LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S8

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S8 by Laviosa Minerals is a highly effective, high performance, highly purified, bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkyl ammonium compound. Acts as a rheology modifier. Suitable for use in solvent borne systems of low to medium polarity. Offers film thicknesses, excellent thixotropic effect, sag control, levelling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. It requires mechanical energy, shear forces applied with a good dispersion equipment, and a chemical (polar) activator to reach the proper level of delamination of the organobentonite platelet stacks. Provides good performance in aromatic and aliphatic solvents and resins like alkyds, epoxy esters, polyacrylics, polyesters & polyurethanes. LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S8 is used in manufacturing processes for adhesives. Recommended for applications with strong anti-sagging properties (at dosage level up to 3.0%). It has a shelf life of 36 months. Complies with ISO 9001 regulation.