Finishing > Thickeners

These special chemical auxiliaries are used to thicken water compounds in polymer-based products, with or without various types of additives for several applications, during print or coating operations. Selecting the ideal thickener is key to successful process performance. Soft Chemicals can recommend the most suitable product depending on the compound to be thickened, application system and required features, as thickener type can affect the performance of the paste being applied. It can facilitate or reduce levelling, edge retention, backside operating, besides ensuring finish evenness throughout the processing.