PPG LO-VEL® 8300
LO-VEL® 8300 flatting agent is a synthetic amorphous precipitated silica treated with a functionalized wax. Specifically designed for use in waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, LO-VEL® 8300 silica is suitable for coatings with dry film thickness down to less than 1 mil (< 20 microns).
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Furniture
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Floor Coatings
- Appliances & Consumer Goods
- Furniture Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Primers & Lacquers
Product Families
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- PPG LO-VEL
- End Uses
Clearcoat, Lacquers, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating
- Functions
- Flattener
- Notes
- *Median particle diameter by laser diffraction.
- Carrier
- Solvent-based
- Water
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Paints & Coatings
- Shelf LIfe
- 12 months
- Coating Type
- Clearcoat
- Lacquers
- Solventborne Coating
- Waterborne Coating
- Wood Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Benefits
Provides high flatting efficiency; Recommended for use in non-pigmented and pigmented coatings formulations; Maintains high transparency of solvent and waterborne finishes (e.g. wood coatings); Easy incorporation with minimum impact on viscosity build-up; Post-addition enabling adjustment to desired gloss levels
- 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.
- 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
- Leather
- Metal
- Vinyl
- Wood
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Particle Size* | 6.5 | μm |
| N₂ BET Surface Area | 180.0 | m²/g |
| DOA - Oil Absorption Number | 230.0 | mL/100g |
| Grind Value | 6.5 | Hegman |
| Moisture Content | max. 5 | % |
| Grind Value (Fineness) | 20.0 | μm |
| pH | 6.0 | — |
| Water Soluble Salt (as Na₂SO4₄) | max. 0.5 | % |
