rheology

  • Thickner for alcohol solutions.
    • Stiff Gel after neutralization
    • Easy to mix and disperse
    • Pumpable and pourable without runoff
    • Stable with other inert additives such as fragrances
    • Can make gels comparable to commercial products
  • Tytan CX400 is titanium chelate of alkanolamine titanate complex and developed as a rheology modifier for use in emulsion paints. Tytan CX400 reacts with colloid stabilized binders to impart thixotropic structure. Tytan CX400 is suitable for VOC free paint.
  • Tytan CX200 is a chelated Titanium Alkanolamine Complex developed as a rheology modifier for emulsion paints. Tytan CX200 reacts with colloid stabilized binders to impart a thixotropic structure to the paint through shear sensitive hydrogen bonding. Tytan CX200 has no to little effect on the rheology of emulsion paints based on surfactant stabilized binders. Tytan CX200 has improved compatibility with a broad range of paint formulations but it is still recommended that use of Tytan CX200 shall always be based on sample testing to evaluate potential interaction with other components or additives of the paint formulation.  
  • Tytan CX100 is a chelated Titanium Alkanolamine Complex developed as a rheology modifier for emulsion paints. Tytan CX100 reacts with colloid stabilized binders to impart a thixotropic structure to the paint through shear sensitive hydrogen bonding. Tytan CX100 has no to little effect on the rheology of emulsion paints based on surfactant stabilized binders. Use of Tytan CX100 shall always be based on sample testing to evaluate potential interaction with other components or additives of the paint formulation.
  • An inverse emulsion thickener which imparts a short flow to a wide variety of aqueous and non-aqueous compositions and is effective over a pH range of 1-14. Supplied as an easy to use, low viscosity liquid which gives an instantaneous thickening effect on direct mixing into the composition. The polymer is already in solution (as the sodium salt) and requires no other additives to promote thickening e.g. alkali, surfactant etc.
  • An anionic inverse emulsion thickener which imparts an extremely short flow to a wide variety of aqueous and non-aqueous compositions and is effective over a wide pH range. Supplied as an easy to use, low viscosity liquid which gives an instantaneous thickening effect on direct mixing into the composition. The polymer in is already in solution (as the ammonium salt) and not requiring any other additives to promote thickening e.g. alkali, surfactant etc. APEO free.
  • Inverse emulsion thickener imparting very short flow to a wide variety of aqueous and non-aqueous compositions and is effective over a broad pH range with nearly instantaneous thickening.
  • Inverse emulsion thickener designed specifically for pigment printing.
  • An inverse emulsion thickener which imparts a short flow to a wide variety of aqueous and non-aqueous compositions and is effective over a wide pH range. Low viscosity liquid which instantaneous thickening effect on direct mixing into a composition. The polymer in is already in solution (as the sodium salt) and requiring no additional additives to promote thickening e.g. alkali, surfactant etc. APEO free.
  • Anionic inverse emulsion thickener. Imparts a long stringy flow to a wide variety of aqueous and non-aqueous compositions and is effective over a wide pH range. Low viscosity liquid which gives instantaneous thickening on direct mixing into the composition. The polymer is already in solution (as the sodium salt) and does not require any other additives to promote thickening e.g. alkali, surfactant etc. APEO free.
  • Fumed silica matting agent Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • Fumed silica untreated Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • Fumed silica, untreated Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • Fumed silica rheology additive Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • Fumed silica, treated, rheology additive Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.    
  • Fumed silica rheology additive, treated Applications
    • Synthetic rubbers and Silicone rubbers: Reinforcing effect , Electrical insulation
    • Sealants: Thickening and thixotropy, Reinforcement, improved adhesion
    • Unsaturated polyester resins: Thickening and thixotropy
    • Paints / Coatings: Thickening and thixotropy, Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Adhesives: Thickening and thixotropy, improved adhesion Storage stability (resistance to settlement)
    • Paper: Adsorbent, Transparency
    • Bulk materials: Anti-caking, free flow aids , Adsorbent, Anti-blocking effect, moisture resistance
    • CMP: Polishing agent
    • Toners: Improved flow properties, electric charge control, Improved toner transfer to paper
    Characteristics Thickening and thixotropy: REOLOSIL provides thickening and thixotropic effects in liquid systems such as polyesters, epoxies, and urethane resins due to interactions between aggregates and the development of three-dimensional networks between REOLOSIL particles. Reinforcement: Adding REOLOSIL as a filler material improves various mechanical properties of elastomers, including modulus, elongation at break, tensile strength and tear resistance. REOLOSIL's large specific surface area also makes it possible to achieve excellent transparency in elastomers. Anti-settling effects: REOLOSIL improves the suspension behavior in liquid systems, such as pigmented coatings or resins containing filters. Anti-caking, effects for Improved flow characteristics: Due to a property that makes it behave like bait bearings, REOLOSIL resists lumping and clogging. It can be used to improve the storage stability of powders that are especially prone to caking. REOLOSIL can also be used to improve flow characteristics and prevent flow problems. Insulation: With its very low solid state conductivity and vast spacing between particles, REOLOSIL provides excellent electrical and thermal insulation properties. Electrical charge: Hydrophobic REOLOSIL is used as a toner additive to stabilize electrical charge characteristics. TOKUYAMA can provide hydrophobic REOLOSIL grades manufactured to custom specifications. Polishing: In the semiconductor manufacturing process, the planarizalion of silicon wafers is achieved via CMP (chemical mechanical polishing) processes such as ILD, STI and metal CMP. REOLOSIL is used in certain CMP slurries as a polishing agent, due to high purity, sub-micron particle size and its distribution characteristics.      
  • PANSIL 400 is a polyfunctional additive, supplied as a fine powder manufactured from sepiolite. It is an excellent suspension aid and active filler with an outstanding efficiency/cost ratio.

