AQUAFLOW NLS-200

Aquaflow NLS-200 is a liquid nonionic synthetic associative thickener based on hydrophobically modified polyether technology.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is designed primarily to increase low-shear Stormer or KU viscosity while maintaining superior flow, leveling, and application properties.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is widely used in low-VOC waterborne architectural paints, decorative coatings, industrial finishes, adhesives, inks, and other latex-based formulations.

CAS Number: Not assigned as a single CAS number; proprietary formulated polymer solution
EC Number: Not assigned as a single EC number; proprietary formulated mixture
Molecular Formula: Not applicable to a hydrophobically modified polymer solution
Molecular Weight: Proprietary variable polymeric molecular weight

Synonyms: Aquaflow NLS-200, Aquaflow™ NLS-200, AQUAFLOW NLS 200, Aquaflow NLS200, NLS-200 NSAT, Aquaflow Nonionic Synthetic Associative Thickener, Nonionic Synthetic Associative Thickener, NSAT Rheology Modifier, Low-Shear Associative Thickener, Low-Shear Rheology Modifier, Stormer Viscosity Modifier, KU Viscosity Builder, Waterborne Coating Thickener, Water-Based Paint Thickener, Latex Paint Rheology Modifier, Hydrophobically Modified Polyether, Hydrophobically Modified Polyacetal-Polyether, HM-PAPE Rheology Modifier, Associative Polymer Solution, Liquid Synthetic Rheology Modifier, Architectural Paint Thickener, Decorative Coating Thickener, Interior Paint Rheology Modifier, Exterior Paint Rheology Modifier, Acrylic Latex Thickener, Vinyl Latex Thickener, Water-Soluble Rheology Modifier, Flow and Leveling Additive, Spatter-Resistance Additive, Low-VOC Paint Thickener, Liquid Associative Polymer, Waterborne Formulation Thickener, Ashland Aquaflow NLS-200, Aqualon Aquaflow NLS-200, Low-Shear Driver, KU-Building Thickener, Latex-Compatible Thickener, Associative Coating Additive, Paint Application Modifier, Waterborne Polymer Thickener, Synthetic Coating Rheology Additive

