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Architectural Coatings Additives

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Cellulose ether thickeners engineered for architectural paints and coatings, giving formulators reliable viscosity control, smooth brush and roller feel, and strong resistance to sagging on vertical surfaces.

Product Overview

This grade family is used across interior and exterior latex paints, primers and textured coatings, functioning as a primary or secondary thickener that works together with associative thickeners to shape the rheology profile at low, medium and high shear rates. Formulators use it to fine-tune brush drag, roller spatter and sag resistance without upsetting the rest of the paint system.

Good cold-water solubility simplifies the manufacturing process, and the polymer is generally compatible with the pigments, dispersants, defoamers and biocides used in modern low-VOC coating formulations. It also helps stabilize pigment suspension during storage and transport, reducing settling and improving shelf consistency.

ParameterTypical Value
AppearanceWhite to off-white powder
Viscosity (2% solution, mPa·s)300 - 30,000, grade dependent
pH (1% solution)6.0 - 8.0
Moisture content≤ 8%
Ash content≤ 5%
Fineness (through 100 mesh)≥ 98%
SolubilityCold water soluble
Ionic characterNon-ionic
Packaging25 kg bag, or as agreed

Application

Suited to interior emulsion wall paints, exterior weatherproof and elastomeric coatings, decorative textured finishes, and tinting base formulations where consistent viscosity across the color range is important.

  • Interior wall emulsion paints
  • Exterior weatherproof and elastomeric coatings
  • Textured and decorative wall finishes
  • Putty and filler compounds used ahead of painting
  • Tinting base formulations requiring stable viscosity across the color range

Add slowly to the water phase under moderate agitation to avoid lump formation, and allow full hydration time before taking a final viscosity reading.

Advantages

  1. Smooth, consistent brush and roller application feel
  2. Effective anti-sag performance on vertical surfaces
  3. Good compatibility with common pigment and dispersant systems
  4. Cold water solubility simplifies production processes
  5. Stable viscosity across a range of storage and transport temperatures
  6. Supports low-VOC and environmentally conscious coating formulations

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What role does this additive play in a latex paint formulation?

    A: It acts as the main structural thickener, building viscosity at rest to prevent settling and sagging while allowing the paint to thin under brush, roller or spray shear.

  • Q: Can it be combined with associative thickeners?

    A: Yes, many formulators combine it with associative thickeners to balance low-shear anti-sag performance with good leveling and a smoother finish.

  • Q: How should it be added during paint manufacturing?

    A: It should be sprinkled slowly into the water phase under moderate agitation, then given time to fully hydrate before the rest of the formulation is completed.

  • Q: Does it affect paint film clarity or gloss?

    A: At normal use levels it has minimal impact on gloss, though excessive dosage can occasionally soften sheen, so dosage should be optimized per formulation.

  • Q: Is it suitable for both interior and exterior coatings?

    A: Yes, different grades are selected depending on whether the priority is interior application feel or exterior weather and sag resistance.

  • Q: How does storage temperature affect viscosity stability?

    A: The polymer is generally stable across normal storage temperature ranges, though very high temperatures over extended periods can gradually reduce viscosity.

  • Q: What is the typical dosage range in a coating formulation?

    A: Dosage is usually in the range of 0.1% to 0.5% by weight of the total formulation, adjusted according to the target viscosity and application method.

About Us
Zhejiang Yisheng New Material Co., Ltd.
Zhejiang Yisheng New Material Co., Ltd. is a professional enterprise engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, application, and sales of cellulose ether, located in the Shangyu Economic and Technological Development Zone, part of the Hangzhou Bay National Industrial Park. With a core concept of safety, environmental protection, and sustainable development, the company boasts an annual production capacity of 15,000 tons of cellulose ether, offering a complete range of products including HEC (hydroxyethylcellulose), HEMC (hydroxyethyl methylcellulose), and HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose). Our products serve various sectors such as oil fields, coatings, dry powder mortar, cosmetics, personal care products, medicine, and many others. Yisheng has a global presence, providing stable cellulose ethers and services to customers worldwide.
As a professional China Architectural Coatings Additives Supplier and Architectural Coatings Additives Company, The company adheres to the principles of safety and environmental protection as the foundation of its development. It implements and further consolidates safety and environmental protection measures, striving to create green and environmentally friendly production processes, safe and effective control systems, and orderly production management. This approach lays a solid foundation for the company's sustainable development. Yisheng boasts a scientific management mechanism, a comprehensive quality management system, stringent product testing methods, advanced technology, state-of-the-art equipment, and high-quality after-sales service.
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