Bentone SD-2 Organic derivative of a montmorillonite clay Elementis Rheology Modifier/ Thickener >> Organoclay >> Bentonite Coatings >> Solventborne Marine /Anti-Corrosive / Protective >> Marine >> Antifouling Marine /Anti-Corrosive / Protective >> Marine >> Primer Marine /Anti-Corrosive / Protective >> Heavy duty (anti-corrosive) Architectural / Decorative Automotive OEM >> Primer / Surfacer Automotive OEM >> Top coats >> Basecoat Automotive OEM >> Top coats >> Clearcoat Automotive OEM >> Electrodeposition (E-coating) >> Anodic Automotive OEM >> Electrodeposition (E-coating) >> Cathodic Automotive OEM >> Soft-feel interior Automotive refinishing >> Clearcoat Can Coating >> Basecoat Can Coating >> Clearcoat Can Coating >> Interior protection coat Coil Coating >> Primer Coil Coating >> Topcoat General Industrial /Maintenance Wood & Furniture Coatings >> Parquet lacquers Wood & Furniture Coatings >> Stains Transportation >> Road marking Plastic coating >> Primer Plastic coating >> Topcoat >> Basecoat Plastic coating >> Topcoat >> Clearcoat Metal >> Primer BENTONE ® SD-2 Rheological Additive The super dispersibility of BENTONE SD-2 rheological additive greatly simplifies the formulation and manufacture of paints, adhesives and sealants containing moderate to high polarity solvents, such as ketones, esters, glycol ethers and ether esters and alcohols. The use of BENTONE SD-2 offers the manufacturer an opportunity to increase productivity, cut energy and material costs, as well as simplifying the manufacture and post correction processes - all while maintaining the high products quality obtained with conventional organoclay rheological additives. BENTONE SD-2 additive is a cost effective replacement of BENTONE 27 additive and fumed silica. Easy to use. Greater manufacturing flexibility - can be added at any point. No need to pregel. No need for polar activator. Consistent development of rheology, improving batch to batch production consistency. Can be used to post correct. Improves manufacturing efficiency. Enables faster throughput. High efficiency. Very cost effective. Organic derivative of a montmorillonite clay BENTONE SD-2 additive is an efficient replacement for BENTONE 27 additive and fumed silica in systems containing moderate to highly polar solvents (Ketones, esters, ether esters and alcohols). This includes polar systems containing some aromatic solvents. BENTONE SD-2 may be used in: industrial finishes automotive finishes core washes/foundry paints marine paints autobody space fillers maintenance coatings The level of BENTONE SD-2 additive to be used in a specific system depends on the degree of thickening, sag control and pigment setting desired. Use levels are typically 0.2-2.0% by weight of the entire formula. When formulating with BENTONE SD-2, a good starting point is replacement of the currently used organoclay or fumed silica at an equal weight, then optimizing. Less BENTONE SD-2 additive may be required because the full inherent efficiency can be obtained, even under lower shear, plant conditions. Organoclay. Used as a rheological additive for paints containing moderate to high polarity solvents such as ketones, esters, glycol ethers and ether esters and alcohols. Increases productivity. Can be added at any point. Eliminates need for pregel and polar activator. Offers consistent development of rheology and high efficiency. <br> Applications: industrial and automotive finishes, core washes/foundry paints, marine paints and maintenance coatings. <br> Use level: 0.2-2.0% by weight of the entire formula.