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

Dow Acrysol DR180 Hydrophobic Alkali-Swellable Thickener

Dow Acrysol DR180 is a hydrophobic alkali-swellable thickener (HASE) from Dow’s Acrysol polymer series—designed to deliver high shear viscosity, excellent sag resistance, and robust rheology control in waterborne architectural coatings and industrial formulations without compromising clarity or stability.
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Features Of Dow Acrysol DR180 Hydrophobic Alkali-Swellable Thickener

  1. Delivers high-shear viscosity stability in waterborne coatings and inks.

  2. Provides excellent sag resistance and leveling balance in architectural and industrial paints.

  3. Offers robust rheology control under alkaline conditions without requiring high pH adjustment.

  4. Enhances spatter resistance and brush drag performance in latex-based formulations.

  5. Compatible with anionic surfactants and common co-thickeners such as HEC and associative HEUR thickeners.

Typical Applications Of Dow Acrysol DR180 Hydrophobic Alkali-Swellable Thickener

  1. Interior and exterior architectural flat and low-sheen latex paints.

  2. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.

  3. Waterborne wood stains and clear finishes.

  4. Low-VOC and zero-VOC decorative coatings.

  5. Exterior masonry and stucco coatings.

Specifications Of Dow Acrysol DR180 Hydrophobic Alkali-Swellable Thickener

Chemical TypeHydrophobic alkali-swellable emulsion (HASE)
Product FormAqueous dispersion
AppearanceOff-white to light yellow, opaque liquid
pH (as received)3.0–4.5
Active Content (wt%)30.0–32.0%
Viscosity (Brookfield, spindle #3, 20 rpm, 25°C)500–2,000 cP
Primary ApplicationsRheology modifier for waterborne architectural and industrial coatings
Key FeaturesHydrophobic modification, alkali-activated thickening, shear-thinning behavior


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