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Acti-Gel 208: How does it work?

Acti-Gel 208 does not swell and absorb fluids like Cellulose, Gums
and some Associative thickeners.

Acti-Gel 208 gels based on minerals solids and
excess ions present in the formula.

Acti-Gel 208 Addition: Acti-Gel 208 can be added dry to the mixing phase. This is the

preferred method.

Acti-Gel 208 can be made into a 30-35% solids pre-dispersed

slurry via high shear mixer, which can easily be post added to

adjust final formulation viscosity.

Acti-Gel 208 is used to reduce Cellulosic Thickeners, helping to
lower formulations costs.

Acti-Gel 208 replaces low & Medium Shear Alkali Swellable &
Associative Thickeners at an economical price.

Acti-Gel 208 is an excellent high solids suspending agent for
Aqueous systems.

Cellulose, Gums, Alkali Swellable Thickeners

Acti-Gel 208: Particle Morphology

Acti-Gel 208 has an average particle
size of 1.5 to 2 microns in length and
an average diameter of 30
Angstroms.

Acti-Gel 208 “bristles” are positively
charged on the ends and negatively
charged along the axis. This electrical
interaction is what allow Acti-Gel 208 to gel.

Although Acti-Gel 208 has a water
“absorption”of 200% by Wt.

In reality, it is surface adsorption
rather than internal absorption. This
is why Acti-Gel 208 readily mixes into
solution and dries easily.

Acti-Gel 208: Process

Acti-Gel 208 is a highly purified
Magnesium Alumino Silicate,
intended for high performance use.

Acti-Gel 208 is made from a wet
process which significantly removes
most of the grit (SiO2, CaCO3) and
other impurities (Smectite).

Acti-Gel 208 is made without
grinding.
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The Magnesium Alumino Silicate

“Bristles”are chemically exfoliated.
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The impurities are mechanically

removed.
–

Pure, uniform size and shaped

particles remain.