Rockwood is introducing a new grade, Laponite® EP, which is designed to give Extra Performance and enhanced rheology control under “harsh conditions”. Laponite® products are used to improve the performance and stability of a wide range of water based formulated products. Laponite® EP is a layered silicate manufactured from naturally occurring mineral sources with a proprietary organic modification. It is particularly effective in:- formulations with highly acidic, or with highly alkaline pH levels
- products with higher levels of dissolved salts
- formulas that require spray-with-cling rheology
- systems containing higher levels of water soluble organic solvents
- stabilizing suspensions of pigments and minerals
Application: Used for imparting a shear sensitive structure to water based systems, including household and industrial surface coatings, household and I&I cleansers, ceramic glazes and agrochemical, oilfield and horticultural productsInformation provided by Southern Clay Products |