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Thickener, Rheology Modifier

ADEKA NOL UH-450VF

The use of a thickener or viscosity controller has become an important factor in the formulation of
synthetic emulsion paints and synthetic emulsion adhesives. Products of the ADEKANOL UH series
from ADEKA are widely used as key thickeners/viscosity controllers and, in such use, impart
Newtonian viscosity properties to synthetic paints and/or adhesives.
Our thickener ADEKANOL UH-450 has already found long time use in the Japanese market
showing an excellent thickening effect, producing Newtonian shear viscosity as well as good
pigment compatibility. Consequently ADEKANOL UH-450 finds use in many different applications.
Besides ADEKANOL UH-450, ADEKA has developed UH-450VF as VOC free type of UH-450. In
UH-450VF no *VOC and SVOC raw material is used.

*VOC: Volatile Organic Compound (b.p.= 50-100oC – 240-260oC)

SVOC: Semi Volatile Organic Compound (b.p.= 240-260oC – 380-400oC)

1. Physical properties
UH-450VF
Appearance viscous liquid
Active content 30 %
Ionic property non ionic
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Viscosity (25 C) 23 000 mPa.s

2. Characteristics
• ADEKANOL UH-450VF has excellent thickening effect
• ADEKA NOL UH series are nonionic, no pH change of the original formulation
• Compatible with HEC and alkaline-swelling type thickeners
• Good pigment compatibility
• Excellent water resistance
• Viscosity of synthetic paints/adhesives follows leveling properties.

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3. Addition rate
The suggested addition level is between 0.1 to 1.0% ADEKANOL UH-450VF (solution) based on
weight of total formula.

4. Evaluation of synthetic emulsion

4.1 Viscosity increase
4.1.1 Testing method
Add adequate amount of ADEKA NOL UH-450VF and stir well. Leave the emulsion to stand
overnight at 25 oC. The viscosity is measured by a Brookfield viscometer (B8H type, 50, 20, 10, 5
rpm). Viscosity data is plotted in Log-Log graph and the shear viscosity properties are calculated
from the shape of plot lines as TI (thixotropic index).
Test formulation
Synthetic emulsion: 100 emulsion A for semi-gloss paint
Defoamer (ADEKA NATE B-940): 0.2
Thickener: 0 – 1.0 % (as solution)
Test Thickeners: ADEKA NOL UH-450VF
ADEKA NOL UH-450
ADEKA NOL UH-420
R-82 (obtained from the market)
4.1.2 Results
Emulsion A for semi-gloss paint
100000
Viscosity (mPa･s/25℃ )

10000

UH-450VF
1000
UH-450
UH-420
R-82
100
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
Dosage (wt%)

TI
Solution dosage (wt%)
0.0 0.2 0.4 1.0
UH-450VF 0.24 0.45 0.45 0.46
UH-450 0.24 0.46 0.45 0.47
UH-420 0.24 0.42 0.37 0.39
R-82 0.24 0.42 0.37 0.39

Fig1. Viscosity increase and TI (evaluation in resin emulsion)

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1E+03

UH-450VF
1E+02 UH-450
UH-420
Viscosity(mPa・s)

1E+01

1E+00

1E-01

1E-02
1E-03 1E-02 1E-01 1E+00 1E+01 1E+02 1E+03 1E+04

Shear Rate(1/S)

Fig 2. Rheological profile (evaluation in resin emulsion)

ADEKANOL UH-450VF shows excellent thickening effect and leveling property.

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5. Evaluation in paint

5.1 Viscosity increase

5.1.1Testing method
ADEKA’s own formulated white paint is used and the same evaluation as above is made.

White paint formulation (wt):

Materials Ratio Type, Supplier

Water 9.99
Sodium tripolyphosphate 0.5
ADEKA COL W-193 0.5 Dispersing agent (ADEKA)
TiO2 28.67 TCR-10 (Tochem)
ADEKA NATE B-1015 0.40 Defoamer (ADEKA)
Total Pigment paste 40.06

Emulsion for semi gloss paint 53.25

Texanol 2.60 CS-12 Chisso petro chem
Propylene glycol 3.80 ADEKA
Ammonia solution (28 %) 0.10
ADEKANATE B-1015 0.19 Defoaming agent
Total 100

Test formulation (% wt): 100 % white semi gloss paint

Thickener: appropriate amount (0-1.0 % as solution)
Test thickeners: ADEKA NOL UH-450VF
ADEKA NOL UH-450
ADEKA NOL UH-420
R-82 (obtained from the market)

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5.1.2 Results
Semi-gloss white paint
100000

Viscosity (mPa･s/25℃)
10000

UH-450VF
1000
UH-450
UH-420
R-82
100
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2
Dosage (wt%)

TI
Solution dosage (wt%)
0.0 0.2 0.4 1.0
UH-450VF 0.37 0.32 0.33 0.31
UH-450 0.37 0.31 0.32 0.31
UH-420 0.37 0.32 0.29 0.29
R-82 0.37 0.32 0.31 0.31

Fig3. Viscosity increase and TI (evaluation in white paint)

1E+02

UH-450VF
UH-450
1E+01
Viscosity(mPa・s)

UH-420

1E+00

1E-01

1E-02
1E-03 1E-02 1E-01 1E+00 1E+01 1E+02 1E+03 1E+04

Shear Rate(1/S)

Fig 4: Rheological profile (evaluation in white paint)

ADEKANOL UH-450VF shows leveling flow similar to UH-450 and UH-420.

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5.2 Pigment compatibility
5.2.1 Testing method
The thickener is stirred into the white paint and then a colored pigment paste is added. After one
night at 25oC the paint is applied on an art-paper and one corner is rubbed with the fingers. After
drying, the color difference is compared between the rubbed area and the un rubbed area.
Test pigment and formulation:
Pigment FLTR manufactured by Dainichi Seika (Black paste)
Paint original 100
Thickener appropriate amount to get 3,000 – 5,000 mPa･s viscosity in the paint
Pigment (black) 4
Test thickener ADEKA NOL UH-450VF
ADEKA NOL UH-450
ADEKA NOL UH-540
ADEKA NOL UH-420
H-4 (typical HEC)

5.2.2 Results
Semi-gloss white paint(carbon black)
4

Flat Rubbing
3
ΔE

2
1.35
1.10
1
0.38 0.42 0.36
0.23 0.19 0.11
0 0.06
0
H-4 UH-450VF UH-450 UH-540 UH-420

Fig 5. Influence on pigment dispersing ability

Pigment compatibility of ADEKA NOL UH-450VF is good.

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