BYK´s OPTIGEL rheology additives are activated phyllosilicates for aqueous systems. The main function of all OPTIGEL products is the thixotropic stabilization of aqueous systems. Depending on the grade, a low to very high thickening effect and excellent anti-settling are achieved. They improve the processability and storage stability and provide anti-sag properties which allow for higher film thicknesses. There are unmodified and organically modified OPTIGEL types, whereby the latter show a high to very high thickening effect. As there are different types of OPTIGEL rheology additives available, it is possible to choose the matching product for various aqueous applications: coatings, adhesives and sealants, construction formulations, household, institutional, and industrial cleaners.
Key benefits
- Rheology additives
- Excellent stabilizing and anti-settling effect as well as sag control
- Prevention of phase separation and syneresis
- Stability of the gel structure over a wide temperature range
- Improvement of processability
- Modification adapted to the intended use
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RHEOBYK is BYK's leading brand for organic rheology additives. The organic RHEOBYK additives family comprises different product types: liquid and solid associative thickeners, acrylate thickeners, urea-based liquid thixotropes, polyamides, and thix boosters. They are for the most varied of applications and cover the entire shear range providing newtonian, pseudoplastic, or thixotropic flow behavior. Depending on the individual product, RHEOBYK additives can be used in solvent-borne, solvent-free, and aqueous coatings, adhesives and sealants, plastics, and industrial applications.
Key benefits
- Rheology additives
- Excellent anti-settling properties
- Improvement of sag and spatter resistance and storage stability
- Recommended for a wide range of systems and applications
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