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Additives for Construction Systems

Tile Adhesives Renderings/Plasters/Stuccos EIFS
Gypsum Flooring Bituminous and Asphalt Systems

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 Elementis Specialties is a leading worldwide
manufacturer of specialty additives and
pigment dispersions, serving a wide range
of industries, including the coatings, inks,
adhesives, and construction sectors.

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Contents
Introduction 2
Rheological Additives for Water-based Construction Systems 4
BENTONE Hectorite Clays 4
Properties and Performance 5
Incorporation and Typical Use Level 6
BENTONE Hectorite Clays: Typical Applications 7
Tile Mortars and Grouts 7
Plasters, Renderings, Skim Coats, and Stuccos 8
EIFS 9
Gypsum Flooring 9
Bituminous and Asphalt Emulsion Systems 10
Roofing and Elastomeric Coatings 10
RHEOLATE Thickeners for Waterborne Applications 11
Thickening Mechanism Product Overview 11
RHEOLATE Thickeners: Typical Applications 15
Caulks and Sealants 15
Construction Coatings 15
Organoclay Rheological Additives for Solventborne Systems 16
BENTONE and BENTONE SD Additives: Structure and Function 16
Thickening Mechanism and Incorporation 16
Solvent Compatibility 17
Grade Comparison 18
Bituminous and Asphaltic Systems 19
Solventborne Adhesives and Sealants 19
Organic Rheological Additives for Nonaqueous Systems 20
THIXCIN and THIXATROL Additives: Structure and Function 20
Activation Procedure and Incorporation 20
Solvent Compatibility 21
Temperature Requirements 21
Adhesives and Sealants 23
Defoamers 23
Properties and Performance 23
Product Properties 23
Liquid and Powder Defoamers 24
Wetting and Dispersing Agents 25
Properties and Performance 25
Recommended Products 26
 Introduction
Elementis is one of the worlds largest additive producers, supplying high-value functional additives to many markets
that include architectural and industrial coatings, construction, adhesives, and inks.
With a comprehensive product portfolio that includes rheology modifiers for aqueous and solvent systems, defoamers,
dispersing and wetting agents, colorants, adhesion promoters, waxes, and surface active additives, Elementis is ready to
meet the needs of any customer.
Our major products include BENTONE clays, RHEOLATE rheological additives, THIXATROL rheological additives, M-P-A anti-
settling agents, DAPRO specialty additives, NUOSPERSE wetting and dispersing agents, NALZIN corrosion and rust inhibitors,
SLIP-AYD waxes and slip additives, and TINT-AYD colorants. These products enhance the feel, flow, and finish of everyday
products, including surface coatings, adhesives and sealants, and construction products.
In construction systemssuch as mortars, renderings, stuccos, flooring systems, and building adhesivesflow control is very
important to provide optimum thickening and water retention. The performance of the construction system and application
behavior can be significantly improved by using rheological additives such as clay-based thickeners and synthetic thickeners.
The following properties can typically be enhanced:
Workability and tooling
Improved sag resistance
Thixotropy
Anti-settling properties
Storage stability
Improved pumpability and shear-thinning
Anti-bleeding
In addition, selecting the correct additive can have a significant impact on the performance as well as the cost effectiveness of
the construction product. Selection of the optimum dispersants, defoamers, and other additives for the specific application can
help reduce production costs and improve the overall properties of the finished product.
Elementis has been actively working in the construction industry for more than 40 years and continues to bring new technologies
and products to the markets it serves. By doing so, Elementis is able to work collaboratively with customers. This focus allows
Elementis to nurture partnerships and to build on its commitment to the ongoing improvements of its industries.

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Elementis Product Applications
Elementis offers a broad range of products that can be used in a variety of construction applications.

BRICK FaCaDE: EIFS SYStEM:

DaPRO PD 829, BENaqua 4000 RHEOLatE 150, BENaqua 4000

DOOR PERIMEtER SEaLaNt: ROOF COatINGS:

Bentone SD-1, thixatrol St NuOSPERSE FX 605, BENtONE GS

POOL FINISHES:
BENaqua 4000, BENtONE GS

PaRKING DECK:
BENtONE OC , BENtONE DYCE

aSPHaLt:
BENtONE tPG , BENtONE DYCE

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 Rheological Additives for Water-based
Construction Systems
BENTONE Hectorite Clays
Hectorite clays are highly efficient mineral rheological additives used to control flow properties in a variety of construction products
such as ready mix and dry mix systems. They can be perfectly combined with cellulose ethers to improve performance properties in
cementitious and gypsum-based formulations. In construction products that are based on polymer dispersions, the hectorite clays
can partly replace cellulose ethers, improving workability and sag resistance. Hectorite clay is also a cost-efficient replacement for
bentonites and other mineral-based thickeners due to its higher rheological efficiency.
Hectorite is a member of the smectite group of minerals, a family of naturally occurring, layered swelling clays that include hectorite,
bentonite (montmorillonite) and saponite. Hectorite and bentonite are most important because of their availability and efficiency.
Hectorite and bentonite have significant structural differences, resulting in different platelet shapes and sizes. Hectorite platelets are
much smaller and elongated compared to the more equidimensional and larger bentonite platelets. Therefore, hectorite clay has
more platelets per gram, providing greater swelling capacity and improved rheological efficiency compared to bentonite.
Hectorite clay-based products will typically provide the following benefits compared to bentonite clay and other mineral-based
rheological additives:
Higher efficiency
More effective syneresis control
Improved suspension stability
Greater thixotropic behavior
In powder form, the platelets are agglomerated into stacks (tactoids). In
water, the platelets start to swell by hydration, and further mechanical
shear can separate them from each other. These dispersed platelets will
form an open three-dimensional network by edge-to-edge alignment
that thickens the water phase. Natural hectorite clay

Hectorite vs. Bentonite Thickening Mechanism of BENTONE Products

Na+ Ions
Hectorite Bentonite

Water Water

(Osmosis) Sheer force

800 x 80 x 1nm 800 x 800 x 1 nm

Smectite Swelling Deagglomeration
Hectorite = more particles per gram and greater gelling capacity agglomerate Hydration

Flocculation

= Na+ ion

Gel-structure

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Properties and Performance
The flocculated network of the hectorite clay imparts thixotropic flow. At low-shear rates, the clay network generates a relatively
high viscosity. At high-shear rates, the network breaks down and the viscosity decreases, which enables easy application. Typical
construction activities that generate high-shear forces include:
Mixing Rheology of Hectorite Clays in Aqueous Systems
Pumping
Troweling
Spraying
1000

