Thickener

• Order Code: X-330 • Type: Associative PU Leveling Agent / Thickener (HEUR) • Chemical Name: Hydrophobically-modified polyurethane (HEUR) • Eco-friendly associative PU leveling agent for high-shear flow • Strong leveling, anti-spatter and anti-roll-misting • APEO-free and tin-free • Water and scrub resistant, no gloss reduction • Stable viscosity, no after-thickening or syneresis • Appearance (25C): Transparent to slightly turbid liquid • Active Content: 20 +-2% • Viscosity (25C): 2000-3500 mPa.s • Application: Latex paints; interior/exterior and elastic coatings; leather and paper coatings; industrial coatings; adhesives

• Order Code: X-308 • Type: Associative PU Thickener (HEUR) • Chemical Name: Hydrophobically-modified polyurethane (HEUR) • Eco-friendly associative PU thickener for mid-high shear viscosity • High-efficiency thickening with stable viscosity • Strong leveling, anti-spatter and anti-roll-misting • APEO-free and tin-free • Water, acid and scrub resistant, no gloss reduction • Appearance (25C): Transparent liquid • Active Content: 30 +-2% • Viscosity (25C): 2000-3500 mPa.s • Application: Latex paints; interior/exterior, elastic and industrial coatings; leather and paper coatings; printing pastes; adhesives

• Order Code: X-288 • Type: Associative Thixotropic Thickener (HEUR) • Chemical Name: Hydrophobically-modified polyurethane (HEUR) • Eco-friendly associative PU thickener with excellent low-shear build and sag resistance • Excellent water resistance, minimal gloss impact • High thixotropy, strong anti-sag • Stable viscosity across seasons and temperatures • Non-ionic, pH-independent, can blend with other thickeners • Appearance: Transparent liquid • Active Content: 28% • Ionic Type: Non-ionic • Density: 1.04 • Viscosity: approx 5000 mPa.s • Application: Interior/exterior latex paints, wood and industrial coatings; printing pastes; leather and footwear inks; waterborne adhesives

• Order Code: UH-450VF • Type: PUThickener • Efficient viscosity building with good sag resistance • Minimal impact on gloss • Application: Architectural coatings, industrial paints, construction chemicals

• Order Code: UH-420 • Type: PUThickener • Efficient viscosity building with good sag resistance • Minimal impact on gloss • Application: Architectural coatings, industrial paints, construction chemicals

• Order Code: UH-530 • Type: PUThickener • Efficient viscosity building with good sag resistance • Minimal impact on gloss • Application: Architectural coatings, industrial paints, construction chemicals

• Order Code: UH-450VF • Type: PU Thickener (HEUR) • Chemical Name: Hydrophobically-modified polyurethane (HEUR) • Brand: ADEKA NOL UH-450VF (Japan) • Associative HEUR rheology modifier for waterborne systems • Efficient thickening with stable viscosity • Good rheology control, shear and electrolyte resistant • Does not affect emulsion clarity • Appearance: Milky white to light yellow liquid • Active Content: 30% • Solvent: Water / glycol • pH: 6-8 • Ionic Type: Non-ionic • Application: Architectural coating thickening; adhesive rheology control; printing paste; waterborne inks

• Order Code: SN-612 • Type: Nopco (Japan)PUThickener • Efficient viscosity building with good sag resistance • Minimal impact on gloss • Application: Architectural coatings, industrial paints, construction chemicals

• Order Code: X-78 • Type: High-efficiency Thickener (PTF) • Chemical Name: Anionic alkali-swellable thickener • High-efficiency rheology modifier for waterborne systems • Efficient thickening with stable viscosity • Good rheology control, shear and electrolyte resistant • Does not affect emulsion clarity • Appearance: Slightly yellow to milky viscous liquid • pH (concentrate): 7 • pH (diluted): 6-7 • Ionic Type: Anionic • Solid Content: 5 +-1% • Stability: ＞6 months • Application: Architectural coating thickening; adhesive rheology control; printing pastes; waterborne inks

• Order Code: X-408 • Type: High-shear PU Thickener (HEUR) • Chemical Name: Hydrophobically-modified polyurethane (HEUR) • Associative PU thickener delivering high-shear viscosity build • Efficient thickening with stable viscosity • Good rheology control, shear and electrolyte resistant • Does not affect emulsion clarity • Appearance (25C): Transparent liquid • Active Content: 40 +-2% • Viscosity (25C): 3000-4500 mPa.s • Application: Architectural coating thickening; adhesive rheology control; printing pastes; waterborne inks

• Order Code: X-938 • Type: Low-shear Alkali-Swellable Thickener (HASE) • Chemical Name: Associative acrylic (HASE) • Low-shear alkali-swellable associative thickener for waterborne coatings • Efficient thickening with stable viscosity • Good rheology control, shear and electrolyte resistant • Does not affect emulsion clarity • Appearance (25C): Milky white liquid • Active Content: 31 +-1% • Viscosity (25C): ≤50 mPa.s • pH: 2.0-4.0 (thickens on neutralization) • Application: Architectural coating thickening; adhesive rheology control; printing pastes; waterborne inks

• Order Code: X-936 • Type: High-shear Alkali-Swellable Thickener (HASE) • Chemical Name: Associative acrylic (HASE) • High-shear alkali-swellable associative thickener for waterborne coatings • Efficient thickening with stable viscosity • Good rheology control, shear and electrolyte resistant • Does not affect emulsion clarity • Appearance (25C): Milky white liquid • Active Content: 31 +-1% • Viscosity (25C): ≤50 mPa.s • pH: 2.0-4.0 (thickens on neutralization) • Application: Architectural coating thickening; adhesive rheology control; printing pastes; waterborne inks

• Order Code: HEC • Type: Thickener (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) • Chemical Name: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose (HEC) • Brand: Ashland • Cellulosic rheology modifier and thickener for waterborne systems • Efficient, stable thickening • Good rheology control • Shear- and electrolyte-resistant • Does not affect emulsion clarity • Compatible with various emulsion systems • Application: Architectural coating thickening; adhesive rheology control; household chemicals; printing paste; waterborne inks

• Order Code: SN-612NC • Type: Thickener • Efficient viscosity building with good sag resistance • Minimal impact on gloss • Application: Architectural coatings, industrial paints, construction chemicals