AMITROLIT®
Starch ether solutions for use in cementitious and gypsum-based construction materials, adhesives and textiles
AMITROLIT® starch ethers are cold water soluble and designed to modify rheological behavior in dry mix systems. They increase water demand, improve creaminess and adjust yield point to support stable processing. Open time and setting profile can be tailored to application needs. The result is controlled workability, reliable sag resistance and consistent performance in cementitious and gypsum-based formulations. In addition, in adhesives applications AMITROLIT® is used for excellent film formation and high wet tack. And in textiles, AMITROLIT® achieves deeper colors in printing thickeners.
Key benefits
Construction materials
- Modification of rheological behavior
- Adjustment of open time
- Optimized water retention and water demand
- Improved creaminess and yield point
- Enhanced sag resistance and workability
These functionalities support stable processing, consistent application properties and reliable setting behavior across a wide range of dry mix systems.
Adhesives
- Film formation and high wet tack
- Stable viscosity
Textiles
- Sharper contours and deeper colors in textile printing
- Compatible with many other thickeners
Amitrolit® starch ethers adjusts open time and yield point to support reliable bonding and secure tile placement.
Starch ethers like AMITROLIT® improve workability and water retention for stable processing and consistent on-site performance.
Amitrolit® offers excellent film formation and high wet tack, stable viscosity and reliable adhesion on paper.
AMITROLIT® increases brilliance and ensures sharper contours in textile printing. For fabrics and knitwear made of cotton, viscose, synthetic fibers, and blended fabrics.
Technical properties
In construction, AMITROLIT® is a range of cold water soluble starch ethers for precise rheology control in cementitious and gypsum-based dry mix systems. The product series combines different raw materials with targeted modifications to adjust rheological behavior, workability, sag resistance, water retention and set retardation in dry mix formulations. By influencing yield point, creaminess and water demand, AMITROLIT® enables precise control of mortar performance under practical processing conditions.
In adhesives, AMITROLIT® builds stable viscosity in continuous systems and grades that reduce or remove the need for additional thickeners.
In textiles, AMITROLIT® is usable on all printing machines and gauzes. It is mainly used as printing thickener for vat dyestuffs all-in and two-phase process, disperse dyestuffs, rapidogen dyestuffs, reactive dyestuffs, alkalinedischarge on polyester and for transfer printing.
Sustainability
Based on renewable raw materials, AMITROLIT® contributes to resource-conscious formulation strategies. As multifunctional additives, the products support efficient material use by optimising water balance and application behaviour. Reliable processing reduces waste on site and improves yield in production. This combination of bio-based origin and functional efficiency supports durable construction systems with a responsible material profile.