Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Arkema Rheotech TM4200 Acrylic Associative Thickener

Arkema Rheotech™ TM4200 is a high-performance acrylic associative thickener designed for waterborne coatings and inks. It delivers excellent rheology control, outstanding sag resistance, and superior gloss retention. Compatible with low-VOC formulations, it ensures robust viscosity build and shear-thinning behavior. Ideal for architectural, industrial, and decorative applications requiring consistent flow and leveling.
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Features Of Arkema Rheotech TM4200 Acrylic Associative Thickener

  1. Delivers excellent rheology control with high mid-shear viscosity and outstanding sag resistance.

  2. Provides superior compatibility with anionic and nonionic surfactants in waterborne systems.

  3. Offers robust freeze-thaw stability and long-term storage stability in architectural and industrial coatings.

  4. Enables low foaming performance and easy incorporation without pre-dilution or high-shear mixing.

  5. Delivers balanced flow and leveling while maintaining excellent spatter resistance during application.

Typical Applications Of Arkema Rheotech TM4200 Acrylic Associative Thickener

  1. Architectural interior and exterior flat and low-sheen latex paints.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.

  3. Waterborne wood finishes and stains requiring controlled viscosity and brushability.

  4. Textile printing pastes and functional coating formulations.

  5. Adhesives and sealants where associative thickening and shear-thinning behavior are critical.

Specifications Of Arkema Rheotech TM4200 Acrylic Associative Thickener

Chemical TypeAcrylic-based associative thickener
Product FormLiquid dispersion
AppearanceOpaque white to off-white viscous liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.5 – 7.5
Active Content (wt%)30.0 ± 1.0%
Viscosity (Brookfield RVT, spindle #3, 20 rpm, 25°C)8,000 – 15,000 cP
Primary ApplicationsWaterborne coatings, adhesives, and functional dispersions
Key FeaturesNon-ionic associative mechanism, low VOC, APEO-free


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