ACRYSOL™ DR 300

ACRYSOL™ DR-300 by Dow Chemical is a Hydrophobically Modified Alkali-soluble Emulsions (HASE). Acts as an associative thickener provides effective shear-thinning rheology in matt to semi-gloss coatings and is primarily designed the use in exterior coatings. The unique viscosity profile of this synthetic liquid thickener furnishes the sag resistance required for higher film build without sacrificing the improved flow expected of associative thickeners. ACRYSOL™ DR-300 imparts good early water resistance to acrylic, styrene-acrylic and vinyl acrylic coatings, even when applied to chalky and aged finishes. Like all Designed Rheology products, ACRYSOL™ DR-300 is easy to incorporate during paint manufacture. Much of the appeal of Acrysol DR-300 derives from the fact that it provides performance benefits at lower formulation costs than conventional cellulosic thickeners due to better thickening efficiency.