Elementis BENTONE DE Organoclay, High Solvent‑resistance Rheology Additive, Strong Thixotropy Anti‑settling for Heavy‑duty High‑build Anti‑corrosive

Full name & product positioning Full product name: BENTONE DE Organo‑modified Hectorite. Conventional‑activated organoclay with high gel strength for heavy‑duty and high‑build coatings. Maintains stable thixotropic networks in mixed‑solvent environments. Outstanding anti‑sagging for thick films and suspension for heavy‑loading pigments / fillers. Key technical parameters Chemical composition  Organo‑modified hectorite Appearance  Off‑white to pale beige fluffy powder Density 1.76 g/cm³ Moisture content ≤3.0 % Loss on ignition 37‑41 % 325‑mesh residue ＜ 140 ppm Physical form Fluffy fine powder Standard package 25 kg / bag CAS No.   1302‑78‑9   Key benefits 1.  High gel strength providing excellent suspension and anti‑settling for high‑build and heavily‑filled coatings. 2.  Stable rheology performance in mixed‑solvent blends; gel structure resists solvent‑induced breakdown. 3.  Strong anti‑sagging for thick‑film application and allows higher single‑coat film thickness. 4.  Well‑matched with heavy‑duty epoxy, vinyl and chlorinated rubber high‑build systems. 5.  Improve shelf stability and reduce in‑can water separation and hard sediment formation. Main application fields Core applications: Heavy‑duty high‑build anti‑corrosive coatings, marine industrial paints, high‑build vinyl coatings, heavy‑duty industrial primers Suitable for: High‑build road coatings, gap‑filling adhesives, plastisols Not suitable for: Thin‑film high‑gloss topcoats (risk of gloss impairment), 100 % water‑based systems, food‑contact articles