<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!DOCTYPE Zthes SYSTEM "http://zthes.z3950.org/xml/zthes-05.dtd">  <Zthes><term><termId>31299339</termId><termName>Laponite (TM)</termName><termType>PT</termType><termNote><![CDATA[ Trademarked name for a synthetic, layered clay composed of sodium magnesium lithium silicate. Combined with water, Laponite (TM) forms a gel used to stabilize emulsions in paints, cosmetics, and other industrial products. It is also used as a film forming agent to produce conductive, antistatic, and barrier coatings; and, in conservation, as a poulticing material for cleaning paper and stone and ceramic objects. ]]></termNote><termCreatedDate>2026-03-30 20:20:19</termCreatedDate><relation><relationType>UF</relationType><termId>31299340</termId><termName>Laponite gel</termName><termType>ND</termType></relation><relation><relationType>BT</relationType><termId>31297611</termId><termName>brand name materials</termName><termType>PT</termType></relation></term>  </Zthes>