HECTGEL RD

HECTGEL RD is a synthetic layered silicate consisting of Li, Mg and Si. Its structure is constituted by two layers of Si-O tetrahedron with one layer of Mg-O octahedron. It can hydrate with water and swell to form clear and colorless colloidal dispersions. Highly thixotropic gels can be formed at concentrations of 2% or more and these gels demonstrate highly shear thinning behavior. HECTGEL RD is used where a shear sensitive waterborne gel structure is desired, having high viscosity under low shear and low viscosity when exposed to high shear. Upon removal of shear the gel viscosity is quickly recovered.

Principal: ZHEJIANG FENGHONG NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Rheology Modifier, Thixotrope, Thixotrope, Thixotropic Agent

Chemical Family: Silicates

Chemical Name: Lithium Magnesium Sodium Silicate

End Uses: Color Pastes

Benefit Claims: Good Transparency

Features: Highly Thixotropic, Highly Thixotropic, Transparency, Transparency, Transparency

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Applications & Uses

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Recommended Use Level

HECTGEL RD is typically used at levels of 0.1% to 1% by weight of the system, depending upon the degree of thickening or other properties desired.

Properties

Physical Form
Incorporation Information
  • HECTGEL RD does not require heat or a chemical activator to reach the proper activation.
  • HECTGEL RD can be incorporated directly into the resin. However, in unsaturated and vinyl esters systems, preparation of an 8-12% pregel in styrene is recommended to achieve optimal efficiency. For post-adding HECTGEL RD high shear is required.

Packaging & Availability

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Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002202
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

HECTGEL RD is hygroscopic and should be stored under dry condition. Hectgel RD has a shelf life of at least two years from date of manufacture.

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Appearance
Free flowing white powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
White
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water Colloid gel
Item Number
Odor (SDS)
Odorless
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life24.0 momo
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1000.0 kg/m³kg/m³
Gel Strengthmin. 22.0 gmgm
Moisture Contentmax. 10.0 %%
Specific Surface Area353.0 m²/gm²/gBrunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET)
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.1 %(W/W)%(W/W)