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RheoFal™ 102

RheoFal™ 102 is an easy dispersing organically modified bentonite clay. It is especially suited for medium to high polarity solvent-based paints and coatings. It provides excellent viscosity build, sag control and anti-settling properties in these coating systems.

Brand: RheoFal (3 products)

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Viscosity Modifier

End Uses: Gravure Ink, Lacquers, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Epoxies (EP), Nitrocellulose, Polyesters, Polyurethanes (PU)

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Rheology Modifier,
Viscosity Modifier
Technologies
CASE Ingredients
Product Families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Anti-Settling,
Excellent Dispersibility,
Long Shelf Life,
Sag Resistance
Product Features
  • Can be added as a powder to the grind or letdown
  • Does not require polar activator
  • Does not require a pregel
Benefits
  • Provides excellent shelf and heat aged viscosity stability
  • Provides excellent long-term anti-settling resistance
  • Cost effective
  • Easily dispersed

Applications & Uses

Markets
Paints & Coatings,
Printing & Packaging
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
Primers & Lacquers
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Primers & Lacquers
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
Gravure Printing
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylics,
Epoxies (EP),
Nitrocellulose,
Polyesters,
Polyurethanes (PU)
Coating Type
Lacquers,
Primer,
Solventborne Coating,
Top Coat
Ink & Toner Type
Gravure Ink
Applications
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Epoxy primers & top coats
  • Acrylic primers & top coats
  • Polyester putties
  • Polyurethane systems
  • Printing Inks - gravure
  • Automotive coatings
  • Acid curing systems
  • Adhesives & Sealants
  • Vinyl paints
  • Nitrocellulose Lacquers
  • Foundry paints
Usage Guide
  • Typical usage levels range from 0.2 to 1.0% of total formula weight and will depend on the application parameters required i.e. viscosity increase, degree of sag and pigment settling control.

Properties

Physical Form
Powder,
Solid
Appearance
White powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.6g/cm³-
Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chemical CompositionQuaternary ammonium bentonite compound--