OPTIGEL-WA

OPTIGEL WA, a specially selected, activated, and organically modified smectite product, that has high swelling capacity in water and shows a marked thixotropic thickening effect.OPTIGEL WA has neutral pH-value and is particularly effective in neutral and alkaline systems. The application of OPTIGEL WA allows the production of systems which are storage stable. Due to the incorporated yield value and thixotropy the application properties are improved considerably. OPTIGEL WA prevents the settling of heavy pigments or fillers. As a thixotropic agent, it inhibits sagging and allows the application of thick coatings.