Alcogum L31 is an acrylate-based emulsion copolymer primarily used as a rheology modifier and thickening agent in various industrial and commercial water-based systems. It is widely used to control the flow, stability, and consistency of products such as:
Paints and Coatings: Enhances brushability and leveling while providing anti-sagging properties in paint formulations.
Detergents and Cleaning Products: Acts as a stabilizer and thickener in liquid soaps, shampoos, household cleaners, polishes, and disinfectants.
Adhesives and Textiles: Used in compounding formulations for adhesives and various textile materials to ensure proper viscosity.
Construction Compounding: Integrated into water-based construction materials to manage flow properties.
Industrial Processes: Applied in pigment mining and for the suspension of solid particles (particulate suspension) greater than 2 microns.
Alcogum L31
Key Technical Properties
Alcogum L31 chemical provides several functional benefits:
Shear Thinning: It exhibits flow characteristics where viscosity decreases under stress, making it easy to pump or apply but thick once at rest.
Broad Compatibility: It is compatible with both anionic and non-ionic surfactants.
Viscosity Build: It provides an effective “viscosity build” in systems with high solids and is typically activated or neutralized at a pH above 8.0.
It is widely used to control the flow, stability, and consistency of products
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