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Vertal® 202 is a highly lamellar talc/carbonate mineral pigment. Vertal® 202 provides a unique balance of prime pigment spacing (opacity), flatting efficiency, film reinforcement, anti-cracking, and barrier properties for architectural and decorative coatings. Vertal® 202 is recommended for architectural flat latex paints, contractor-grade flat latex paints, and high%PVC applications that require a brighter, 2-hegman, lamellar mineral pigment.

Chemical Family: Carbonates

End Uses: Latex

Features: Crack Resistance, Excellent Sandability , Good Elasticity, High Opacity, Improved Rheology, Improves Adhesion, Long Potlife, Long Shelf Life

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Applications
Vertal® 202 is used in plastics as a cost-effective reinforcing agent to improve stiffness, HDT and dimensional stability. In rubber, it acts as a dusting/parting agent.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Fineness of Grind2.0Hegman gauge
Particle Size (Passing through 200 Mesh)99.8%
Oil Absorption24.0g/100g
pH (10% slurry)9.5
Specific Gravity2.8
Moisture Contentmax. 0.5wt%
Mineral Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Talc Content50 - 60%X-Ray Diffraction
Carbonates Content40 - 50%X-Ray Diffraction
Chlorite Content1 - 4%X-Ray Diffraction

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA