BYK Optigel® LX Clay Additive

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BYK Optigel® LX Clay Additive
Categories:	Ceramic; Clay; Other Engineering Material; Additive/Filler for Polymer
Material Notes:	Description: OPTIGEL LX is specialty smectite designed for use in latex emulsion systems. OPTIGEL LX should not be used in water reducible (cosolvent) systems. OPTIGEL LX can be used alone, or in combination with cellulosic materials, to improve pigment suspension and to impart dripless application properties. Application: Emulsion paints Putties Adhesives Ceramics Elastomeric coatings Plasters Sealants Textured coatings Information provided by Southern Clay Products
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Physical Properties	Original Value	Comments

Density	1.80 g/cc
Particle Mesh Size	<= 60 Mesh	90%

Component Elements Properties	Original Value	Comments
H2O, Water	<= 9.0 %

Descriptive Properties
Bulking Value	0.066 US gallons/pound
Color/Form	Light gray free flowing powder

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