Lo-Vel® 6000
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Anti-SettlingGood Color StabilityImproved FlexibilityLow VOCOver-Grind Resistance
- Chemical Name
- Hydrated Silica
- Chemical Family
- Silica
Lo-Vel® 6000 is a synthetic, amorphous silicon dioxide flatting agent that is designed for use where a Hegman value of 5 to 6 is required. The combination of high flatting at low use levels and ease of incorporation delivers expanded formulation flexibility.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Flattener
Product families
Applications
- Consumer Goods — Furniture
- Aerospace Coatings
- Decorative Paints
- Aerospace Coatings
- Decorative Paints Coatings & Stains
- Appliances & Consumer Goods
- Coil Coatings
- Furniture Coatings
- Industrial Coatings
- Metal Coatings
- Primers & Lacquers
- Aerospace & Aviation
Product Families
- Surface Modifiers
Other characteristics
- Brand
- LO-VEL
- End Uses
Radiation Curable Coating, Solventless & High Solids Coating, Varnishes
- Features
Anti-Settling, Good Color Stability, Improved Flexibility, Low VOC, Over-Grind Resistance
- Functions
- Flattener
- Labeling Claims
- Low VOC
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Paints & Coatings
- Shelf LIfe
- 12 months
- Cure
- Radiation Cure
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Benefits
Improved flatting efficiency resulting in lower silica usage; 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
- Radiation Curable Coating
- Solventless & High Solids Coating
- Varnishes
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Leather
- Metal
- Vinyl
Technical data
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7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particle Size | 9.5 | μm | — |
| Hegman Value | 6.0 | — | — |
| Fineness | 25.0 | μm | — |
| Surface Area | 720.0 | m²/g | N2 BET |
| Oil Absorption Number (Dioctyl Adipate) | 270.0 | mL/100g | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 5.0 | % | — |
| pH Value | 5.7 | — | — |
