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Castor oil derivative. Acts as a thixotropic agent.
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Chemical Composition
Castor oil derivative
Advantages
- It is significantly more thixotropic as compared to organoclays
- It exhibits shear thinning that does not immediately rebuild upon removal of the shear forces
- It provides a good balance between sag and leveling
- usually is more effective in pigment suspension when compared to organoclay gellants
Other Applications
Coatings Markets > General Industrial /Maintenance
Coatings Markets > Marine /Anti-Corrosive / Protective > Marine
Trade sales paints, Product finishes
Technical data
| Quantity | Value | Unit | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance Properties | |||
| Particle size | <32 | µm | |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Density | 1.02 | g/ml | |