Organoclay Product Finder

Answer three questions to identify the best CP organoclay grade for your formulation system.

Interactive selector coming soon. In the meantime, use the guide below or contact our technical team for a personalized recommendation.

Quick Selection Guide

Your SystemRecommended GradeActivation
Aromatic solvent paints & inksCP-34, CP-40Polar activator per current grade TDS
Low-polarity solvent coatingsCP-ELConventional polar activation
Fine-particle transparent coatings / selected inksCP-EDSConfirm activation in current TDS
Printing inks, including selected UV acrylate systemsCP-MPZHigh shear; polar activator required for better performance
Polyester, alkyd, acrylic, epoxy or PU resin systemsCP-VZSelf-activating; 0.3–1.2 wt% confirmed range
High-performance solvent coatingsCP-180BSelf-activating
Oil-based drilling fluid (OBM)CP-3, CP-982, CP-992CP-3 is the economy option within its stated temperature boundary
Lubricating grease screeningCP-40, CP-250ACP-40: 2–8 wt%; suitable polar activator recommended
Waterborne coatingsCP-187, CP-EWCP-187: confirm aqueous dispersion process; 0.2–8.0% is screening only
Water-based drilling fluidCP-180ADirect dispersion

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