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BYK Optigel® WA Clay Additive
Categories: Ceramic; Clay; Other Engineering Material; Additive/Filler for Polymer

Material Notes: Description: OPTIGEL WA, a specially selected, activated, and organically modified smectite product, that has high swelling capacity in water and shows a marked thixotropic thickening effect.

Application:

  • Emulsion paints
  • Liquid dish-washing detergents
  • Emulsion plasters
  • Fritts and glazes
  • Silicone resin-based exterior paints
  • Foundry washes
  • Water reducible paints
  • Textured coating

Information provided by Southern Clay Products

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Physical PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
Density 2.40 g/cc
Brightness 70 %Elrepho R 457
Particle Mesh Size <= 325 Mesh95%
 
Component Elements PropertiesOriginal ValueComments
H2O, Water <= 10 %
 
Descriptive Properties
Bulking Value0.049 US gallons/pound
Color/FormWhite, free flowing powder

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