Solvent Based Organoclay Rheological Additive CP-34 
CP-34 is an organo clay (modified benonite) counter to Bentone 34, designed for use in solvent based system including intermediate and low polarity polarity range organic liquild. 

Advantages 

Exerts gelling efficiency over a wide range of intermediate and low polarity. 
Easy dispersing... 
The gel is colourless and of high clarity. 
Produce reproducible thixotropic consistency over a wide temperature range 
Imparts particle suspension, sag resistance without impairing flow and leveling, preventing hard settling of pigment and fillers. 
Exerts strong film reinforcing action in organic binder systems. 

Typical properties 

CompositionOrganic derivative of a montmorillonite clay 
AppearanceFine white powder 
Moisture content(105o C, 2hr)≤ 3.5% 
Loss on ignition, %(1000o C)28-32% 
Bulk density0.53G/cm3 
Fineness (200 mesh)≥ 98% 
Application 

Transparent coatings, alkyd paint, polyester paint. 
Drilling fuilds, in diesel based mud. 
Grease, 
Ink. 
Sealant. 
Replacement of fumed silica. 

Using 
CP-34 disperses under high shear and requires a polar activator (30%~40%) for best efficiency. Heat is not required to obtain good dispersion. Addition levels are typically in 0.2%~2.0%. Polar activator (95% Ethanol or 95% Methanol) is needed. Normally addition level of polar activator is recommended to be 30%~40% of CP-34 in weight. Pre-gel procedure is as below. 

Charge solvent to mill 
Slowly add CP-34 (8-10% by weight of total pregel) to mill under agitation. 
Mix at high speed for 5 minutes. 
Add polar activator. 
Mix at high speed for 5 minutes. 

Note: The suggested addition level of our organoclay and polar activator is based on our lab testing. Exact dosage for detail formulation should be based on user's testing.