Super high viscosity special modified HEC (Hydroxyethyl cellulose)
New cellulose-based thickener product NATROSOL F-2000! Introduction in Japan has begun! It can reduce costs for water-based paints and improve the appearance and durability of coatings.
NATROSOL F-2000 is a cellulose-based water-soluble thickener newly developed by Ashland, capable of enhancing the performance of conventional HEC. It has a strong track record, particularly in decorative coatings resembling sand or earthen walls overseas. ◎ High Thickening Efficiency Compared to conventional high-viscosity HEC, it can reduce the required amount by approximately 43%, which is expected to lower coating costs. ◎ Excellent Water Resistance It has been confirmed to have superior water resistance in immersion tests compared to conventional HEC, preventing whitening of the coating film. ◎ Color Stability It exhibits excellent color stability and high saturation. In decorative coatings resembling sand walls, it presents a natural coloration close to the original colors of stones and sand. For more details on each product, please refer to the respective product pages and PDF catalog below, or feel free to contact us.
basic information
【Typical Characteristics】 ■Appearance: White to off-white powder ■Viscosity (1% solution): 4,000–7,500 mPa.s (cps) ■Moisture content: <5% ■pH (1% solution): 5.5 – 8.0 ■Density: 0.69 g/ml ■Ash content (calculated as Na2SO4): 5.5% or less ■Mesh size (passing US 40 sieve): 90% or more *For details on each product, please refer to the individual product pages and PDF catalog below, or feel free to contact us.
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Model number/Brand name
ASHLAND Inc.
Applications/Examples of results
Water-based paint, stone paint, decorative paint (sand wall type, earthen wall type), water-based coating materials.
