Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Product Benefits
- High flatting efficiency at a Hegman range of 6 to 6.75
- Strong resistance-to-settling
- Excellent heat-age stability
- Designed for use in solvent, water-based, clear and pigmented coatings
- Provides easy dispersion, leveling and smooth finish
- Resistant to over-grind
- Excellent color stability and color match
- Designed for use in one-step and flatting concentrate processes
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Notes
*Median particle diameter by laser diffraction.
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Particle Size* | 8.0 | μm | — |
| N₂ BET Surface Area | 175.0 | m²/g | — |
| DOA - Oil Absorption Number | 215.0 | mL/100g | — |
| Grind Value | 6.5 | Hegman | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 5.0 | % | — |
| Grind Value (Fineness) | 20.0 | μm | — |
| pH | 6.7 | — | — |
Safety & Health
- Safety and Health Effects
We recommend that, before use, anyone using or handling this product thoroughly read and understand the information and precautions on the label, as well as in other product safety publications such as the Safety Data Sheet. Any health hazard and safety information contained herein should be passed on to your customers or employees, as the case may be. The products mentioned herein can be hazardous if not used properly. Like all potentially hazardous materials, this product must be kept out of the reach of children.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
Standard packaging in small bags are unitized for shipping on pallets and stretch wrapped with clear plastic film. Please consult with customer service or your sales representative regarding additional packaging options including custom package sizes.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Storage Condition
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.