LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ B4

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ B4 by Laviosa Minerals is a bentonite clay organically modified with a quaternary alkyl ammonium compound. Acts as a rheology modifier for solvent-borne systems. It requires mechanical energy, shear forces applied with a good dispersion equipment, and a chemical (polar) activator to reach the proper level of delamination of the organobentonite platelet stacks. Offers sag control and excellent levelling. Shows good performance in solvents like aliphatic mineral spirits and aromatics. Used in manufacturing oil based paints and stains for industrial or architectural industry. Recommended for house & industrial paints (at dosage level 0.2% - 0.6%), primers & printing inks (at dosage level 0.5% - 1.0%), and for applications with strong anti-sagging properties (at dosage level up to 3.0%). The shelf life of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ B4 is 36 months.