Post on 08-Aug-2020
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Formulating High-Quality
Coatings with Celatom®
Functional Additives
round the world, makers of
high-quality architectural
and industrial coatings
have discovered the
beneits of Celatom®
diatomaceous earth (DE),
also known as diatomite or kieselgühr. In
most industrially-developed regions, DE is
used in the majority of high-quality interior
and exterior formulations. In recent years,
strong economic growth and booming
construction markets in developing
countries have attracted the attention of
major international paint companies. They
have acquired local companies and invested
heavily in modern facilities and advertising,
in markets that were traditionally served
by local or regional paint producers. In
response, local producers are seeking
to increase the quality of their products
to remain competitive. In many cases,
Celatom® DE has been an important
component of their new high-performance
formulations.
This guide is intended primarily for those
coatings chemists who are not experienced
with the use of DE. It will provide an
explanation of the functions of DE in coatings,
a comparison of DE to other minerals, and
some sample formulations that may serve as
starting points for product development and
testing. EP Minerals® also has a dedicated
coatings formulation and testing laboratory,
with the capability to assist our customers with
their development programs.
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Case
Studies:
regional coatings producer in Turkey
needed a deep matte architectural inish
for their market, and they desired to
improve the performance of their products to be
more competitive with higher-quality imported
coatings. We introduced them to Celatom®
MW-27 as the most effective matting agent on
the market, and they began trials. They were
impressed with the performance of MW-27 ―
not only to achieve a dead-lat inish, but also for
improved hiding capacity and scrub resistance.
The company launched a new line of interior
inishes incorporating MW-27, and developed
a major marketing campaign around their new
higher-quality products.
major international coatings
producer was using a
competitor’s natural DE
product, but when they learned about the
superior eficiency of Celatom® LCS-3,
they began a re-formulation and testing
program. EP Minerals' paint chemist
worked with this customer on their
development program, including testing
their formulations in our lab and also
working side-by-side in the customer’s
paint lab. Together we developed a new
formulation that achieved equivalent
matting performance using 30% LESS
DE in their formulation by using LCS-
3. This allowed a lower inal pigment
volume concentration and improved
scrub and burnish properties, with equal
or reduced cost.
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Celatom® DE vs. Other Mineral Fillers
Diatomaceous earth is unique among industrial mineral illers, because of its complex microscopic structure.
Most mineral illers are produced by grinding and classiication of natural crystals, which have forms which are
either blocky (e.g., calcium carbonate, and ground quartz), or plate-like (e.g., talc, clay and mica).
Mica
Ground Calcium Carbonate
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Unlike these typical minerals, DE is of biogenic origin, made by microscopic unicellular aquatic plants, called diatoms. The individual diatom structures are made of nearly pure silica, with a complex, highly porous three- dimensional structure.
This silica structure gives DE unique characteristics:
• Chemically inert — natural, safe and pure
• Dimensionally stable, even at high temperatures
• Very low density
• Compatible with (and easily dispersed in) both organic and aqueous formulations
• High strength
• Light diffraction eficiency
• Slight abrasiveness and “tooth” for improved inter-coat adhesion
• Consistent particle size and shape
Talc
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What does Celatom® DE do in coatings?
Celatom® DE is not just a “iller”, but a multi-functional mineral additive and a key component in high-
performance paints. It does add bulk and reduce cost, but it also improves the overall performance of the
coating in a variety of ways:
• Superior gloss and sheen control
• Titanium dioxide (TiO )extension
• Control of solvent release and “open time”
• Control of polishing or burnish
• Viscosity control - “brush feel” and shelf stability
• “Tooth” for inter-coat adhesion
• Sanding improvement
• Scrub and stain resistance
• Resistance to cracking
• Consistent “touch-up” performance
There are other minerals that can contribute to some of these functions, but none offer this broad array of
beneits - resulting in a better overall product. Your paint will look better, be more durable, have a longer shelf
life, and it will be easier to apply by brush, roller, or spray.
