GARAMITE® -7305

GARAMITE® -7305 by BYK is a thixotropic additive based on organically modified phyllosilicates. It is suitable for use in unsaturated polyester, vinyl esters, polyurethanes, acrylates and epoxy resins and PVC plastisols. It offers easy dispersibility, high efficiency, good shear thinning flow property, pseudoplastic flow.

• It provides reduced dust generation in production compared to fumed silica and higher efficacy than precipitated fillers.
• It requires no activation by heat or activators and also requires less storage area due to higher bulk density compared to fumed silica.
• It is easy to incorporate, prevents filler settling and is compatible with various plasticizers.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.5-5% additive based on the resin content for thermosets and 1-5% additive based on the total formulation for PVC plastisols.
• Complies with REACH, EU Directive 2011/65/EC (RoHS), EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), EU Directive 94/62/EC (Packaging Waste) and CONEG.
• Shelf life of GARAMITE® -7305 is 60 months.