BENTONE SD® -3

Rheological Additive with Improved Dispersibility for Non-Polar to Medium-Polarity Media

BENTONE SD-3 rheological additive is an organic derivative of a hectorite clay. It is highly efficient and designed for use in coating systems with a wide range of solvent polarities.

BENTONE SD-3 must be dispersed in the pigment milling stage. BENTONE SD-3 does not require pre-gelling or a chemical activator. Post correction with BENTONE SD-3 is not recommended.

BENTONE SD-3 rheological additive provides stable viscosity, controls sag and suspends pigments. 

Key properties

  • Is a cost-effective alternative to other organoclay rheological additives and fumed silica
  • Disperses readily when added directly at the pigment-grinding stage
  • Does not need pre-gelling
  • Requires no chemical activator
  • Is highly efficient, thus reducing raw materials cost
  • Enables fast plant throughput
  • Can be used over a wide range of solvent polarities
  • Improves batch-to-batch consistency.

Functions

  • Rheological additives
  • Organoclay

Market segment

  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Construction
  • Paints, Coatings & Inks

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Certifications & labels
  • USFDA 21 CFR