THICKENER 462

THICKENER 462 is a polyacrylate gum thickener, which is used to increase the viscosity of waterborne compounds in a variety of applications.  THICKENER 462 can be used to thicken styrene-butadiene, acrylonitrile, neoprene, and acrylic latex compounds.  It is also an effective thickener for ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers.

THICKENER 462 has been used in many applications including the following:

·    Carpet Backing

·    Latex Foams

·    Adhesives

·    Emulsions

·    Textile Coatings

·    Nonwovens

·    Dispersions

TYPICAL PROPERTIES:

Total Solids........................................................................................... 14.5%

Viscosity (Brookfield).................................................................... 40,000 cps.

pH........................................................................................................... 10.0

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

APPLICATIONS:

THICKENER 462 is recommended for use as a thickener when higher viscosity is required.  This product imparts a short, buttery rheology to compounds thickened.

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.