# CP-98 Organoclay Rheological Additive vs Traditional Thickeners in Solvent Paint | Camp-Shinning

Solvent paint formulators often compare organoclay rheology modifiers with traditional thickeners when targeting sag control, leveling, and storage stability. Camp-Shinning CP-98 is an **organoclay rheological additive** designed for low to medium polarity systems and offers a different rheology profile than many conventional thickening approaches.

## What Makes Organoclay Different
Organoclay rheology additives are designed to:
– Build low-shear structure for suspension and anti-sag performance
– Provide controlled mid-shear viscosity for stable application
– Support improved storage stability and reduced settling
– Improve flooding and floating control through pigment stabilization

## Limitations of Many Traditional Thickener Approaches
Traditional thickeners may:
– Increase viscosity without improving suspension stability enough
– Create leveling issues if viscosity is raised uniformly
– Provide limited benefit for flooding and floating control
– Offer weaker structure in low to medium polarity solvent systems

## When CP-98 Is a Better Choice
CP-98 is often selected when formulators need:
– Sag resistance with good leveling balance
– Improved pigment suspension and reduced settling
– Higher transparency gel structure for clear coatings
– Better batch-to-batch rheology consistency

## Practical Comparison Checklist
Evaluate:
– Viscosity profile across shear rates
– Sag resistance and leveling results on vertical panels
– Storage stability and re-dispersibility after aging
– Appearance in clear systems (haze, color, gloss)

## FAQ

### Does CP-98 replace all thickener types?
Not always. Some formulations use organoclay with other rheology tools; selection depends on target performance and system compatibility.

### Is CP-98 better for anti-sag performance?
It builds low-shear structure effectively, which often improves sag control in solvent-based coatings.

### Can CP-98 help with pigment settling and color separation?
Yes. It improves suspension and can reduce flooding and floating in pigmented coatings.

### How do I choose between organoclay and traditional thickeners?
Compare performance in your specific resin-solvent system using viscosity profiling, sag tests, leveling evaluation, and storage stability studies.

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