Laponite LV has been specially developed for use in high performance water based surface coatings to produce shear sensitive and thixotropic structure. It is particularly useful in formulations that contain high levels of emulsion resins and so have relatively low levels of free water available in which to disperse a rheological additive. These include:- automotive basecoats
- industrial and protective coatings
- wood coatings
When hydrated in deionised water at up to 3% concentration, Laponite LV will produce a clear and colourless colloidal dispersion of very low viscosity level, typically <50 mPas. The low viscosity of this dispersion makes it easy to produce a homogenous mixture when it is combined into a resin system. On addition to a wide range of types of emulsion resins, Laponite LV will produce an instantaneous build in viscosity of the system.Information provided by Southern Clay Products |
