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TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Release Date: January 2017

Viscolam PS 102
CHEMICAL DESCRIPTION STORAGE AND HANDLING
Hydrophobically modified water soluble polyEther The product should be stored in closed containers at a
polyURethane (HEUR) temperature > 5°C.
Keep protected from frost and strong heating sources.
MAIN USE If stored under these conditions the product does not change
its properties in the period of 12 months from the date of
Thickener/rheology modifier for interior and exterior production.
waterborne paints
PACKAGING
TYPICAL VALUES
Viscolam PS 102 is available in drums and IBC
Appearance at 20°C: opalescent liquid
pH: 5.0 - 7.0 MATERIAL SAFETY
Viscosity (Brookfield RVT at 25°C, 10 rpm, spindle 3):
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
1.000 - 5.000 cPs
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental
Co-solvent:15% butyl carbitol effects: No other hazards
Solid content: 24 - 26% Please check the MSDS for any further detailed information

APPLICATIONS REGULATORY INFORMATION

Interior and exterior waterborne paints: 0.2 - 2%* The TDS is not an official declaration of compliance and
*Dosage referred to the total composition the official positioning has to be released separately and
nominally to each customer by Regulated Industry office
Viscolam PS 102 is a polyurethane thickener developed to
get in application a good balance between thickening,
levelling and gloss; these properties are difficult to achieve
at the same time using the typical cellulose ethers.
With respect to acrylic thickeners, Viscolam PS 102 gives
the system a much stronger and less shear sensitive
associative structure. At the same time, the thickening
power is strongly dependent by the nature and size of latex
particles, chemical nature of the surfactants and co-solvents
in the formulation.
Viscolam PS 102, is specifically suitable for glossy water
thinnable enamel paints, lacquers, etc. where, in
combination with traditional natural or polyacrylic
thickeners, gives the system better flow-ability, levelling
and antispattering.
As an example, below is shown the rheological profile of a
waterborne enamel paint, thickened with Viscolam PS 102:

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