Associative polyurethane thickeners

Hydrophobically-modified HEUR thickeners that build viscosity efficiently while preserving flow, leveling and film quality in waterborne systems.

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YT-255A — Nonionic Low-Shear Associative PU Thickener (HEUR)

Novel nonionic low-shear associative HEUR — 105A alternative with strong pseudoplasticity, excellent flow, leveling, film formation and gloss; roller spatter-free and pH-independent.

Appearance: Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid
Solid content: 40% / 50%
Strong association with high low-shear viscosity and pseudoplastic rheology
pH-independent; fast dissolution and strong biodegradation resistance
Improved leveling, hiding, scrub resistance and roller spatter control without affecting gloss

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YT-255E — Low-Shear High-Thixotropic Associative PU Thickener (HEUR)

Nonionic associative HEUR with low-shear strong pseudoplasticity and high viscosity — 12W / 299 alternative with excellent pigment wetting, high thickening efficiency, anti-spatter and anti-settling.

Appearance: Slightly white transparent liquid
Solid content: 40 ± 2%
Low-shear strong pseudoplasticity with high viscosity build
Excellent pigment wetting and high thickening efficiency
Anti-spatter and anti-settling in waterborne coatings

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YT-255B — Nonionic Solvent-free Associative PU Thickener (HEUR)

Nonionic, solvent-free hydrophobically-modified PU leveling modifier — 8W alternative with excellent flow, leveling, gloss and medium-shear viscosity for coatings and inks; anti-spatter.

Appearance: Milky white to light yellow transparent liquid
Solid content: 40%
Outstanding flow, leveling and medium-shear thickening — ideal when rheology, leveling and build are all critical
Excellent brush feel and anti-spatter roller coating; water, alkali, scrub and stain resistance
pH-independent; add at any production stage — no pre-dilution or neutralization required

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YT-255D — Nonionic Associative PU Leveling Agent (HEUR)

Nonionic hydrophobically-modified high-shear polyurethane leveling agent — 2020 alternative for textile, resin, coating, ink and emulsion systems with excellent flow, leveling, gloss and high-shear viscosity.

Appearance: Milky white to light yellow transparent liquid
Solid content: 20% / 40%
Outstanding rheology, leveling and high-shear thickening — ideal when both are required
Excellent brush feel, anti-spatter roller coating, water/alkali/scrub and stain resistance
pH-independent; add at any production stage — no pre-dilution or neutralization required

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YT-255C — Nonionic Associative PU Thickener (HEUR)

Nonionic hydrophobically-modified high-shear polyurethane leveling & thickening agent — PS166 alternative with excellent flow, leveling, gloss and high-shear viscosity build.

Appearance: Milky white to light yellow transparent liquid
Solid content: 20% / 40%
Outstanding rheology, leveling and high-shear thickening — ideal when both are required
Excellent brush feel, anti-spatter roller coating, water/alkali/scrub and stain resistance
pH-independent; add at any production stage — no pre-dilution or neutralization required

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Reference Data

Typical properties — representative grades

Values are typical for guidance; full technical data sheets are available on request.

Grade	Family	Solid (%)	Hardness	Key Application
`YT-255A`	HEUR	40% / 50%	—	Mid- to economy-grade latex paints
`YT-255E`	HEUR	40 ± 2%	—	Architectural & industrial waterborne coatings
`YT-255B`	HEUR	40%	—	Architectural & industrial waterborne coatings
`YT-255D`	HEUR	20% / 40%	—	Textile finishing & fabric coatings
`YT-255C`	HEUR	20% / 40%	—	Waterborne industrial coatings (plastic, metal, glass, wood, rubber)

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