    Properties

    PANSIL 400, due to its high surface activity produces an increase in system component distribution favouring the increase of immature resistance and keeping stability after high temperature curing. PANSIL 400 improves polymer, filler, organic and inorganic fibre distribution.

    Fields of application

    • Asphalt sheets.
    • Conglomerating in molecular sieves.
    • Seed coating.
    • Asphalt emulsions.
  • Pansil 100 is a polyfunctional additive manufactured from sepiolite. Its thick powder granulometry makes it easy to handle and use. It is an excellent suspension aid and active filler with an outstimding efficiency/cost ratio.
  • Pansil is a polyfunctional additive manufactured from high purity sepiolite. It is an excellent suspension aid and active filler.
  • PANGEL W range is formulated to work as thickener and water retention additive in emulsion paints. PANGEL W is a highly efficient thickener based upon organically modified clay manufactured from highly purified sepiolite, that produces high low shear viscosity without impairing the application properties of the formula. Viscosity is not influenced by temperature no pH and together with pseudoplasticity has also a thixotropy. Exhibits water retention properties with increased open time. PANGEL W offers the following properties in water based formulations:
    • Easy to disperse
    • Specially suitable for high solids content formulations
    • Increase productivity
    • Excellent can stability
    • Reduces syneresis
    • Adequate consistency
    • Excellent sag control
    • Avoids sedimentation
    • Good leveling
    PANGEL W is added in the pigment and filler dispersion stage, after the moistening and anti-foam agents and before adding the pigments and fillers. Typical addition levels are 0.1-1% of Pangel W by weight of total formulation.
  • PANGEL S9 is a highly efficient powder rheological additive manufactured from high purity sepiolite, for the use in aqueous systems. It is a powder additive that modifies the aqueous systems to which it is added.
  • PANGEL S1500 is specially recommended for salt and electrolyte rich systems.

    Properties

    PANGEL S1500 is a thixotropic additive developed to be used in water-based compositions where electrolytes are present. PANGEL S1500 imparts excellent thixotropic and pseudoplastic properties to the systems it is incorporated to improving stability and spreading properties:
    • At rest, it provides the system with a high consistency what produces a suspending effect and a great resistance to settling, avoiding sedimentation. Also sagging and film thickness are highly improved due to this effect.
    • Under a shear stress, PANGEL S1500 forces the viscosity to promptly fall down, easing manual and mechanical application and leveling
    PANGEL S1500 controls system flow and consistency, ensuring optimal distribution of pigments, fillers and other components. PANGEL S1500 is electrolyte-activated, therefore suspensions made with PANGEL S1500 are specially stable even at high electrolyte concentration. Its rheological behaviour is stable in a broad pH range and at high temperatures. PANGEL S1500 keeps a high absorption capacity and a high degree of interaction with polymers.

    Fields of application

    • Suspending agent for liquid additives.
    • Asphalt emulsions.
  • PANGEL RMA series is managing rheology on demand, improving cohesion, reducing bleeding and segregation and enhancing concrete pumping operations. PANGEL RMA 400 series are high performance liquid concrete admixtures based on silicates modified and specifically developed for shotcrete. PANGEL RMA 400 series increase sprayed concrete cohesion providing superior bond to rock substrate, faster early strength development and enhancing sprayability and pumpability properties, minimizing the rebound and allowing larger thickness build-up in a single pass in tunnels and mining applications. PANGEL® RMA 400 series is specially developed for underground: • Temporary and permanent rock support in mining and tunneling • Slope stabilization • Grouting FEATURES & BENEFITS • Reduces/ replaces silica fume/ microsilica • Enhances sprayability properties • Reduces rebound reducing materials waste • Increases thickness build-up in single pass • Increases very early strength • Safer, healthier reducing dust generation • Increases mix design robustness allowing moisture and grading tolerances PANGEL RMA 400 series increase concrete cohesion developing faster early strength without affecting other concrete plastic properties (slump life, air control management) and enhancing pumpability.