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

Dow Acrysol RM3030 Thickener

Dow Acrysol RM3030 Thickener is a hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion (HASE) rheology modifier from Dow’s Acrysol™ series. It delivers high-efficiency viscosity building, excellent gloss retention, and robust shear-thinning performance in waterborne architectural coatings and industrial formulations. Compatible with low-VOC systems, it ensures outstanding flow leveling and spatter resistance without compromising stability.
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  • dow acrysol rm3030 thickener_23722e93

Features Of Dow Acrysol RM3030 Thickener

  1. High-efficiency associative thickener delivering excellent rheology control in waterborne systems.

  2. Provides outstanding sag resistance and brush/roller application performance in architectural coatings.

  3. Compatible with a broad range of surfactants, pigments, and co-thickeners including cellulose ethers and polyacrylates.

  4. Enables low-shear viscosity build without compromising high-shear flow, supporting spray and roll application efficiency.

  5. Stable across pH 4–12, offering robust formulation flexibility and compatibility with common neutralization agents.

Typical Applications Of Dow Acrysol RM3030 Thickener

  1. Interior and exterior latex paints for residential and commercial use.

  2. Low-VOC and zero-VOC architectural coatings requiring high-performance rheology modifiers.

  3. Textured finishes and heavy-bodied decorative coatings.

  4. Water-based primers and undercoats with demanding anti-settling and leveling requirements.

  5. Industrial maintenance coatings where balanced viscosity and spatter resistance are critical.

Specifications Of Dow Acrysol RM3030 Thickener

Chemical TypeHydrophobically modified ethoxylated urethane (HEUR)
Product FormAqueous dispersion
AppearanceOpaque white to off-white liquid
pH (as received, 25°C)6.0 – 8.0
Active Content (wt%)30.0 ± 1.0%
Viscosity (Brookfield RVT, spindle #3, 20 rpm, 25°C)5,000 – 15,000 cP
Freeze-Thaw StabilityPasses 3 cycles (-18°C × 16 h / 25°C × 8 h)
Primary ApplicationsArchitectural waterborne coatings, industrial maintenance coatings


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