Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Pigment Type
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Materials Features
- Key Attributes
- Highly Solvent Resistant : Allows for use in wide range of solvents without swelling or thixotropy.
- Highly Bleed Resistant: Excellent for PVC and other plasticizer applications
- Broad Compatibility: Formulations can be prepared in a wide range of systems
- Fine Particle Size: Pigments exhibit excellent dispersability
- Spherical Shape: Offers excellent light scattering/opacity and washability
- Plateout Resistant: Minimizes processing difficulties and cleanup downtime
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Coating Type
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Ink & Toner Type
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Principal Applications
- Bleed Resistant Vinyl Plastisols
- Specialty Coatings/Inks.
- Solvent Sensitive Systems
- Various Plastics Applications
- Recommendations
BMS pigments have the potential to emit formaldehyde when processed at elevated temperatures. The use of local exhaust at the extruder head is highly recommended.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Specifications
- Solubility¹ & Bleed Resistance²,³
SOLVENT SOLUBILITY BLEED Water Insoluble Negligible Mineral Spirits Insoluble Negligible Toluene Insoluble Negligible Xylene Insoluble Negligible Ethanol Insoluble Negligible Methanol Insoluble Considerable 2-Propanol Insoluble Moderate Acetone Insoluble Considerable Methyl Ethyl Ketone Insoluble Considerable Ethyl Acetate Insoluble Slight to Moderate - Note
¹ Test conditions, Water bath, 30 minutes, 100°F
² Following solubility test, appearance of the supernatant liquid is observed
³ Green and Blue fluorescent pigments generally exhibit superior bleed resistance
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Average Particle Size | 0.5 - 2.0 | microns | — |
| Hegman Grind | min. 5.5 or better | — | — |
| Maximum Processing Range | 225 | °C | — |
| Shade | Orange-Red | — | — |
| Softening Point | 290 | °C | — |
| Specific Gravity | 1.3 | — | — |
Safety & Health
- Toxicity
Tests conducted through independent laboratories have found Brilliant BMS-Series fluorescent pigments to be "essentially non-toxic." A summary of the test data is listed on the MSDS, which is available upon request. Good industrial hygiene and handling methods are essential in the use of all products whether or not they are determined to be hazardous.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
When stored in a cool, dry environment, BMS pigments have an indefinite shelf life. Colorant containers should be kept closed to minimize contamination.