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RHEOLATE® 135

Supplied byElementis- Last Updated on Jan 16, 2025

RHEOLATE® 135 by Elementis is an APE-free, newtonian HASE thickener for latex paints and WB systems. It demonstrates both chain entanglement and associative thickening mechanisms with an excellent balance of application properties. It provides high shear rate viscosity, excellent storage stability, alkyd-like flow & leveling, improved moisture resistance over other acrylic and cellulosic thickeners.
  • It offers excellent brush drag, improved applied hiding, superior spatter resistance.
  • RHEOLATE® 135 is recommended for interior/exterior deco coatings of all sheen levels, high PVC architectural systems, low odor and low VOC coatings and contractor or trade paint systems.
  • It is suitable for water reducible & latex systems and industrial maintenance coatings.
  • The typical level of use in paints or inks for RHEOLATE® 135 is 0.3-1.0% by weight.
  • It has a shelf life of 2 years from the date of manufacture.
Chemical Composition:Acrylic
AppearanceLiquid

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Product Status:COMMERCIAL
Regional Availability:Middle East and Central Asia| Asia / Pacific| Central and Eastern Europe| South and Central America| North America| Western Europe| Africa

RHEOLATE® 135 properties

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PropertiesValue & unitTest conditionTest method
Density1.04 g/cm3
Non-volatile Content25 %
Viscosity< 20 cPAt 22°C. Brookfield Viscometer. LVT. Spindle 1
pH3 - 4

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