Elementis BENTONE B4000 High‑performance Organoclay, Strong Thixotropy Rheology Anti‑settling Additive for Premium‑grade Coatings & Printing Inks

Full name & product positioning Full product name: BENTONE B4000 High‑performance Organo‑modified Hectorite. Premium‑grade conventional‑activated organoclay with refined modification treatment. Fine particle size and balanced gel network for high‑end industrial coatings, premium printing inks and automotive primers, balancing anti‑settling, anti‑sagging and surface finish quality. Key technical parameters Chemical composition Organo‑modified hectorite Appearance Off‑white super‑fine fluffy powder Density 1.78 g/cm³ Moisture content ≤2.8 % Loss on ignition 38‑42 % 325‑mesh residue ＜ 80 ppm Physical form Super‑fine fluffy powder Standard package 25 kg / bag   CAS No. 1302‑78‑9   Key benefits 1.  Ultra‑low sieve residue reduces risks of surface specks and fish‑eyes for high‑quality finishing requirements. 2.  Balanced thixotropic gel performance achieves good trade‑off among anti‑settling, anti‑sagging and levelling properties. 3.  Good compatibility with mixed‑solvent systems ranging from low‑medium to medium‑high polarity. 4.  Reliable batch‑to‑batch consistency for mass‑production of premium inks and automotive primers. 5.  Excellent compatibility with epoxy, PU, alkyd and vinyl‑type resins. Main application fields Core applications: Premium printing inks, automotive industrial primers, high‑grade anti‑corrosive topcoats, coil coatings Suitable for: High‑performance adhesives, plastisols, foundry industrial coatings Not suitable for: 100 % water‑based systems, food‑contact articles