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Ashland for decades has aided the world’s leading Paint and Coatings manufacturers save costs, solve formulation challenges, and improve product quality and performance. The company provides innovative solutions for architectural, industrial, specialty and wood coatings, as well as functional additives for paint removers and emulsion polymerization.
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Dextrol™ OC-180 Ashland Dextrol™ OC-180 is the neutralized (potassium salt) form of an ethoxylated aliphatic alcohol phosphate ester. It is designed to impart improved gloss and color acceptance in waterborne latex paints.
Strodex™ PK-90 Ashland Strodex™ PK-90 is the neutralized (potassium salt) form of a phosphate coester of aliphatic alcohols. It imparts improved gloss and color acceptance in water borne latex paints.
Natrosol™ Plus 550 HMHEC Ashland Natrosol™ Plus 550 hydrophobically modified hydroxyethylcellulose (HMHEC) is a highly efficient, nonionic associative cellulosic polymer developed to provide rheology control of latex paints. Natrosol™ Plus 550 exhibits excellent enzyme resistance and imp...view more Natrosol™ Plus 550 hydrophobically modified hydroxyethylcellulose (HMHEC) is a highly efficient, nonionic associative cellulosic polymer developed to provide rheology control of latex paints. Natrosol™ Plus 550 exhibits excellent enzyme resistance and imparts excellent creamy in-can feel and smooth flow characteristics to water-based latex paints and coatings. view less
Dextrol™ OC-60EP Ashland Dextrol™ OC-60EP phosphate ester surfactant is the free acid form of a tridecyl alcohol ethoxylated phosphate ester. It is an effective emulsifier in emulsion polymerization and provides the finished latex with low coagulum and improved handling and stora...view more Dextrol™ OC-60EP phosphate ester surfactant is the free acid form of a tridecyl alcohol ethoxylated phosphate ester. It is an effective emulsifier in emulsion polymerization and provides the finished latex with low coagulum and improved handling and storage stability. Dextrol OC-60EP surfactant can be neutralized using several organic or inorganic bases. Dextrol OC-60EP surfactant also imparts improved gloss and color acceptance in waterborne latex paintsview less
Strodex™ PK-85NV Surfactant Ashland Strodex™ PK-85NV surfactant is the neutralized (potassium salt) form of a phosphate coester of aliphatic alcohols. It imparts improved substrate wetting, gloss, and color acceptance in waterborne latex paints. Depending on the formulation specifics, Strod...view more Strodex™ PK-85NV surfactant is the neutralized (potassium salt) form of a phosphate coester of aliphatic alcohols. It imparts improved substrate wetting, gloss, and color acceptance in waterborne latex paints. Depending on the formulation specifics, Strodex™ PK-85NV surfactant can also function as a supplemental dispersant to assist in reduction of pigment flocculation. This product does not contain any alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEOs). view less
Dextrol™ OC-180HS Phosphate Ester Surfactant Ashland Dextrol™ OC-180HS surfactant is the neutralized (sodium salt) form of an ethoxylated aliphatic alcohol phosphate ester. It is designed to impart improved gloss and color acceptance in waterborne latex paints. Depending on the formulation specifics, this p...view more Dextrol™ OC-180HS surfactant is the neutralized (sodium salt) form of an ethoxylated aliphatic alcohol phosphate ester. It is designed to impart improved gloss and color acceptance in waterborne latex paints. Depending on the formulation specifics, this product can also function as a supplemental dispersant to assist in reduction of pigment flocculation. In addition to use in latex paint, Dextrol™ OC-180HS surfactant provides benefits in universal colorants, to help disperse and stabilize the pigments, thereby enhancing color acceptance of water-based paintsview less
Strodex™ FT-428 Surfactant Ashland Strodex™ FT-428 is a neutralized surfactant based on phosphate ester. It is designed to impart superior stability to latex paints, including mechanical as well as freeze-thaw stability. Depending on the formulation specifics, Strodex™ FT-428 surfactant ca...view more Strodex™ FT-428 is a neutralized surfactant based on phosphate ester. It is designed to impart superior stability to latex paints, including mechanical as well as freeze-thaw stability. Depending on the formulation specifics, Strodex™ FT-428 surfactant can also function as a strong wetting agent and dispersant aid and help reduce pigment flocculation. This product does not contain any alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEOs). view less
Aquaflow™ NLS-220E Ashland Aquaflow™ NLS-220E is a nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) that provides efficient thickening (Stormer KU) and superior flow and leveling in waterborne coatings. This thickener is solvent free and is supplied as a low-viscosity liquid for easy transfer and incorporation. It significantly reduces or eliminates latex agglomeration in paints containing vinyl-acrylic and vinyl acetate-ethylene latex...view more Aquaflow™ NLS-220E is a nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) that provides efficient thickening (Stormer KU) and superior flow and leveling in waterborne coatings. This thickener is solvent free and is supplied as a low-viscosity liquid for easy transfer and incorporation. It significantly reduces or eliminates latex agglomeration in paints containing vinyl-acrylic and vinyl acetate-ethylene latexes. view less
