Lo-Vel® 8300
LO-VEL® 8300 flatting agent is a synthetic amorphous precipitated silica treated with a functionalized wax. It is designed for use in waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, and is suitable for coatings with a dry film thickness of less than 1 mil (< 20 microns).
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Furniture
- Wood Coatings & Finishes
- Floor Coatings
- Appliances & Consumer Goods
- Furniture Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Primers & Lacquers
- Primers & Lacquers
Product Families
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LO-VEL
- End Uses
Clearcoat, Lacquers, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating, Wood Coating
- Functions
- Flattener
- Carrier
- Solvent-based
- Water
- Markets
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Paints & Coatings
- Printing & Packaging
- 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
- Clearcoat
- Lacquers
- Solventborne Coating
- Waterborne Coating
- Wood Coating
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Fibers & Fabrics
- Leather
- Metal
- Vinyl
- Wood
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Particle Size | 6.5 | μm | Laser light diffraction |
| Surface Area | 180.0 | m²/g | N2 BET |
| Oil Absorption Number (Dioctyl Adipate) | 230.0 | mL/100g | — |
| Hegman Value | 6.5 | — | — |
| Fineness (of Grind) | 20.0 | μm | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 5 | % | — |
| pH Value | 6.0 | — | — |
| Water Soluble Salt (as Sodium Sulfate) | max. 0.5 | Wt% | — |