When the shear forces are removed, the platelets rebuild 100
the original flocculated network and the viscosity of the
construction material is gradually restored. Furthermore, the 10

Viscosity (Pas)
individual clay platelets reduce the friction between sand
and filler particles, which results in easier troweling or 1
smoothening behavior as well as reduced pumping pressure.
0.1
The strong network formation is used in construction
products and other systems to modify flow behavior and
to control sag on vertical substrates and sedimentation of 0.01
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000 100000
solid particles. This performance is rheologically expressed as
Shear rate (s ) -1
the yield value. The yield value is the minimum shear stress
applied to a system to induce flow. Compared with cellulose
ethers, which do not have significant yield values, the
hectorite clay builds a network with a high yield. Yield Value
The improved workability and tooling in construction
systems can mainly be attributed to the platelet structure, 34
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which reduces the friction between sand and cement 30
particles. The clay platelets can reduce stickiness on 28
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tools caused by cellulose ethers and, therefore, improve 24
application behavior in respect to surface quality and 22
Sheer stress (Pa)

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application speed. In addition, the clay network breaks
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down when shear is applied to the system (via pumping, 16
14 Hectorite clay
mixing, tooling), and the resulting viscosity is lower than 12 Hectorite/Cellulose
that from cellulose ethers, thus improving the performance 10 ether blend
at high-shear rates. 8 Cellulose ether
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4
Hectorite Slip Effect 2
0
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.6

Shear rate (s ) -1

Hectorite

Pipe

Slip point
Sand particle
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 Incorporation and Typical Use Level
Hectorite clays require both wetting and shear to delaminate properly and develop their fully rheologically active state. Efficient
activation is accomplished by following these recommendations:
1. Sift the hydrophilic clay slowly into a vessel containing clear water under high shear.
2. Wet out under high shear for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Add other additives, particularly surfactants, only after sufficient hydration time has passed.
4. Incorporate all other raw materials and disperse under high shear.
For dry mixes, the clay activates upon water charge followed by mixing. Hyperdispersible clays, such as BENTONE DE, are also
available for easier incorporation. This product is treated with an optimal level of a special surfactant. This surfactant inhibits gel
formation of the clay in a slurry. The clay is reactivated when formulated into systems containing other particulate matter such as
pigments and fillers.
Typical use levels for hectorite clays in construction formulations vary by application but, typically, levels of 0.05% to 4.0% are
added. Because hectorite clays are more efficient than other mineral additives, one will see improved rheological performance
and benefits at even very low levels.

Overview: BENTONE Hectorite Clay Powders

Product Application
BENAQUA 4000 Highly refined clay/polymer composite powder for efficient rheology control of tile mortars and grouts
BENTONE CT Slightly refined hectorite clay for thickening building materials, such as mortar and EIFS, based on lime, cement,
and gypsum
BENTONE DE Hyperdispersible highly refined clay for easy incorporation into a variety of construction products
BENTONE DH Organically modified hectorite clay that is a thixotropic alternative to cellulosic thickeners
BENTONE DY CE Highly refined, organically modified clay typically used in high performance water-based construction coatings
BENTONE EW NA Highly refined hectorite clay that is used across a broad range of construction products and water-based coatings
BENTONE GS Refined hectorite clay for EIFS and other cement, powder, or liquid polymer dispersion construction systems
BENTONE HC Highly refined hectorite clay for waterborne adhesives and sealants
BENTONE HD Highly beneficiated, hyperdispersible powdered hectorite clay designed for construction coatings
BENTONE LT Organically modified refined clay for improved thickening efficiency; typically used to improve rheology in
latex-based construction coatings
BENTONE MA Refined hectorite clay typically used to improve the rheology and water resistance of roofing and elastomeric coatings
BENTONE OC Unrefined hectorite clay with a defined particle size used in cement plasters/renderings and bituminous and
asphalt emulsions

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 Comparison of Rheological Efficiency of Various BENTONE Hectorite Clays
Flow Properties of Clay Products

BENAQUA 4000
BENTONE LT
BENTONE EW
Viscosity (Pas)

 = Shear rate (s )
-1

BENTONE Hectorite Clays: Typical Applications

Tile Mortars and Grouts
Sag resistance
Improved workability
Tile adhesives are cement or polymer dispersion-based systems. The rheological additives used for these are mainly cellulose ethers,
which provide the right consistency for the application, sag resistance of wall tiles, water retention for the optimum hardening of
cement, and the control of open/correction times. Hectorite clay-based additives may be combined with cellulose ether thickeners
to improve the sag resistance and workability of the tile adhesive. Rheologically, the hectorite clay generates a stronger internal
network, thus increasing the yield value of the tile adhesives to prevent sagging. Moreover, the clay platelets reduce the stickiness
on the tools and reduce the viscosity during application, which significantly improves the tooling properties. BENAQUA 4000 is the
typical hectorite clay that is most often used in this application. It provides an increased yield stress of mortar that leads to excellent
sag resistance. Tile adhesives formulated with BENAQUA 4000 also show improved workability with no negative effect on water
retention.

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 Plasters, Renderings, Skim Coats, and Stuccos
Improved workability and tooling
Improved sag resistance
Homogeneous surface
Minimized crack initiation and propagation
Plasters, renderings, skim coats, and stuccos are all special coatings for both exterior and interior walls and ceilings. Binders used can
be hydraulic hardening cement, gypsum, or liquid polymer dispersions. Hectorite clays improve the sag resistance of the renderings
by providing a fast recovery of the viscosity after application. The pumping, workability, and tooling are easier due to the slip effect
of the platelets reducing the friction between the sand and cement particles. The stickiness on the steel float (darby) and trowel is
reduced, which leads to smoother surfaces. Water resistance in polymer dispersion-based plasters can also be improved by partial
replacement of cellulose ether with hectorite clay.
In cement- and gypsum-based renderings/plasters, products such as BENTONE OC are used in addition to cellulose ethers, which
mainly control water retention and consistency. The addition of BENTONE OC will result in an improvement in workability and
surface quality while also minimizing crack initiation and propagation.

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EIFS
Improved workability and tooling
Improved sag resistance
Improved pumpability
A modern building technique is the use of exterior insulation and finishing systems (EIFS) for the thermal insulation of walls.
They consist of expanded polystyrene boards, which are adhered to the substrate, reinforced, and coated with a finishing plaster.
The adhesive or plaster can be based on cement, powder, or liquid polymer dispersions. The co-use of hectorite clay products, such
as BENTONE CT, BENTONE GS, or BENAQUA 4000, as partial cellulose ether replacements improves sag resistance, appearance,
and workability without negatively affecting coating properties.

