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