Organoclay Product Grade Index

30+ organophilic clay grades for paints, oil drilling, lubricating grease, printing inks, cosmetics, and water treatment. Select by application below, or use the Product Finder for guided grade selection.

Coatings, Inks & Adhesives Grades

GradeDescriptionLOIColorActivation
CP-34 General purpose, aromatic systems, with activator 28–30% Light yellow Polar activator required
CP-APA Self-activating, ketone/ester/aromatic systems 32–35% Off-white Self-activating
CP-180B Fine particle, clear gel, fumed silica replacement 29–32% Light yellow Polar activator required
CP-388 High purity, widest polarity range, PE/PP composites 31–34% Light yellow Optional activator
CP-VZ Self-activating, ≤20μm, polyester/alkyd/epoxy/PU 31–33% Light yellow Self-activating
CP-27A High polarity, epoxy systems, marine & anti-corrosion ≤38% Light yellow Optional activator
CP-EZ Ultra-fine ≤10μm, high purity, self-activating 35–37% Light yellow Self-activating
CP-10 White, self-activating, ≤40μm, light-tinted paints 30–34% White Self-activating
CP-26 Economical, self-activating, ≤40μm 26–29% White Self-activating
CP-RL Plasticity modifier, nonpolar systems, ≤20μm ≤33% Light yellow Self-activating
CP-120 ≤10μm, medium-high polarity, no-solvent inks 34–37% Light yellow Multiple activators
CP-908 White, low-medium polarity, multi-application 29–32% White Polar activator required
CP-300A White, low-medium polarity, refractory applications 29–32% White Polar activator required
CP-180 White, diesel & low-polarity systems 29–32% White Polar activator required
CP-24 Economical, transparent coatings, low base viscosity thixotropy <29% White Polar activator required
CP-24B Economical, wide intermediate-low polarity range <29% White Polar activator required
CP-21A High purity, ≤10μm, cost-effective 26±1.5% Light yellow Self-activating

Oil-Based Drilling Fluid Grades

GradeDescriptionKey SpecActivation
CP-982 Standard OBM viscosifier, diesel & mineral oil ≥95% <76μm No activator (drilling use)
CP-992 Wet process, rapid yield, synthetic & low-BTEX base fluids LOI 35–39% No activator (drilling use)
CP-31 Self-activating, low shear, cold climate ≥95% <76μm Self-activating
CP-2 Amine-treated, diesel OBM viscosifier ≥95% <76μm No activator (drilling use)
CP-34 Dual-use: coatings + drilling LOI 28–30% Polar activator (coatings)
CP-OC API-grade sodium bentonite for water-based drilling mud API 13A Hydrates in water

Lubricating Grease Thickener Grades

GradeDescriptionTypical Loading
CP-250A Synthetic & vegetable oil greases, drop point >260°C 7–10 wt%
CP-720A Vegetable oil & bio-based greases, biodegradable EAL 7–10 wt%
CP-2143 Naphthenic & paraffin mineral oil, rust protection 7–10 wt%
CP-2148 Centrifugal purified, zero impurities, precision bearings 7–10 wt%
CP-21A High purity ≤10μm, mineral oil base primarily 7–10 wt%
CP-120 ≤10μm, ester/synthetic base oils, multiple activators 7–10 wt%

Water-Based & Aqueous System Grades

GradeDescriptionViscosity Reference
CP-EW Standard water-dispersible grade, 0.2–3.0% Gel at ≥2% in water
CP-EWS Improved grade, ceramics, higher thixotropy ≥3,000 mPa·s at 3%
CP-WBS Highest viscosity, putty & high-build coatings 10,000–13,000 mPa·s at 10%
THICKENT W Dual aqueous/solvent system, HEC/HPMC replacement 1,500–2,500 mPa·s at 2%
THICKENT Cellulose-clay composite, HPMC replacement for mortar Y5: 2,600–4,000 / Y7: 4,500–6,500 mPa·s

Quick Grade Selection by Application

ApplicationPrimary GradesNotes
Solvent-based industrial paint (aromatic)CP-34, CP-APACP-34 with activator = max gel; CP-APA = no activator
Transparent coatings / clear lacquersCP-EZ, CP-180B, CP-24≤10μm dispersion for zero haze
Marine / anti-corrosion coatings (epoxy)CP-27A, CP-34High-polarity epoxy system compatibility
High-solid / low-VOC coatingsCP-APA, CP-180BSelf-activating — no ethanol activator VOC
Oil-based drilling fluid (standard)CP-982, CP-2Diesel / mineral oil OBM
OBM — synthetic / low-aromatic baseCP-992, CP-31Rapid yield, less shear required
Lubricating grease — synthetic baseCP-250A, CP-720ADrop point >260°C
Lubricating grease — mineral oil baseCP-2143, CP-21ANaphthenic / paraffinic mineral oil
Precision bearing greaseCP-2148Zero quartz/feldspar, centrifugal purification
Printing ink (planographic / gravure)CP-250, CP-EZNo activator needed; ≤10μm no plate abrasion
Waterborne coatingsCP-EW, CP-EWSDirect powder addition in water
High-viscosity waterborne puttyCP-WBS10,000–13,000 mPa·s at 10%
Construction mortar / tile adhesiveTHICKENT Y5/Y7, THICKENT WHPMC / HEC replacement
Water-based drilling (freshwater)CP-OCAPI 13A sodium bentonite

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