LAVIOTHIX is a range of clay-based rheological additives suitable for water-borne coatings: these products are inorganic, based on a selected, purified and activated clay with a very high montmorillonite content and a high specific surface area. They provide enhanced thickening, thixotropic and anti-settling properties, preventing sedimentation of suspended particles; also sag control and storage stability are increased. These materials are suitable for a wide range of applications: emulsion paint, ceramics glazed, latex paint, sealants, inks and other water-borne paint systems.