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ASE Alkali Swellable Emulsion
CAS: 9003-01-4
ASE Alkali Swellable Emulsion for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Acrylate Leveling Agent
CAS: 25035-69-2
Acrylate Leveling Agent for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Acrylic Leveling Agent
CAS: 25035-69-2
Low-molecular-weight acrylic copolymer leveling agent that improves surface smoothness and gloss in solvent-borne and UV-curable coatings while maintaining excellent intercoat adhesion. It reduces surface tension gradients during film formation without migrating excessively to the surface. Particularly effective in high-bake industrial enamels and powder coating systems.
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Anti-Sagging Agent
CAS: 112945-52-5
Anti-Sagging Agent for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Anti-Settling Agent
CAS: 57455-37-5
Polyamide-based anti-settling agent that prevents pigment and filler sedimentation in paints, coatings, and adhesives during storage. It forms a weak gel network that keeps solids in suspension while maintaining good flow during application. Particularly effective for high-density pigments such as iron oxides and titanium dioxide.
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Associative Thickener (HMHEC)
CAS: 9004-62-0
Hydrophobically modified hydroxyethyl cellulose (HMHEC) associative thickener combining the water retention of cellulosic thickeners with the mid-shear viscosity build of associative thickeners. It provides balanced low-shear and mid-shear viscosity for excellent sag resistance and application performance in waterborne architectural coatings. Non-ionic character ensures broad compatibility.
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Attapulgite Rheology Agent
CAS: 12174-11-7
Attapulgite Rheology Agent for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Barium Sulfate Filler Rheology
CAS: 7727-43-7
Barium Sulfate Filler Rheology for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Butyl Acrylate Leveling Copolymer
CAS: 9003-01-4
Butyl Acrylate Leveling Copolymer for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Calcium Carbonate Rheology Filler
CAS: 471-34-1
Calcium Carbonate Rheology Filler for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Carbon Nanotube Rheology Aid
CAS: 308068-56-6
Carbon Nanotube Rheology Aid for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Castor Oil Derivative Wax
CAS: 8001-79-4
Castor Oil Derivative Wax for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Cellulose Thickener (CMC)
CAS: 9004-32-4
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) thickener and stabilizer used in waterborne coatings, paper processing, adhesives, and construction chemicals. It provides pseudoplastic rheology, water retention, and colloidal stability in aqueous systems. Food-grade and industrial grades are available with a range of viscosity levels and degrees of substitution.
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Defoamer
CAS: 8050-81-5
Versatile mineral-oil-based defoamer formulated for use in waterborne coatings, adhesives, and construction materials to rapidly destroy foam and prevent its reformation. It migrates quickly to the air-liquid interface to destabilize foam bubbles, ensuring smooth application and defect-free film formation. Compatible with most waterborne binder systems.
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Ethyl Cellulose
CAS: 9004-57-3
Ethyl Cellulose for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Flow Agent
CAS: 556-67-2
Silicone-based flow agent used in powder coatings and liquid coating systems to improve flow, leveling, and surface smoothness during the cure cycle. It reduces melt viscosity and surface tension, allowing the coating to flow out uniformly before gelation. Provides excellent film smoothness without negative effects on adhesion or recoatability.
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Fluorocarbon Leveling Agent
CAS: 65530-85-0
Fluorocarbon Leveling Agent for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Fumed Silica
CAS: 112945-52-5
High-purity fumed silica used as a rheology modifier, anti-settling agent, and matting agent in coatings, inks, adhesives, and sealants.
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Graphene Oxide Rheology Aid
CAS: 7782-42-5
Graphene Oxide Rheology Aid for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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HMPA Associative Thickener
CAS: 9003-01-4
HMPA Associative Thickener for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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HPMC Coating Grade
CAS: 9004-65-3
HPMC Coating Grade for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Hectorite Clay Rheology Agent
CAS: 12173-47-6
Hectorite Clay Rheology Agent for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Hydrophilic Fumed Silica
CAS: 112945-52-5
Hydrophilic Fumed Silica for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Hydroxypropyl Guar Thickener
CAS: 39421-75-5
Hydroxypropyl Guar Thickener for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Leveling Agent
CAS: 67674-67-3
Polyacrylate-based leveling agent that effectively eliminates surface defects such as craters, orange peel, and brush marks in coatings and inks. It reduces surface tension and promotes uniform film formation during the drying and curing process. Suitable for a wide range of solvent-borne, waterborne, and UV-curable coating systems.
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Matting Agent
CAS: 112926-00-8
Synthetic amorphous silica matting agent designed to reduce gloss in coatings, paints, and varnishes without impairing transparency or film properties. It provides efficient matting performance at low dosages and is compatible with both solvent-borne and waterborne systems. Particle size is precisely engineered to deliver uniform scratch resistance alongside excellent matting effect.
