Bentone ew

Bentone EW (CAS 89382-86-5), also supplied under the designations PM 495 and B-EW, is an organically modified hectorite clay used as a rheology modifier and dispersant in aqueous and solvent-based systems.

Where is Bentone ew used?

• Personal care: structures emulsions and suspensions, enabling stable creams, lotions, and color cosmetics that resist phase separation on shelf
• Coatings: prevents pigment settling in waterborne paints and industrial coatings, improving application consistency and film uniformity
• Adhesives and sealants: controls sag resistance and thixotropic behavior, keeping products in place during application without slumping
• Lubricants: maintains grease consistency and reduces separation under mechanical stress
• It builds viscosity, controls flow, and prevents settling in formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging typically ranges from small bags to bulk quantities depending on application volume