Paints & Coatings

Provides pigment stability and film durability while imparting rheological balance.

FBR500 cellulose fibers in paint and coating applications:

  • Rheological modification: Imparts thixotropic properties to the mixture, preventing sagging and dripping in brush and roller applications.
  • Pigment stability: Prevents pigment sedimentation, improves color uniformity and opacity performance.
  • Film durability: Creates a fiber-bridging effect in the dried film, enhancing resistance to scratching and cracking.
  • Ease of application: Fiber dispersion optimizes mix viscosity, achieving desired rheology with less additive.

Application type: Water-based decorative paints, industrial coatings, elastomeric liquid membranes.