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Southeastern Performance Minerals Optibrite

Southeastern Performance Minerals OPTIbrite is a wet processed muscovite mica with a platy shape, high aspect ratio, chemical inertness, and superior color.

Functions: Filler

Chemical Family: Mica, Silicates

Particle Size: 6.8 - 6.8 microns

Features: Alkali Resistance, Good Chemical Stability, High Color Strength

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
12001-26-2

Features & Benefits

Characteristics

These characteristics make OPTIbrite an acceptable, cost effective additive for the following markets:

Asphalt Products

Asbestos Replacement

Mold Releases

Foundry Coatings

Adhesives

Gaskets

Wire & Cable

Plastics

Paints & Coatings

Rubber

Cosmetics

Applications & Uses

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sieve Analysis 100 Mesh (325 Mesh)Trace (1 max.)%
Bulk Density (Colgate)8-12
Mean Particle Size6.8μm
Color, L* valuemin.90
Moisture Loss (100°C)max. 1.0%
Specific Gravity2.82
pH Value6.0 - 7.5

Technical Details & Test Data

Particle Size Distribution

Southeastern Performance Minerals Optibrite - Particle Size Distribution