Attagel® 40 by BASF is a fine-milled, specialty attapulgite. Acts as a very good thixotropic thickening agent. Offers rapid dispersion. Provides thixotropic viscosity build, syneresis (liquid separation) control, pigment suspension, sag resistance, good film build and reduced water sensitivity. Offers improved tint strength/ hiding in paints, spatter-, bacteria- and chemical resistance, very good binding and tabletting features and improved extrusion properties. Attagel® 40 is recommended for use in high-quality water-borne systems like latex and specialty paints.
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| Aluminum content | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| B.E.T Surface Area, (moisture-free basis) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Free moisture (loss at 650°C) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Hegman fineness of grind (in dioctyl phthalate) | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Ignition loss At 1000°C | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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| Titanium Dioxide Content | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
| Volatile matter, At 650°C, moisture-free basis | 0.0 Visible After Login | Visible After Login | Visible After Login |
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