CASE Newsletter - November
New Rheology Modifier from Elementis
THIXATROL® AS 8053, PM 8054, and PM 8056 – New Rheology Modifiers from Elementis for High Performance Industrial Coating Systems.
These new organic thixotropes from Elementis, an industry leader in innovation and sustainability, enable the formulation of high performance high solids and solventborne industrial coatings systems. The low temperature activation allows for enhanced manufacturing efficiencies, storage stability, and improved process control. The high share of bio‐based raw materials contributes to meet high sustainability demands.
THIXATROL® rheology modifiers for industrial coating systems benefits versus traditional rheological additives
• Improved sag resistance at lower loading
• Enhanced spray application due to strong pseudo-plastic flow
• Perfect leveling even at low film thickness
• Increased viscosity stability on storage
• Based on renewable raw material sources
Typical applications are epoxy and polyurethane marine, protective, and maintenance coatings. Elementis & Maroon Group’s application labs and technical experts are at your service to support you in order to maximize the benefits in your formulation. Don’t wait to improve your production process as well as the end use performance of your coating system. Contact your Maroon Group Account Manager today for a technical consultation.