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Thixotropic Agents

Based on 51 products - Last update on the Jun 26, 2025

Thixotropic agents are additives that enhance the viscosity properties of plastics, typically appearing as fine powders or liquids. Key features include improved flow control, stability, and ease of application. Suitable for automotive, appliances, construction, and packaging.

Alternatives to thixotropic agents include rheology modifiers and viscosity enhancers. Sub-types of thixotropic agents include organoclays and fumed silica.

Applications

Sealants, Seals & Gaskets4 products

Building & Construction (...3 products

Packaging, Food3 products

Claims / benefits

Thixotropy, Good25 products

Dispersion, Good15 products

Flow, Good7 products

Properties

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FilmLink® 520

by Imerys

FilmLink® 520 by Imerys is a treated ground calcium carbonate promotes breathability in plastic films for sanitation products. It also acts as a dispersing and thixotropic agent in breathable polyolefins. It is recommended for applications such as diapers, feminine hygiene products or roofing films and personal protective equipment (PPE). It improves mechanical, rheological, optical & dispersion properties and reduced waste. FilmLink® 520 provides high brightness, high opacity, good color, controlled surface treatment to reduce volatile effect and defined particle size distribution for good properties.

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FilmLink® 400

by Imerys

FilmLink® 400 by Imerys is a treated ground calcium carbonate promotes breathability in plastic films for sanitation products. It also acts as a dispersing and thixotropic agent in breathable polyolefins. It is recommended for applications such as diapers, feminine hygiene products or roofing films and personal protective equipment (PPE). It is designed for high moisture vapor transmission rate films. It improves mechanical, rheological, optical & dispersion properties and reduced waste. It provides high brightness, high opacity, good color, controlled surface treatment to reduce volatile effect and defined particle size distribution for good properties.

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Hubercarb® Q3T

by Huber Engineered Materials

Hubercarb® Q3T by Huber Engineered Materials is a fine ground calcium carbonate-based filler. It acts as an extender, gloss control agent, anti-slip additive, rheology modifier and densifier.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li> Produced at huber’s quincy, Illinois plant which is known for its natural uniformity.</li> <li> Possess consistent purity and brightness.</li> <li> Its particles are processed with a proprietary fatty acid based surface treatment.</li> <li>Hubercarb® Q3T is recommended for pipes, conduit, PVC compounds and plastic applications.</li></ul>

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