Effective thixotropic thickening

attapulgite clay be used in latex and other general waterborne formulations. Other grades which contain less residue are used in more demanding aqueous and solvent borne coatings, such as primers, topcoats, maintenance coatings, marine finishes and semi gloss and gloss enamels. Both products work as co-thickeners with cellulosic, associative and alkali swellable thickeners.