Multi-Function Effectiveness of Celatom® DE
Function Comment
Effect on brightness Good
Effect on tint retention Good
“Touch-up” improvement Excellent
Suspendability Good
Ease of wetting Excellent
Scrub resistance Good
Chip resistance Good
Stain removal Good
Function Comment
Control of gloss and sheen Excellent
Control of film permeability Good
Tooth for topcoat adhesion Good
Control of pigment spacing Good
Faster solvent release Good
Sanding improvement Good
Mar resistance Good
Transparency in clear coats Good
Viscosity stability Good
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Working together with Other Minerals
Celatom® DE functional additives are particularly effective when used in combination with different types
of extender pigments and minerals. For example, talc is made more eficient and provides better sheen when
used in conjunction with Celatom®. The sample formulations on the following pages illustrate the effects of
substituting all of a mineral with Celatom®, and also the effects of substituting only a portion of another mineral,
using the two minerals in combination.
Another major beneit is that Celatom® can be added in smaller amounts than other minerals, while maintaining
the same degree of matting, thus reducing the amount of extenders needed.
Gloss and Sheen Control
Unlike other minerals such as talc and calcium carbonate, Celatom® DE has an intricate structure composed
of microscopic individual diatoms. When parts of the diatoms protrude from the coating surface, they diffract
light very eficiently and promote a uniform low sheen. By mixing different grades and quantities, the paint’s
luster can be uniformly and reliably controlled to any degree, from semigloss to lat.
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In general, the larger the particle size, the more lat the inish. For a semi-gloss inish, choose Celabrite or MW-
25. For a matte inish, LCS-3, MW-27, and MW-31 are the best choices. For a textured or non-slip inish, we
offer particle size ranges up to 100 microns.
In addition, our consistent high-quality and uniform particle sizes assure perfect batch-to-batch matching of
color and sheen, as well as clog-free performance in professional spray equipment.
Because of the low density and high matting eficiency of Celatom® DE, a high degree of matting can be
achieved with lower mineral content. The resulting lower pigment volume concentration (PVC) means a
stronger and more durable, higher quality coating, at an equivalent or reduced cost. In addition, Celatom® DE
will provide all of the other beneits described above.
Opacity and TiO2 Extension
Because of its low density and narrow particle size distribution, Celatom® DE products are eficient extenders for
more-expensive TiO2 pigments. Our diatoms, at 10 to 15 microns in diameter, are optimally sized and structured
for this purpose in two ways. First, the diatoms disperse uniformly in the coating and help space the particles of
TiO2 optimally through the ilm, for maximum opacity and effectiveness. Second, the size and structure of the
diatoms diffract light as it passes through the ilm, which improves both matting and opacity, One of the following
sample formulations speciically illustrates how Celatom® DE products can be used to replace 5% to 10% of the
TiO2 in a paint formulation with no signiicant negative effect on color or opacity.
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Celatom® DE Functional Additive Products
The chart below lists the Celatom® products commonly used in coatings formulations. Our most popular grades
are lux-calcined products, which are white in color and contain crystalline silica. In addition, EP Minerals
offers a natural DE grades which eliminate the need for crystalline silica labeling. The natural DE also provides
better suspension and dispersion properties in aqueous media.
