The Future Belongs To Biocide-Free Paints

Why should you replace your co-thickener like HEC with Acti-Gel^® 208?

Reformulate with Acti-Gel® 208 to meet the safety standards your customers and regulators now expect

Driver For Change

Due to the market trend towards water-based coatings systems, the need for coating preservation systems has also been on the rise. Biocides are used for in-can preservation and have been brought to attention in recent years for their toxicity and adverse potential effects on human health. Consumer concern over skin conditions such as allergic contact dermatitis, have been the driver for regulation and eco-labelling changes.

What Is Acti-Gel^® 208?

Acti-Gel^® 208 is an inorganic, purified attapulgite clay that is used as a high-performance thixotropic rheology modifier. This unique magnesium aluminium silicate offers excellent stability, workability and superior particle suspension in water-based product.

Why Replace HEC With Acti-Gel^® 208?

Hydroxy ethyl cellulose (HEC) is a commonly used organic co-thickener in paint formulations. For many years in fact, HEC was the only thickener used within water-based paints. However, cellulose products are highly susceptible to bacterial attack and fade after repeated shear thinning. Increased risk of bacterial growth ultimately leads to higher biocide requirements, to preserve and protect the product.

Acti-Gel^® 208 can replace HEC as a co-thickener without reducing the paint properties, therefore reducing bacterial growth and consequently reducing the levels of biocides required.

ELIMINATE THE
NEED FOR
TOXIC BIOCIDES

REPLACE THICKENERS
SUSCEPTIBLE TO
BACTERIAL ATTACK

MAINTAIN
SUPERIOR PRODUCT
PERFORMANCE

Replace paint thickeners like HEC with Acti-Gel® 208 and reduce your reliance on biocides. Your customers and regulators demand it.

Speak to our market specialists today and find out how to get started.