APPLICATIONS

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used as a low-shear rheology modifier in waterborne architectural paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to increase Stormer or KU viscosity in latex-based coating formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to provide body and consistency to water-based paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to control the low-shear flow behavior of finished coating products.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in low-VOC waterborne paint formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in architectural coatings developed to reduce volatile-organic-compound content.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in environmentally optimized latex paints requiring liquid rheology control.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coating systems where conventional high-solvent thickeners are undesirable.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in interior wall paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to improve the application consistency of interior decorative coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to promote smooth film formation on plaster, drywall, and prepared masonry.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in interior paints requiring good flow and leveling.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in exterior wall paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne masonry coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in exterior decorative finishes requiring uniform application.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in outdoor architectural coatings formulated with compatible latex binders.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in flat architectural paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in matte wall coatings requiring controlled low-shear viscosity.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in high-pigment-volume paints requiring manageable application properties.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in economical decorative paints after formulation-specific efficiency testing.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in eggshell architectural coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in satin wall paints requiring smooth surface development.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in semi-gloss coatings after evaluation of gloss and leveling.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in gloss waterborne coatings where excellent flow is required.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in white architectural paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in pastel-colored latex formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in medium-tone and deep-tone tint bases.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in colorant-containing paints after rheology adjustment.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in acrylic latex paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings based on acrylic and acrylic-copolymer binders.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in styrene-acrylic latex formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in all-acrylic architectural coatings.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in vinyl-based latex paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in vinyl-acrylic coating formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in vinyl acetate copolymer paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in compatible vinyl-emulsion systems.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in vinyl acetate-ethylene latex coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in polyvinyl acetate emulsion paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in mixed-latex systems containing acrylic and vinyl components.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne formulations containing compatible polymer emulsions.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to improve flow during brush application.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to promote brush-mark leveling in compatible coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to maintain sufficient paint body during loading and transfer from the brush.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to support smooth film formation after brush application.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to improve flow during roller application.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to reduce undesirable roller spatter.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to improve the distribution of paint over wall surfaces.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in roller-applied coatings requiring balanced viscosity and leveling.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in spray-applied waterborne coatings after atomization testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to adjust package viscosity before spray application.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in airless-spray architectural coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in conventional waterborne spray systems after equipment-specific evaluation.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to provide superior flow and leveling in applied paint films.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to reduce visible brush and roller patterns.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to improve the uniformity of decorative surfaces.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to promote smoother final coating appearance.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to provide good spatter resistance.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to reduce paint droplets released during roller application.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in interior paints designed for cleaner application.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in professional and do-it-yourself paints requiring controlled spatter.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to improve low-shear viscosity without excessive high-shear thickening.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used as the primary low-shear driver in balanced rheology packages.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with high-shear-effective thickeners to optimize complete application rheology.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with mid-shear modifiers when broader viscosity control is required.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with nonionic high-shear associative thickeners.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with compatible HEUR rheology modifiers.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with cellulose-based thickeners in hybrid rheology systems.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with alkali-swellable thickeners after compatibility testing.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to balance Stormer and ICI viscosity.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to increase KU viscosity while allowing a separate additive to control high-shear behavior.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to optimize brushing, rolling, spraying, and film leveling.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in multi-thickener systems developed for specific application methods.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to adjust the in-can consistency of waterborne paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to provide a uniform appearance when the container is opened.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to improve the controlled movement of paint during pouring.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations requiring stable and reproducible package viscosity.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to support pigment suspension during storage.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to reduce settling of pigments and mineral extenders.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to improve homogeneity in properly formulated latex paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings requiring consistent viscosity after storage.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in titanium-dioxide-containing paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations containing calcium carbonate.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings containing clay, talc, silica, or other mineral extenders.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in pigmented formulations after complete associative-thickening evaluation.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in high-PVC architectural paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in medium-PVC decorative coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in low-PVC satin and gloss systems after leveling evaluation.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coating formulations across a broad range of pigment volume concentrations.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in ceiling paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in ceiling coatings requiring reduced roller spatter.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to provide application body during overhead painting.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in ceiling paints requiring smooth and uniform dried films.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne primers.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in acrylic wall primers.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in pigmented primers for prepared drywall and masonry.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in primer-sealers requiring controlled application viscosity.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne undercoats.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in preparatory coatings beneath decorative finishing layers.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to provide consistent brush and roller application in primer systems.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in undercoats requiring smooth leveling before topcoat application.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in masonry sealers after compatibility testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in pigmented concrete coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne coatings for cementitious substrates.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in decorative wall systems applied over mineral surfaces.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in textured architectural coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to control the application consistency of fine-texture paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in decorative coatings containing mineral particles.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in texture systems requiring uniform distribution during application.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in elastomeric wall coatings after formulation testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in flexible acrylic coatings requiring low-shear viscosity control.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to support application of high-build exterior formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with complementary thickeners when greater sag resistance is required.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterproof decorative coatings after compatibility evaluation.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne roof and wall coatings based on compatible latex binders.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to control the body of flexible protective films.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in high-build waterborne systems requiring balanced leveling.