Gypsum Flooring
Anti-settling
Anti-bleed
Gypsum flooring is widely used in residential houses to cover the concrete floor. The self-leveling flooring builds the ideal surface
for tiles, wood, carpets, or other decorative floor coverings. Hectorite clays, such as BENTONE OC, are used as a stabilizer in gypsum
flooring to prevent settling of coarse particles and to reduce bleeding of water on the surface, leading to smoother finishes. Flooring
systems based on cement are more difficult to stabilize with clays due to the high pH and the resulting reduced thickening effect.

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 Bituminous and Asphalt Emulsion Systems
Improved workability
Improved sag resistance
Bituminous and asphalt emulsions are used extensively as waterproofing and sealing materials for buildings and roads. Workability
and sag resistance are important properties, which can be controlled by formulating with hectorite clays such as BENTONE OC or
BENTONE GS. The hectorite clay generates a stable viscosity for storage, and the shear-thinning flow behavior ensures excellent
application properties.

Roofing and Elastomeric Coatings

Improved water resistance
Improved adhesion
Better syneresis control
Water-based latex roof coatings are typically thickened with cellulosics, such as HEC, which can lead to deficiencies in both water
resistance and adhesion. Adequately controlling syneresis can also be challenging due to the HEC thickening mechanism in the
coating. Hectorite clays, such as BENTONE MA, can provide similar rheology (flow and leveling) while reducing or eliminating
synereris due to the strong network that the clay particles form in the coating. BENTONE MA also improves key properties, such
as water resistance and adhesion to metal surfaces, for a roof coating. The clay is compatible with all latex systems.

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RHEOLATE Thickeners for Waterborne
Applications
Thickening Mechanism Product Overview
The RHEOLATE family of thickeners provides the construction formulator with the broadest variety of chemistry, rheological
profiles, and properties needed for water-based applications. These products were developed in response to changing performance
needs, stricter environmental requirements, and the desire to achieve optimum performance in a wide variety of applications.
The RHEOLATE product range is comprised of two major product types:
Acrylic Thickeners
Nonionic Synthetic Associative Thickeners (NiSATs)
Both product types are broadly compatible with cellulosic, clay, and other thickeners. Many RHEOLATE products are APEO-,
VOC-, and tin-free to meet todays environmental demands.
RHEOLATE acrylic rheological additives for aqueous systems are based on acrylic chemistry. They are available as both the
traditional, alkali-swellable (ASE) form that functions by thickening only the water phase as well as the hydrophobically modified
form that thickens partially by association. They are flowable liquids at 25% to 30% active in water.
Alkali-swellable emulsions (ASE) are dispersions of long chain water insoluble acrylic polymers in water. By neutralization of the acid
groups, the polymeric chains uncoil, occupy volume, and thicken the water phase. ASE rheological additives are delivered at a pH of
3 to 5 and, when the pH is raised above 7, the acid groups begin to dissociate and the polymer chains uncoil or swell. On complete
dissociation (typically pH 9), the chains reach their maximum extension and develop viscosity by macromolecular entanglement.
ASE thickeners are used primarily in high-build, cost-sensitive applications. They provide excellent low-shear viscosity development.
The hydrophobically modified RHEOLATE thickeners have both acid as well as other less polar side groups attached along their
polymer backbone. When the pH is raised, the chains uncoil and swelllike traditional ASEs. However, the more hydrophobic side
groups also associate with each other, with the latex, and with other components in the formula. This dual thickening mechanism
typically increases thickening efficiency and can help to tailor the flow profile of the construction product.

Acrylic Thickening Mechanism

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 Acrylic thickeners are water-thin and can, in most cases, Acrylic Thickening Mechanism
be post-added directly under moderate shear conditions.
They are typically used at a level of 0.3% to 1.0%.
The typical benefits in construction applications are as
follows:
Easy incorporation at any stage
Highly effective viscosity build at low-shear rates
Thixotropy for sag resistance and improved

Viscosity (Pa-5)
application properties
For dry mix applications, RHEOLATE 101 is available in
powder form for easy incorporation.

Shear rate (s-1)

Overview: RHEOLATE Thickeners for Waterborne Applications

Product Application

ASE Thickeners
RHEOLATE 1 Excellent low-shear ASE-type viscosity builder; cost-effective replacement for medium molecular weight HEC
with improved sag and settling
RHEOLATE 101 Very good low-shear ASE-type viscosity builder supplied as a powder; excellent spray application properties
RHEOLATE 125 Very good low-shear ASE-type viscosity builder; excellent spray application properties

HASE Thickeners
RHEOLATE 150 Excellent low-shear viscosity builder; cost-effective alternate to high molecular weight HEC in caulks and sealants
RHEOLATE 175 Strong mid- to high-shear viscosity builder; provides excellent film build, leveling, and spatter resistance
RHEOLATE 425 Outstanding mid-shear viscosity HASE-type builder; good balance of mid- and high-shear viscosities;
recommended for caulks and sealants
RHEOLATE 450 Highly associative HASE thickener; excellent mid-high shear viscosity with excellent flow and leveling;
less sensitive to variation in pH
RHEOLATE 475 Excellent mid-shear viscosity builder; provides a balance of flow and leveling that is not typically obtained
with acrylic HASE-type thickeners

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RHEOLATE NiSAT products are nonionic copolymers. Their structure can be schematically represented as two hydrophobic
heads and a hydrophilic backbone. When NiSATs are added to a construction formulation, they organize into micelles or polymer
aggregates and interact with other components in the formulation. Most important are the interactions between the hydrophobic
units and the latex surface. This is not a chemical reaction but a temporary adsorption and is responsible for the rheological
activity. In the presence of latex and other suitable surfaces, a continuous network forms throughout the system, resulting in
a viscosity increase.

