ASE thickeners contain a balance of methacrylic acid and acrylate ester. They are supplied at high volume solids in liquid form. Thickening is triggered by a change from low to high pH.
ASE thickeners are steeply shear-thinning and
well suited to high-viscosity, thick-film applications such as caulks, mastics, EIFS finishes, driveway sealers and craft paints.