OPTIGEL® WH is produced from natural, colloidal aluminum silicate by a unique process. The high purity and consistent viscosity of this product are made possible by our selective mining and rigid process control from the crude ore to the finished product. It is thixotropic in nature, and is most beneficial when it is used in combination with other rheological additives to produce the desired rheological properties in a paint system. Suitable co-thickeners include cellulosics, alkali swellables, and urethane thickeners. This product is a very economical thixotrope. OPTIGEL WH is a fraction of the cost of most cellulosic thickeners. It contributes to excellent spray atomization properties.
BYK globally supplies additives in the Paint and Coatings Industry. These additives include nanotechnology-based additives, surface additives, wetting and dispersing additives, and rheology additives. BYK’s product range also includes wax and process additives, defoamers and UV absorbers, and viscosity depressants. BYK’s key brands include ANTI-TERRA®, AQUACER®, BYK®, CERACOL®, DISPERBYK®, OPTIGEL®, etc.
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