Attagel 17 Specialty attapulgite Engelhard-BASF Rheology Modifier/ Thickener >> Organoclay >> Attapulgite Coatings >> Solventborne Inks Coatings >> Waterborne Architectural / Decorative Attagel® specialty attapulgite products Engelhard-BASF Attagel specialty attapulgite products are excellent thixotropic thickening agents for water-borne and solvent systems in paint and foundry coatings. Thixotropy allows materials such as paint and ink to spread easily when rolled, sprayed or brushed, and then stiffen at a controlled rate. And Attagel thickeners are perfect for these types of applications. For example, Attagel thickeners offer rapid dispersion and effective thixotropic thickening in paints and coatings. Thixotropic viscosity build Syneresis (liquid separation) control Pigment suspension Sag resistance Good film build Reduced water sensitivity Improved tint strength/hiding in paints Bacteria and chemical resistance Spatter resistance Cost-effective rheology profile Excellent binding and tabletting features Improved extrusion properties Attagel 17: economical, courser-particle-sized product that disperses easily in liquid systems; used in less demanding thickening and gelling applications, including asphalt and roof coatings. Specialty attapulgite. Used as a very good thixotropic thickening agent for water-borne and solvent systems in paint and foundry coatings. Offers rapid dispersion. Provides thixotropic viscosity build, syneresis (liquid separation) control, pigment suspension, sag resistance, good film build, reduced water sensitivity, improved tint strength/hiding in paints, spatter, bacteria and chemical resistance, very good binding and tabletting features and improved extrusion properties. Disperses easily in liquid systems. Suits for use in less demanding thickening and gelling applications, including asphalt and roof coatings.