Unlike cellulose ethers, alkali-swellable, or hydrophobically modified thickeners, RHEOLATE NiSATs are pH-independent and do not
affect water sensitivity. They are APEO-free, flowable liquids at 20% to 50% actives in water. Most are available as VOC-free.
NiSATs with more hydrophobic character are more efficient in the low- and mid-shear ranges. They are useful for spray applications
because they develop less viscosity at high-shear spray conditions. The viscosity at low-shear rates gives sag control, yet the nature
of their viscosity recovery provides excellent leveling and gloss.
The more hydrophilic thickeners associate only weakly with the latex so they do not build much structure at low-shear rates. Low
viscosities at low-shear rates give good leveling, whereas high viscosities at high-shear rates give good film build.
The benefits of RHEOLATE Nonionic Associative Thickeners include:
Easy incorporation at any stage
Excellent flow and leveling
Consistent film build
Good water resistance
pH independent

Associative Thickener Mechanism

Hydrophilic chain

Hydrophobic caps

Micelles

Binder/pigment/filler

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 Overview: RHEOLATE Thickeners for Waterborne Applications
Product Application

NiSAT Thickeners
RHEOLATE 212 Excellent high-shear viscosity builder; highly Newtonian profile with little influence on mid-shear viscosity
RHEOLATE 278 TF Good mid-high shear viscosity builder; can be used as the sole thickener in high quality construction coatings
RHEOLATE 288 Efficient low-shear viscosity builder with a shear-thinning profile
RHEOLATE 299 Highly efficient thickener that provides excellent sag resistance on spraying
RHEOLATE 310 D Excellent mid-shear viscosity builder; good color, sag resistance, and suspension properties
RHEOLATE 350 D Robust high-shear viscosity build and good syneresis resistance; more contribution on the mid-shear viscosity
than RHEOLATE 212
RHEOLATE CVS-10 Excellent low-mid shear viscosity builder; provides good balance of sag and flow and leveling and syneresis control
RHEOLATE CVS-11 Excellent mid-shear viscosity builder; stronger influence on high-shear viscosity than RHEOLATE CVS-10
RHEOLATE CVS-15 Outstanding efficiency, mid-shear builder that can be used across a variety of water-based construction systems
RHEOLATE HX 6008 Highly efficient, zero-VOC, APEO-free, high-shear builder; excellent efficiency with hydrophilic resins
and significant low-shear contribution
RHEOLATE HX 6010 Super-efficient, Newtonian high-shear builder; excellent efficiency with hydrophobic resins
with exceptional application properties
RHEOLATE HX 6050 High-shear builder with excellent efficiency with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic resins

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RHEOLATE Thickeners: Typical Applications
Caulks and Sealants
Ease of application
Improved sag resistance
Designed rheology
RHEOLATE thickeners, both acrylic and NiSAT types, can be used as highly effective thickeners for most water-based caulks and
sealants. ASE-type thickeners, such as RHEOLATE 1, will increase the viscosity of all systems. To increase the yield point of the caulk
or sealant, an acrylic thickener, such as RHEOLATE 150 or RHEOLATE 425, can be used. Since associative thickeners interact with
the latex resin of the system, resulting in higher efficiency, a very low level of thickener will have a much greater viscosity response.
Typically, conventional caulks are thickened using HEC, but these cellulosic thickeners do not have a good balance of flow and sag
making the sealants difficult to dispense and pump. The rheology of sealants can be perfected for each application by selecting the
appropriate RHEOLATE thickener. They can optimize the extrusion rate while simultaneously maintaining sag once the sealant or
caulk has been applied to the joint. This improved rheology profile provides ease of use and higher performance for the professional
or DIY application.

Construction Coatings
Design rheology
Excellent balance of sag/leveling
Uniform film build
Splatter resistance
Coatings are used in a variety of construction applicationsfrom roofs to base coats in EIFS to concrete sealers. In each case,
the rheology of the coating has a major impact on everything from how easily and uniformly the coating can be applied to the
performance of the coating in the field. Even the storage stability of the product is influenced by the choice of the rheological
additive. By using RHEOLATE thickeners, the rheology of the coatings entire life can be designed and optimized for excellent
storage stability; perfect application via brush, roller, or spray; and uniform flow and leveling to ensure high performance in
application.

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 Organoclay Rheological Additives for
Solventborne Systems
BENTONE and BENTONE SD Additives: Structure and Function
Organoclays are the reaction products of smectite clay, either hectorite or bentonite, and a quaternary ammonium salt.
For applications that include primers, adhesives, and sealants, the clays are highly purified (beneficiated) before formation
of the organoclay.

Thickening Mechanism and Incorporation

In a system containing the fully dispersed and separated organoclay platelets, a gel structure will develop by edge-to-edge
hydrogen bonding between hydroxyl groups on the organoclay platelet edges. The most efficient gel structure develops when
the hydroxyl groups are bridged by water molecules (see Water Bridge figure). If the water bridge is not present, the hydrogen
bonding is significantly weaker, causing poor gel development.

Water Bridge

O
H H H
O H O

N N
N N N N
H H
O O
O O O
H H
H H

As supplied, BENTONE and BENTONE SD additives are powders in the form of agglomerated platelet stacks. A combination of
wetting and mechanical energy deagglomerates the platelet stacks and then delaminates the individual platelets in the stack.
Conventional BENTONE additives require chemical polar activation, whereas in typical solventborne systems, the super dispersible
BENTONE SD additives do not. When the activator is added to the system containing a BENTONE additive, the water is carried into
the morphological structure of the organoclay being available for hydrogen bonding at the platelet edges. The water molecules
migrate in between the hydroxyls on adjacent BENTONE platelet edges, completing and strengthening the hydrogen bonding.
This results in an optimum gel development. The figure below illustrates the importance of chemical activator to the gelation
mechanism of organoclays.

BENTONE 34 pregel BENTONE 34 pregel

without polar activator with polar activator
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Typical incorporation of organoclays follows these steps:
1. Add organoclay to a mixture of solvent and resin.
2. Mix for 5 minutes.
3. Add the polar activator (if needed).
4. Disperse at high shear for a minimum of 15 minutes.
5. Continue with the rest of the formula.
Heat is not a specific requirement for organoclays in most systems, but processing temperatures above 68F (20C) are preferred.
BENTONE organoclays provide the same rheological benefits as their waterborne counterparts, including:
Increased low-shear viscosity
Improved workability
Reduced settling
Imparting excellent sag resistance
Maintaining control over sag and slump at high temperature

Solvent Compatibility
Organoclays are compatible with most resin systems, including acrylics, epoxies, and polyurethane. The choice of BENTONE
additives depends on the solvent and the resin used in the system. BENTONE rheological additives are available in conventional
form and in super dispersible form for easier incorporation.

Low Polarity Systems Mid Polarity Systems High Polarity Systems Activation Special
Aliphatic Solvents, Aromatic and Hydrocarbon Aldehydes, Acetates, Characteristics
Mineral Spirits, Isopars, Solvents, Xylene, Toluene, Alcohols, Esters, Ethers,
Naphtha, etc. etc. Glycols, Ketones, and
Vegetable Oils

Organoclay Additives Polar Activator* Easy To Disperse

BENTONE 34
BENTONE NP-16
BENTONE 1000
BARAGEL 3000
BENTONE SD -1
BENTONE 38
BENTONE SD -2
BENTONE 27
BENTONE 57
* Typical polar activators: methanol/water 95/5, ethanol/water 95/5, propylene carbonate

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 Grade Comparison
Elementis Specialties manufactures many different grades of BENTONE and BENTONE SD organoclay rheological additives
for nonaqueous systems. Selection of clay type, quaternary chemistry, and processing conditions will significantly impact
the organoclay efficiency. A grade comparison for various organoclays is shown in this chart.

