Aquaflow® XLS-series rheology modifiers represent a breakthrough, next generation synthetic associative rheology modifier for water-based paints and coatings. XLS stands for "eXceptional Leveling & Sag resistance" and the breakthrough is the combination of expectional sag-resistance with the typical leveling of NSAT thickeners.
The result? Painters will have water-based paints and coatings with virtually drip-free application, to achieve a beautiful finished painted surface that will not show brush marks.
Furthermore, viscosity retention on tinting (VRT) is dramatically improved for paints that are post-tinted with universal colorant systems. Tinted paint viscosity is more predictable and the superior sag resistance is retained, even after deep tinting.
Benefits
- Drip-free application
- Solvent-free and APEO-free formulation
- Color stable
Thickener Performance Comparison
Compare the performance of next-generation Aquaflow XLS to conventional low-shear effective HEUR thickeners. Aquaflow XLS imparts superior sag resistance and viscosity retention on tinting with universal colorant systems, and also provides other characteristics that enhance its value as a thickening additive.
Sag resistance comparison
The photographs above demonstrate the superior sag resistance of Aquaflow XLS. It compares sag drawdowns of a typical 50 VOC, acrylic, semi-gloss paint, post tinted at 12 oz/gal colorant (8% w/w). The photo on the left is a conventional HEUR thickener; the photo on the right shows the same paint thickened with Aquaflow® XLS-500 / NHS-300.
Despite similar pre-tinting Stormer (KU) viscosity, Aquaflow XLS virtually eliminates dripping.
Aquaflow XLS Sample Formulations
07-1001
| 100% Acrylic Satin White/Pastel base (XLS-500), VOC < 50 g/l
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| 07-1002 | PVA/Acrylic Blend Semi-gloss deep base (XLS-525), VOC < 50 g/l | 392 KB PDFF
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| 07-1003 | 100% Acrylic Semi-gloss deep base 1 (XLS-500), VOC < 50 g/l | 392 KB PDF
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| 07-1004 | 100% Acrylic Semi-gloss deep base 2 (XLS-500), VOC < 50 g/l
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07-1005
| 100% Acrylic Semi-gloss deep base 3 (XLS-525), VOC < 50 g/l | 392 KB PDF
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| 07-1007 | Vinyl Acrylic Satin White (XLS-525), VOC < 50 g/l
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| 07-1008 | 100% Acrylic Flat deep tint base 1 (XLS-500), VOC < 50 g/l
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| 07-1009 | 100% Acrylic Flat deep tint base 2 (XLS-525), VOC < 50 g/l
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| 07-1010 | 100% Acrylic High Gloss neutral base 1 (XLS-500), VOC < 50 g/l | 392 KB PDF |
| 07-1011 | 100% Acrylic High Gloss neutral base 2 (XLS-525), VOC < 50 g/l | 392 KB PDF
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