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CLiQFLOW® 600 is a highly purified and beneficiated smectite clay based rheological additivefor aqueous systems. The highly efficient clay provides a superior structure and a strongly shear thinning flow behavior with high low shear viscosity to aqueous systems.

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Thickener

Chemical Family: Organoclays

End Uses: Waterborne Coating

Physical Form: Powder, Solid

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Product Highlights

CLiQFLOW 600 develops a structure already at low loadings that prevents settling of pigments and fillers during storage. Sag resistance is also improved significantly with the smectite clay.

CLiQFLOW 600 is typically used in decorative and industrial coating systems and is best used in systems with a pH between 6 and 12.

Applications & Uses

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Level of Use

CLiQFLOW 600 is typically used at a loading level between 0.1 –1.5% depending on the nature of the system. For storage stability a loading between 0.1 –0.5% might be sufficient. Higher loading levels are required to improve sag resistance and mid shear viscosity with the smectite clay.

CLiQFLOW 600 requires shear and dwell time for activation. In can be incorporated as powder at the milling stage of the manufacturing process but also as 5-8% pre-gel in water. The pre-gel can be added at any formulation step.

CLiQFLOW 600 is compatible with most binder systems and can be combined with any other rheological additive if required.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Creamy Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size98 max. 53%
Particle Size98 max. 53 Microns%
Solids Contentapprox. 100 %
Specific Gravityapprox. 2.5

Storage & Handling

Storage

CLiQFLOW 600 should be stored in a cool dry place. Closed bags can be stored up to 48 months.