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VertalĀ® 503 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. VertalĀ® 503 is especially suited for waterborne paints and primers where a 5-Hegman, low oil-adsorption, platy mineral pigment is required.

Chemical Family: Carbonates

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

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Applications
VertalĀ® 503 is especially suited for waterborne paints and primers where a 5-Hegman, low oil-adsorption, platy mineral pigment is required.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Brightness78.0-Minolta ā€œYā€
Fineness of Grind5.0-Hegman gauge
Particle Size (Passing through 325 Mesh)99.9%-
Oil Absorption29.0g/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

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Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • USA