About Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals

Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals, has been operating for over 45 years and is headquartered in Durban, South Africa. The company specializes in polymer emulsions and surfactants for industrial applications. It supplies acrylic and vinyl acetate copolymers, homo-polymers, thickeners, and dispersants under brands like GLOVA and GLOCRYL. These products enhance rheology, adhesion, and stability in adhesives for construction, textiles, and packaging. With a focus on sustainable, low-VOC formulations, Gold Reef supports eco-friendly bonding in PVAc and acrylic-based systems.

GLOGEL GL 1246

GLOGEL GL 1246 by Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals is an anionic alkali swellable acrylic. Acts as a thickener. It is easy to handle and is resistant to enzyme & microbe attack. It improves flow properties and shows better leveling & film build. GLOGEL GL 1246 is used in carpet backing and laminating compounds.

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GLOGEL GR 1045

GLOGEL GR 1045 by Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals is an anionic alkali soluble acrylic. Acts as a thickener. It is easy to handle and is resistant to enzyme & microbe attack. It shows leveling, exceptional splatter resistance and film build. GLOGEL GR 1045 is used in carpet backing and laminating compounds.

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GLOVA GR 1099

GLOVA GR 1099 by Gold Reef Speciality Chemicals is an aqueous, non-crosslinkable, unplasticized polyvinyl acetate homopolymer emulsion. It has very high viscosity and long open time. GLOVA GR 1099 is used in the manufacture of wood glue, building, paper and packaging adhesives.

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