LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® X4 by Laviosa Minerals is a high performing, highly effective rheological additive for low to medium polarity solvent-borne systems. It is a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound. It is able to develop lipophilic behavior in organic media. It gives thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent levelling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling.
- It shows good performance in solvents like aliphatic mineral spirits and aromatics.
- It can be incorporated by direct addition technique and pre-gel technique.
- It is used in oil-based paints and stains (either industrial or architectural) and printing inks.
- Recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.5% for paints & industrial finishes, 0.3-0.8% for primers & printing inks and upto 3.0% for anti-sagging properties.
- Shelf life of LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® X4 is 3 years.
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