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Methyl Cellulose Thickener
CAS: 9004-67-5
Methyl Cellulose Thickener for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Micronized Silica Anti-sag
CAS: 112945-52-5
Micronized Silica Anti-sag for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Mineral Oil Defoamer
CAS: 8012-95-1
Mineral-oil-based defoamer compounded with hydrophobic silica and emulsifiers for effective foam control in waterborne paint manufacturing, paper coatings, and construction chemicals. It offers excellent compatibility with waterborne coating systems without the crater-formation risk associated with silicone-based defoamers. Suitable for both in-can and in-process foam control.
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Modified Urea Anti-settling
CAS: 57-13-6
Modified Urea Anti-settling for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Nanoclay Rheology Additive
CAS: 1302-78-9
Nanoclay Rheology Additive for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Nonionic PU Thickener
CAS: 9009-54-5
Nonionic PU Thickener for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Organoclay Rheology Modifier
CAS: 1302-78-9
Organoclay Rheology Modifier for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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PU Thickener Solvent-Borne
CAS: 9009-54-5
PU Thickener Solvent-Borne for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Polyamide Wax Rheology Modifier
CAS: 63333-60-8
Polyamide Wax Rheology Modifier for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Polyether Siloxane Leveling
CAS: 67674-67-3
Polyether Siloxane Leveling for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Polysiloxane Leveling Agent
CAS: 68083-14-7
Polyether-modified polysiloxane leveling agent that provides superior substrate wetting, cratering prevention, and surface smoothness in waterborne and solvent-borne coating systems. Its unique molecular architecture migrates to the film surface at controlled speed to establish a uniform orientation layer. Low addition levels are sufficient to overcome surface tension differentials.
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Polyurethane Thickener (HEUR)
CAS: 160617-49-2
Hydrophobically modified ethylene-oxide-urethane (HEUR) associative thickener that provides Newtonian to slightly pseudoplastic rheology in waterborne coatings, improving spatter resistance and leveling. It builds high ICI (mid-shear) viscosity for excellent roller and brush application. Compatible with a broad range of waterborne resin types.
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Rheology Modifier
CAS: 71011-38-2
Organically modified bentonite (organoclay) rheology modifier that builds thixotropic structure in solvent-borne coatings, greases, and adhesives. It swells in organic solvents to form a three-dimensional gel network, providing anti-settling, anti-sag, and sag-resistance properties. Highly effective at low loading and compatible with a wide range of solvents and resins.
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Sepiolite Rheology Modifier
CAS: 15501-74-3
Sepiolite Rheology Modifier for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Silicone Defoamer
CAS: 63148-62-9
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) based defoamer with hydrophobic silica particles that provides powerful foam control in industrial processes, waterborne coatings, adhesives, and fermentation. The ultra-low surface tension silicone base rapidly spreads across the foam surface, destabilizing and collapsing foam cells. Available in aqueous emulsion and 100% active concentrate forms.
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Silicone Resin Flow Modifier
CAS: 68554-70-1
Silicone Resin Flow Modifier for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Slip Agent
CAS: 124-26-5
Erucamide-based slip agent that migrates to the film surface to impart lubricity and reduce the coefficient of friction in coatings, inks, and plastic films. It provides anti-blocking properties and improves handling characteristics during manufacturing and end use. Suitable for flexible packaging, paper coatings, and plastic extrusion applications.
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Surface Active Rheology Modifier
CAS: 577-11-7
Surface Active Rheology Modifier for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Surface Tension Reducer
CAS: 78-51-3
Fluorosurfactant-based surface tension reducer that dramatically lowers the surface tension of waterborne coatings and inks to ensure complete substrate wetting and spreading. It enables uniform film formation on low-energy substrates such as plastics, metals, and glass. Used at very low levels, it does not impair film clarity or recoatability.
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Talc Rheology Filler
CAS: 14807-96-6
Talc Rheology Filler for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Thickener
CAS: 9004-32-4
Hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) based thickener widely used in waterborne coatings, adhesives, and construction products to build viscosity and improve sag resistance. It provides excellent pseudoplastic flow behavior, ensuring easy application while preventing dripping on vertical surfaces. Non-ionic in character, it exhibits broad compatibility with most paint additives.
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Urea-Based Thickener
CAS: 57-13-6
Urea-Based Thickener for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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Wax Additive
CAS: 8002-74-2
Micronized polyethylene wax additive used to improve surface properties, scratch resistance, and slip in coatings, inks, and plastics. The fine particle size ensures uniform distribution throughout the film, imparting a smooth, silky surface feel. It also acts as a matting agent and improves blocking resistance in overprint varnishes.
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Xanthan Gum Coating Thickener
CAS: 11138-66-2
Xanthan Gum Coating Thickener for coating and adhesive formulations, providing controlled viscosity, sag resistance, and flow behavior.
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