BENAQUA® 6000

Rheological Additive for Construction Products

BENAQUA® 6000 is a hectorite clay based rheological additive. BENAQUA® 6000 is an easily dispersible powder designed for tile adhesive, stucco, cement-based plasters and other cementitious systems. It is especially useful in dry/cementitious systems where water is added prior to use.

BENAQUA® 6000 provides high viscosity in the low- to medium-shear-rate region. It gives superior sag resistance at low package viscosity compared with conventional thickeners. The unique hectorite clay improves shear-thinning rheology in formulated products. BENAQUA® 6000 improves workability and open time in mortars. This leads to improved adhesion which allows for the potential reduction in binder level.

Key properties

Open Time

  • Gives excellent open times to achieve an “E” derogation in accordance with ISO13007

Rheological properties

  • Good low to mid-shear-rate viscosity
  • Excellent shear-thinning
  • Excellent suspension

Application performance

  • Superior sag resistance
  • Improved open time and workability

Increased Adhesion

  • Enhances adhesion strength of tile adhesives
  •  Promotes better bonding between tiles and substrates

Functions

  • Rheological additives
  • Organoclay

Market segment

  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Construction

Application

  • General industrial Adhesives
  • Tile mortar

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Sustainability claims
  • Solvent-free