Laponite CP
CAS: 53320-86-8
Category: Clay minerals and inorganic functional materials
| Purity | Cosmetic Grade ≥98%, Industrial Grade ≥95%, High-Purity Research Grade ≥99% |
| Molecular Formula | Na0.7[(Si8Mg5.5Li0.3)O20(OH)4] |
| Molecular Weight | Approximately 720.0 (variable depending on hydrati |
| Appearance | White to off-white fine powder, odorless, free-flowing, highly dispersible in water, forming transparent thixotropic gel systems. |
| Packaging | 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg polyethylene-lined paper bags, fiber drums, or 25 kg industrial bags; customized bulk packaging available. |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Particle size distribution — Laser diffraction analysis; Chemical composition — XRF or ICP-OES analysis; Moisture content — Loss on drying (LOD); Mineral phase identification — X-ray diffraction (XRD); Specific surface area — BET nitrogen adsorption method; pH value — Aqueous dispersion pH measurement; Rheological properties — Brookfield viscosity or rotational rheometer testing; Heavy metals — ICP-MS/ICP-OES. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption and contamination. Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity. Store away from strong acids and reactive chemicals. Handle carefully to prevent powder dispersion. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Laponite CP is a synthetic layered silicate (smectite clay) widely used as a rheology modifier, thickener, stabilizer, suspension agent, and gelling agent. It is applied in cosmetics, personal care formulations, coatings, paints, inks, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and advanced material research. It provides excellent viscosity control, suspension stability, and film-forming properties.