Sepiolite Gel | Manufacturers and Suppliers

Sepiogel is a high-efficiency powder rheological additive derived from high-purity sepiolite deposits, a naturally occurring clay mineral, designed for use in aqueous systems to enhance their rheological properties.

Functional Properties

Thixotropic and Pseudoplastic Behaviour: Sepiogel imparts excellent thixotropic (shear-thinning) and pseudoplastic properties to formulations. At rest, it increases system viscosity, providing a suspending effect that prevents sedimentation. Under shear stress, the viscosity decreases, facilitating easy application and improved leveling.
Enhanced Stability: It effectively controls flow and consistency, ensuring optimal distribution of solvents, fillers, and other components. Suspensions containing Sepiogel remain stable even at high electrolyte concentrations and exhibit consistent rheological behavior across a wide pH range and elevated temperatures.
High Absorption Capacity: The additive possesses a high absorption capacity and interacts well with polymers, contributing to improved formulation performance.

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Uses & Application

Sepiogel is utilized across various industries due to its versatile properties:

Coatings and Paints:
In water-based paints and anti-corrosion coatings, Sepiogel enhances stability, prevents pigment settling, and improves application properties such as leveling and spreadability.
Construction Materials:
It serves as a suspending agent in additives for cement and gypsum systems, contributing to improved workability and consistency in mortars, plasters, and joint fillers.
Adhesives and Sealants:
Sepiogel is incorporated into epoxy adhesives, sealants, and mastics to control viscosity, enhance stability, and prevent sagging during application.
Asphalt Products:
In asphalt emulsions and sheets, it acts as a stabilizer, preventing sedimentation and improving the homogeneity of the mixture, which is crucial for the performance and longevity of asphalt-based materials.
Foundry Coatings and Friction Materials:
Sepiogel is used in foundry coatings to maintain consistent viscosity and in friction elements to ensure uniform material distribution, contributing to the reliability of the final products.

By integrating Sepiogel into these applications, manufacturers can achieve enhanced product performance, improved stability, and optimized application characteristics. For complete range of sepiolite-based rheology modifiers please write us at info@skkuminerals.com