Aquaflow™ XLS-530E Ashland Aquaflow™ XLS-530E rheology modifier is a solvent-free nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings. It imparts superior application properties including applied hiding, roller transfer and coverage. It impar...view more Aquaflow™ XLS-530E rheology modifier is a solvent-free nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings. It imparts superior application properties including applied hiding, roller transfer and coverage. It imparts a rich and creamy in-can feel and is effective with a wide range of latex chemistries, including styrene acrylic, acrylic, vinyl acrylic, and vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE). view less
Aquaflow™ NMS-450E Ashland Aquaflow™ NMS-450E rheology modifier is a solvent-free, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings. It is efficient in most latex systems and across all sheen levels. This product is designed to provide a b...view more Aquaflow™ NMS-450E rheology modifier is a solvent-free, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings. It is efficient in most latex systems and across all sheen levels. This product is designed to provide a balance of Stormer (KU) viscosity along with high-shear (ICI) viscosity, and thus can be considered a mid-shear effective thickener that can function as as the sole thickener in paint formulations based on hydrophobic resins, such as acrylics and styrene acrylics. view less
Aquaflow™ NHS-360 Ashland Aquaflow™ NHS-360 rheology modifier is a high-shear effective, low VOC, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings and is compatible with most modern latex resin systems and all sheens. This thickener provi...view more Aquaflow™ NHS-360 rheology modifier is a high-shear effective, low VOC, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings and is compatible with most modern latex resin systems and all sheens. This thickener provides highly efficient ICI viscosity development, excellent film build, optimal flow and leveling and favorable brush drag. view less
Aquaflow™ NMS-460E Ashland Aquaflow™ NMS-460E rheology modifier is a solvent-free, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings. It is efficient in most latex systems and across all seen levels. It is designed to provide a balance of S...view more Aquaflow™ NMS-460E rheology modifier is a solvent-free, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings. It is efficient in most latex systems and across all seen levels. It is designed to provide a balance of Stormer (KU) viscosity along with high-shear (ICI) viscosity, and thus can be considered a mid-shear effective thickener that can function as the sole thickener in many paint formulation based on hydrophobic resins, such as acrylics and styrene acrylics. With more hydrophilic resins, such as vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE), optimized rheology may be achieved with Aquaflow™ NMS-460E rheology modifier alone or in combination with a supplemental KU driver. view less
Aquaflow™ XLS-525E Ashland Aquaflow™ XLS-525E rheology modifier is a solvent-free nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings. It is effective with most latex systems. This product provides an exceptional balance of leveling and sag r...view more Aquaflow™ XLS-525E rheology modifier is a solvent-free nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paints and coatings. It is effective with most latex systems. This product provides an exceptional balance of leveling and sag resistance when used in combination with a high-shear effective NSAT. The optimized rheology modifier package will deliver superior leveling and sag resistance resulting in virtually drip-free application. view less
Aquaflow™ NHS-300E Ashland Aquaflow™ NHS-300E is a solvent-free, nonionic synthetic associative thickener designed for waterborne paint and coatings and is compatible with most latex resin systems. This thickener provides efficient ICI viscosity development, excellent film build an...view more Aquaflow™ NHS-300E is a solvent-free, nonionic synthetic associative thickener designed for waterborne paint and coatings and is compatible with most latex resin systems. This thickener provides efficient ICI viscosity development, excellent film build and favorable brush drag. This product is compatible with acrylic, styrene-acrylic, vinyl-acrylic, and vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) latexes, and can be used in interior and exterior paint formulations. view less
pHLEX™ 400 Ashland pHLEX™ 400 neutralizing agent for paints and coatings is a low-odor, pH neutralizing and stabilizing additive designed for easy incorporation and long-term pH stability in all types of latex, emulsion and water reducible paints and coating. It was designe...view more pHLEX™ 400 neutralizing agent for paints and coatings is a low-odor, pH neutralizing and stabilizing additive designed for easy incorporation and long-term pH stability in all types of latex, emulsion and water reducible paints and coating. It was designed to replace ammonium hydroxide and other organoamine pH neutralizers. Significant odor reduction of the final paint formulation it typically achieved through the use of pHLEX™ 400 neutralizing agent, particularly when used in place of ammonium hydroxide. view less
Aquaflow™ NHS-350E Ashland Aquaflow™ NHS-350E rheology modifier is a solvent-free, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paint and coatings and is compatible with most latex resin systems. This thickener provides efficient ICI viscosity development...view more Aquaflow™ NHS-350E rheology modifier is a solvent-free, nonionic synthetic associative thickener (NSAT) designed for waterborne paint and coatings and is compatible with most latex resin systems. This thickener provides efficient ICI viscosity development, excellent film build and favorable brush drag. It is intended to be used in combination with a low-shear effective NSAT (KU driver) for the optimal balance of Stormer (KU) and ICI viscosity. view less