Acrysol®
Acrysol® is a brand of rheology modifiers developed by Dow Inc., designed to enhance the flow, leveling, and application properties of waterborne coatings, particularly latex paints. These modifiers are primarily hydrophobically modified ethylene oxide urethanes (HEURs), which are nonionic and solvent-free. They are commonly used in architectural and industrial coatings to improve performance and ease of application.
- Synonyms
- Castor Oil, Ricinus Oil, Palma Christi Oil, Castorbean Oil, Oil of Castor, Oleum Ricini
- Chemical Formula
- C57H104O9
- CAS Number
- 8001-79-4
- INCI name(s)
- Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 933 g/mol
- Flash Point
- 229°C
- Density
- 0.96 g/cm³
- Forms
- Liquid, Pale yellow
Uses and applications
Key applications
- Coatings
- Pharmaceuticals
- Paint and Coatings
- Primers, fillers and undercoats