Typical Physical & Chemical Properties
Grade # Celabrite MW-25 MW-27 MW-31 LCS-3
Sieve Analysis1
0.0
-
-
-
- %+150 Mesh
%+325 Mesh 0.0 0.1 1.0 5.0 0.7
Median Particle
Diameter (microns)
9.0
11.0
13.0
16.0
11.0
Hegman 4.0 3.5 1.0 - 2.0
Density (lbs/ft3) Wet Bulk 31 30 27 25 22 Dry Bulk 10 10 12 13 9.5
Density (g/l) Wet Bulk 500 480 430 400 350
Dry Bulk 160 160 190 210 152
pH (10%) Slurry) 9.5 10.0 10.0 10.0 7.5
Color White White White White Off-White
GE Brightness 91 90 90 90 83
Oil Absorption2 120 120 135 145 170
Water Absorption2 - - - - -
Refractive Index 1.46 1.46 1.46 1.46 1.46
How to formulate with Celatom® DE
Remember that Celatom® DE has a low density, so less material is required than other minerals. Fine tuning of
the resin content, solvent dilution, and dispersants may be needed to obtain the optimal performance. On the
following pages are a few example formulations illustrating potential applications, along with the effects on
coating performance. Density Comparison
CaCO3
Talc
Flu x-Calcined DE
Natural
DE
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
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Talc Substitution in Interior Acrylic Paint (PVC = 45%)
• 100 parts of talc can be replaced with only 30 parts of Celatom® MW-25
• Better matting (lower gloss)
• Better opacity and scrub resistance
• Equivalent burnish resistance
• Alternatively, to maintain the equal solids, 25 parts of Celatom® MW-25 and 75 parts of calcium
carbonate may be used in combination
• Much lower gloss
• Better opacity and scrub resistance
• Reduced burnish resistance vs. talc alone or Celatom® alone
Formulation
Paint ID
TiO2
Talc
Celatom® MW-25
Ground CaCO3
Talc only
MW-25 only
MW-25 + CaCO3
(Equal solids)
225 225 225
100 - -
- 30 25
- - 75
Paint Properties
% PVC 45 40 45
% Solids by weight 47.6 42.9 47.6
% Solids by volume 35.1 32.5 35.1
Density (kg per liter) 1.258 1.234 1.222
Stormer, KU 95.9 98.6 99.7
ICI, poise 2.014 2.225 2.117
Grind 5 4.5 3.8
Film Properties
Gloss, 20°
Gloss, 60°
Sheen, 85°
Contrast Ratio, 3-mil film
L*
a*
b*
Scrub resistance, cycles
Burnish resistance
Initial 85°
85° after burnish
% Increase in gloss after burnish
1.3
5
10
0.96
95.89
-0.89
2.84
973
15.0
17.3
15.3
1.3
4.6
4.7
0.971
96.29
-0.77
3
1476
7.6
8.8
15.8
1.2
3.3
1.8
0.948
95.85
-0.69
3.04
1283
3.6
4.3
19.4
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Interior Acrylic
Talc Replacement
Sample Formulations
Paint ID
Talc Only
MW-25 Only
MW25 + CaCO3
(Equal Parts)
Ingredients Grams Grams Grams
Water 150.0 150.0 150.0
Natrosol Plus 0.5 0.5 0.5
Premix
Nopocide N96 2.0 2.0 2.0
Drewplus Y-381 1.2 1.2 1.2
Tamol 731 5.4 5.4 5.4
Triton X-100 2.8 2.8 2.8
PK-80 2.4 2.4 2.4
Mix at low speed for 10 minutes
Tiona 595 225.0 225.0 225.0
Talc 100.0 - -
Celatom® MW-25 - 30.0 25.0
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) - - 75.0
Texanol 12.9 12.9 12.9
Water 100.0 100.0 100.0
Grind at high speed for 10 minutes
Ucar 367 PVA 290.0 290.0 290.0
Drewplus Y-381 2.0 2.0 2.0
Premix
Water 150.0 150.0 150.0
Natrosol Plus 1.6 1.6 1.6
Letdown at low speed for 10 minutes
Ammonium Hydroxide 1.6 1.6 1.6
Drewplus Y-381 3.6 3.6 3.6
Aquaflow 300 15.0 8.5 15.0
Aquaflow 220 20.0 15.0 20.0
Total 1086 1004 1086
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Interior Acrylic (PVC = 65%)
Partial Replacement of Calcined Clay and Ground CaCO3
• Replace 25 parts of CaCO3 carbonate and 25 parts of calcined clay with 25 parts of Celatom® MW-25
(by weight)
• Improved latting (decreased sheen and gloss)
• Equivalent hiding power (opacity)
• Slight improvement in scrub and burnish resistance
