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APPLICATIONS
Viscogel ED is used in a wide range of manufacturing processes for architectural paints, industrial finishes, anti-corrosive paints, road marking paints, primers, bitouminous undercoates, wood stains, to give the desired rheological control to the system.
Typical applications of Viscogel EDl are as follows:
Coatings/Paints
Modifiers that provide controllable thixotropy
Thickening
Anti-settling
Viscogel ED has flow, levelling and anti-sagging properties in solvent and solvent-free coating systems.
Suitable grades of Viscogel EDare available for low, medium and high polarity coating systems.
Typical benefits of Viscogel ED include:
Anti-settling – allowing for homogeneous pigment dispersion and distribution
Controlled surface levelling and coating thickness
Adjustable and reproducible thixotropic control at a wide temperature range
In-can storage stability
Easy to incorporate grades which do not require activation through additives, heat or shear
Laviosa’s Laviothix and Laviokoll brands cater for the water-based coatings market.
Viscogel ED is used in printing inks.
Viscogel ED is used in printing inks to adjust rheological properties, especially in high-speed printing inks.
For example, Viscogel ED is commonly used in lithographic inks for newspapers and letterheads.
Typical benefits of Viscogel ED include:
Improved flow and consistency
Improved printing resolutions
Lubricants
Viscogel ED thickeners are suitable for medium- to high-viscosity-index mineral oils, synthetic oils and other organic fluids for rheology control.
Lubricants and greases produced with Viscogel ED offer the following benefits:
Less susceptible to temperature fluctuations – do not melt a high-temperatures or harden at low temperatures
Water resistance
Improved adhesion to metals
Self Activating grades
As well as a range of traditional, pre-gel grades, Viscogel ED is available in self-activating grades for low, medium, and high polarity systems.
These require relatively low mechanical energy to disperse and do not require chemical activation.
In addition, self-activating Viscogel ED grades can be added as dry powder during most stages of the manufacturing process.
As a result, the incorporation procedure is simplified, reducing the possibility of mistakes and allowing for post batch adjustment or correction.
Viscogel ED shows particularly good performance in aliphatic mineral spirits and aromatics.
Low polarity binders like alkyds and terpenes, petroleum derivatives and styrene-butadiene rubbers are also compatible with Viscogel ED.
Viscogel ED is a rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity.
Viscogel ED provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent levelling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling.
The nature of Viscogel ED is a bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.
Unlike most of the other conventional organoclays, Viscogel ED is self-activating and easily dispersible, hence simple and convenient to use.
End Uses of Viscogel ED:
Varnishes
Solventborne Coating
Solventborne Ink
Primer
Stains
Undercoat
Viscogel ED is used in plastics.
More to that, Viscogel ED is used in coatings.
Viscogel ED is used in civil engineering.
Further, Viscogel ED is used in drilling.
Viscogel ED is used in house and personal care.
Viscogel ED is used in paper.
Moreover, Viscogel ED is used in beverage and animal feed.
Viscogel ED is used in ceramic and others.
Some spesific uses of Viscogel ED:
Viscogel ED is a prescription topical (for the skin) medication used as an anti-parasite medication.
More to that, Viscogel ED is used effectively for treating lice infestations as the active ingredient in lotion shampoo with 5% benzyl alcohol.
Viscogel ED is used as a bacteriostatic preservative at low concentration in intravenous medications, cosmetics, and topical drugs.
Furthermore, Viscogel ED is also used as a fragrance in perfumes and in flavoring, and is an ingredient in ointments and cosmetics.
Viscogel ED is used in inks, as a photographic developer, and in dyeing nylon filament, textiles and sheet plastics.
DESCRIPTION
Viscogel ED is a self-activating, easy dispersible, highly purified, bentonite clay grade, organically modified with a quaternary alkyl ammonium compound.
Moreover, Viscogel ED acts as a rheology modifier.
Viscogel ED is designed for solvent borne systems of low to medium polarity.
More to that, Viscogel ED provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent levelling and prevents pigments for long-term pigment storage settling.
Viscogel ED shows good performance in solvents like aliphatic mineral spirits and aromatics.
Viscogel ED shows good compatibility with low polarity binders like alkyds & terpenes, petroleum derivatives and styrene-butadiene rubbers.
Further, Viscogel ED is recommended for applications with strong anti-sagging properties (at dosage level up to 3.0%).
Viscogel ED complies with ISO 9001 regulation. The shelf life of this product is 36 months.
Viscogel ED is a newhigh performing, highly effective rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of moderate to high polarity.
