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Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

American Colloid Company POLARGEL T Sodium bentonite thickener

American Colloid Company POLARGEL T Sodium bentonite thickener is a high-yield, low-viscosity rheological additive engineered for water-based systems. It delivers rapid hydration, excellent suspension stability, and consistent thixotropy without requiring pH adjustment or pre-hydration. Widely used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and construction slurries, it ensures uniform dispersion and enhanced sag resistance.
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Features Of American Colloid Company POLARGEL T Sodium bentonite thickener

  1. High-yield, sodium-based bentonite offering exceptional rheological control and suspension stability in aqueous systems.

  2. Consistent batch-to-batch performance due to proprietary purification and activation process.

  3. Fast hydration kinetics with minimal mixing energy required for full viscosity development.

  4. Excellent compatibility with common industrial additives including surfactants, biocides, and co-thickeners.

  5. Non-toxic, environmentally compliant formulation meeting EPA Safer Choice criteria for industrial use.

Typical Applications Of American Colloid Company POLARGEL T Sodium bentonite thickener

  1. Water-based paints and architectural coatings for sag resistance and anti-settling performance.

  2. Industrial cleaning formulations requiring suspension of abrasives or active ingredients.

  3. Drilling muds in low-solids, non-damaging geotechnical and environmental drilling applications.

  4. Adhesives and construction mastics where thixotropic build and open-time control are critical.

  5. Agrochemical suspensions (SC formulations) ensuring long-term particle dispersion stability.

Specifications Of American Colloid Company POLARGEL T Sodium bentonite thickener

Chemical TypeSodium bentonite clay
Product FormFree-flowing, off-white to light tan powder
AppearanceFine, dry granular powder with uniform particle size distribution
Primary ApplicationsRheology modifier, suspending agent, and thixotropic thickener in water-based systems
Key FeaturesHigh swelling capacity, shear-thinning behavior, yield stress development
BenefitsReduces settling, improves application properties, enhances storage stability
pH (1% aqueous slurry)8.5 – 9.5
Moisture Content (max)10.0 wt%


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