Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Product Benefits
- High flatting efficiency Hegman values of 3.5 to 6.5
- Compatible with a broad range of coatings systems
- Stir-in capable grades available
- Ease of redispersion
- Deliver a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats
- Can be used in solvent or water-based coatings, as well as high solids, 100% solids and 2K systems
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Coating Type
Properties
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Median Particle Size | 6.5 | μm | Laser light diffraction |
| Surface Area | 180.0 | m²/g | N2 BET |
| Oil Absorption Number (Dioctyl Adipate) | 230.0 | mL/100g | — |
| Hegman Value | 6.5 | — | — |
| Fineness (of Grind) | 20.0 | μm | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 5 | % | — |
| pH Value | 6.0 | — | — |
| Water Soluble Salt (as Sodium Sulfate) | max. 0.5 | Wt% | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Standard Packaging
Standard packaging in small bags are unitized for shipping on pallets and stretch wrapped with clear plastic film.
- Storage Conditions
- To ensure product integrity, we recommend that our silica products be stored under dry, clean conditions, protected against exposure to direct sunlight and other substances, and used within 12 months of the date of manufacture.
- PPG silica products that are stored for more than one year from the date of manufacture should be tested for moisture content.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months