Alcogum 9710 Sodium polyacrylate 9003-04-7 National Starch and Chemical-Alco Chemical Rheology Modifier/ Thickener >> Associative >> Hydrophobically modified alkali-soluble emulsions (HASE) Acrylic/Acrylate Resins Vinyl Coatings ALCOGUM 9710 is a clear to slightly opaque liquid sodium polyacrylate thickener which can be used in the thickening of natural and synthetic latexes for a wide variety of applications in coatings and rubber articles. ALCOGUM 9710 may be used to thicken styrene-butadiene, neoprene, acrylic, vinyl acetate and ethylene-vinyl acetate latex compounds. In general, it is a satisfactory thickener for latex which has an alkaline reaction, although some success has been achieved in neutral or slightly acid systems. ALCOGUM 9710 is an especially effective viscosifier in the manufacture of dipped goods. Sodium polyacrylate thickener. Used in the thickening of natural and synthetic latexes for a wide variety of applications in coatings and rubber articles.