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Vertal® 77 is a highly lamellar talc/carbonate mineral pigment that provides a unique balance of prime pigment spacing (opacity), film reinforcement, anti-cracking, and barrier properties to architectural and decorative coatings. This product is used whenever a higher brightness and lamellar mineral pigment are required.

Chemical Family: Carbonates

End Uses: Primer, Undercoat, Waterborne Coating

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

Synonyms: Agalite, Talc (Mg3H2(SiO3)4), Talcum

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Identification & Functionality

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Applications & Uses

Applications
Vertal® 77 is especially suited for waterborne primers, stain-blocking primers, sealers and undercoaters where a higher brightness and lamellar mineral pigment is required.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness78.0Minolta “Y”
Particle Size (Retained on 100 Mesh)Trace%
Particle Size (Passing through 325 Mesh)99.7%
Oil Absorption27.0g/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

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA