BYK Laponite® EP Clay Additive

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BYK Laponite® EP Clay Additive
Categories:	Ceramic; Clay; Other Engineering Material; Additive/Filler for Polymer
Material Notes:	Rockwood is introducing a new grade, Laponite® EP, which is designed to give Extra Performance and enhanced rheology control under “harsh conditions”. Laponite® products are used to improve the performance and stability of a wide range of water based formulated products. Laponite® EP is a layered silicate manufactured from naturally occurring mineral sources with a proprietary organic modification. It is particularly effective in: formulations with highly acidic, or with highly alkaline pH levels products with higher levels of dissolved salts formulas that require spray-with-cling rheology systems containing higher levels of water soluble organic solvents stabilizing suspensions of pigments and minerals Application: Used for imparting a shear sensitive structure to water based systems, including household and industrial surface coatings, household and I&I cleansers, ceramic glazes and agrochemical, oilfield and horticultural products Information provided by Southern Clay Products
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Bulk Density	56.2 - 68.7 lb/ft³
Density	2.10 g/cc
pH	9.0 - 11	2% dispersion

Component Elements Properties	Original Value	Comments
H2O, Water	<= 10 %	Free

Descriptive Properties
Color/Form	Free flowing white powder

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