HFGEL 120-FX

HFGEL 120-FX is an organoclay for solvent-based systems of low to medium polarity.

Principal: ZHEJIANG FENGHONG NEW MATERIAL CO., LTD.

Functions: Rheology Modifier, Rheology Modifier, Rheology Modifier

Chemical Family: Organoclays

End Uses: Drilling Muds, Greases, Solventborne Paint

Benefit Claims: Anti-Sagging, Anti-Settling, Good Gelling Properties, Viscosity Boosting

Features: Anti-Settling, Anti-Settling, Good Gelling Properties, Improved Viscosity, Improves Anti-Sagging Properties, Increased Thixotrophy, Increases Viscosity, Sagging Resistance, Thixotropic

Physical Form: Powder

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
CASE Ingredients Features
Fluids & Lubricants Features
Product Advantages
  • High gelling efficiency over low to medium polarity organic liquids.
  • Excellent reproducibility of viscosity and thixotropy.
  • Good anti-sagging&anti-settling property
  • Particularly recommended in thickening base oil of grease, such as 150SN,PAO10

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Fluids & Lubricants End Use
Industrial Additives End Use
Markets
Applications
Recommended Use Level
  • The amount of HFGEL-120-FX Rheology Modifier required depends upon the type of organic system and the degree of thickening or other properties desired.
  • Addition levels are typically between 0.5%-2% by weight of the system.(For grease, the recommendation is 8-15%)

Properties

Physical Form
Chemical Activators
  • Methanol/H₂O
  • Ethanol/H₂O (95/5)
  • Propylene Carbonate
  • Acetone/H₂O
Incorporation Information

HFGEL-120-FX belongs to the conventional type of organoclay group, which requires mechanical energy, shear forces applied with a good dispersion equipment, and a chemical (polar) activator to reach the proper level of delamination of the organoclay platelet stacks.

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S002202
Principal

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

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

Other

Appearance
Light yellow free-flowing powder
Color (SDS)
Off white to light cream to pale yellow
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 %%At 105°C, 2 H
Sieve Fractionation (Through)min. 98.0 %%-200 Mesh
Application Information
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dosage (Use Level)0.5 %%