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Dow Chemical's AcusolTM products are effective rheology modifiers based on ASE (Alkali Soluble Emulsion), HASE (Hydrophobically-modified Alkali Soluble Emulsion) and HEUR (Hydrophobically-modified Ethoxylated Urethane) chemistry. With many grades to choose from, they have a viscosity range from 10 to 11,000 cP. They are used in fabric softeners, high-alkaline laundry liquids, household laundry detergents and dishwashing detergents.
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Acusol™ Rheology Modifiers for Detergents
Improve Your Detergents with Acusol™ from Dow Chemical
Dow Chemical's AcusolTM products are effective rheology modifiers based on ASE (Alkali Soluble Emulsion), HASE (Hydrophobically-modified Alkali Soluble Emulsion) and HEUR (Hydrophobically-modified Ethoxylated Urethane) chemistry. With many grades to choose from, they have a viscosity range from 10 to 11,000 cP. They are used in fabric softeners, high-alkaline laundry liquids, household laundry detergents and dishwashing detergents.
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 | +++ |
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- Versatile: Functions in a wide variety of applications
- Liquids: Easy to use, no preparation required; also no dust and non-hygroscopic
- 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
- Microbial Resistance: ACUSOLTM does not support contamination, unlike natural thickeners
- Non-Toxic: Non-Hazardous
- Registrations: Cleared under EINECS/TSCA/AICS
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