Additive

TEGO® Viscoplus 3030

TEGO® Viscoplus 3030 is a pH-independent, associative thickener with pseudoplastic flow behavior.

Bottle representation of TEGO® Viscoplus 3030
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Product information

Type

Additive

Sub type

Rheology control

Sustainability

Sustainable feedstocks

  • Bio-based content on delivery form: 7 wt%
  • Bio-based content on solids: 12 wt%
  • Biobased carbon on total organic carbon content (ASTM D6866): 18 %

VOC reduction

Next generation solution

Life Cycle Assessment available

Markets

Technologies

Waterborne

Manufacturer

TEGO Viscoplus Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • APEO- and tin-free
  • applicable in a broad range of waterborne coatings
  • provides pseudoplastic (shear thinning) flow behavior

Technical data

active matter content
approx. 60
appearance
clear to hazy liquid
chemical description
non-ionic polyurethane solution
solvent
water

Properties

Structure viscosity
4/5
Sagging prevention
3/5
Settling prevention
3/5
Drag resistance
3/5
Spattering prevention
3/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 0.1 - 1.5 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Addition to the coating also possible after production.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture.