Cloisite® 15



Description:

Cloisite® 15 (formally Cloisite 15A)  is a natural montmorillonite modified with a quaternary ammonium salt.

Designed Use:

Cloisite® 15 is an additive for plastics and rubber to improve various physical properties, such as reinforcement, CLTE, synergistic flame retardant and barrier.

Typical Properties:

Treatment/Properties:

 Organic Modifier (1)              Modifier Concentration              % Moisture         % Weight Loss on Ignition

    Cloisite® 15A                   2M2HT                             125 meq/100g clay                       < 2%                                43%

             CH3

              I    

  CH3 ─ N+ ─ HT

              I

             HT

Where HT is Hydrogenated Tallow (~65% C18; ~30% C16; ~5% C14)



Anion: Chloride

(1) 2M2HT: dimethyl, dehydrogenated tallow, quaternary ammonium

Typical Dry Particle Sizes: (microns, by volume) 10% less than:             50% less than:            90% less than:

                                                                                             2μm                           6μm                                  13μm