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Ashland Launches Biocide-free Thickener for High-performance WB Coatings

Aquaflow nonionic synthetic associative thickeners (NSATs) are efficient and build rheology in paint and coatings.

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

Ashland has introduced Aquaflow ECO-300, a high shear, biocide-free nonionic synthetic thickener for high-performance waterborne paints and coatings, delivered in a 100 percent active solid dosage form.

Aquaflow nonionic synthetic associative thickeners (NSATs) are efficient and build rheology in paints and coatings through self-association and interaction with other ingredients.

Aquaflow rheology modifiers are based on hydrophobically-modified polyacetal-polyether (HM-PAPE) chemistry and are designed to function as a drop-in replacement for urethane-type (HEUR) thickeners.

They also work well in conjunction with hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC/HMHEC) and other nonionic cellulose ethers.

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