Brookfield Viscosity of 5% Organoclay

in Asphaltic Cutback

60000

50000

40000
cP

30000

20000

10000

0
BENTONE 34 BENTONE 1000 BENTONE 3000

Overview: Organoclay
Product Application
BARAGEL 3000 Self-activating shear-thinning thickener for nonpolar solvents
BENTONE 27 Very efficient organoclay for sag control in high polarity systems
BENTONE 34 Conventional organoclay for great workability in asphaltic coatings
BENTONE 38 Efficient thickener for sag resistance in intermediate polarity organic solvent systems
BENTONE 57 Conventional organoclay for slump control in high polarity solvent systems
BENTONE 1000 High performance organoclay for sag control in low to intermediate polarity systems
BENTONE NP-16 Easy dispersing organoclay for shear-thinning behavior and settling resistance
BENTONE SD-1 Super dispersible organoclay provides excellent workability and sag resistance
BENTONE SD-2 Super dispersible organoclay for high film build and excellent sag control

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Bituminous and Asphaltic Systems
Better workability
Improved sag resistance
A great variety of coatings for buildings and roads is based on asphaltic systems. The rheological behavior of asphalt can be
controlled by employing organoclays, such as BENTONE 34 and BENTONE SD-1, which provide shear-thinning behavior and,
therefore, great workability. They also impart the asphaltic systems with improved sag resistance and anti-settling properties.
Other organoclays used in asphaltic systems include BENTONE SD-2, BENTONE TPG, and BARAGEL 3000.

BENTONE products help the workability of many different

asphaltic-based coatings.

Solventborne Adhesives and Sealants

Excellent slump control
Although many of the applications for solventborne adhesives and sealants have been converted to solvent-free and
waterborne systems, many types of adhesives and sealants still require solvents. Solventborne materials have excellent
weathering characteristics, resistance to UV light, and ozone deterioration, and they are color stable. When incorporated in
systems, such as BENTONE organoclays, they provide excellent sag resistance and maintain control over slump at high
temperature and under exothermic conditions. Organoclays are compatible with a variety of resins, including acrylics, epoxies,
and polyurethanes. The choice of conventional and super dispersible BENTONE additives needs to be correlated with the
solvents and resins used in the system. Typical organoclays used in solventborne sealants include BENTONE 34 and
BENTONE SD-1. BENTONE SD-2 is geared toward epoxy tile adhesives.

Sealants have improved slump control

when using BENTONE organoclays.
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 Organic Rheological Additives
for Nonaqueous Systems
THIXCIN and THIXATROL Additives: Structure and Function
THIXCIN and THIXATROL rheological additives are based on castor oil derivatives, modified castor oil derivatives, or polyamide
chemistry. These additives must be subjected to solvent wetting, deagglomeration, and high-shear dispersion forces at specific
temperatures based on the solvent content of the system in which they are dispersed. This combination of requirements is
necessary to reach the optimum level of colloidal dispersion that provides the best overall rheological structure.
These additives provide outstanding efficiency for shear thinning, viscosity build, sag control, and pigment suspension. Most
organic thixotropes are system independent. THIXATROL MAX is effective in all solvents, providing excellent sag control, seed
resistance, and a broad temperature activation window.

Activation Procedure and Incorporation

There are three distinct stages in the rheological development of THIXCIN and THIXATROL castor-based additives as illustrated
here. High-speed dispersion (Cowles-type blade) in a properly formulated mill base is suggested as the minimum shear required
for effective dispersion.

Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3

Agglomerated Swollen and deagglomerated Activated

Time, shear, Time,

warming, shear,

solvent heat
swelling

A B C

Stage 1:
The rheological additive is added to a vehicle comprising both resin and solvent at room temperature. Premixing at this stage should
always be at least 15 minutes in duration.
Stage 2:
While mixing with moderate shear, deagglomeration occurs along with particle softening and swelling. Solvent is required during
this premix step to ensure that each particle is completely solvated and softened so that, after the dispersion stage, each of the
particles is reduced to the proper colloidal level.
Stage 3:
Add the rest of the grind components (surfactants, pigments, fillers, etc.) and high-speed disperse at the recommended tempera-
ture. After the remainder of the grind has been added and dispersion begins, maximum shear will be achieved if the pigment grind
has been properly formulated. With continued shear during specified dwell time at indicated temperature, the solvent-swollen
particles are reduced to their primary, rheologically active colloidal state. Upon cool-down, a stable thixotropic rheological structure
is obtained.

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Solvent Compatibility
Each organic rheological additive has specific processing temperature requirements related to the solvents present in each system.
Therefore, the most appropriate choice of organic rheological additive for any given system depends on the required rheology,
solvent types, processing temperature control, and manufacturing equipment (see chart below).

Low Polarity Systems Mid Polarity Systems High Polarity Systems Activation Special
Aliphatic Solvents, Aromatic and Hydrocarbon Aldehydes, Acetates, Characteristics
Mineral Spirits, Isopars, Solvents, Xylene, Toluene, Alcohols, Esters, Ethers,
Naphtha, etc. etc. Glycols, Ketones, and
Vegetable Oils

Organic Additives Upper Seed-

Temperature Resistant
Control
THIXATROL PLUS, THIXATROL PRO, THIXATROL MAX
THIXATROL ST, THIXATROL GST
THIXCIN E, THIXCIN R

Temperature Requirements
For THIXCIN R and THIXATROL ST additives, it is best to process in the middle to upper portion of the recommended processing
temperature ranges (see graph next page). Doing so provides maximum consistency and efficiency independent of normal raw
material variance. Too low a processing temperature leads to incomplete rheological development that may lead to soft-gel particles
or latent (aged) seeding occurring after the system is packaged and stored.
Excessively high processing or storage temperatures may cause partial solubilization, which leads to some loss of rheological
structure and the formation of soft-gel particles (seeding) immediately upon cooling. Due to their chemical composition,
THIXCIN R and THIXATROL ST should be used in conjunction with solvents of low and medium polarity.
THIXATROL MAXa 100% active rheological additive based on amide chemistry with its rheological structure based on a hydrogen
bonded colloidal dispersionbehaves somewhat differently from the castor waxes. THIXATROL MAX is compatible with a much
wider range of solvents beyond those of an aliphatic or aromatic nature. Due to this broader solvent tolerance, THIXATROL MAX is
less prone to seeding due to over-processing or elevated storage temperatures. In fact, the wider range of solvent tolerance does
require that THIXATROL MAX be processed at a somewhat higher temperature than the modified castor wax THIXATROL ST. This
is a direct result of lower susceptibility to solvation and, thus, a higher temperature requirement to soften and disperse to a full
colloidal state (see graph, next page).

