MINEX® micronised functional fillers and extenders are additives used to enhance the performance of paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and inks. They offer various benefits, including improved brightness, tint retention, weatherability, color consistency, sheen uniformity, chemical resistance, stain resistance, and durability.
Key points about MINEX® micronised functional fillers and extenders:
- Application: They are suitable for a broad range of applications in paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and inks, both for exterior and interior formulations.
- Dispersibility: MINEX® fillers are easily dispersed in conventional vehicle systems, allowing for smooth integration into formulations.
- Oil Absorption: They have low oil absorption, which permits high loadings in adhesives, sealants, and aqueous and alkyd-based paints.
- Particle Size Analysis: The MINEX® products come in various grades with different particle size distributions, allowing for optimal performance in different applications. Coarser grades offer cost-effective gloss and sheen control, while finer grades are suitable for higher gloss coatings and powder and clear paint systems.
- Chemical Composition: MINEX® fillers are produced from nepheline syenite, a naturally occurring silica-deficient sodium-potassium alumina silicate. They contain minimal crystalline silica, making them safe for use.
- Quality Assurance: The production process adheres to ISO 9001 quality assurance programs, ensuring consistently uniform chemistries, size distributions, and top size controls.
- Technical Data: The technical data provided includes particle size analysis, brightness, moisture content, oil absorption, pH, density, refractive index, and hardness.
- Chemical Analysis: The chemical composition includes percentages by weight of silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, sodium oxide, potassium oxide, calcium oxide, and iron oxide.
- Availability: MINEX® products are available in various packaging options such as paper bags (25 kg), big bags, and bulk. They are distributed from centrally located warehouses around the world.
- Safety: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available on request, and sales and supplies are according to general sales conditions.
Overall, MINEX® micronised functional fillers and extenders offer a versatile solution for improving the performance and properties of various coating and adhesive formulations.