BENTONE^® EW HV

BENTONE EW HV additive is a highly beneficiated, easily dispersible powdered smectite clay.

Key properties

Rheological properties

• provides thermostable aqueous phase viscosity control
• imparts thixotropy

Application performance

• enhances texturing and stippling effects
• improves workability/application of plasters
• no throwing power loss in electrostatic systems
• promotes fast water release 

System stability

• compatible with synthetic resin dispersions
• electrolyte emulsions
• stabilises emulsions
• provides good stability in electrostatic coating baths
• prevents hard settlement of pigments/fillers
• reduces syneresis
• minimises floating/flooding of pigments

Easy to use

• can be incorporated as powder or as an aqueous 3 - 4 wt %(solids) pregel. 

Functions

• Rheological additives
• Organoclay

Market segment

• Paints, Coatings & Inks

Application

• Interior Wall Paint
• Exterior Wall Paint
• Deck & Fence Stains
• Flooring
• Architectural specialty coatings