Rheological additives
Organically modified bentonite lithium in powder suitable for water-borne systems.
General information
TERGEL KW Rheological additive is an easily dispersible powder designed for lower-gloss, latex paints, textured and high- viscosity coatings. It gives superior sag resistence at low package viscosity compared with conventional thickners, as well as improved shearing-thinning rheology.
Physical properties
Composion Polymer modified to the free flow of powder
Color off-white,finely divided powder
Density 1.68g/cm3
Non-volatile content 99%
PH value 6-8
Applications
Reader mixed powder, mastics, sealants, dry-fall paints,high-build paints, plasterboard coatings, roads marking paints, textured paints and the shower curtain paint.
Production characteristics
Rheological properties
Good lower-shear-rate viscosity
Excellent shear-thinning
Excellent suspension
Application performances
Efficient spray atomisation
Enhanced texted and stippling effects
Superior sag resistance
Good freeze/thaw stability
Colorant addition stability
Easy to use
TERGEL KW additive can be added via a choice of methods. It is not shear sensitive and is easily incorporated directly in the mill-base or via a pre-gel before the letdown stages. Dispersed under the best condition for 10-15 min, adjust the PH value to 8.5-9.5, the standard dosage is 0.1-1.5% (by weight).
Health safety data
Before using this product please consult our material safety data sheet(MSDS) for information on safe handing and storage.
Storage recommendations
Stored in a cool, dry place.
Shelf life
TERGEL KW has a shelf life of 2 year from date of manufacture.
Quality assurance
Since 1993, the company is holder of the ISO 9001 / ISO certificate, which guarantees that all operations are conducted according to the stipulated standards.