BENTONE® HD is the surface-treated version of HC, and belongs to highly refined, super-dispersive hectorite clay.

Key properties 

 ·Excellent dispersion 

 ·Low requirements on mixing equipment 

 ·Good sprayability 

 ·Diminished post thickening 

 ·Superior syneresis control 

 ·Good spatter resistance 

Characteristics 

Applications 

 > Water-borne flocculant 

 > Powder paint 

 > Decorative latex paint 

 > Ink 

 Recommended dosage

Tipical addition levels are 0.1 - 1.0 % by weight of total formulation（in slurry）。It is better to prepare a pre-gel: slowly add HD (14% weight) to water (86% weight, stirred at 3000 rpm), then keep stirring for 5 min.