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LAVIOKOLL C4

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Product Class: Rheology Modifiers

LAVIOKOLL® C4 Construction additive

General information LAVIOKOLL® C4 is a new additive based on bentonite clay that gives moderate thixotropic properties to systems. LAVIOKOLL® C4 prevents the sedimentation of the aggregates and the bleeding of the surface it also improves the workability of mortars suitable for mortars.

Physical properties

Composition: smectite (98% montmorillonite)
Physical form: creamy powder
Dry residue: 0% > 200 mesh (75 µm)
Moisture: 11-12%

Application

mortars
plaster/renders
tile adhesives

Properties LAVIOKOLL® C4 is a suspending agent that gives antisettling properties and reduces surface bleeding. The immediate and 24h viscosities can be compared (Fig.1).

Technical Data Sheet additives@laviosa.com

Performance Additives Decorative

Chemical composition (XRF)

Na2O
MgO
Al2O3
SiO2
P2O5
K2O
CaO
TiO2
MnO
Fe2O3
LOI

Dosage Typical dosage is 0.1% and 3% based on the total formulation.

Storage stability and packing Product does 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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Supplier

Laviosa

Laviosa Chimica Mineraria SpA is one of the major global suppliers of bentonite products: the processing and distribution of special clays is our core business. We have developed numerous possible applications for these minerals as prime material for industry or mass market end products. Our products, together with applicative consultancy of our technicians and our services, are sold in more than 80 countries in the world to more than 1,500 customers, engaged in several different fields of application. Our special clays are used, other than in the landfill application, in coatings and detergency formulations, in paper production processes, in civil engineering, in casting and others: in all these our products contribute to find solutions of high added value.

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