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Product Overview

 

Valida is a natural and biodegradable thickener based on fibrillated cellulose (also known as microfibrillated or nanofibrillated cellulose) that thickens via a 3D network of hydrogen-bonded fibres.  Valida offers unique benefits compared to conventional cellulosic thickeners and is used in coatings, inks and adhesives for improved stability and water retention. In contrast to conventional cellulose, it is non-water soluble, stable to electrolytes and provides thickening from pH 1 to 13.  

In concrete, Valida reduces bleeding, and segregation and provides reinforcement.

 

Brochures & Technical Literature

Valida Coatings Brochure

An in-depth explanation of Valida and its applications within the coatings industry.

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Valida Concrete Brochure

An in-depth explanation of Valida and its use in concrete applications.

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Valida for elastomeric roof coatings

Valida offers many benefits to elastomeric roof coatings, this brochure explains them in detail.

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Product Features
  • Natural product
  • Stable over a broad pH range (1 to 13)
  • High tolerance of electrolytes
  • Available as a paste or gel for ease of handling
Product Benefits
  • Enhanced stabilisation and reduced sedimentation
  • Imparts thixotropy to waterborne coatings, inks and adhesives
  • Increases water retention and reduces cracking
  • Reduces bleed & segregation in concrete
Typical Applications
  • Paints and Coatings
  • Inks
  • Adhesives
  • Concrete
Related Technical Articles

Featured grades with technical datasheets

A brief overview of the key grades with their Technical Datasheets (TDS) is given below.

If you are looking for a Safety Datasheet (SDS), Product Safety Information (PSI) or an alternate grade, then please get in touch or request a sample.

Key points at a glance:

  • 3% gel of Valida L
  • pH stability over a broad range (pH 1 to 13)
  • Reduces bleeding, segregation and provides reinforcement in concrete
  • Increases water retention and reduces cracking
download Valida L 3% gel Technical Datasheet 148 KB

Key points at a glance:

  • 3% gel of Valida S231C
  • pH stability over a broad range (pH 1 to 13)
  • Provides unique theological properties in waterborne coatings, inks and adhesives.
  • Bio-based
download Valida S231C 3% gel Technical Datasheet 149 KB

Key points at a glance:

  • Paste form of S231C
  • pH stability over a broad range (pH 1 to 13)
  • Provides unique theological properties in waterborne coatings, inks and adhesives.
  • Bio-based
download Valida S231C 8% paste Technical Datasheet 148 KB

Key points at a glance:

  • 3% gel of Valida S+
  • pH stability over a broad range (pH 1 to 13)
  • Biobased additive that can be used in aqueous systems and oil-in-water emulsions
  • Biodegradable
download Valida S+ 3% gel Technical Datasheet 141 KB

Key points at a glance:

  • Paste version of Valida S+
  • pH stability over a broad range (pH 1 to 13)
  • Biobased additive that can be used in aqueous systems and oil-in-water emulsions
  • Biodegradable
download Valida S+ 8% paste Technical Datasheet 139 KB