Highly efficient, VOC free synthetic Thickener for aqueous pastes and polymerdispersions

ROWAFLEX™ TH 4



Product Name
ROWAFLEX™ TH 4

Type
Thickener

Chemical character
Polyacrylic acid derivative

pH value
8.5

Ionogenity
anionic

Ratio of renewable raw materials
0 %

Biodegradability
yes (89%)

Typical application
Thickening of aqueous print pastes

Appearance
Slight yellowish, low-viscous liquid dispersion

Product viscosity
<5000 mPa.s (Brookfield (23°C))

Properties

ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 is a thickener for polymer dispersions. The excellent efficiency of ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 makes it possible to significantly reduce the amount of use compared to conventional thickeners. To achieve the high efficiency of the product is in the neutral and in the alkaline range. ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 gives the polymer dispersion following properties:

  • reaches the final viscosity after short mixing time in high field intensity
  • improves the dispersing ability of thermoplastic powders
  • gives stability to the paste
  • has a positive influence on the rheological behavior of the paste
  • extends the storage times of the finished paste
  • high viscosities can be reduced with water
  • excellent solubility in water
  • is self thickening , no adding of ammonia necessary
  • VOC free (low fume)

Recipe recommendation

Copolyamide paste

Water / H20 55 kg
ROWAFLEX™ DF 2 0.2 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 572 1 kg
ROWALIT™ 200-1, 0-80 30 kg
ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 0.4 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 100 10 kg

 

Copolyamide paste with plasticizer

Water / H20 55 kg
ROWAFLEX™ DF 2 0.2 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 502 3 kg
ROWALIT™ 200-2, 0-80 30 kg
ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 0.4 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 100 10 kg

 

Crosslinkable paste system

Water / H2O 55 kg
ROWAFLEX™ DF 2 0.2 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 600 3 kg
ROWALIT™ 200-63, 0-80 30 kg
ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 0.4 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 100 10 kg

 

Polyethylene Paste

Water / H2O 55 kg
ROWAFLEX™ DF 2 0.2 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 502 3 kg
ROWALIT™ N 100-20, 0-80 30 kg
ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 0.4 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 100 10 kg

 

Polyurethane paste

Water / H2O 55 kg
ROWAFLEX™ DF 2 0.2 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 502 3 kg
ROWALIT™ 500-37, 0-80 30 kg
ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 0.4 kg
ROWAFLEX™ X 100 10 kg

The addition of ROWAFLEX™ TH 4 should be done slowly to securely reach the required viscosity.