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