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ATTAGEL® 40

Attapulgite clay

ATTAGEL 40 is an inert powdered gelling grade of attapulgite clay for use in a variety of applications requiring thixotropic thickening and suspension aid. It is finely pulverized to effectively form colloidal gels in ionic and non-ionic aqueous solutions to provide thixotropic thickening, suspension and syneresis control.

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