BENTONE^® DH

BENTONE DH additive is a pure hectorite clay based rheological additive that is crystalline silica free and specially designed for low to zero VOC waterborne decorative latex paints. 

Key properties

Rheological properties

• Highly efficient low-shear thickener
• Imparts in-can viscosity
• Imparts reproducible thixotropic flow

Application performance

• Prevents hard settlement of pigments/fillers
• Provides superior sag resistance
• Reduces phase separation
• Provides excellent suspension
• Improves storage stability

System stability

• No influence on scrub resistance
• Compatible with synthetic resin dispersions
• Compatible with non-ionic & anionic wetting agents
• Compatible with all other classes of thickeners
• Compatible with coalescents

Ease of use

• Can be incorporated as powder or as an aqueous pre-gel
• Easier to disperse than most clay-based product

Functions

• Rheological additives
• Organoclay

Market segment

• Paints, Coatings & Inks

Application

• Interior Wall Paint
• Exterior Wall Paint