Technical Data Sheet

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LAVIOTHIX® P100
Rheological additive for water borne system

General information Applications

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LAVIOTHIX P100 is product of inorganic origin • Adhesives
based on clay, with high performances and • Emulsion paints
efficiency, specific for water borne formulations • Bituminous emulsion
that gives great pseudoplastic behaviour and • Latex paints
tixotropy.
Il LAVIOTHIX
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P100 is a thickening and Properties
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antisettling agent, based on a selected, purified LAVIOTHIX P100 is a rheological and
and activated white bentonite clay with a high thixotropical additive that gives stability and
montmorillonite content viscosity control, adhesion control and enhances
Activity is strictly correlated to its hydration texturing and stippling effects.
capacity and to give rise to micronic an It can be incorporated as powder or as an
submicronic particles in dispersion, with a high aqueous 3-4 wt% pregel (Fig. 1)
specific surface; the platelets. These one
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contribute to create the “body” of the product to be LAVIOTHIX P100 is stable in a wide pH range 2-
formulated by the formation of an internal 12 (Fig 2)
tridimensional structure within which different 20000

particles and fillers may be incorporated 18000

16000
This elementary particles are responsible of the 14000

tixotropic, antisettling, absorbing and binding 12000

Lavio thix P100 2%
cps

10000 Lavio thix P100 3%

properties of the product 8000

Lavio thix P100 4%

6000
Chemical- physical properties 4000

2000

Composition: purified smectite (98% 0

0 20 40 60 80 100 120

montmorillonite) rpm

Physical form: white fine powder Fig.1 : Laviothix P100 pre-gel in water at different concentration
Bulk Density: 0.7-0.8 g/ml
Dry residue: max 3% > 325 mesh (45 µm)
Moisture: max 10%
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18000
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9000
14000
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7000 12000
high shear

cps
6000 10000
low shear
cps

5000
8000
4000
6000
3000
2000 4000
1000 2000
0 0
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
pH rpm

Fig.2 : Laviothix P100 pre-gel at 4% in water at different pH values
Incorporation
® Recommendation
LAVIOTHIX P100 will hydrate when added to
water. To obtain maximum hydration and optimum
performance in the shortest time, we suggest
following incorporation procedures:
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1. Slowly add LAVIOTHIX and increase shear
rate to maximum amount which may be
tolerated in the mixing container. Incorporates
more quickly in warm water. However, do not
allow water temperature to rise above 50° C
prior to full hydration. Once hydration has
occurred, there is no temperature limitation for
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LAVIOTHIX
2. Continue to disperse until a constant viscosity
is reached (15-30 min)
3. Add other formula ingredients in appropriate
order
LAVIOTHIX® P100 shows the same gel formation
properties using either a high shear or a low shear
(Fig 3)
Fig.3 : Laviothix P100 pre-gel in water at 4% using two different shear
rate
The viscosity of the slurry could rise during time
after the preparation, it’s better to measure
viscosity the day after.
Dosage
Typical addition levels are 0.3% - 3.0% of
®
LAVIOTHIX P100 by weight of total formulation
The addition levels depend on the degree of
suspension, the rheological properties or viscosity
required.
Storage stability and packing
Product do not deteriorate in a significant way in a
12 months period. Storage is advisable in a dry,
sheltered place in closed bags. Packing is 25 kg
net in paper bags.

Rev 1 July 2012

Information given in this bulletin is based on the state of our knowledge at the date of publication and are believed to
be accurate, but do not constitute any engagement or warranty from our part. Buyers and users should make their
own assessments under their own conditions and for their own requirements. Information may be changed without
any notice. For mandatory characteristics and performance please refer to our Sale Specifications.
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Laviosa Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd Sti - Turkey
Laviosa MPC sas - France
Laviosa Trimex Industries Pvt Ltd - India