Complete the following form to download your document.
Acusol™ Rheology Modifiers for Cleaners
Enhance Your Surface Cleaners with Acusol™ from Dow Chemical
Dow Chemical's Acusol™ products are effective rheology modifiers based on ASE (Alkali Soluble Emulsion), HASE (Hydrophobically-modified Alkali Soluble Emulsion) and HEUR (Hydrophobically-modified Ethoxylated Urethane) chemistry. They are used in abrasive cleaners, floor cleaners, hard-surface cleaners, toilet bowl cleaners, oven and grill cleaners. They have a viscosity range from 10 to 11,000 cP. All AcusolTM grades are available in a liquid form to provide ease of use, no dusting/non-hygroscopic with no preparation required.
Performance Comparison of Acusol ASE, HASE and HEUR Rheology Modifier
| Property | ASE | HASE | HEUR |
| Ease of Use | +++ | +++ | ++ |
| Associative | No | Yes | Yes |
| Salt Tolerance - NaCl | ++ | +++ | +++ |
| Salt Tolerance - Di/Trivalent Ions | ++ | +++ | +++ |
| Shear Thinning Behavior | ++ | +++ | + |
| Solvent Compatibility | +++ | +++ | ++ |
| High pH Compatibility | +++ | ++ | ++ |
| Low pH Compatibility | No | + | +++ |
| Anionic Compatibility | +++ | +++ | ++ |
| Cationic Compatibility | No | Limited | +++ |
| Nonionic Compatibility | +++ | +++ | +++ |
| Peroxide Stability | No | Limited | +++ |
Benefits:
Versatile: Functions in a wide variety of applications
Quick Thickening: For in line static mixers with continuous processing
Shear Tolerance: Can be used in membrane pumps, turbine mixers, high speed propellers and colloid mills
Gel Appearance: Clear and transparent if required
Microbial Resistance: ACUSOLTM does not support contamination, unlike natural thickeners
Non-Toxic: Non-Hazardous
Registrations: Cleared under EINECS/TSCA/AICS
Contact us
We’re here to provide you with more information or help answer any questions you might have. Send us a note and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
