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Typical Properties(a)
Chemical type ............................................................................ hydrophobically modified polyether (HMPE)
Appearance................................................................................................................ clear, light amber liquid
Active Solids, weight %.................................................................................................................. 20 nominal
Total Solids, weight % ................................................................................................................ 28.3 nominal
Carrier .................................................................................................................................... water/surfactant
Viscosity(b) as supplied, mPas (cps) .................................................................................................. < 4,500
Density, lb/gal ............................................................................................................................................ 8.6
g/mL .......................................................................................................................................... 1.03
pH, as supplied 6 - 8
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Values are typical properties and are not to be regarded as product specifications.
Brookfield LV readings at 25oC.
(a)
(b)
Product Benefits
Solvent free
Excellent leveling
Superior sag-resistance and film build
Exceptional viscosity retention on tinting
Low as-shipped viscosity for handling ease
Applications
Aquaflow XLS-530 rheology modifier has been designed and optimized for utility in vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) paint
formulations.
This product has shown to be extremely effective when used in conjunction with a high-shear effective NSAT
thickener such as Aquaflow NHS-300 for efficient ICI viscosity build; however, excellent compatibility has been
demonstrated with virtually all categories of synthetic associative thickeners and cellulose ethers.
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representation, express or implied, for which Ashland assumes legal responsibility. Registered trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries. Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various
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Rev. 8-2012
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Incorporation
It is recommended that Aquaflow XLS-530 rheology modifier be incorporated into the paint formulation before the
addition of the latex.
Product Safety
Please read and understand the MSDS before using this product.