Organoclay Grade Matching Guide

Match by Application System

Application System	Chemistry	CP Grade	Key Feature
Aromatic solvent coatings (xylene, toluene)	DMDA, requires activator	CP-34	General purpose, high thixotropic index
Aromatic + aliphatic solvent coatings	DMDA, broad solvent range	CP-40	Wide solvent compatibility
High-solid coatings (self-activating)	Pre-activated DMDA	CP-180B	No external activator needed
Oil-based drilling fluids (OBM), standard	DMDA, API-grade	CP-982	API 13A Section 14 tested
High-performance OBM (self-activating)	Pre-activated, fine particle	CP-992	Rapid gel build-up, no activator
Water-based drilling fluids	Water-swellable modified	CP-250A (water)	Aqueous viscosifier
Lubricating greases	High-yield grease grade	CP-250A	Stable to 180°C, 8–15 wt% treat rate
Waterborne coatings / cosmetics	Water-dispersible	CP-EW	Aqueous system compatible

Why Switch to Direct Manufacturer Supply?

20–40% cost reduction vs. Western-distributed equivalents — direct factory pricing, no distributor margins
Same chemistry: Equivalent DMDA or specialty modification, same base clay type and wet-process manufacturing
Supply security: 60-day finished goods inventory; ships within 24h of payment confirmation
ISO 9001:2015 certified: Batch-to-batch variation < 5% on thixotropic index, based on 2024 QC records
Free comparison samples: 200 g–2 kg by courier — test before committing to a supply change
Full documentation: TDS, SDS, COA, and SGS third-party analysis for qualification

Substitution Process

Tell us your current organoclay grade specification and application (coating system, drilling fluid, grease, or cosmetics)
We identify the matching CP grade and ship free samples (200 g–2 kg) within 48 hours
Run side-by-side comparison in your formulation at the same treat rate
We provide TDS, SDS, COA, and SGS third-party test data for your qualification process

No risk switching: We supply samples before any commitment. If CP-34 does not match your current performance at the same treat rate, we will identify an alternative CP grade or adjust — at no cost.

Detailed guides: Standard DMDA Grade Guide · Specialty Grades Guide · Organoclay vs Fumed Silica

Match by Application System

Why Switch to Direct Manufacturer Supply?

Substitution Process

Match Your Current Organoclay Grade