BK®-100 is an organoclay (tetraallkyl ammonium bentonite) for solvent-based systems of low, medium and high polarity.
1. Advantages:
¡î High gelling efficiency over low,medium and high polarity organic liquids.
¡î Easy of incorporation.No need for polar activator or making pregel.
¡î Consistent in rheology and thixotropy development.
¡î Easy of dispersion especially in styrene and alcohol solvent. Dust-free addition.
¡î Good anti-sagging property and anti-sediment property.
¡î Can replace fumed silica in epoxy resin systems and unsaturated resin systems with better thixotropy performance and more economical price.
2. Typical Properties:
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Color
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Appearance
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Density
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Moisture
(@105¡æ,2hrs)
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Fineness through 200 mesh
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Loss on Ignition
( @1000¡æ )
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White
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Free Flowing Powder
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1.6g/cm3
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≤4.0%
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≥95%
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≤42%
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3. Typical Applications:
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¡ñAnti-corrosion paint
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¡ñPolyester paint
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¡ñIndustrial paint
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¡ñSolvent epoxy paint
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¡ñNon-solvent epoxy paint
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¡ñAdhesive
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¡ñPutties and sealant
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¡ñVarnish
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4. Incorporations:
BK®-100 belongs to the unconventional type of organoclays group, being an easy-to-disperse, self-activated organoclay, BK®-100 does not require a chemical (polar) activator to reach the proper level of delamination of the organoclay platelet stacks.
However, in systems like styrene, xylene,200#solvent oil and compund solvent, pre-gel method is also acceptable.
5. Recommended Levels:
The amount of BK®-100 rheological additive required depends upon the type of organic system and the degree of thickening or other properties desired. Addition levels are typically between 0.2%-0.6% based on the total formulation weight. For special purpose, for example, in hand layup unsaturated resin,1-6% is recommended.
6. International Countertype: Garamite®1958