Microchem

Company Overview

Microchem have been producing polymeric micro beads for over 20 years. Based in Erlenbach just 10Km south of Zürich, Switzerland, they distribute their Decosilk Art and Decosoft beads throughout the world.

Microchem continue to develop their range of polymer beads to meet the latest market trends leading to their use within paints, inks, varnishes and decorative plasters.

Grease Thickeners and Additives - Smooth Operating with AEROSIL® Fumed Silica

A mould of a thermoplastic material on a production run

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An Introduction into the Fundamentals of Thermoplastics

A brief introduction into the world of thermoplastics and the additives that can be used to adjust and specialise them.

Man spraying a white paint onto a surface with a spray gun

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Attagel® from BASF as a Rheology Modifier and Thixotropic Additive

Attagel® from BASF is a Rheology Modifier that can be used to give Thixotropic properties to CASE formulations. It can be used across a wide range of pHs, temperatures and chemical environments for shear thinning and thickening.