BENTONE® EW by Elementis acts as a rheological additive for water-borne paint systems. It is a highly beneficiated, easily dispersible powdered smectite clay. It provides thermostable aqueous phase viscosity control and thixotropy.
- It enhances texturing & stippling effects and improves workability/application.
- It is easy to use and does not impair throwing power in electrostatic systems.
- It offers fast water release, emulsion stabilization, and good stability in electrostatic coating baths.
- It prevents hard settlement of pigments/fillers, reduces syneresis and minimizes floating/flooding of pigments.
- BENTONE® EW is used in corrosion-inhibitive primers, latex paints, electrodeposition coatings, foundry paints, paper coatings and polishes & cleaners.
- Recommended usage level is 0.1-1%.
- It has a shelf life of 4 years.
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