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 Recommended Processing Temperature Ranges

104 220 104 220

100% solids, e.g., epoxies
Processing ranges
100% solids, e.g., epoxies
93 Processing ranges 200 93 1. Optimum 200
OMS
1. Optimum 2. Minimum
2. Minimum Mineral
82 180 82 180
spirits
Temperature (C)

Temperature (C)

Temperature (F)
Temperature (F)
Mineral TH
100% spirits Mo IX
difi AT
71 solids 160 71 RO 160
TH ed L
IXA cas M
AX
TR to Xylene
OL r
60 S 140 60 Butanol 140
Mineral T/ Ketones
spirits GS
T
Xylene
49 120 49 120
TH Butanol
IXC
IN
38 R 100 38 100
/G
R

27 ALIPHATIC AROMATIC OXYGENATED 80 27 ALIPHATIC AROMATIC OXYGENATED 80

27 35 65 90 100 100+ 27 35 65 90 100 100+
KB Value KB Value

THIXATROL PRO is a 100% active seeding-resistant organic thixotrope that is based on proprietary diamide chemistry. It is
processed and activated similarly to THIXATROL MAX. It provides viscosity, thixotropy, and sag control in nonaqueous protective
coating systems. THIXATROL PRO is specifically developed to provide sag resistance for ultra-thick highly protective coatings. At
processing temperatures of 50C to 65C for epoxy primers and 55C to 70C for polyurethane topcoats, layer thicknesses greater
than 800 microns can be applied without sagging. The high sag resistance is the result of very fast viscosity recovery after spray
application.

Overview: Organic Thixotropes

Product Application
THIXATROL GST Efficient thixotrope-clay hybrid for thick film build and sag control
THIXATROL MAX Seed-resistant diamide for high film build and viscosity in polar and nonpolar systems
THIXATROL PLUS Efficient diamide for sag control and settling resistance
THIXATROL PRO Shear-thinning thickener for slump control in conventional solventborne systems
THIXATROL ST Organic thixotrope with great sag control and workability
THIXCIN R Castor oil derivatives for high viscosity, good workability, and settling control
THIXCIN E

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Adhesives and Sealants
Excellent slump control
Very good extrusion rates
THIXCIN and THIXATROL rheological additives provide exceptional sag and slump resistance. They are especially useful in
systems such as construction sealants, caulks, adhesives, and mastics. THIXATROL products have been successfully used in MS
polymer-based sealants and urethane sealants. THIXATROL PLUS is an efficient thickener that provides stable viscosity in epoxy
adhesives. THIXCIN R provides excellent workability to unsaturated polyester-based body patching putties.
The main criteria for choosing the best castor oil or amide-based thickener should be the polarity of the system, the required shear,
and the temperature available for product incorporation.
THIXCIN and THIXATROL additives are also well suited for solvent-free systems. Optimum processing temperatures are typically
above 66C (150F) when no solvent is present in the complete system. The increased processing temperature compensates for the
lack of solvent.

Defoamers
Properties and Performance
Elementis has been producing high quality defoamers for more than 40 years and is a leader in developing highly effective and
efficient anti-foams for a broad range of applications. We use a wide range of chemistriesfrom mineral oil to silicone to the latest
VOC-free products.
Defoamers can be used to reduce foam in production settings. A distinction is made between grind and letdown defoamers: Grind
defoamers are active under high shear and are used when pigments are dispersed, whereas letdown defoamers work under low
shear and are better suited when different parts of a liquid product are mixed together.
Whether it is troweling a ready mix mastic, rolling a driveway sealer, spraying a roof coating, or squeegeeing a concrete stain, foam
formation is an undesirable phenomenon. Defoamers are used to minimize foam so application is trouble-free and the end result
meets expectations.

Product Properties
Some products dont work well or are aesthetically less pleasing when air is present. Thus, choosing the right defoamers for a specific
application is critical to give the product its desired properties. For example, concrete needs a certain amount of air to reach its
maximum strength, but too much air rapidly decreases its strength. Roof coatings or exterior EIFS systems can lose integrity if foam
compromises permeability. High-gloss coatings or poured concrete countertops can appear damaged if too much foam is present.

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 Liquid and Powder Defoamers
Liquid Defoamers
Foam control is a complex process. No single product is adequate for all applications. DAPRO defoamers are based on a variety of
active materials to provide air release and bubble-breaking for most applications.
Liquid defoamers work well in ready mix systems, liquid add-mixtures for concrete, roof coatings, and masticsall applications
where excess foam can be a problem and where adding a liquid is the best solution.

Overview: Liquid Defoamers

Product Properties
DAPRO DF 19 Defoamer for waterborne concrete and tile sealers
DAPRO DF 39 General use defoamer for water-based, lower viscosity applications
DAPRO DF 47 Waterborne defoamer that works well to reduce foam in concrete stains and roof coatings
DAPRO DF 84 Defoamer that works particularly well in aqueous concrete stains
DAPRO DF 209 Grind defoamer for waterborne elastomeric coatings and high viscous systems in general
DAPRO DF 503 Waterborne, silicone-free defoamer for roof coatings and mastics
DAPRO DF 609 Waterborne, silicone-based defoamer for roof coatings, mastics, and other viscous materials
DAPRO DF 5300 General use defoamer for 1K and 2K solventborne applications
DAPRO DF 6800 Efficient defoamer for use in high solids and solventborne applications
DAPRO DF 7015 Waterborne defoamer for roof coatings and mastics

Powdered Defoamers
Elementis offers powder defoamers for use in dry mix products. They are used in concrete mixes and mortars where water is mixed
on site. The defoamer reduces the amount of foam that is present, providing a denser, stronger concrete. Powdered defoamers are
also used in dry mix joint compounds where excess foam can prevent achievement of a smooth surface. Dry defoamers are required
and are particularly useful with vinyl, acrylic, and protein binders where typical liquid defoamers are not suitable.

