1. Description:BP-RDS is a synthetic layered silicate incorporating an inorganic polyphosphate peptiser. It hydrates and swells in water to give clear and colourless colloidal dispersions of low viscosity known as sols. At 10% concentration in water  these will remain free flowing for 24 hours. On addition of small quantities of electrolyte  highly thixotropic gels are formed rapidly.

2. Application:BP-RDS may be utilised as a predispersed liquid concentrate and added to formulations at any point during manufacture. It is used to impart a shear sensitive structure to a wide range of waterborne formulations including household and industrial surface coatings, cleansers, agrochemical and horticultural products. BP-RDSmay be coated onto paper or other surfaces from concentrated sols to give smooth coherent and electrically conductive films.