamer dispersions as well.

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

AEROSIL® R 812 is hydrophobic fumed silica grade treated with HMDS (Hexamethyldisilazane). It can be used for sedimentation stabilization and due to its high hydrophobicity as defoaming agent.

Alcogum SL 117 is an acrylate-based emulsion copolymer supplied at 30% active solids in water. This product is part of a unique line of hydrophobically modified, alkali soluble emulsion polymers typically referred to as HASE thickeners. The Alcogum SL 117 manufacturing process enables fine control of the polymer structure and molecular weight. This provides provide optimized performance in a broad range of application areas, including: Adhesive and textile compounding Paint formulation Detergent and cleaning compositions Construction compounding Latex coatings Pigment mining Particulate suspension

Bermocoll ML 11 is a modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll ML 11 contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique Balance between workability and strength.

Alcogum L 58 is a rheology modifier that provides optimized performance in a broad range of application areas including: Mastic adhesive compounding Paint formulation Construction compounding Latex coatings Pigment mining Particulate suspension

Bermocoll ML 31 is a modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll ML 31 contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique Balance between workability and strength.

Bermocoll ML 71 is a low modified non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether, intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. Bermocoll ML 71 contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique Balance between workability and strength.

BERMOCOLL M 30 is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether intended as a water retaining and consistency improving additive to cement based mortars. BERMOCOLL M 30 contains methyl, ethyl and hydroxyethyl substituents giving a unique Balance between workability and strength.

Bermocoll ME 1000 X is a non-ionic, water soluble cellulose ether. It improves the water retention, the consistency and the stability of water-based products.

DeCAL 1006 is a carboxylated acrylic copolymer emulsion suitable for waterborne systems. It is highly effective in producing stable viscosity response between pH 6.5 to 10. DeCAL 1006 is recommended for use in textured coatings, construction adhesives, paints, plasters, and wood stains. It is easy to handle and can be incorporated at most manufacturing steps.

Texicryl® 13-308 is an alkali soluble emulsion designed as a thickener for water-based formulations. It can be used in the formulation of ceramic tile adhesives, paints, waterborne coating systems and for use in EN 12004-1and2: 2017 D1 CTAs, a wide range of building adhesives and highly filled coatings.

Cardolite® Lite 2020 is a low viscosity multipurpose resin modifier designed for use in coatings, adhesives, and other applications. It features a long hydrophobic aliphatic side chain of the cardanol molecule, providing excellent early water resistance and corrosion protection. It can be used as an epoxy diluent, allowing for enhanced workability and higher solids in formulations without sacrificing performance properties. It can also be used in alkyds, urethanes, and acrylics.

Texipol® 63-237 is part of an easy-to-use range of inverse emulsion thickeners designed specifically for pigment printing. It ensures sharp and well-defined prints, high bleed/flush resistance, superior wet and dry rub fastness, excellent color yield and brilliance, and a soft handle. APEO-free, Texipol® 63-237 is engineered for optimal print performance on cotton, polyester blended fabrics, and other fibrous materials.

Cimsil® A55G is a thixotropic powder additive developed for use in cement, lime, and gypsum systems. It is designed to improve properties in both fresh and hardened states of mortars and concrete systems, offering low dust and enhancing workability.

Texicryl® 13-308 is an APEO-free ASE (Alkali-Swellable Emulsion) rheology modifier designed for a broad range of water-based applications. It imparts a short pseudoplastic flow, enhancing the rheological properties of the system. This product is easily mixed into water-based systems and, in many cases, can be added directly to the system to be thickened, followed by pH adjustment.

Texipol® 63-253 is an inverse emulsion thickener known for imparting a very short flow to a wide variety of aqueous and non-aqueous compositions, effective over a broad pH range. Supplied as a low-viscosity liquid, it offers almost instantaneous thickening upon direct mixing into the composition. Its polymer, already in solution as the sodium salt, eliminates the need for additional additives to promote thickening. Texipol® 63-253 finds applications in wallpaper pre-paste adhesives, high build/textured coatings, water-based building adhesives, and PVA adhesives. It can also thicken certain non-aqueous systems such as simple alcohols and glycols.

Pangel® M90F is a high-purity smectite-based additive with a selected particle size, specifically designed to adjust the rheology of joint compounds, plasters, and fillers formulated in both powder and paste. It is recommended for applications requiring a fine particle size. Additionally, Pangel® M90F can serve as a binding agent for both organic and inorganic powders. Its high swelling capacity upon contact with water allows it to disperse easily while retaining high resistance when dry.

Texicryl® 13-313 is an alkali swellable thickener crafted specifically for water-based formulations. This product excels in efficiently modifying viscosities at low shear rates to prevent both settling and sagging.

Texipol® 63-258 is an inverse emulsion thickener known for imparting an extremely short flow to a wide variety of aqueous and non-aqueous compositions, effective across a wide pH range. Supplied as a low-viscosity liquid, it offers almost instantaneous thickening upon direct mixing into the composition. Its polymer, already in solution as the ammonium salt, eliminates the need for additional additives to promote thickening. APEO-free, Texipol® 63-258 is suitable for various applications requiring short flow characteristics.

MIN-U-GEL 400 is a hydrous magnesium aluminum silicate with gelling and rheological properties used to thicken and stabilize aqueous systems. MIN-U-GEL® 400 can be used alone or in conjunction with associative thickeners where a low shear thixotrope is needed to support the high shear thixotropy of the associative thickener. MIN-U-GEL® 400 was developed especially with controlled properties specifically to function as a binder during the production of molecular sieves.

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.

Vycel U is a low viscosity diluent of PU systems with excellent particle wetting. Excellent compatibility with Polyurethanes, Epoxy, Polyester and Phenolic resin 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.

Vycel EF is a viscosity-reducing diluent with very low color and a low odor level for Polyurethane and Epoxy systems. Vycel EF is very hydrophobic and is completely compatible with Epoxy, Phenolics, MDI, TDI and their Prepolymers

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.

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.

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.

Viplex LS is a low viscosity diluent of PU and epoxy systems with excellent compatibility.

Cales De Llierca Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (Pcc) is a precipitated calcium carbonate with scalenohedral morphology. Its particular structure, purity and size distribution curve enable increased whiteness and opacity when it is used as filler in paper.