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Inks

LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® ink products are used as rheology modifiers, especially in high-speed moulding inks. The use of LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® contributes to casting control, uniform consistency and better resolution during moulding. LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® are frequently used in lithographic, newspaper and letterhead inks.  Our range includes several products from the LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® range, including the LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® XDS, which was conceived and developed specifically for the ink application…

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Construction

We produce a wide range of modified bentonite products that function as rheology additives to improve the workability of finished products. Dry-mix systems used in construction require a delicate balance of properties such as rheology, workability and water retention, and our LAVIOKOLL products have been developed to ensure this balance in different types of applications. Tile adhesives – These products in the LAVIOKOLL range have…

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Coating – water-based systems

LAVIOTHIX products are rheological additives based on modified clays, which in aqueous systems confer resistance to sedimentation and dripping, guaranteeing homogeneous pigment distribution and remarkable quality stability during storage and application. Use is simple, requiring no heating or special equipment. The systems where LAVIOTHIX are most frequently used are: interior paints, water-based coatings.

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Coating – solvent-based systems

LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® products are rheological additives based on organically modified clays, which in solvent-based systems confer resistance to sedimentation and dripping, guaranteeing homogeneous pigment distribution and remarkable quality stability during storage and application. Use is simple, requiring no heating or special equipment. The systems where LAVIOSA ARGIMEL® are most frequently used are: industrial paints, wood glazes and varnishes, marine paints, outdoor paints, anti-corrosion paints and…

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