Rheological additives
Organically modified bentonite of natrium in powder suitable for water-borne systems.
General information
TERGEL MW Rheological additive is an easily dispersible powder designed for lower-gloss, 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 yellow, finely divided powder
Density 1.5g/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 atomization
Enhanced texted and stippling effects
Superior sag resistance
Good freeze/thaw stability
Colorant addition stability
Easy to use
TERGEL MW 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 0.1-0.5% (by weight).
Health safety data
Before using this product please consult our material safety data sheet(MSDS) for information on safe handling and storage.
Storage recommendations
Stored in a cool, dry place.
Shelf life
TERGEL MW 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.