ULTERION®

205 LT THICKENER

Latex Coating Rheology Modification

Surface Sizing Viscosity Enhancement

General Thickening of Aqueous Products

General Thickening of Solvent-Based

Products

Suspension of Insoluble Particles

Emulsion Stabilization

General Rheology Modification

Product Description

Ulterion® 200 Series Polymers are exceptional

thickeners, suspending agents and stabilizers.

Most Ulterion polymers are high molecular

weight homo- and copolymers of acrylic acid

cross-linked with a polyalkenyl polyether.

Ulterion® 205 LT is a cross-linked acrylate

emulsion copolymer. It is specifically

formulated to provide greater holdout and

reduction of coating penetration into the sheet

than conventional thickeners.

Ulterion® 205 LT is an effective thickener,

which exhibits resistance to ions and

exceptional suspending ability. It possesses

long flow characteristics when properly

dispersed and brought to a pH above 6.

Ulterion® 205 LT remains effective even in

highly alkaline conditions. It is also very

effective post-add thickener. Ulterion® 205 LT

is a low viscosity, milky white liquid with total

solids content about 15 percent.

Typical Properties

Appearance: Milky white liquid

Chemical Description: Acrylate emulsion

copolymer

Total Solids: 15% polymer in

water

pH, (At 1% in Water) 2.2-3.8

Viscosity: 10 mPa.s (or cP)

Paper Coatings

Textile Coatings

Adhesives

Emulsion Polymerization

Water Based Inks

Application Methods

In most situations, Ulterion

® 205 LT can

simply be poured into water while mixing. At

this point, the pH of the water is about 3.5 and

the viscosity is very low. When ready to build

viscosity, usually after the other ingredients

are added, the pH is raised using a monovalent

inorganic base (such as sodium hydroxide) or

an organic base (such as triethanolamine).

This neutralizes the polymer, causing

thickening to occur rapidly. For use as a post-

add thickener, Ulterion® 205 LT can be

directly incorporated into the system while

mixing and the pH adjusted as needed.

Handling / Storage Stability

Ulterion

® 205 LT should be stored in a cool,

dry area. Avoid freezing and high heat to

retain a six-month shelf life.

Product Safety

When considering the use of Ulterion

International products, please refer to the

latest Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). If

you require an MSDS for this product; please

call (706) 654-2222 or your Ulterion

International Representative.

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