SUNSPACERS™ 04.X

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Sunspacers™ 04.X are finely divided, optically clear, solid fused amorphous silica micronized powders. This product is specially engineered for paints, liquid and powder coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. These micronized powders increase corrosion resistance, reduce shrinkage, improve adhesion, and enhance surface qualities including abrasion, mar and scratch resistance. Sunspacers™ 04.X have a median particle size of approximately 3-4 microns, with a particle size range of 0.5 microns to 13 microns.


Functions: Filler, Reinforcement

Chemical Family: Carbonates, Silica

End Uses: Aerospace Applications, Lighting Applications, Marine Applications, Radiation Curable Coating, Sealer

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Composite Materials Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
60676-86-0
EC No.
262-373-8
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Features & Benefits

Light Transmission

The SUNSPACERS™ 04.X transmit and scatter more than 85% of UV light having a wavelength of 200 nanometers and transmit and scatter more than 95% of UV light having a wavelength of greater than 300 nanometers. These micronized powders allow pigmented and/or thick, clear coatings to be readily cured with ultraviolet radiation.

Applications & Uses

Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Applications
  1. Reduced shrinkage/improved adhesion.
  2. Impact strength.
  3. Anti-corrosion barrier.
  4. Mar, scratch, and abrasion resistance.
  5. Optical effects/color density.
  6. Oenhanced UV curing.
Sizing & Use

SUNSPACERS™ 04.X have a median particle size of approximately 3-4 microns, with a particle size range of 0.5 microns to 13 microns. Recommended dosages range from 3 to 50% by total weight of formulation. Due to their low surface area, the SUNSPACERS™ 04.X are easily dispersed.

Properties

Physical Form
Shape
Solid, Angular to Sub-Rounded Particles
Physico-Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion0.48 x 10-6/K
Hardness (Mohs)max. 7.0
DC Resistivity1 x 10^8
BET Surface Area2.7sq.m/g
pH Value5 - 6
Oil Absorptionmax. 10
Structure/Amorphous SiO2 Contentmax. 99%
Crushing Strengthmax.. 60,000 psi
Specific Gravity2.2
Refractive Index1.458nD
Softening Temperaturemax. 10000°C
Strain Pointmax. 6000°C
Median Diameter~ 3 to 4microns
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
22 Microns100%
11 Microns99%
5.5 Microns72%
2.75 Microns31%
1.375 Microns9%
0.5 Microns0%
Shape

Solid, Angular to Sub-Rounded Particles