HFGEL 120-A

HFGEL 120-A is an organophilic clay designed for use in low to medium polarity solvent- based systems. HFGEL 120-A imparts excellent sag resistance, pigment anti-settling and viscosity control.

Principal: ZHEJIANG FENGHONG NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.

Functions: Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Organoclays

End Uses: Anti-Corrosion Coating, Foundry Coating, Marine Paints, Primer

Physical Form: Powder

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Chemical Family
Function
Rheology Modifier
Product Code
MITM12787
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Advantages
  • Effective thickening across a wide temperature range
  • Exerts strong film reinforcement properties in organic binder systems
  • Ease of incorporation - can be added as a powder at the pigment grind phase

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Markets
Applications
Recommended Use Level

HFGEL 120-A is typically used at levels of 0.5% - 2.0% by weight of the system, depending upon the degree of thickening or other properties desired.

Properties

Physical Form
Chemical Activators
Solvent Composition Concentration (%) Basis
Methanol/H₂O 95/5 30-50

Based on dry weight of HFGEL 120-A

Ethanol/H₂O 95/5 30-50

Based on dry weight of HFGEL 120-A

Propylene Carbonate/H₂O   25-35

Based on dry weight of HFGEL 120-A

Acetone/H₂O   50-60

Based on dry weight of HFGEL 120-A

Incorporation Information

HFGEL 120-A does not require heat or a chemical activator in higher polarity systems to reach the proper activation. HFGEL 120-A should be dispersed in resin/solvent for at least 30 minutes followed by wetting agents and pigments. For lower polarity systems, use of a chemical activator is required.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002202
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

HFGEL 120-A has a shelf life of at least two years from date of manufacture. Store in a cool dry place.

Other

Appearance
Light white powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Light - white
Flammable Nature (SDS)
May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
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
Density1.7 g/cm³g/cm³
Moisture Contentmax. 3.5 %%
Sieve Fractionation (Through)min. 97.0 %%-200 Mesh
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.5 %%