Paint Properties
Paint ID
Density (kg per liter)
Stormer, KU
ICI, poise
Grind
Without MW-25
With MW-25
1.400 1.361
107 110
2.056 2.135
4 3.5
Film Properties
Gloss, 20°
Gloss, 60°
Sheen, 85°
Contrast Ratio, 3-mil film
L*
a*
b*
Scrub resistance, cycles
Burnish resistance
Initial 85°
85° after burnish
% Increase in gloss after burnish
1.2
1.9
1.2
0.978
95.94
-0.77
3.03
350
1.9
4.4
131.6
1.2
1.7
0.9
0.964
96.7
-0.74
3.24
396
1.4
2.9
111.3
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Interior Acrylic
Partial Replacement of Clay and Ground CaCO3
Sample Formulations
Paint ID
Without MW-25
With MW-25
Ingredients Grams Grams
Water 172.0 172.0
Natrosol Plus 0.5 0.5
Premix
Diwcil 75 2.0 2.0
Drewplus Y-381 1.2 1.2
Tamol 731 5.4 5.4
Trycol 7000 2.8 2.8
PK-80 2.4 2.4
Mix at low speed for 10 minutes
Tiona 595 175.0 175.0
Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) 175.0 150.0
Glomax 125.0 100.0
Celatom® MW-25 - 25.0
Attegal 50 5.0 5.0
Texanol 12.9 12.9
Water 100.0 100.0
Grind at high speed for 10 minutes
Ucar 367 PVA 175.0 175.0
Drewplus Y-381 2.0 2.0
Add the grind here
Water 110.0 110.0
Natrosol Plus 1.6 1.6
Premix
Ammonium Hydroxide 1.6 1.6
Drewplus Y-381 3.6 3.6
Aquaflow 300 8.0 8.0
Aquaflow 220 15.0 15.0
Water 45.0 45.0
Letdown at low speed for 10 minutes
Total 1141 1116
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Interior Semi-Gloss Acrylic Paint
Partial Replacement of Microcrystalline Silica
• 20% to 30% of Microcrystalline Silica (MS) in semi-gloss paint can be replaced with Celatom® MW-25
• Reduced cost
• Equivalent Performance
Formulation
Paint ID
Imsil A 15
Celatom® MW-25
Microcrystalline
Silica
Replace 20% of MS
with MW-25
Replace 30% of
MS with MW-25
25 20 17.5
- 5 7.5
Paint Properties
% PVC 21.3 21.3 21.3
% Solids by volume 37.6 37.6 37.6
Density (kg per liter) 1.271 1.266 1.268
Stormer, KU 95 98 99
ICI, poise 1.400 1.408 1.420
Film Properties
Gloss, 20°
Gloss, 60°
Sheen, 85°
Contrast Ratio, 3-mil film
L*
a*
b*
Scrub resistance, cycles
Burnish resistance
Initial 60°
60° after burnish
% Increase in gloss after burnish
5.7
38.1
64.2
0.969
96.01
-0.22
1.44
2581
49.5
50.2
1.4
5.8
33.6
54.3
0.946
96.83
-0.27
1.20
2635
38.2
40.1
5
6.6
31.9
49.8
0.958
96.43
-0.23
1.20
2705
37.9
38.8
4.5
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Interior Semi-Gloss
Partial Replacement of Microcrystalline
Sample Formulations
Paint ID
Microcrystalline
Silica
Replace 20% of MS Replace 30% of MS
with MW-25 with MW-25
Ingredients Grams Grams Grams
Water 110.5 110.5 110.5
Natrosol 330 Plus 1.8 1.8 1.8
Premix
Dowicil 3.0 3.0 3.0
Propylene Glycol 32.0 32.0 32.0
AMP 95 1.5 1.5 1.5
Strodex PK 05G 3.5 3.5 3.5
Drew L-495 1.9 1.9 1.9
Tamol 731A 7.4 7.4 7.4
Celatom® MW-25 - 5.0 7.5
Imsil A 15 25.0 20.0 17.5
Grind at high speed for 10 minutes
Ti Pure 746 300.0 300.0 300.0
Drew L-495 2.5 2.5 2.5
Rhoplex 530.0 530.0 530.0
Texanol 19.0 19.0 19.0
Aquaflow 220 15.0 15.0 15.0
Water 5.7 5.7 5.7
Letdown at low speed for 10 minutes
Total 1059 1059 1059
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TiO2 Replacement by LCS-3
Sample Formulations
Using Celatom® DE for TiO2 Extension and Opacity
• Example: Flat acrylic latex formulation (Simpliied test formulation)
• Replace a portion of the TiO2 with Celatom® LCS-3, MW-27, and CelaBrite®
• PVC = 29%
• Opacity (contrast ratio) is maintained, even up to 35% replacement
• Above 15% replacement, the color (b*) becomes more yellow
• Conclusion: 5% to 10% replacement is reasonable and effective, with minimal negative effects on
coating color, opacity, and performance.