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne wood coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in acrylic wood primers and pigmented finishes.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in water-based furniture coatings after clarity and leveling testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to modify low-shear viscosity in compatible wood-coating systems.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne metal coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in acrylic and vinyl primers for metal surfaces.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in water-based industrial finishes after corrosion-resistance testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in metal coatings requiring good flow and surface appearance.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne plastic coatings after adhesion testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in decorative finishes for rigid polymer components.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in latex-based coatings requiring controlled surface flow.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in plastic-coating formulations after substrate and binder compatibility evaluation.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in general industrial waterborne coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings for machinery housings and fabricated components.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in protective and decorative finishes for industrial equipment.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used where low-shear viscosity and leveling must be balanced.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings for metal furniture.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne finishes for shelves, cabinets, and storage systems.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in decorative industrial coatings requiring smooth application.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in factory-applied latex finishes after process evaluation.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne coatings for doors and trim.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in satin and semi-gloss trim paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings requiring smooth brush flow.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in trim formulations requiring reduced brush marks.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne floor coatings after durability testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in acrylic floor finishes requiring controlled low-shear viscosity.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in decorative concrete-floor coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in light-duty waterborne floor systems after binder compatibility testing.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in school and institutional paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in hospital and commercial interior wall coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in office and residential decorative paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings requiring clean roller application and smooth leveling.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in contractor-grade architectural coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in premium decorative paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in do-it-yourself latex paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in professional coatings requiring consistent application from batch to batch.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in factory-tinted architectural paints.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in point-of-sale tint bases.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in deep-base formulations containing elevated colorant levels.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to restore viscosity after colorant addition when formulation testing supports its use.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne colorants and pigment preparations after compatibility testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to modify the flow of aqueous pigment dispersions.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in tinting systems requiring controlled low-shear rheology.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in concentrated color systems after evaluating viscosity and storage stability.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne overprint varnishes after formulation testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to control flow in compatible aqueous printing systems.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in water-based inks requiring low-shear viscosity adjustment.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in printing formulations after evaluating transfer, drying, and print quality.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in flexographic water-based inks after compatibility testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in gravure water-based ink systems requiring controlled flow.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in pigment-containing printing formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used where associative rheology supports application and storage properties.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in latex-based adhesives.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to adjust low-shear viscosity in waterborne adhesive formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in acrylic-emulsion adhesives requiring flow control.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in vinyl-emulsion adhesives after bonding-performance testing.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in construction adhesives based on compatible polymer dispersions.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to modify the consistency of ready-to-use aqueous adhesives.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in wall-covering and laminating adhesives after compatibility testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to support controlled spreading of waterborne adhesive films.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in latex sealants after formulation evaluation.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in waterborne caulks requiring additional rheology control.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in flexible aqueous construction compounds.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with stronger structure-building thickeners when greater sag resistance is required.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations requiring easy liquid handling.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used where powder-thickener hydration would complicate production.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in manufacturing systems requiring direct liquid metering.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in automated dosing equipment after pump and material compatibility testing.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used during the let-down stage of paint production.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used after pigment dispersion to adjust final viscosity.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used through gradual addition while rheological response is monitored.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations where sufficient equilibration time is allowed before final testing.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to make small final adjustments to KU viscosity.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to correct batch-to-batch variation in finished paint.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to establish target package consistency.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used after confirming that the complete formulation remains stable.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations containing surfactants and dispersants.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used after evaluating interactions with wetting agents.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used with compatible defoamers.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in complete additive packages after rheological interaction testing.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings containing glycols and coalescing agents.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations containing water-miscible solvents.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used after evaluating the effect of solvent balance on associative thickening.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in low-VOC systems where coalescent and surfactant levels are carefully controlled.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations containing hydrophobic latex particles.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used through association with latex and other hydrophobic formulation components.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to create a reversible network within aqueous coatings.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to develop viscosity without relying solely on very high polymer molecular weight.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations requiring good tolerance to different latex chemistries.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in product platforms containing multiple binder types.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used to simplify rheology-modifier selection across compatible coating ranges.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used only after performance has been confirmed in each complete formulation.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in paints subjected to storage-stability testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulations evaluated through freeze-thaw and heat-aging programs.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings tested for viscosity drift and syneresis.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used after confirming long-term package stability.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings evaluated for scrub resistance.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in films tested for water resistance.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in paints tested for stain resistance and washability.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used where the complete formulation preserves required film performance.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in coatings evaluated for sag and leveling.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in drawdown tests to determine final surface appearance.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in roller-spatter testing.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in Stormer and ICI viscosity optimization programs.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in laboratory paint-development work.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in formulation screening against alternative associative thickeners.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in pilot-batch production before commercial scale-up.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used in commercial manufacturing after complete performance validation.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is used at a formulation-dependent dosage.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used incrementally until the target low-shear viscosity is achieved.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used after considering latex type, surfactant level, pigment loading, and coalescent content.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is used according to the current Ashland formulation and technical recommendations.

