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Rheology modifiers—the movers and shakers in coatings chemistry. View this short Q&A to test your knowledge on how they are used in paint formulation.

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Q: Rheological additives are key ingredients in paints, coatings and inks. They help control the:

A: Coating application and final appearance. Rheological additives help to control the coating application and the final appearance.

Q: True or False? The word "Rheology" is derived from the Greek language and refers to the viscosity of a substance being constant at different shear rates.

A: FALSE - The term "Rheology" does come from the Greek language but it actually means the study of deformation and flow of substances.

Q: True or False: Rheological additives are modifiers that allow formulators to adjust flow behaviors in paints and coatings.

A: TRUE - With the modifiers painters benefit from improved viscosity and application characteristics.

Q: One of the tools used to measure rheological effects is called:

A: Rheometer and Brookfield viscometer - Both the Rheometer and the Brookfield viscometer are used to measure rheological effects.

Q: Typical challenges customers encounter while formulating paints include:

A: Anti-settling - Other challenges can also include leveling and sagging.

Q: True or False: In coatings technology, rheology modifiers are mainly used to provide either pseudoplastic or thixotropic properties.

A: TRUE - You are well versed in coatings technology. Rheology modifiers are mainly used to provide either pseudoplastic or thixotropic properties.

Last UpdateSeptember 26, 2022

Q&A: Rheology modifiers