BENATHIX® (Adhesive ingredients)

BENATHIX® by Elementis is an organically modified smectite clay used as a rheological additive and thixotrope in unsaturated polyester laminating resins, gel coats, and polyester putties. Unlike conventional organoclays or fumed silica thixotropes, it does not require high-shear mixing equipment and is incorporated by mixing into styrene before resin addition, enabling simple low-shear processing without additional equipment investment.

Key benefits of BENATHIX® brand include:

Provides consistent, stable viscosity and thixotropic index with a fast viscosity recovery rate after spray-out or roll-out.
Imparts excellent drainage control even at low viscosity and thixotropic indices, reducing resin run-off during processing.
Disperses easily into styrene using low-shear mixers, eliminating the need for high-shear mixing equipment.
Improves resistance to settling and syneresis while allowing increased filler loadings without compromising formulation stability.
Offers good clarity in cured resins with minimal gel-time drift, preserving optical and curing performance of the formulated system.

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BENATHIX® PLUS

by Elementis

BENATHIX® PLUS by Elementis is a rheological modifier. It is an organically modified smectite clay for adhesive applications. It is developed to impart thixotropy and drainage control to unsaturated polyester resin systems. Provides manufacturing versatility, good drainage control, improved resistance to settling and syneresis, good glass wetting properties and high filler loading. Recommended dosage level of BENATHIX® PLUS is 0.5-1%.

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BENATHIX®

by Elementis

BENATHIX® rheological modifier by Elementis is an extremely efficient, organically modified smectite clay for use in adhesives. It is a specially designed thickener developed to impart thixotropy and drainage control to unsaturated polyester laminating resins in structural applications. It is an easy-to-disperse, cost-effective alternative to fumed silica and other organophilic clays. Provides minimal gel-time drift and consistent and stable viscosity. It allows increased filler loadings and rapid incorporation into styrene with low-shear mixers. Imparts excellent drainage control, even at low viscosity and thixotropic indices. Offers fast viscosity recovery rate after spray-out or roll-out and good clarity in cured resins. Improves settling & syneresis resistance and produces better glass-wetting properties. It has a shelf life of 4 years. Typical use levels of BENATHIX® range from 0.5-1.0 %wt.

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