Formulation
Paint ID
TiO2 Replacement
by LCS-3 (%)
TiO2 Replacement
by MW-27 or
CelaBrite (%)
Water
Tamol 731A
Potassium
Hydroxide
Drew Plus 381
Dowicil 75
Tiona 595
Celatom® LCS-3
Celatom® MW-27
or CelaBrite
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 - - - - - -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
2
4
6
8
10
20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0
0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4 0.4
0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
17.0 16.15 15.3 14.45 13.6 12.75 11.9 11.05 17.0 16.66 16.32 15.98 15.64 15.3
10.0 10.85 11.7 12.55 13.4 14.25 15.1 15.95 - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - 10.0 10.34 10.68 11.02 11.36 11.7
Disperse for 15 minutes using Cowles, then add:
Water 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Ucar 367 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0
Mix for 5 minutes, then add together and mix:
Acrysol RM5
associative th 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Water 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0
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A Graph of Sheen, Contrast Ratio, and b* vs. TiO2
Reduction with LCS-3
TiO2 Reduction using LCS-3
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
0 5 10 15 20
% TiO2 reduction
25 30 35 40
Sheen 85 degrees Contrast Ratio - 3 mil b*
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LCS-3 Replacement Performance
Formulation
Paint ID
TiO2 Replacement by LCS-3 (%)
a b c d e f g h
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
Paint Properties
Stormer, KU 83 82 84 84 86 83 85 85
ICI, poise 1.961 1.10 1.192 1.183 1.125 1.158 1.567 1.575
Film Properties
Gloss, 20° 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.2
Gloss, 60° 3.5 3.4 3.0 2.6 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.3
Sheen, 85° 3.1 2.6 2.2 2.1 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.7
Contrast Ratio, 3-mil film 0.980 0.969 0.976 0.965 0.968 0.965 0.969 0.983
L* 94.9 94.9 94.6 94.7 94.5 94.5 94.6 94.4
a* -1.6 -1.8 -1.7 -1.7 -1.7 -1.6 -1.6 -1.6
b* 1.3 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.4
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A Graph of Sheen, Contrast Ratio, and b* vs. TiO2
Reduction with MW-27
TiO2 Reduction using MW-27
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
% TiO2 reduction
Sheen 85 degrees Contrast Ratio - 3 mil b*
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MW-27 Replacement Performance
Formulation
Paint ID
TiO2 Replacement by MW-27 (%)
i j k l m n
0 2 4 6 8 10
Paint Properties
Stormer, KU 89 86 87 86 88 89
ICI, poise 0.856 0.75 0.965 0.958 1.022 0.866
Film Properties
Gloss, 20° 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.2 1.2
Gloss, 60° 2.1 2.1 2.0 2.0 2.1 2.1
Sheen, 85° 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Contrast Ratio, 3-mil film 0.973 0.971 0.946 0.949 0.937 0.945
L* 96.39 96.44 96.49 96.69 96.20 96.21
a* -0.35 -0.28 -0.28 -0.27 -0.40 -0.39
b* 1.12 0.69 0.81 0.69 0.69 0.70
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A Graph of Sheen, Contrast Ratio, and b* vs. TiO2
Reduction with CelaBrite
TiO2 Reduction using CelaBrite
2
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0
0 2 4 6 8 10
% TiO2 reduction
Sheen 85 degrees Contrast Ratio - 3 mil b*
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CelaBrite Replacement Performance
