PPG LO-VEL® 66
PPG LO-VEL® 66 flatting agent is a synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide, wax-treated flatting agent designed to reduce the gloss of lacquers and industrial coatings.
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Furniture
- Decorative Paints
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Decorative Paints Coatings & Stains
- Floor Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Overprint Varnishes
- Primers & Lacquers
Product Families
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- PPG LO-VEL
- End Uses
- Lacquers, Wood Coating
- Functions
- Flattener
- Notes
- *Median particle diameter by laser diffraction.
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Paints & Coatings
- Shelf LIfe
- 12 months
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Benefits
Provides outstanding flatting efficiency; Can be easily incorporated and dispersed in solvent and water-based clear and pigmented coatings systems; Provides excellent coating package stability and easy resuspension in most coatings systems; Has no measurable hardness and will not abrade equipment; Provides a low-cost solution to achieve a given gloss level
- Storage Condition
To ensure product integrity, we recommend that our silica products be stored under dry, clean conditions, protected against exposure to direct sunlight and other substances, and used within 12 months of the date of manufacture. PPG silica products that are stored for more than one year from the date of manufacture should be tested for moisture content.
- Packaging Information
Standard packaging in small bags are unitized for shipping on pallets and stretch wrapped with clear plastic film. Please consult with customer service or your sales representative regarding additional packaging options including custom package sizes.
- Coating End Applications
- Lacquers
- Wood Coating
- Safety and Health Effects
We recommend that, before use, anyone using or handling this product thoroughly read and understand the information and precautions on the label, as well as in other product safety publications such as the Safety Data Sheet. Any health hazard and safety information contained herein should be passed on to your customers or employees, as the case may be. The products mentioned herein can be hazardous if not used properly. Like all potentially hazardous materials, this product must be kept out of the reach of children.
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Fibers & Fabrics
- Metal
- Vinyl
- Wood
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particle Size* | 6.0 | μm | — |
| N₂ BET Surface Area | 85.0 | m²/g | — |
| DOA - Oil Absorption Number | 195.0 | mL/100g | — |
| Grind Value | 6.0 | Hegman | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 5 | % | in dried leaves |
| Grind Value (Fineness) | 25.0 | μm | — |
| pH | 6.9 | — | — |
