Product texture and appearance are key factors often associated with quality, especially in household cleaning products. Ease of use and user comfort play an important role in daily cleaning routines, which is why rheology modifiers are commonly added to these formulations. Read on to learn more about the function, benefits, and role of rheology modifiers (thickeners) in the home care industry!
What Is a Rheology Modifier?
A rheology modifier (or thickener) is an ingredient used to adjust the rheological properties of a formulation. It is typically added to increase viscosity and control flow behavior according to the desired product performance. Rheology modifiers help maintain consistency, improve stability, and enhance the overall appearance of the final product.
Based on their origin, rheology modifiers are generally classified into two main categories: organic and inorganic. Organic rheology modifiers include polysaccharides, cellulose and its derivatives, as well as certain modified synthetic polymers. Inorganic rheology modifiers include materials such as clay, fumed silica, and electrolyte-based thickeners.
The Role of Rheology Modifiers in Home Care
In household cleaning formulations, rheology modifiers are used to achieve the desired product texture—such as thickness and stability—in liquid or paste-based products. They also enhance sensory properties, including skin feel, which is especially important for products that come into direct contact with skin, such as hand soaps, dishwashing liquids, and detergents.
Introducing Rheosolve™ T 700S
Rheosolve™ T 700S is a rheology modifier designed to improve viscosity and support particle suspension in all types of home, household, industrial care, and multipurpose cleaning products. It offers excellent particle suspension in liquid formulations while maintaining smooth flow characteristics. Rheosolve™ T 700S promotes effective particle dispersion without the need for additional dispersing agents.
Picture 1. Rheosolve™ T 700S Working Mechanism
The image above shows the working mechanism of Rheosolve™ T 700S. Activation of this compound can be done by neutralizing the pH of the mixture from pH 3.0 to pH 7.0 – 9.0, where the viscosity, clarity, and suspension properties will be activated so that its physical appearance also changes to a transparent liquid with high viscosity and suspension level.
Rheosolve™ T 700S Characteristics
- Type: Acrylic copolymer
- Appearance: Milky liquid
- Solid content: 30%
- pH: 3.00
- Specific gravity: 1.06
Key Advantages of Rheosolve™ T 700S
Compared to other rheology modifiers, Rheosolve™ T 700S offers several clear advantages:
- Acts as a stable suspending agent for formulations containing aesthetic materials such as beads, scrubs, or petals.
- Provides excellent transparency and an attractive visual appearance.
- Delivers stable and consistent viscosity.
- Enhances particle dispersion without requiring extra dispersants.
- Liquid polymer form allows easy premixing with water and direct addition to formulations, with no heating required.
Picture 2. Illustration of suspended particles in a transparent gel
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