Ultrafine, highly pulverized, premium brightness kaolin for extending high gloss solvent and water-based coatings.

Functions: Filler

Chemical Family: Cellulose & Cellulosics, Kaolins

End Uses: Gelcoat, Screen Printing Ink, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Particle Size: 0.4 - 0.4 microns

Oil Absorption: 42.0 - 42.0 g/100 g

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
1332-58-7
EC No.
310-194-1
Technologies

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Application

Architectural Coatings, Industrial Coatings, Wood Coatings, Satin, Gloss, Powder Coatings, Tinting Paste, Pigmented Coatings, General Plastics, Thermoplastic, Thermoset, Masterbatch, Lithographic/Offset, Sheetfed, Web Offset Heatset, Web Offset Coldset, Gravure Solvent Borne, Gravure Water Based, Screen, Flexo Solvent Borne, Letterpress, Primer , Non-Black Rubber, General Plastics,

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Screen Residue, 325 mesh0.005%
Median Particle Size, microns (Malvern Laser)0.4
Average Stokes Equivalent Particle Diameter, microns0.2
Oil Absorption42g/100g
Brightness, % Reflectance (TAPPI)91
Specific Gravity2.6
Bulking Value0.046gal./lb
Bulking Value21.7lb/gal
Bulk Density10lb/ft3
Loose12lb/ft3
Hegman Grind7+
Surface Area, BET22
Crystalline Silica (quartz), %: <0.10max. 0.10%

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • Middle East
  • North America