Overview: Powder Defoamers

Product Properties
DAPRO PD 801 Outstanding powdered antifoam for removing entrained air in powder applications
DAPRO PD 827 Gray-white powdered defoamer that works well for drywall joint compound and cement mixes
DAPRO PD 829 Powdered defoamer for drywall joint compound and cement mixes; good with vinyl, acrylic, and protein binders

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Wetting and Dispersing Agents
Properties and Performance
Elementis has a wide range of wetting and dispersing agents for titanium dioxide, filler pigments, inorganic colored pigments, and organic
colored pigments. In most cases, a combination of a wetting agent and a dispersant is recommended to provide a stable dispersion.
A wetting and dispersing agent are used wherever a pigment powder needs to be stabilized in a dispersion. Wetting and
dispersing agents are used to disperse white pigments such as titanium dioxide; fillers or extenders such as calcium carbonate,
kaolin clay, talc, and zinc oxide; or colored pigments such as iron oxide, carbon black, phthalo blue and green, or quinacridone red,
etc. Typical uses would be in roof coatings, colored ready-mix grout, dispersions for decorative concrete, and concrete stains.
The first step in dispersing a pigment properly is wetting the pigment surface by displacing the air around the pigment particles
with a liquid. Historically, alkyl phenol ethoxylates (APEs) were used for this purpose but, increasingly, the industry is moving toward
APE-free alternatives.

Overview: Wetting and Dispersing Agents

Product Properties
NUOSPERSE FN 211 APE-free wetting agent for use in coatings; works well with filler pigments and TiO2
NUOSPERSE FN 260 APE-free wetting agent that works well with colored pigments; ideal for pigment dispersions
NUOSPERSE FN 265 First generation APE-free wetting agent that can be used with all classes of pigments, including filler pigments, TiO2,
and colored pigments; good for coatings and pigment dispersions
NUOSPERSE FN 267 More hydrophilic wetting agent for wetting TiO2 and filler pigments
NUOSPERSE FN 270 APE-free wetting agent for stabilizing TiO2 and colored pigments
NUOSPERSE FX 365 Wetting agent for industrial types of applications such as WB epoxies and polyurethanes

The second step is saturating the pigment surface with dispersant while particles are ground to smaller particle sizes. There are two
dispersing mechanisms:
Charge stability, where the dispersant interacts electrostatically with the pigment particle. Two particles with the same
charge repulse each other and will not reagglomerate, resulting in a stable dispersion.
Steric hindrance, where the dispersant tails sticking into the medium prevent two pigment particles from coming close
enough together to reagglomerate.

Overview: Dispersants
Product Properties
NUOSPERSE 9850 General purpose dispersant for 1 and 2K solventborne systems
NUOSPERSE FA 196 Excellent co-dispersant for better color stability in all pigments; works especially well as dispersant for carbon blacks
NUOSPERSE FN 631 General use, hydrophobic dispersant that works well with colored pigments (exterior and interior)
NUOSPERSE FX 505 General use, hydrophilic, ammonium-neutralized acrylic dispersant for use in interior and exterior applications
NUOSPERSE FX 600 Excellent dispersant for pigment dispersions (colored pigments, carbon blacks, and iron oxides); best if used
in conjunction with a wetting agent such as NUOSPERSE FN 260
NUOSPERSE FX 605 General use, hydrophilic, sodium hydroxide-neutralized acrylic dispersant for use in interior applications
NUOSPERSE FX 665 Hydrophobic dispersant for excellent water resistance properties

A pigment dispersion should reach equilibrium: The smaller the pigment particle, the higher the demand on the dispersant to
keep the pigments from reagglomerating. A properly stabilized pigment dispersion does not increase viscosity after a prolonged
time, exposure to increased temperature, or an increase in shear. To determine the correct amount of dispersant, a ladder study
is recommended. The preferred amount of dispersant is the amount that gives the lowest viscosity of the dispersion while
maintaining stability.
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 Recommended Products
Water-based Additives Recommended Applications

Cement/Concrete
Gypsum flooring

Sealants/Mastics
Plasters/Stuccos
Tile adhesives

Roofing/Roof
Renderings/
emulsions
Asphaltic

Concrete
coatings

coatings
Grouts

EIFS
Product Form Product Characteristics
BENAQUA 4000 Powder Hectorite clay-polymer for textured, spray-applied, and high-build coatings
BENTONE CT Powder Thixotropic additive for aqueous construction and coatings systems
BENTONE DE Powder Hyperdispersible hectorite clay for waterborne systems
BENTONE DH Powder Modified hectorite clay for waterborne applications; modified clay thixotrope
alternative to cellulosic thickeners
BENTONE DY-CE Powder Modified clay to improve sag resistance and flow in waterborne systems
BENTONE EW-NA Powder Hectorite clay for suspension control for waterborne systems
BENTONE GS Powder Hectorite clay for waterborne adhesives/sealants and construction systems
BENTONE HC Powder Refined hectorite for waterborne adhesives, sealants, and high PVC emulsion paints
BENTONE HD Powder Hyperdispersible hectorite clay for industrial coatings
BENTONE LT Powder Modified hectorite clay for waterborne paints
BENTONE MA Powder Hectorite clay for waterborne systems
BENTONE OC Powder Hectorite clay for waterborne construction systems
DAPRO DF 19 Liquid Excellent performance in semi-gloss to high-gloss paint; silicone-free
DAPRO DF 39 Liquid Workhorse defoamer for both grind and letdown in most aqueous systems
DAPRO DF 47 Liquid A general purpose letdown defoamer for waterborne systems
DAPRO DF 84 Liquid Defoamer that works particularly well in aqueous concrete stains
DAPRO DF 209 Liquid Grind defoamer for waterborne elastomeric coatings and high viscous systems in general
DAPRO DF 503 Liquid Silicone-free dispersable defoamer that exhibits fast knockdown; can be used across
a variety of waterborne applications
DAPRO DF 609 Liquid Dispersable silicone defoamer suitable for use with a wide variety of
water-based resin systems
DAPRO DF 7015 Liquid Defoamer for deco coatings and letdown addition
DAPRO PD 801 Powder Powdered antifoam for removing entrained air in powder applications
DAPRO PD 827 Powder Powdered defoamer for drywall joint compound and cement mixes
DAPRO PD 829 Powder Powdered defoamer good with vinyl, acrylic, and protein binders
NUOSPERSE FN 211 Liquid Nonionic wetting agent; APE- and VOC-free
NUOSPERSE FN 260 Liquid Nonionic, low-foaming wetting agent; APE- and VOC-free for waterborne deco and
colorant systems
NUOSPERSE FN 265 Liquid Nonionic, low-foaming wetting agent; APE- and VOC-free for waterborne deco
and colorant systems
NUOSPERSE FN 267 Liquid Hydrophilic, nonionic wetting agent; APE- and VOC-free
NUOSPERSE FN 270 Liquid Nonionic, APE- and VOC-free wetting agent for waterborne coatings
NUOSPERSE FX 365 Liquid Pigment wetting and dispersing agent for industrial systems
NUOSPERSE FX 505 Liquid Pigment dispersant for waterborne systems, NH4 salt, 50% active
NUOSPERSE FX 600 Liquid Pigment dispersant for industrial and deco coatings and colorants
NUOSPERSE FX 605 Liquid Pigment dispersant for waterborne systems, NaOH salt, 45% active
NUOSPERSE FX 631 Liquid General purpose copolymer dispersant for inorganic pigment dispersions; good
compatibility with NiSATs; excellent application and color properties
NUOSPERSE FX 665 Liquid Hydrophobic copolymer dispersant with excellent water resistance for
water-based industrial and high performance deco paints

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Recommended Products (continued)
Water-based Additives Recommended Applications

Cement/Concrete
Gypsum flooring

Sealants/Mastics
Plasters/Stuccos
Tile adhesives

Roofing/Roof
Renderings/
emulsions
Asphaltic

Concrete
coatings

coatings
Grouts

EIFS
Product Form Product Characteristics
RHEOLATE 1 Liquid Excellent low-shear ASE-type viscosity builder; cost-effective replacement for
medium molecular weight HEC with improved sag and settling for low PVC systems,
including wood, architectural, and industrial coatings
RHEOLATE 101 Powder Very good low-shear ASE-type viscosity builder; excellent spray application properties
for industrial systems
RHEOLATE 125 Liquid Very good low-shear ASE-type viscosity builder; excellent spray application properties
for industrial systems
RHEOLATE 150 Liquid Excellent low-shear viscosity builder; most pseudoplastic of all HASE products shown;
cost-effective alternate to high molecular weight HEC; recommended for interior paints
RHEOLATE 175 Liquid Excellent mid- to high-shear viscosity builder; provides excellent film build, leveling,
and spatter resistance
RHEOLATE 212 Liquid Excellent high-shear viscosity builder; highly Newtonian profile with little influence
on mid-shear viscosity; used often in combination with RHEOLATE 666,
RHEOLATE 655, or RHEOLATE CVS thickeners for ideal balance of properties
RHEOLATE 278 TF Liquid Excellent mid-high shear viscosity builder; can be used as the sole thickener in quality
acrylic flats and eggshell finishes
RHEOLATE 288 Liquid Suitable for high-gloss, clear and pigments coatings and haze-free architectural and
industrial finishes
RHEOLATE 299 Liquid Highly efficient thickener that provides excellent sag resistance on spraying
RHEOLATE 310 D Liquid Polyether-based KU builder
RHEOLATE 350 D Liquid Polyether thickener with excellent high-shear viscosity build
RHEOLATE 425 Liquid Excellent mid-shear viscosity HASE-type builder; good balance of KU/ICI viscosities;
recommended for mid- to high-PVC systems
RHEOLATE 450 Liquid Highly associative HASE thickener; excellent mid-high shear viscosity with excellent
flow and leveling; less sensitive to variation in pH; can be used as the sole thickener in
quality latex primers and flats through eggshell; recommended for low- to mid-PVC
architectural paints
RHEOLATE 475 Liquid Excellent mid-shear viscosity HASE-type builder; provides the balance of properties not
typically found in acrylic chemistries such as excellent flow and leveling
RHEOLATE CVS-10 Liquid Excellent low- to mid-shear viscosity builder; provides good balance of sag and flow
and leveling, reduced viscosity loss on tinting, excellent color properties, and syneresis
control
RHEOLATE CVS-11 Liquid Excellent mid-shear viscosity builder; provides good balance of sag and flow and
leveling, reduced viscosity loss on tinting, good color properties, and syneresis control;
stronger influence on high-shear viscosity than RHEOLATE CVS-10
RHEOLATE CVS-15 Liquid Highly efficient, zero-VOC , mid-shear builder with minimum KU drop upon tinting
RHEOLATE HX 6008 Liquid Highly efficient, zero-VOC, APEO-free, high-shear builder; excellent efficiency with
hydrophobic resins and significant low-shear contribution
RHEOLATE HX 6010 Liquid Highly efficient, zero-VOC, APEO-free, Newtonian high-shear builder; excellent
efficiency with hydrophobic resins with exceptional application properties
RHEOLATE HX 6050 Liquid Zero-VOC, APEO-free, high-shear builder; excellent efficiency with both hydrophobic
and hydrophilic resins

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 Recommended Products (continued)
Solventborne Additives Recommended Applications

Cement/Concrete
Bituminous and
asphalt systems

Roofing/Roof
Epoxy grouts

Sealants and
adhesives

adhesives
Epoxy tile

coatings

coatings
Product Form Product Characteristics
BARAGEL 3000 Powder Highly efficient self-activating organoclay for low polarity systems
BENTONE 27 Powder Conventional hectorite-based organoclay for high polarity systems, polyol, epoxy, etc.
BENTONE 34 Powder Conventional organoclay for wide range of low polarity solvent systems
BENTONE 38 Powder Conventional organoclay for intermediate polarity organic solvent systems
BENTONE 57 Powder Conventional organoclay for high polarity solvent systems
BENTONE 1000 Powder High performance organoclay for low to intermediate polarity systems
BENTONE NP-16 Powder Easy dispersing organoclay for low polarity solvent systems and inks
BENTONE SD-1 Powder Super dispersible organoclay for low polarity applications
BENTONE SD-2 Powder Super dispersible organoclay for high polarity applications
DAPRO DF 5300 Liquid Defoamer for solventborne 2K PU, epoxy, alkyd systems
DAPRO DF 6800 Liquid Solvent-free defoamer for high-solids epoxies and thick films
NUOSPERSE 9850 Liquid Polymeric dispersing agent for solvent systems, carbon black, and organic pigments
NUOSPERSE FA 196 Liquid Pigment dispersant for carbon blacks and organic pigments
THIXATROL GST Powder Organic thixotrope-clay hybrid for low polarity aliphatic and aromatic sealant and
roofing systems
THIXATROL MAX Powder Powdered diamide thixotrope for solventborne and high-solids systems
THIXATROL PLUS Powder Viscosity, thixotropy, and sag control in both conventional and high-build systems
THIXATROL PRO Powder Viscosity, thixotropy, and sag control in conventional systems
THIXATROL ST Powder Organic thixotrope for low polarity aliphatic and aromatic systems
THIXCIN E Powder Organic thixotropes for low polarity aliphatic systems
THIXCIN R Powder Organic thixotropes for low polarity aliphatic systems

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