BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001

• Has controlled low-microbial content of max. 100 cfu/g.
• Is easily processed as a powder or pre-gel.
• Increases the viscosity of the aqueous phase and stabilizes viscosity on aging, at varying temperatures and under different shear conditions
• Is stable over the pH range 6-11
• Imparts thermostable thixotropy/pseudoplasticity
• Provides excellent suspension control
• Reduces phase separation and syneresis
• Is non-abrasive and imparts smooth silky feel to cosmetics and personal care products.

BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001 additive is easy to process. No chemical activator or increased temperature is required.

• Add BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001 to a vessel containing only water, pH 7.0 - 8.0. If necessary, adjust pH level. High pH may lead to dispersion difficulties due to rapid hydration of BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001, whereas a low pH leads to reduced efficiency and excessively long hydration times.
• Mix at highest practicable speed for 10 minutes.
• After sufficient hydration time, introduce glycols, defoamers, biocides, dispersants etc. (mix).
• Add pigments, fillers, active ingredients and disperse.
• Complete dilution.

Since 1992 the company is a holder of the ISO 9001 / ISO 9002 certificates, which guarantees that all operations are conducted according to the stipulated standards.

Store in a dry place. BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001 additive will absorb atmospheric moisture in high humidity conditions. BENTONE HYDROCLAY™ 2001 has a minimum shelf life of 2 years from date of manufacture.