Lo-Vel® 275
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Cost EffectiveGood Gloss ControlImproved FlexibilityLow Oil Absorption
- Chemical Name
- Hydrated Silica
- Chemical Family
- Silica
Lo-Vel® 275 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Flattener
Product families
Applications
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Wallcoverings & Decorative Laminates
- Coil Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Primers & Lacquers
Product Families
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LO-VEL
- End Uses
2K (2 component) Coating, Extrusion Coating, Lacquers, Powder Coating, Solventborne Coating, Top Coat, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating
- Features
Cost Effective, Good Gloss Control, Improved Flexibility, Low Oil Absorption
- Functions
- Flattener
- Carrier
- Solvent-based
- Water
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Paints & Coatings
- Shelf LIfe
- 12 months
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Benefits
High flatting efficiency Hegman values of 3.5 to 6.5; Compatible with a broad range of coatings systems; Stir-in capable grades available; Ease of redispersion; Deliver a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats; Can be used in solvent or water-based coatings, as well as high solids, 100% solids and 2K systems
- Standard Packaging
Standard packaging in small bags are unitized for shipping on pallets and stretch wrapped with clear plastic film.
- 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.
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Coating End Applications
- 2K (2 component) Coating
- Extrusion Coating
- Lacquers
- Powder Coating
- Solventborne Coating
- Top Coat
- Varnishes
- Waterborne Coating
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Fibers & Fabrics
- Leather
- Vinyl
- Wood
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particle Size | 8.0 | μm | — |
| Hegman Value | 6.0 | — | — |
| Fineness | 25.0 | μm | — |
| Surface Area | 150.0 | m²/g | N2 BET |
| Oil Absorption Number (Dioctyl Adipate) | 220.0 | mL/100g | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 7.5 | % | — |
| pH | 6.9 | — | — |