DESCRIPTION

Aquaflow NLS-200 is a nonionic synthetic associative thickener.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is based on hydrophobically modified polyether or polyacetal-polyether chemistry.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is supplied as an off-white liquid polymer solution.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is designed specifically for waterborne paint and coating systems.

Aquaflow NLS-200 functions primarily in the low-shear viscosity region.
Aquaflow NLS-200 increases Stormer or KU viscosity.
Aquaflow NLS-200 provides body and package consistency to aqueous formulations.
Aquaflow NLS-200 can be combined with high-shear thickeners to create balanced rheology.

Aquaflow NLS-200 thickens through self-association and interaction with hydrophobic formulation components.
Aquaflow NLS-200 associates with latex-particle surfaces.
Aquaflow NLS-200 forms a temporary three-dimensional network in the liquid coating.
Aquaflow NLS-200 produces viscosity through reversible physical association rather than permanent chemical crosslinking.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is compatible with a broad range of waterborne latex systems.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is suitable for acrylic and acrylic-copolymer binders.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is suitable for compatible vinyl binders.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should nevertheless be tested in the complete formulation because associative efficiency varies.

Aquaflow NLS-200 provides superior flow and leveling.
Aquaflow NLS-200 helps reduce visible application marks.
Aquaflow NLS-200 provides very good roller-spatter resistance.
Aquaflow NLS-200 supports smooth and uniform decorative films.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is supplied as a liquid for easy incorporation.
Aquaflow NLS-200 does not require the hydration process associated with many dry cellulose thickeners.
Aquaflow NLS-200 can be metered directly into suitable mixing vessels.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be added gradually to prevent localized over-thickening.

Aquaflow NLS-200 has a typical solids content of approximately 25% by weight.
Aquaflow NLS-200 has a typical viscosity of approximately 3,000–4,500 mPa·s.
Aquaflow NLS-200 has a typical density of approximately 1.05 g/cm³.
Aquaflow NLS-200 has a typical supplied-product pH of approximately 5.5–8.5.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is soluble or readily dispersible in water.
Aquaflow NLS-200 has a reported boiling point above approximately 200°C based on its formulation components.
Aquaflow NLS-200 contains water and a water-miscible carrier system.
Aquaflow NLS-200 may contain diethylene glycol monobutyl ether as a disclosed formulation ingredient.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is a proprietary polymer solution rather than a pure molecular substance.
Aquaflow NLS-200 therefore has no single molecular formula.
Aquaflow NLS-200 does not have one fixed molecular weight.
Aquaflow NLS-200 does not have one product-wide CAS or EC number.

Aquaflow NLS-200 performance depends on the hydrophobicity of the latex binder.
Aquaflow NLS-200 performance depends on surfactant and dispersant concentration.
Aquaflow NLS-200 performance depends on coalescent, glycol, and solvent content.
Aquaflow NLS-200 efficiency also depends on pigments, fillers, pH, and total formulation solids.

Aquaflow NLS-200 may require an equilibration period before final viscosity is measured.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be evaluated using both low- and high-shear viscosity measurements.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be tested for sag, leveling, spatter, brush drag, and roller application.
Aquaflow NLS-200 dosage should be finalized only after storage-stability evaluation.

Aquaflow NLS-200 can be used as the principal low-shear thickener.
Aquaflow NLS-200 can also be used as one component of a multi-additive rheology package.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is particularly useful where good leveling is required.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be supplemented when greater high-shear viscosity or structural recovery is necessary.

