Micron-level multi-branch fibrillated polyolefin quasi-cotton fiber
Usage detail
paint and adhesive component as asbestos replacement, thixotropic agent
Usage
Characteristic
- Chemical resistance
- Thixotropy
- Viscosity control
- Dispersion
- Particle entrapment
- Mouldability
- Embossibility
- Surface smoothness
- Basic information
Overview
KEMIBESTO™ is dried and fluffed polyolefin synthetic pulp (SWP™) with multi-branch fibers that disperses readily in water or organic solvents. It is used for a broad range of applications such as thixo-agents and viscosity agents in coatings, adhesives and sealants, dispersion and particle entrapment in inorganic fillers, and binding agents in quasi-fiber products.
Properties
Thixotropy/Viscosity control
KEMIBESTO™ has superb thixotropic properties when added to coatings, adhesives and sealants. Because of its multi-branch structure (trunks of tens of microns, branches and leaves of microns), KEMIBESTO™ effectively adheres to itself and to other materials. It has high thickening properties that can be achieved with smaller amounts than inorganic fibers or silica thickening agents.
Dispersion/Particle entrapment
KEMIBESTO™'s multi-branch structure affords uniform dispersion and superb particle entrapment in nano-silica particles, diatomaceous earth, bentonite and glass fiber, among other materials.
Chemical resistance
KEMIBESTO™ is a polyolefin and therefore has high resistance to acids and alkalis.
Usage
Various coatings, adhesives, sealants and water-proof, putty, FRP, dryformed board, repair mortar and inorganic filler compound materials
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