VISIOMER® C18 PEG 1105 MA W is a long chain monomer with a hydrophilic block (25 EO-units) and a hydrophobic C16-18-alkyl end-capping. It is delivered in water and methacrylic acid (GMAA). VISIOMER® C18 PEG 1105 MA W is a specialty methacrylate for the synthesis of rheology modifiers, e.g. HASE thickeners for WB paints.
Typical Applications
• Comonomer for rheology modifiers
• Synthesis of emulsion polymers for HASE (hydrophobically-modified alkali swellable emulsion) type thickeners
• Balance of hydrophilic chain and hydrophobic end-capping to promote hydrophobic association
• Synthesis of emulsion polymers for HASE (hydrophobically-modified alkali swellable emulsion) type thickeners
• Balance of hydrophilic chain and hydrophobic end-capping to promote hydrophobic association
Benefits at a glance
• Provides rheology with a hydrophobic end-cap for polymer association and hydrophilic backbone for solubility