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PPG LO-VEL® 2000

Chemical Family
Silica

PPG LO-VEL® 2000 silica is a synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide flatting agent that delivers performance similar to silica gels in coatings formulations.

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Flattener

Product families

Applications

Applications
  • Consumer Goods — Furniture
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Wood Coatings & Finishes
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Appliances & Consumer Goods
  • Coil Coatings
  • Furniture Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Metal Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
  • Primers & Lacquers

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
PPG LO-VEL
End Uses
Lacquers, Varnishes, Wood Coating
Features

High Durability, Improved Flexibility, Over-Grind Resistance

Functions
Flattener
Notes
*Median particle diameter by laser diffraction.
Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • Paints & Coatings
Shelf LIfe
12 months
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Benefits

Resistance to over-grind and greater flatting efficiency; Easily incorporated and dispersed into different coatings systems; Provides excellent coating storage stability; Provides industrial coatings fine surface smoothness and film texture with excellent durability and flexibility

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
  • Varnishes
  • 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
  • Leather
  • Metal
  • Vinyl
  • Wood

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Particle Size*10.0µm
N₂ BET Surface Area240.0m²/g
DOA - Oil Absorption Number250.0mL/100g
Grind Value5.5Hegman
Moisture Contentmax. 7.5%
Grind Value (Fineness)32.0μm
pH6.7—

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