Refined hectorite for waterborne adhesives, sealants and high PVC emulsion paints
· Is a cost-effective thixotropic additive for filled
· Aqueous systems
· Provides shear-thinning viscosity and stable
· Package rheology over a wide temperature
range
· Improves slump or sag resistance
· Does not retard drying; has fast water release
· Acts as suspending agent, preventing hard
settlement
· Is bacteria- and enzyme-resistant
· Can be used to make concentrated pre-gels
of refined hectorite.