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

Dow ACRYSOL RM-5000 Rheology Modifier

Dow ACRYSOL RM-5000 Rheology Modifier is a high-performance associative thickener from Dow’s ACRYSOL™ series, designed for waterborne coatings. It delivers excellent viscosity control, sag resistance, and spatter reduction while maintaining good flow and leveling. Compatible with acrylic, vinyl acetate, and styrene-acrylic systems, it enhances formulation stability and application performance across architectural and industrial coatings.
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Features Of Dow ACRYSOL RM-5000 Rheology Modifier

  1. High-efficiency associative thickener delivering robust viscosity build and excellent sag resistance in waterborne systems.

  2. Provides outstanding shear-thinning behavior for improved application properties—such as leveling, spatter resistance, and brush drag control.

  3. Offers exceptional compatibility with a broad range of surfactants, co-solvents, and pigments commonly used in architectural and industrial coatings.

  4. Delivers low-odor, non-toxic performance and meets key regulatory requirements including VOC compliance in many formulations.

  5. Enables stable rheology over wide pH range (pH 4–11) and maintains performance under freeze-thaw cycling conditions.

Typical Applications Of Dow ACRYSOL RM-5000 Rheology Modifier

  1. Interior and exterior architectural latex paints.

  2. Waterborne primers and sealers.

  3. Industrial maintenance coatings for metal and concrete substrates.

  4. Textured coatings and decorative plasters.

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

Specifications Of Dow ACRYSOL RM-5000 Rheology Modifier

Chemical TypeHydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
Product FormClear to slightly hazy aqueous liquid
AppearanceColorless to pale yellow liquid
pH (1% aqueous solution)6.0 – 8.0
Active Content (wt%)30.0 ± 1.0%
Specific Gravity (25°C)1.02 – 1.06 g/cm³
Viscosity (Brookfield RV, 25°C, spindle #3, 20 rpm)1,500 – 4,500 cP
Primary ApplicationsWaterborne architectural and industrial coatings


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