Bentone EW

BENTONE EW additive is a highly beneficiated, easily dispersible powdered smectite clay. It provides thermostable aqueous phase viscosity control and imparts thixotropy. BENTONE EW is easy to sue and can be incorporated as a powder or as an aqueous 3-4% pregel. Key Applications: adhesives • ceramic compounds • ceramic glazes • corrosion-inhibitive primers • cosmetics • latex paints • oil-in-water emulsions • paper coatings • polishes and cleaners

Synonyms
Phosphonic acid, (1-hydroxyethylidine) bis-, Tetrasodium salt, Hectorite, Hectorite Clay, Smectite Clay
CAS Number
3794-83-0, 89382-86-5

Characteristics

Density
2.5 g/cc
Forms
White, Powder (soft), Odourless

Uses and Applications

Key applications

  • Hair care
  • Coatings
  • Welding
  • Ceramics
  • Corrosion inhibitor and anti-scaling agent
  • Adhesives and Sealants
  • Polishing and cleaning
  • Skin care products
  • Cosmetic products
  • Foundry
  • Paint and Coatings