Tonnegel™
Tonnegel™ es un grado gelificante rentable de tamaño de partícula medio formulado para la industria agrícola. Aporta propiedades espesantes y de suspensión a los sistemas fluidizados. Tonnegel puede sustituir de forma parcial o total a la sepiolita y la goma como aditivos principales de suspensión o puede funcionar como parte de una fórmula de suspensión de componentes múltiples.
Product Information
- Estabilidad
- Duración extendida
- Versatilidad
- Consistencia
- fácil dispersión
- pocos residuos
- polvo seco
- económico
(Mg, Al)5Si8O20.4H2O
Tonnegel se utiliza para las siguientes aplicaciones:
- Forraje líquido para animales
- Fertilizantes en suspensión
Tonnegel se utiliza habitualmente como agente espesante y de suspensión en forraje líquido para animales y fertilizantes en suspensión. Mantiene con efectividad los minerales, nutrientes e ingredientes activos uniformemente dispersos al evitar la sedimentación y la sinéresis.
The Tonnegel™ portfolio includes different grades tailored to formulation needs:
- Tonnegel™ 350 – High-performance gel grade for demanding suspension systems
- Tonnegel™ 40 / 50 – Fine particle grades for improved dispersion and stability
- Tonnegel™ 30 – Versatile option for general applications
Grade selection should be based on formulation requirements, desired viscosity profile, processing conditions, and compatibility with other active ingredients. Contact Clariant’s technical team for formulation guidance.
Q: What does ‘thixotropic’ mean and why does it matter for agricultural formulations?
A: Thixotropic means a material becomes less viscous when subjected to shear stress (such as stirring, pumping, or spraying) and recovers its viscosity when at rest. In agricultural formulations, this is highly desirable: it allows the product to flow easily through pumps and nozzles during application, while maintaining suspension stability and preventing settling when stored in tanks or containers.
Q: Can Tonnegel™ replace xanthan gum or other biopolymer suspension agents?
A: Yes. Tonnegel™ is specifically designed as a full or partial replacement for conventional suspension agents including xanthan gum, guar gum, and sepiolite-based systems. Its mineral origin makes it less susceptible to microbial degradation and provides more consistent rheological performance across temperature ranges — common limitations of biopolymer-based systems.
Q: Is Tonnegel™ compatible with biological seed treatments?
A: Tonnegel™ has broad compatibility with multi-component seed treatment systems, including those containing biological inoculants. However, compatibility should always be validated through formulation testing, particularly for sensitive microbial strains or high-concentration biological products.
Q: Where is the attapulgite for Tonnegel™ sourced?
A: Tonnegel™ is produced from attapulgite (palygorskite) clay minerals sourced exclusively from Clariant’s own mining operations in Florida and Georgia, USA. This vertical integration ensures consistent raw material quality, supply reliability, and traceability.
