Bentone SD®

Adhesive ingredients supplied by Elementis

Bentone SD® by Elementis is a range of organically modified bentonite and hectorite clay rheological additives used as thickeners, anti-sag agents, and anti-settling additives in solvent-borne adhesive and sealant formulations.

Key benefits of Bentone SD® brand include:

Provides effective viscosity increase and thixotropic behavior across a broad range of solvent polarities.
Delivers superior sag resistance on vertical surfaces at low use levels of 0.2% to 2.0% by weight.
Prevents pigment and filler settling, maintaining formulation stability over shelf life.

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Bentone SD® -1

by Elementis

Bentone SD® -1 by Elementis is a very easily dispersible rheological additive. It is an organic derivative of bentonite clay designed for non-polar to medium-polarity aliphatic and other solvent systems.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It provides thickening & stable viscosity build, controls sag and prevents settling of pigments & fillers.</li> <li>It is a cost-effective replacement for conventional organoclay additives.</li> <li>It eliminates the need for high shear, pregels, and polar activators.</li> <li>It is suitable for silane modified-, silicone-, PU-, & solvent-free adhesives and sealants.</li> <li>Recommended dosage level of Bentone SD® -1 is 0.2-2.0% by weight of the system. <li>It has a shelf life of 4 years.</li></ul>

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Bentone SD® -2

by Elementis

Bentone SD® -2 by Elementis acts as a rheological additive. It is an organic derivative of bentonite clay. It disperses very easily, even under low shear conditions.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It provides stable viscosity build, controls sag & pigment settling.</li> <li>It is a cost-effective replacement for conventional organoclay additives.</li> <li>It is easy to incorporate and can be added dry to the pigment grinding process without requiring the use of a chemical activator or the preparation of a pregel.</li> <li>It may be used for post correction after letdown.</li> <li>Bentone SD® -2 is used in polyester repair putties, adhesives and sealants.</li> <li>It is designed for use in moderate to high polarity systems containing solvents such a ketones, esters, glycol ethers & alcohols, including polar systems with some aromatic solvents.</li> <li>The recommended dosage level is 0.2-1.0%.</li> <li>It has a shelf life of 4 years.</li></ul>

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Bentone SD® -3

by Elementis

Bentone SD® -3 by Elementis is an organic derivative of hectorite clay-based highly efficient rheological additive. It offers improved dispersibility characteristics and provides stable viscosity, controls sag and suspends pigments.<br> <ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It disperses readily when added directly at the pigment-grinding stage and improves batch-to batch consistency.</li> <li>It does not require pre-gelling or a chemical activator, enabling fast plant throughput and efficient processing.</li> <li>It proves to be a cost-effective alternative to other organoclay rheological additives and fumed silica.</li> <li>Bentone SD® -3 is used in adhesives, sealants and putties.</li> <li>It is suitable for alkyd, epoxy and PU two pack-systems.</li> <li>Recommended dosage level is 0.2-1% by weight.</li> <li>It has a shelf life of 4 years.</li></ul>