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

Dow Acrysol DR-160D Associative Alkali-Swellable Thickener

Dow Acrysol DR-160D is a high-performance associative alkali-swellable thickener (AST) from Dow’s Acrysol polymer series, delivering excellent rheology control, viscosity stability, and shear-thinning behavior in waterborne paints and coatings. It enhances sag resistance, leveling, and spatter resistance without compromising gloss or tint strength.
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  • dow acrysol dr 160d associative alkali swellable thickener_cb30531f

Features Of Dow Acrysol DR-160D Associative Alkali-Swellable Thickener

  1. Delivers high mid-shear viscosity and excellent flow/leveling balance in waterborne coatings.

  2. Provides superior sag resistance and anti-drip performance in high-build architectural and industrial formulations.

  3. Offers robust rheology control across a wide pH range (pH 7–10), activated by common alkaline builders.

  4. Delivers low foaming characteristics and good compatibility with surfactants, pigments, and co-thickeners.

  5. Enables efficient thickening at low dosage levels, supporting cost-effective formulation design.

Typical Applications Of Dow Acrysol DR-160D Associative Alkali-Swellable Thickener

  1. Interior and exterior architectural latex paints.

  2. Waterborne industrial maintenance coatings.

  3. Textured decorative coatings and plasters.

  4. Exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS) basecoats and finishes.

  5. Low-VOC and zero-VOC premium wall coatings.

Specifications Of Dow Acrysol DR-160D Associative Alkali-Swellable Thickener

Chemical TypeAssociative alkali-swellable emulsion (ASE)
Product FormAqueous dispersion
AppearanceOpaque white liquid
pH (as supplied)2.5–4.0
Active Content (wt%)30.0 ± 1.0%
Brookfield Viscosity (RVT, Spindle #3, 20 rpm, 25°C)500–2,500 cP
Freeze-Thaw StabilityPass (3 cycles at –15°C / 25°C)
Primary ApplicationsArchitectural and industrial waterborne coatings


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