Elementis BENTONE SD‑1 Easy‑disperse Organoclay, No Pre‑gel Required, Rheology Additive for Alkyd, Anti‑corrosive & Road‑marking Paints
Elementis BENTONE SD‑1 Easy‑disperse Organoclay, No Pre‑gel Required, Rheology Additive for Alkyd, Anti‑corrosive & Road‑marking Paints
Full name & product positioning
Full product name: BENTONE SD‑1 Easy‑disperse Organo‑modified Clay.
Next‑generation rheology additive without pre‑gel or external activator. Designed for non‑polar to medium‑polar aliphatic / aromatic solvents. Simplify production workflow and allow direct charging.
Key technical parameters
| Chemical composition | Organo‑modified hectorite |
| Appearance | Pale off‑white fine powder |
| Density | 1.47 g/cm³ |
| Moisture content | ≤2.5 % |
|
Loss on ignition |
33‑37 % |
| 325‑mesh residue | ＜120 ppm |
| Physical form | Fine powder |
| Standard package | 25 kg / bag |
| CAS No. | 1302‑78‑9 |
Key benefits
1. No pre‑gel and no extra activator required; rheology develops under low shear to shorten production cycles.
2. Good anti‑settling and anti‑sagging performance: gel forms at rest while viscosity drops under shear for smooth application.
3. Excellent performance in xylene, 200# solvent oil and other aliphatic / aromatic solvents.
4. Consistent batch‑to‑batch quality for large‑scale manufacturing.
5. Can be added either at grinding stage or post‑grind for rheology adjustment.
Main application fields
Core applications: Alkyd paints, high‑build anti‑corrosive coatings, road‑marking paints, bituminous paints, industrial primers
Suitable for: Wood stains, general printing inks, DIY decorative coatings
Not suitable for: Formulations dominated by strong‑polar ketones & esters, food‑contact articles