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Associative polyurethane thickeners

Hydrophobically-modified HEUR thickeners that build viscosity efficiently while preserving flow, leveling and film quality in waterborne systems.

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Thickener · Associative PUYT-155A

YT-155A — Waterborne Associative Polyurethane Thickener

A new waterborne associative thickener that outperforms cellulosic and acrylic thickeners on flow, film formation, leveling, water resistance and gloss; strongly pseudoplastic, spatter-free, pH-insensitive, tin- and toluene-free.

  • Appearance: Colorless or slightly transparent liquid
  • Solid content: 30% / 40% / 50%
  • Strong association: high viscosity at low shear, strongly pseudoplastic
  • Performance unaffected by pH
  • Improves leveling and hiding power
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Thickener · HEUR AssociativeYT-330B

YT-330B — Polyurethane Associative Thickener

Waterborne non-ionic polyurethane associative thickener and rheology modifier — eco-friendly, tin- and APEO-free, with excellent thickening efficiency and outstanding flow & leveling; widely used in waterborne coatings, adhesives, inks, textile coatings and leather finishing.

  • Appearance: Colorless or semi-transparent liquid
  • Solid content: 30 ± 1%
  • Medium-to-high associative type: high viscosity under high shear with excellent leveling
  • Excellent thickening efficiency with outstanding anti-settling and anti-floating properties
  • Free of organic tin, APEO and other toxic substances
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RheologyYT-255A

YT-255A — Nonionic Low-Shear Associative PU Thickener (HEUR)

Novel nonionic low-shear associative HEUR — 105A alternative with strong pseudoplasticity, excellent flow, leveling, film formation and gloss; roller spatter-free and pH-independent.

  • Appearance: Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid
  • Solid content: 40% / 50%
  • Strong association with high low-shear viscosity and pseudoplastic rheology
  • pH-independent; fast dissolution and strong biodegradation resistance
  • Improved leveling, hiding, scrub resistance and roller spatter control without affecting gloss
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RheologyYT-255E

YT-255E — Low-Shear High-Thixotropic Associative PU Thickener (HEUR)

Nonionic associative HEUR with low-shear strong pseudoplasticity and high viscosity — 12W / 299 alternative with excellent pigment wetting, high thickening efficiency, anti-spatter and anti-settling.

  • Appearance: Slightly white transparent liquid
  • Solid content: 40 ± 2%
  • Low-shear strong pseudoplasticity with high viscosity build
  • Excellent pigment wetting and high thickening efficiency
  • Anti-spatter and anti-settling in waterborne coatings
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RheologyYT-255B

YT-255B — Nonionic Solvent-free Associative PU Thickener (HEUR)

Nonionic, solvent-free hydrophobically-modified PU leveling modifier — 8W alternative with excellent flow, leveling, gloss and medium-shear viscosity for coatings and inks; anti-spatter.

  • Appearance: Milky white to light yellow transparent liquid
  • Solid content: 40%
  • Outstanding flow, leveling and medium-shear thickening — ideal when rheology, leveling and build are all critical
  • Excellent brush feel and anti-spatter roller coating; water, alkali, scrub and stain resistance
  • pH-independent; add at any production stage — no pre-dilution or neutralization required
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RheologyYT-255D

YT-255D — Nonionic Associative PU Leveling Agent (HEUR)

Nonionic hydrophobically-modified high-shear polyurethane leveling agent — 2020 alternative for textile, resin, coating, ink and emulsion systems with excellent flow, leveling, gloss and high-shear viscosity.

  • Appearance: Milky white to light yellow transparent liquid
  • Solid content: 20% / 40%
  • Outstanding rheology, leveling and high-shear thickening — ideal when both are required
  • Excellent brush feel, anti-spatter roller coating, water/alkali/scrub and stain resistance
  • pH-independent; add at any production stage — no pre-dilution or neutralization required
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RheologyYT-255C

YT-255C — Nonionic Associative PU Thickener (HEUR)

Nonionic hydrophobically-modified high-shear polyurethane leveling & thickening agent — PS166 alternative with excellent flow, leveling, gloss and high-shear viscosity build.

  • Appearance: Milky white to light yellow transparent liquid
  • Solid content: 20% / 40%
  • Outstanding rheology, leveling and high-shear thickening — ideal when both are required
  • Excellent brush feel, anti-spatter roller coating, water/alkali/scrub and stain resistance
  • pH-independent; add at any production stage — no pre-dilution or neutralization required
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Reference Data

Typical properties — representative grades

Values are typical for guidance; full technical data sheets are available on request.

GradeFamilySolid (%)HardnessKey Application
YT-155AHEUR30% / 40% / 50%—Mid- and low-cost emulsion paints
YT-330BHEUR30 ± 1%—Waterborne coatings
YT-255AHEUR40% / 50%—Mid- to economy-grade latex paints
YT-255EHEUR40 ± 2%—Architectural & industrial waterborne coatings
YT-255BHEUR40%—Architectural & industrial waterborne coatings
YT-255DHEUR20% / 40%—Textile finishing & fabric coatings
YT-255CHEUR20% / 40%—Waterborne industrial coatings (plastic, metal, glass, wood, rubber)

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