Deuteron® VT 819

Deuteron® VT 819 by Deuteron is an anionic heteropolysaccharide (xanthan gum). It acts as a thickening agent and stabilizer. It shows high pseudo-plasticity, i.e. the viscosity lowers, if the shearing stress increases. It prevents the settling of pigments/extenders and the separation of the liquid phases during the storage in aqueous systems such as emulsion paints as well as plasters. Deuteron® VT 819 is compatible with most binders and thickeners which are customary in the paint industry. Deuteron® VT 819 is used in aqueous primers, emulsion paints, dispersion plasters, printing inks, silicate paints, aqueous preparations of pigments and fillers. Recommended dosage is 0.1-1% for thickening/gel formation. It has a shelf life of 24 months.