THIXATROL®

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THIXATROL® by Elementis is a range of organic thixotropic rheology modifiers for high-performance adhesives and sealants.

Key features of THIXATROL® brand include:

Organic thixotropic technology
Low-temperature activation
Enhanced extrudability
Improved viscosity stability during storage
Excellent slump and sag resistance

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THIXATROL® PLUS

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THIXATROL® PLUS by Elementis is a cost effective and 100% active organic rheological additive. It provides viscosity control, thixotropy and excellent sag resistance. It is seed-resistant and allows high temperature processing, packaging and storage. It exhibits significantly improved inter-coat adhesion properties compared with earlier diamide-based thixotropes. <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It has a broad tolerance to various solvents, including aliphatic, aromatics, ketones and esters.</li> <li>Designed for solvent based adhesive and sealant applications.</li> <li>It is also suitable for two component polyurethane systems.</li> <li>THIXATROL® PLUS has a shelf life of 4 years from the date of manufacture.</li></ul>

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THIXATROL® AS 8053

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THIXATROL® AS 8053 by Elementis is diamide-based low temperature activation rheological modifier and highly effective organic thixotrope. It is labeling-free and is based on renewable raw material sources. It is a seed resistant additive for solvent-borne and high solids systems. Used in both MSP and SPUR hybrid sealants. Provides excellent thick layer sag resistance. Allows low temperature activation, processing and packaging. It is recommended at a dosage level of 0.5-3.5%. THIXATROL® AS 8053 has a shelf life of 4 years.

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THIXATROL® AS 8024

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THIXATROL® AS 8024 by Elementis is a finely micronized polyamide rheological additive. It is recommended for the use in solvent-borne and solvent-free medium to higher polar liquid organic systems. It is suitable as a thickener, thixotropic or anti-settling agent in caulks, mastics, adhesives, epoxies and sealants. <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It increases viscosity and contributes to pigment suspension.</li> <li>It exhibits sag control without sacrificing flow and leveling.</li> <li>It controls penetration into porous substrates and does not normally react with system components.</li> <li>It has no influence on water-resistance of organic systems.</li> <li>It is non-yellowing (in the final formulation).</li> <li>It imparts excellent package stability and reproducibility.</li> <li>Recommended dosage level of 0.5-1.5%.</li> <li>THIXATROL® AS 8024 has a shelf life of 4 years.</li></ul>

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THIXATROL® P220X

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THIXATROL® P220X by Elementis is a special polyamide-based rheology modifier which builds up a strong structure in almost all solvent-based systems such as sealants. It is an anti-sagging and anti-settling agent that increases viscosity and imparts stronger thixotropic properties than conventional additives. <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It can be easily dispersed by high-speed dissolver.</li> <li>It specially affects aluminum paste, MIO, red lead, zinc-dust and anti-corrosive pigment.</li> <li>Prevents the settlement of pigment and hard caking.</li> <li>It is trouble free from seeding, gloss reduction and inter-coat adhesion.</li> <li>It shows stability on sagging.</li> <li>Recommended dosage level is 1.0-5.0% based on the total formulation (by weight).</li> <li>THIXATROL® P220X has a shelf life of 2 years.</li></ul>

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THIXATROL® GST

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THIXATROL® GST by Elementis is a non-yellowing, organically modified derivative of castor oil-based rheological additive with inorganic flow control agent. It is suitable for aliphatic and aromatic solvent borne adhesives. <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> Provides thixotropy and sag control without sacrifice of flow and levelling.</li> <li> Offers increased viscosity and contributes to pigment suspension.</li> <li> It controls penetration into porous substrates and does not normally react with system components.</li> <li> It has no influence on water-resistance of organic systems.</li> <li> It'll not adversely affect paint durability.</li> <li>Imparts package stability and reproducibility.</li> <li>Applications include caulks, mastics, adhesive and sealants.</li> <li>It has a shelf life of 4 years from the date of manufacture.</li></ul>

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THIXATROL® ST

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THIXATROL® ST by Elementis is an organically modified castor oil derivative used as a rheological additive. Increases the viscosity and provides thixotropy. It contributes to pigment suspension and provides sag control. It controls penetration into porous substrates. Imparts excellent package stability and reproducibility. THIXATROL® ST is used in caulks, mastics, adhesives and sealants with the dosage level of 0.2-0.8%. It has a shelf life of 4 years.

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THIXATROL® PM 8056

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THIXATROL® PM 8056 by Elementis is a cost effective, seed resistant organic rheological modifier. Designed for sealant applications. Provides high viscosity, thixotropy and thick layer sag control in high build, solvent-free systems. It is labeling-free and is based on renewable raw material sources. It allows low temperature activation, processing and packaging. Offers excellent structure storage stability. THIXATROL® PM 8056 has a shelf life of 4 years. It is recommended at a dosage level of 0.5-2%.

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THIXATROL® MAX

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THIXATROL® MAX by Elementis is a cost effective, seed resistant organic rheological additive and thixotrope. Designed for solvent-based adhesive and sealants. Provides viscosity and sag control in both conventional and high build systems. Allows high temperature processing, packaging and storage. Exhibits broad tolerance to various solvents, including aliphatics, aromatics, ketones and esters. Recommended dosage level of THIXATROL® MAX is 0.5-2%. It has a shelf life of 4 years.

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THIXATROL® 5050W

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THIXATROL® 5050W by Elementis is a modified EVA emulsion copolymer that is used as a high-performance rheological additive. It is a metallic effect pigment orientation agent, delivering optimal balance between visual performance and formulation efficiency. <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> It is a water-based and organic solvent-free product. </li> <li>Compared to clay-type additives, it is less likely to cause issues such as water separation, post-thickening, and excessive viscosity when the dosage is increased. </li> <li>It slightly affects low shear viscosity when the dosage is increased. </li> <li>THIXATROL® 5050W is used in adhesive formulations that requires enhanced pigment orientation and thixotropy. </li> <li>It has a shelf life of 18 months. </li> <li>It is certified to ISO 9001 quality standards. </li> <li>Recommended dosage level is 2-10%. </li>

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THIXATROL® VF-30

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THIXATROL® VF-30 by Elementis is a seed resistant, zero VOC, HAP's-free, 100% solids organic rheological modifier. Used in adhesives with a typical dosage level of 0.3-0.8 %wt. THIXATROL® VF-30 offers good thermal sag control and heat stability.

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