Alkali soluble association thickener Thickener HT-935
Product Overview
Alkali Soluble Association Thickener (Alkali Soluble Association Thickener) is a special class of water-soluble polymers that dissolve and thicken by adding alkaline substances (such as ammonium hydroxide) to water. This type of thickener is mainly produced through the polymerization reaction of a series of unsaturated monomers, including unsaturated carboxylic acid monomers (such as acrylic acid or methacrylic acid), monoethylenically unsaturated monomers (such as acrylates) , and polymerizable alkoxylated macromonomers, etc. Through a specific polymerization process, these monomers form polymer chains with associative properties, giving the thickener unique thickening and rheology-modifying capabilities.
Functional characteristics
Thickening ability: Alkali-soluble associative thickeners can significantly increase the viscosity of water-based systems under alkaline conditions, making the system more stable.
Rheological adjustment: By adjusting the pH value of the system, the solubility and association degree of the thickener can be precisely controlled, thereby adjusting the rheological properties of the system.
Water Resistance: Alkali-soluble associative thickeners are generally more stable to water than some other types of thickeners.
Reduce plating and grit formation: During the preparation of aqueous polymer emulsions, the use of alkali-soluble associative thickeners can help reduce plating and grit formation and improve the quality of the emulsion.
Application scenarios
Coatings industry: Alkali-soluble associative thickeners are widely used in latex paints, water-based coatings and other products to improve the coating performance and leveling properties by increasing the viscosity.
Cosmetics: In cosmetic formulations, alkali-soluble associative thickeners can be used to adjust the consistency and stability of products, such as lotions, creams, shampoos, etc.
Textile printing and dyeing: In the textile printing and dyeing process, as a thickening agent for printing paste, it can improve the clarity and uniformity of printing patterns.
Others: It can also be used in ink, adhesive, papermaking and other industries to improve product performance and stability.
Advantages
Environmental protection: Alkali-soluble associative thickeners usually do not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and meet environmental protection requirements.
Efficient: Adding a small amount can significantly increase the viscosity of the system and reduce production costs.
Good stability: It can maintain stable thickening effect under various conditions and is not easily affected by external factors.
Strong adjustability: By adjusting the pH value, the thickening effect can be flexibly controlled to meet different application needs.
Development Trend
Green development: With the improvement of environmental awareness, green and environmentally friendly alkali-soluble associative thickeners will become an important direction for future development.
Multi-functionality: Develop alkali-soluble associative thickeners with multiple functions (such as antibacterial, anti-mildew, anti-UV, etc.) to meet more diversified application needs.
Intelligent development: By introducing intelligent response mechanisms, such as pH response, temperature response, etc., intelligent control of the thickening effect is achieved.
Nanotechnology application: Nanotechnology is applied in the preparation of alkali-soluble associative thickeners to improve its performance and application effects.
Summary
Alkali-soluble associative thickener, as an efficient and environmentally friendly water-soluble polymer, plays an important role in coatings, cosmetics, textile printing and dyeing and other fields. With the continuous advancement of technology and increasing environmental protection requirements, alkali-soluble associative thickeners will develop in the direction of green, multi-functional, intelligent and nano-based, providing better quality and more efficient thickeners for more industries. Thick solution.