Formulation
Paint ID
TiO2 Replacement by MW-27 (%)
i j k l m n
0 2 4 6 8 10
Paint Properties
Stormer, KU 86 85 86 84 85 85
ICI, poise 0.869 0.890 0.965 0856 0.902 0.952
Film Properties
Gloss, 20° 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1 1.1
Gloss, 60° 2.3 2.3 2.1 2.1 2.1 1.9
Sheen, 85° 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.5
Contrast Ratio, 3-mil film 0.972 0.952 0.942 0.969 0.950 0.948
L* 96.16 95.80 95.46 96.10 95.65 95.20
a* -0.28 -0.28 -0.25 -0.13 -0.29 -0.28
b* 0.86 1.15 0.87 1.19 0.82 0.98
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Metal Coil Coatings
Replacement of Ground Quartz Silica
• Application: Solvent-based acid-catalyzed
polyurethane top coat
• Acid catalysis requires inert illers with
a neutral pH
• Generally cannot use calcium carbonate
or talc
• Functions of Celatom® DE are similar to
ground silica
• Inter-coat adhesion
• Flexibility (resistance to cracking and
chipping)
• Impact resistance
• UV protection (reduced chalking)
• Advantages of Celatom® LCS-3
• Longer shelf life, more stable dispersion,
reduced hard settling
• Better and more consistent brightness
and color
Sample Formulations
Paint ID Ground Silica Celatom® LCS-3
Ingredients Grams Grams
• Polymac 220-1001 455.0 455.0
• Cymel 303FL 75.0 75.0
• Tiona 595 287.0 287.0
• Eastman CAB 551 - 0.2 4.0 4.0
• PM Acetate 33.5 33.5
• Optifilm Enhancer 400 20.0 20.0
• Nacure 1051 4.0 4.0
• Minusil 30 21.0 -
• Celatom® LCS-3 - 21.0
• Dowanol PMA 33.5 33.5
• Aromatic 150 fluid 67.0 67.0
Total 1000 1000
Formulation
Paint ID Ground Celatom®
Silica LCS-3
Paint Properties
Stormer, KU 74 84.3
Film Properties
Gloss, 20° 86.9 61.1
Gloss, 60° 98.6 91.4
Sheen, 85° 119.8 114.4
Contrast Ratio, 3-mil film (76 µm) 0.790 0.804
L* 94.86 94.78
a* -0.61 -0.72
b* -0.87 -0.45
ASTM D 4145 Flexibility 90° 90°
ASTM D2794 - Impact (1.8 kg weight, 1.27 cm diameter) 10 cm 10 cm
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The table below lists the suppliers of the various
trademarked ingredients used in the sample formulations:
Ingredient Purpose Supplier
AMP 95 Dispersant Dow Chemical
Aquaflow 220 Rheology Modifier Aqualon
Aquaflow 300 Rheology Modifier Aqualon
Aromatic 150 Fluid Retarder Solvent Exxon Mobil
Attagel 50 (Attapulgite Clay) Thickener BASF
Cymel 303FL Melamine Cross Linking Agent Cytec Industries, Inc.
Diafil 575 (Diatomite) Extender World Minerals
Dowanol PMA Dibasic Ester Dow Chemical
Drew L-495 Defoamer Rohm and Haas Co
Drewplus Y-381 Defoamer Rohm and Haas Co
Eastman CAB 551-0.2 Cellulose Ester Eastman Chemical Company
Glomax LL (Calcined Clay) Extender Imerys
Imsil A15 (Silica) Pigment Unimin
Minusil 30 (Silica) Extender US Silica
Nacure 1051 Sulphonic Acid Catalyst King Industries
Natrosol 330 Plus
Nopocide N96
Thickener
Fungicide
Aqualon
Cognis
Omya Carb 8 (Calcium Carbonate) Filler Omya
Optifilm Enhancer 400 Retarder Solvent Eastman Chemical Company
PM Acetate Solvent Eastman Chemical Company
Polymac 220-1001 Saturated Polymer Resin Hexion Specialty Chemicals
Propylene Glycol Solvent Dow Chemical
Rhoplex ML 200 Waterborne Acrylic Binder Rohm and Haas Co
Sericron 3M (Talc) Extender SMI
Strodex PK-80 Phosphate Ester Surfactant Hercules
Strodex PL 95G Phosphate Ester Surfactant Hercules
Tamol 731 Dispersant Rohm and Haas Co
Texanol Coalescent Eastman Chemical Co
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