OPTIGEL-WX is a rheology additive based on activated phyllosilicate, designed for use in aqueous systems and mineral pre-mix mortars to achieve thixotropic flow behavior. Here are the key details from the datasheet:
- Composition: Activated phyllosilicate
- Typical Properties:
- Specific density: 2.2 g/cm³
- Bulk density: 500-650 kg/m³
- Moisture content: max. 13%
- Supplied as: free-flowing, white powder
- pH value (2% in H2O): 10.5
Applications:
- Coatings Industry:
- Architectural coatings
- Wood and furniture coatings
- Construction Industry:
- Self-leveling screeds
- Self-leveling underlayments
- Detergents, Cleaning and Care Products:
- Floor polishes
- Vehicle cleaning and care products
- Cleaning products for living rooms, kitchen, and wet rooms
- Detergents
- Agricultural Industry:
- Crop protection formulations
- Adhesives and Sealants:
- Floor adhesives
- Acrylate sealants
- Wood glues
Special Features and Benefits:
- Generates thixotropic flow behavior, improving processability and storage stability.
- Prevents solids settling and reduces sagging tendency after application.
- Suitable for aqueous systems with varying pH levels.
- Stable to diluted acids and bases.
- Effective in preventing aggregate settling and syneresis in construction applications.
- Improves adhesion to vertical surfaces in cleaning products.
- Compatible with a wide range of formulations.
Recommended Use:
- Recommended levels typically range from 0.3% to 2.0% based on the total formulation, depending on desired properties.
- Incorporation involves slowly adding OPTIGEL-WX to water and pre-dispersing at high shear forces for at least 20 minutes.
- No wetting or dispersing additives are required to produce the dispersion.
This rheology additive offers versatility and efficiency in achieving thixotropic flow behavior across various industries and applications.
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