Aquaflow NLS-200 is classified as causing serious eye irritation in available regional safety documentation.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be handled with suitable eye protection.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be kept away from direct eye contact and prolonged skin exposure.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be used according to its current regional safety data sheet.

Aquaflow NLS-200 should be protected from contamination during storage.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be kept in its tightly sealed original container.
Aquaflow NLS-200 should be protected from excessive heat and extreme cold.
Aquaflow NLS-200 is intended for professional industrial formulation use.

PROPERTIES

Product Name: Aquaflow NLS-200
Brand Name: Aquaflow™ NLS-200
Manufacturer: Ashland
Product Type: Nonionic synthetic associative thickener
Abbreviation: NSAT
Chemical Family: Hydrophobically modified polyether or hydrophobically modified polyacetal-polyether
Primary Function: Rheology modifier and low-shear thickener
Primary Rheology Range: Low-shear Stormer or KU viscosity
Chemical Form: Proprietary polymer solution
Physical Form: Liquid
Appearance: Off-white liquid
Odor: Mild hydrocarbon-like or characteristic formulation odor
CAS Number: No single CAS number assigned to the formulated product
EC Number: No single EC number assigned to the formulated product
Molecular Formula: Not applicable
Molecular Weight: Proprietary variable polymeric molecular weight
Solids Content: Approximately 25% by weight
Viscosity: Approximately 3,000–4,500 mPa·s
Density: Approximately 8.73 lb/gal
Specific Gravity: Approximately 1.05
pH: Approximately 5.5–8.5
Boiling Point: Greater than approximately 200°C
Water Solubility: Soluble or readily dispersible in water
Disclosed Ingredient: 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethanol
Disclosed Ingredient CAS Number: 112-34-5
Disclosed Ingredient EC Number: 203-961-6
Reported Disclosed Ingredient Concentration: Approximately 10–15% in an available regional SDS
Ionic Character: Nonionic
Associative Character: Hydrophobically associative
Latex Compatibility: Compatible with waterborne latex systems
Compatible Binder Families: Acrylics, acrylic copolymers, vinyls, and other compatible latex polymers
Primary Markets: Architectural, decorative, specialty, and industrial waterborne coatings
Primary Applications: Interior and exterior paints
Key Benefits: KU viscosity build, superior flow, improved leveling, and very good spatter resistance
VOC Application: Designed for low-VOC waterborne coating formulations
Hazard Classification: Serious eye irritation, Category 2, according to an available regional SDS
Signal Word: Warning
Flash Point: Refer to the current regional safety data sheet
Recommended Dosage: Formulation dependent
Storage Temperature: Refer to the current Ashland product documentation
Shelf Life: Refer to the expiry date on the original packaging
Storage Conditions: Cool, dry location in tightly sealed original packaging

FIRST AID

Inhalation:
Move the affected person to fresh air.
Obtain medical advice if respiratory discomfort persists.

Skin Contact:
Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove contaminated clothing and seek advice if irritation develops.

Eye Contact:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses if easy to do and continue rinsing; obtain medical attention if irritation persists.

Ingestion:
Rinse the mouth and do not induce vomiting.
Contact a physician or poison center if symptoms develop.

Note to Physicians:
Treat symptomatically and provide supportive care.
Consult the current regional Aquaflow NLS-200 safety data sheet.

HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling:
Wear gloves and suitable eye or face protection.
Avoid eye contact and unnecessary exposure to mist or vapor.

Ventilation:
Provide normal general ventilation and local exhaust where mist may form.
Use respiratory protection when exposure cannot otherwise be controlled.

Storage:
Keep the original container tightly closed in a cool, dry, ventilated place.
Protect the product from contamination and extreme temperatures.

Spill and Leak Procedures:
Contain the liquid with inert absorbent material.
Prevent entry into drains and place collected waste in a labeled container.

Handling Precautions:
Wash thoroughly after handling and clean spills promptly.
Follow the current Ashland technical data sheet and regional safety data sheet.