Viscogel ED provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent levelling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling.
The nature of Viscogel EDis a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.
Unlike most of the other conventional organoclays, Viscogel ED is selfactivating and easily dispersible, hence simple and convenient to use.
Viscogel ED is widely used in manufacturing of medicines, paints & cosmetics along with other uses.
Further, Viscogel ED is partially soluble in water and completely miscible in alcohol.
Viscogel ED additives are produced from Na-bentonite and Ca-bentonite by purification and modification.
These additives can be used both solvent based and water based applications, in the range of low polarity to high polarity.
Viscogel ED series of rheological additives can ensure:
Excellent thixotropic effect
Sag control
Film thickness
Levelling
Avoiding from long-term storage setting
Key Features of Viscogel ED:
Viscogel ED greatly enhances the rheological properties of paint systems.
Pigment settling and prevention sagging on vertical surfaces to ensure the proper thickness of the coating applied.
More to that, Viscogel ED has good leveling for the removal of brush marks.
Viscogel ED has storage stability even at high temperatures.
Furthermore, Viscogel ED has good enzyme resistance.
Viscogel ED obtains desired film thickness.
Further, Viscogel ED has excellent pH resistance.
Viscogel ED has anti-bleeding, homogenius surface.
Viscogel ED is a rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity.
Furthermore, Viscogel ED provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent levelling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling.
The nature of Viscogel ED is a bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.
Unlike most of the other conventional organoclays, Viscogel ED is selfactivating and easily dispersible, hence simple and convenient to use.
Viscogel ED is a self-activating, easy dispersible, highly purified, bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkyl ammonium compound.
Further, Viscogel ED acts as a rheology modifier.
Viscogel ED is designed for solvent borne systems of low to medium polarity.
Viscogel ED provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent levelling and prevents pigments for long-term pigment storage settling.
Moreover, Viscogel ED shows good performance in solvents like aliphatic mineral spirits and aromatics.
Viscogel ED is compatible with low polarity binders like alkyds & terpenes, petroleum derivatives and styrene-butadiene rubbers.
Viscogel ED is used for architectural paints, industrial finishes, anti-corrosive paints, road marking paints, primers, bituminous undercoats and wood stains.
Recommended applications include house & industrial paints (at dosage level 0.2% - 0.8%), primers & printing inks (at dosage level 0.5% - 1.0%), and for applications with strong anti-sagging properties (at dosage level up to 3.0%).
The shelf life of Viscogel ED is 36 months.
Viscogel ED does not deteriorate in a significant way in a 36 months period.
Storage of Viscogel ED is advisable in a dry, sheltered place in closed bags.
PROPERTIES
Appearance: Pale cream powder
Odour: Odourless
pH: N/A
Vapour Pressure: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: Decomposes at approx 200°C
Flash Point: N/A
Specific Gravity: 0.45 – 0.55 g/ml
Flammability: Dust clouds containing more than 50g/m3 may ignite at 370°C
Explosive Properties: Lower explosives limit in air 60g/m3
Oxidising Properties: None
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
HAZARDS AND FIRST AID
Skin Contact:
Product may cause skin dryness
Eye Contact:
Product may cause soreness of the eyes due to dust particles
Inhalation:
Mucus membranes may be affected
Ingestion:
Viscogel ED may cause gastric irritation in some individuals
First aid:
Skin Contact:
Remove from skin using plenty of water and soap.
Eye Contact:
Irrigate with water or eyewash until irritation has ceased.
If irritation or pain persists seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air.
Seek medical attention if shortness of breath or irritation persists.
Ingestion:
If large amounts of Viscogel ED are ingested seek medical attention
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling:
Product should only be handled in well-ventilated areas using methods that minimise dust generation.
Dust should not be allowed to accumulate on surfaces to avoid explosion hazards.
Ground equipment in order to prevent any electrical/static discharges.
Adequate ventilation must be provided at the usage site.
Recommended dust masks/respirators must be used when dust levels are above the Occupational Exposure Limit.
Storage:
Pallets should be stored in dry conditioned protected from all adverse weather conditions.
Product should not be stored in areas that have materials that maybe affected by dusts.
Avoid ignition, all heat sources and open fires.
Keep the container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Keep the container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use.
Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame). Sensitive to light.
Precautions:
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Ground all equipment containing material.
Do not ingest.
Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
SYNONYMS
Phenylmethanol
Benzenemethanol
C6H5CH2OH
Phenylcarbinol
