PPG LO-VEL® 39A
PPG LO-VEL® 39A silica is a highly efficient synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide flatting agent designed to reduce the gloss of texturized finishes.
Product families
Applications
- Vehicle Refinish
- Decorative Paints
- Roof Coatings
- Vehicle Refinish
- Decorative Paints Coatings & Stains
- Coil Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Primers & Lacquers
Product Families
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- PPG LO-VEL
- End Uses
Lacquers, Primer, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating
- Functions
- Flattener
- Notes
- *Median particle diameter by laser diffraction.
- Carrier
- Solvent-based
- Water
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Shelf LIfe
- 12 months
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Benefits
Provides outstanding flatting efficiency at all viewing angles, including 85°; Gives films a gloss:sheen ratio close to 1:1; Can enhance the appearance of embossed vinyl fabrics or coil coatings; Easily incorporated and dispersed into solvent and waterborne coatings systems
- 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
- Primer
- Solventborne Coating
- Waterborne 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
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Particle Size* | 11.0 | μm |
| N₂ BET Surface Area | 150.0 | m²/g |
| DOA - Oil Absorption Number | 215.0 | mL/100g |
| Grind Value | 3.5 | Hegman |
| Moisture Content | max. 7.5 | % |
| Grind Value (Fineness) | 57.0 | μm |
| pH | 6.9 | — |
