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Portaryte® 010

1 of 18 products in this brand
Portaryte® 010 is the naturally occurring form of barium sulfate (BaS04). It has a high specific gravity (4.5) and very low solubility. The Portaryte® natural baryte range delivers a variety of benefits, from improving UV and chemical resistance in coatings to increasing soundproofing in plastics and enhancing friction in brake linings.

Chemical Family: Barites & Barium Salts, Barium Salts, Sulfates

Functions: Filler

Features: Cost Effective, Excellent Opacity, Good Dispersion, Good Gloss Control, Good Wettability, High Density, High Friction, High Refractive Index, High Specific Gravity, Improved Substrate Wetting, Low Oil Absorption, Low Water Solubility, Sound Damping, UV Resistance

Synonyms: Barium sulphate, Barium white, BaSO4, E 340, Liquibarine, Micropaque

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Industrial Additives End Use
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Applications
  • Coatings: to improve UV resistance, sandability, chemical resistance and gloss control, to increase density, and as a cost-effective replacement for precipitated baryte. 
  • Polymers: to improve sound proofing in plastics and opacity in resin systems, to increase weight, and as a cost-effective replacement for precipitated baryte.  
  • Automotive: to improve friction in brake linings. 

Properties

Physical Form
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (10% aqueous dispersion at 20°C)2023-08-09
Decomposition Temperaturemin. 1000°C
Relative Density4.4

Regulatory & Compliance

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Packaging & Availability

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Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA

Storage & Handling

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