THICKENER 461

THICKENER 461 is a polyacrylate gum thickener, which finds extensive use in the thickening of natural and synthetic latexes for a wide variety of applications.  THICKENER 461 can be used to thicken styrene-butadiene, acrylonitrile, neoprene, acrylic, vinyl acetate and ethylene vinyl acetate latex compounds.  In general, this type of thickener is the most satisfactory for latexes that have an alkaline reaction, although success may be achieved in neutral or slightly acidic systems also.

THICKENER 461 has been used in many applications including the following:

·    Carpet Backing

·    Latex Foams

·    Adhesives

·    Emulsions

·    Textile Coatings

·    Nonwovens

·    Dispersions

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

Total Solids........................................................................................... 12.0%

Viscosity (Brookfield).................................................................... 20,000 cps.

pH........................................................................................................... 12.0

Chemical Nature.................................................................................. Anionic

APPLICATIONS:

THICKENER 461 is recommended for use as a thickener in applications where a long, leggy rheology is desired.

WE BELIEVE THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IS CURRENT AS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2001.  THIS INFORMATION IS NOT TO BE TAKEN AS A WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION FOR WHICH WE ASSUME LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OR APPROVAL.