RHEOBYK H 3300 VF is a VOC-free associative thickener (HEUR) for aqueous systems, designed to create slightly pseudoplastic flow behavior. It is compatible with acrylates, alkyds, polyurethanes, and epoxies, and is ideal for wood coatings. This liquid thickener offers excellent storage stability, processability, and labeling claims for VOC-free formulations. RHEOBYK H 3300 VF complies with Clean Air Act (CAA) standards and is certified under SARA 304, 302, and 313. It is suitable for use on wood substrates.

Functions: Thickener

Chemical Family: Polyurethanes (PU)

End Uses: Wood Coating

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylates, Alkyds, Epoxies (EP), Polyurethanes (PU), Vinyl Acetate

Labeling Claims: Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

Physical Form: Liquid

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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Compatible Polymers & Resins
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating End Applications
Use Level
0.3 - 2%
Coatings Industry Application

Special Features and Benefits
RHEOBYK-H 3300 VF increases the viscosity in the low to medium shear range with an extremely low impact in the high shear range. It optimizes storage stability and provides an excellent balance between flow properties and the sagging tendency. The additive is liquid and therefore easy to handle. It is not necessary to specifically adjust the pH value or control the temperature during incorporation. When combined with rheology additives which are effective in the high shear range, such as the RHEOBYK-L/T series, it enables an optimum processability.

Recommended Use
RHEOBYK-H 3300 VF is preferably used in emulsion paints and coatings that are based on acrylate, styrene acrylate and vinyl acetate binders as well as in PU and alkyd emulsions, and epoxy dispersions.
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Recommended Levels
0.3-2% additive (as supplied) based upon the total formulation, depending on the properties of the formulation to be achieved.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.

Incorporation and Processing Instructions
Addition under stirring ensures optimum distribution and the best possible effectiveness and reproducibility. RHEOBYK-H 3300 VF is suitable for adding to the millbase as well as to the letdown product, or as a post additive to retroactively adjust the rheological properties.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Volatile Organic Compounds - Freemax. 1500ppm-
pH Value7 - 9--
SolventsWater--
Density (at 20°C)1.06g/ml-
Active Substance17.5%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Ignition Temperaturemin. 392°FDIN 51 794/ DIN prEN 14 522
Density (at 20°C)1.06g/cc4 (Oscillating U-tube, at 20°C)
Vapor Pressure25hPa-
Boiling Point212°F-
Melting Pointmin. 32°F-
Miscible inWater--
pH Value (at 20°C, 10% Concentration)6.5 - 9.5-Universal pH- value indicator
OdorOdorless--
AppearanceClear, translucent aqueous solution--

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Storage & Handling

Storage and Transportation

Mix well before use. Transport and store in a dry place, in an unopened original container, at temperatures between 5 °C and 35 °C.