CP-34 is a dimethyl dioctadecyl ammonium (DMDA)-modified montmorillonite organoclay — the most widely specified chemistry for solvent-based coatings and oil-based drilling applications. This guide helps formulators match and switch to CP-34 from any equivalent standard grade.
Standard DMDA organoclay is the baseline chemistry for the most widely used organoclay rheology modifiers in industrial coatings and drilling fluids. It is produced by reacting high-purity sodium montmorillonite with dimethyl dioctadecyl ammonium (DMDA) chloride via wet-process ion-exchange, then drying and milling to specification.
| Property | CP-34 Specification |
|---|---|
| Base clay | Sodium montmorillonite (high-purity) |
| Modifier | Dimethyl dioctadecyl ammonium (DMDA) |
| Process | Wet-process ion-exchange |
| Moisture content | ≤ 5% |
| Particle size (d90) | ≤ 75 μm |
| Thixotropic index | ≥ 4.0 (1 wt% in xylene with activator, 25°C) |
| Optimal solvent system | Aromatic solvents, moderate-polarity systems |
| Activation | Required (ethanol or propylene carbonate) |
| Typical treat rate | 0.3–1.5 wt% of total formulation |
CP-34 uses the same DMDA-modified wet-process chemistry as all equivalent standard organoclay grades. Formulators switching from any standard DMDA organoclay can substitute CP-34 at the same usage level with no formulation changes required.
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