German technical background VOK®- AP 40

Product Information

Product features and advantages

VOK®- AP 40 is an organic modified bentonite derivative, which is used as thixotropic thickener and anti settling agent in solvent based paint systems with medium and low polarity

VOK®- AP 40 is a traditional organic clay, which needs to add activator to give full play to its effect.

As an organic modified montmorillonite product, VOK®- AP 40 can swell in organic medium and establish gel structure (card house structure). The thixotropic gel structure is formed by weak hydrogen bonds between single montmorillonite lamellae. In order to obtain good efficiency, the lamellae need to be completely separated (the agglomerates are completely dispersed into original particles).

Chemical composition: organic bentonite

Typical Physicochemical Data

The data given in this data page are only typical values, not technical indicators of the product.

Form: loose powder

Color: milky white

Specific gravity: about 1.8 g/cm3

Bulk density: 400-600 g/l

Sieve passing rate (75 µ m): at least 70%

Moisture content: max. 3%

Recommended use

VOK®- AP 40 is a rheological additive used in medium and low polarity solvent based paint systems. VOK®- AP 40 prevents sagging and settling in resin based system

VOK®- AP 40 can be used in heavy-duty anti-corrosion coatings and rust inhibitors based on oxidized vaseline salt .

More applications: trade sales, wood colorants, printing inks, architectural coatings, DIY coatings, etc.

Suitable for solvents and/or resins: solvent oils (Regulation 66), naphtha, xylene, toluene, mixtures of aliphatic and aromatic solvents. VOK®- AP 40 is not recommended for oxygenated solvent systems (ketones, alcohols, etc.). VOK®- AP 40 is applicable to alkyd, process oil, epoxy ester and oil modified polyurethane.