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BENTONE® EW

Rheological Additive for Water-Borne Systems

GENERAL INFORMATION
BENTONE® EW additive is a highly beneficiated, system stability
easily dispersible powdered smectite clay.  electrolyte emulsions
 stabilises emulsions
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES  provides good stability in electrostatic coating
Composition highly beneficiated smectite baths
clay  prevents hard settlement of pigments/fillers
 reduces syneresis
Color / Form milky-white, soft powder  minimises floating/flooding of pigments
3
Apparent (bulk) Approx. 0.4 g/cm easy to use
density
 can be incorporated as powder or as an
Particle Size min 94% thru 200 mesh aqueous 3 - 4 wt % (EW solids) pregel.

APPLICATIONS INCORPORATION
- Adhesives BENTONE® EW additive is easy to process. No
- Ceramic compounds increased temperature is required.
- Ceramic glazes 1. Add BENTONE EW to a vessel containing only
- Corrosion-inhibitive primers water, pH 7.0-8.0. If necessary, adjust pH
- Cosmetics level. pH can be adjusted with appropriate
- Crop protection agents alkali but triethanolamine can cause degelling.
High or low pH during dispersion can lead to
- Electrodeposition coatings
inhomogeneous gel formations and reduced
- Latex paints efficiency.
- Foundry paints/foundry resins (washes)
2. Mix at highest practicable speed for 10
- Oil-in-water emulsions
minutes.
- Other water-borne paint systems
- Paper coatings 3. After sufficient hydration time, introduce
glycols, defoamers, biocides, dispersants etc.
- Polishes and cleaners
(mix)
- Welding electrodes
4. Add pigments, fillers, and active ingredients
KEY PROPERTIES and disperse.
BENTONE® EW rheological additive 5. Complete dilution.
BENTONE® EW additive is stable within the range
rheological properties pH 6-11.
 provides thermostable aqueous phase
viscosity control LEVELS OF USE
 imparts thixotropy Typical addition levels are 0.1-1.0 % BENTONE®
application performance EW additive by weight of total formulation,
 enhances texturing and stippling effects depending upon the degree of suspension, the
 improves workability/application of plasters rheological properties or viscosity required.
 no throwing power loss in electrostatic systems
 promotes fast water release
NOTE: The information herein is currently believed to be accurate. We do not guarantee its accuracy. Purchasers shall not rely on statements herein when
purchasing any products. Purchasers should make their own investigations to determine if such products are suitable for a particular use. The products discussed
are sold without warranty, express or implied, including a warranty of merchantability and fitness for use. Purchasers will be subject to a separate agreement which
will not incorporate this document.
© Copyright, Elementis Specialties, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying and/or downloading of this document or information therein for republication is not allowed
unless prior written agreement is obtained from Elementis Specialties, Inc.
® Trademark of Elementis Specialties, Inc. www.elementis-specialties.com doc May 2014
BENTONE ®
EW

HEALTH AND SAFETY DATA


Before using this product please consult our
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for information
on safe handling and storage. MSDS can be found
on the company website at www.elementis-
specialties.com.

STORAGE RECOMMENDATIONS
Store in a dry place. BENTONE® EW additive will
absorb moisture in high humidity conditions.

SHELF LIFE
BENTONE® EW has a shelf life of 4 (four) years
from date of manufacture.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Since 1992 the company is a holder of the
ISO 9001 / ISO 9002 certificates, which
guarantees that all operations are conducted
according to the stipulated standards.

NOTE: The information herein is currently believed to be accurate. We do not guarantee its accuracy. Purchasers shall not rely on statements herein when
purchasing any products. Purchasers should make their own investigations to determine if such products are suitable for a particular use. The products discussed
are sold without warranty, express or implied, including a warranty of merchantability and fitness for use. Purchasers will be subject to a separate agreement which
will not incorporate this document.
© Copyright, Elementis Specialties, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying and/or downloading of this document or information therein for republication is not allowed
unless prior written agreement is obtained from Elementis Specialties, Inc.
® Trademark of Elementis Specialties, Inc. www.elementis-specialties.com doc May 2014

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Tel.: +1 609 443 2500 50933 Cologne, Germany Shanghai, China 201613
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