C. Thickeners and Rheology Modifiers:
Natural Thickeners:
- Examples: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Cellulose, Starch
- Applications: Food thickeners (sauces, soups, salad dressings, bakery products), pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, paints, textiles
Synthetic Thickeners:
- Examples: Acrylic Poly thickeners, Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)
- Applications: Paints, coatings, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, construction materials, inks, textiles
Specific Applications:
- Paints and Coatings: Acrylic thickeners, Cellulose thickeners, Bentonite clay
- Applications: Latex paints, architectural coatings, industrial coatings, protective coatings, marine coatings
- Personal Care Products: Carbopol, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum
- Applications: Lotions, creams, gels, shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, cosmetics
- Food & Beverages: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Starch, Carrageenan
- Applications: Ice cream, yogurt, cheese, sauces, juices, beverages, bakery products
- Gelling Agents: Agar, Pectin, Gelatin, Alginates
- Applications: Jams, jellies, desserts, meat substitutes, pharmaceuticals, personal care products
Thickeners by Function:
- Anti-settling Agents: Silica, Bentonite clay, Xanthan Gum
- Applications: Suspensions, paints, coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals
- Shear Thinning Thickeners: HEC (Hydroxyethylcellulose), Carbopol, Modified starches
- Applications: Squeeze tubes, sauces, ketchup, paints, coatings, personal care products
- Thickening Aids: Electrolytes, Salts, Acidity regulators
- Applications: Food processing, pharmaceutical formulations, personal care products, paints, coatings
- High Shear Thinning Thickeners for Paints: HEC, CMC, Acrylic thickeners
- Applications: Industrial coatings, protective coatings, marine coatings, high-performance paints
- Anti-settling Thickeners for Suspensions: Silica, Bentonite clay, Xanthan Gum
- Applications: Pharmaceutical suspensions, agricultural sprays, industrial slurries, paints, coatings
- Thickening Systems for Food Emulsions: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Pectin, Alginates
- Applications: Mayonnaise, salad dressings, sauces, dips, spreads, beverages
- Thickening Agents for Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics: Carbopol, HEC, Acrylic thickeners
- Applications: Gels, creams, lotions, ointments, suppositories, personal care products
- Shear Thickening Thickeners for Security Applications: Kevlar pulp, Silica, Modified starches
- Applications: Bulletproof vests, body armor, protective clothing, impact-resistant materials
- Biodegradable Thickeners: Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Starch, Cellulose derivatives
- Applications: Sustainable food products, personal care products, eco-friendly paints, coatings, textiles
THICKENERS AND RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS - GROUP 1
THICKENERS AND RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS - GROUP 2
BY FUNCTION AND APPLICATION - THICKENERS AND RHEOLOGY MODIFIERS