Thickening Agents for Plastic Compounds

CHARGUARD™ 2000 by Elementis is an organically modified mineral thickener. It is suitable for suitable for compounding in combination with fire retardants in low to intermediate polarity thermoplastic resin systems. It does not contain intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

• It enhances the effectiveness of non-halogenated and halogenated fire retardants by delaying the combustion process and stopping the spread of molten flame drip.
• It creates char layer oxygen barrier which is non-flammable and reduces the availability of combustible gases generated during thermal decomposition.
• It reduces the amount of smoke produced in a fire, which is a significant factor in improving fire safety and survivability.
• It is suitable for halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic compounds such as ethylene-vinyl acetate co-polymer (EVA), low density polyethylene (LDPE), high impact styrene (HIPS), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (nylon 6) and polylactic acid (PLA).
• Recommended dosage level is 3.5%-5% as supplied based on total formulation weight.
• CHARGUARD™ 2000 has a shelf life of 4 years.

CHARGUARD™ 1000 by Elementis is an off-white organically modified mineral thickener. It is suitable for thermoplastic melt extrusion compounding applications in combination with non-halogenated fire retardants. It does not contain intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

• It enhances the effectiveness of non-halogenated and halogenated fire retardants by delaying the combustion process and stopping the spread of molten flame drip.
• It creates char layer oxygen barrier which is non-flammable and reduces the availability of combustible gases generated during thermal decomposition.
• It reduces the amount of smoke produced in a fire, which is a significant factor in improving fire safety and survivability.
• It is suitable for halogen-free flame retardant thermoplastic compounds such as ethylene-vinyl acetate co-polymer (EVA), low density polyethylene (LDPE), high impact styrene (HIPS), polypropylene (PP), polyamide (nylon 6) and polylactic acid (PLA).
• Recommended dosage level is 3.5%-5% as supplied based on total formulation weight.
• CHARGUARD™ 1000 has a shelf life of 4 years.

RHEOSOLVE™ T 637 distributed by DKSH is an acrylic thickener in aqueous dispersion for the household, industrial and institutional detergent industry. It provides a versatile thickening efficiency. It is easy to use and provides instantaneous thickening effect.

• Recommended addition level is 0.5-5%.
• It has a shelf life of 6 months.
• RHEOSOLVE™ T 637 is available in Canada.

WALOCEL™ MKS 10000 PF 60 distributed by DKSH is a modified hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) which is designed for cement-based applications and polymers.

• It imparts well-balanced properties, including open time, slip resistance, adhesion and shear strength according to different storage conditions.
• It adds good workability and enhances water retention. The selected particle size distribution offers quick, lump-free dissolution.
• It is compatible with all conventional mineral and organic binders.
• WALOCEL™ MKS 10000 PF 60 is available in Canada.

WALOCEL™ MKX 40000 PF 01 distributed by DKSH is modified hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose-based thickening agent. It is developed for use in polymers. It provides good water retention at elevated temperatures, good open time, adjustment time, good workability, adhesion and shear strength.

• The selected particle size distribution helps to achieve quick or lump free dissolution.
• It is compatible with all conventional mineral and organic binders.
• WALOCEL™ MKX 40000 PF 01 is available in Canada.

WALOCEL™ XM 40000 PV distributed by DKSH is a thickener based on modified hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose. It shows delayed solubility. It is suitable for polymers. WALOCEL™ XM 40000 PV is available in Canada.

WALOCEL™ MKX 6000 PF 01 distributed by DKSH is modified hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose-based thickening agent. It is developed for use in polymers. It provides excellent open time, optimum consistency, low stickiness, adhesion properties and shear strength with high yield.

• The selected particle size distribution helps to achieve quick or lump-free dissolution.
• It enhances workability and water retention.
• It is compatible with all conventional mineral and organic binders.
• WALOCEL™ MKX 6000 PF 01 is available in Canada.

WALOCEL™ MT 6000 PV distributed by DKSH is hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC) based thickener. It is designed for use in all-purpose or lightweight tape joint compounds. It shows good workability and enhances water retention. It provides well-balanced properties, including open time, adhesion and shear strength.

• It offers quick or lump-free dissolution and is compatible with all conventional mineral and organic binders.
• WALOCEL™ MT 6000 PV is available in Canada.

WALOCEL™ M 20678 distributed by DKSH is a hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (HEMC)-based rheology modifier/thickener.

• It imparts well-balanced properties like open time, adhesion and shear strength.
• It also imparts good workability and enhances water retention.
• The selected particle size distribution guarantees quick or lump free dissolution.
• It is recommended for polymers and is compatible with all conventional mineral and organic binders.
• WALOCEL™ M 20678 is available in Canada.

WALOCEL™ MKX 30000 PF 60E distributed by DKSH is modified hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose-based thickening agent. It is developed for use in polymers. In addition to its balanced thickening efficiency, it imparts good workability and enhances water retention considerably.

• The selected particle size distribution guarantees quick dissolution.
• The pH of the formulation has no influence on the rate of hydration.
• It is compatible with all conventional mineral binders.
• WALOCEL™ MKX 30000 PF 60E is available in Canada.