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LO-VEL® 2000

Chemical Name
Hydrated Silica
Chemical Family
Silica

Lo-Vel® 2000 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

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

High Durability, Improved Flexibility, Over-Grind Resistance

Functions
Flattener
Markets
  • Consumer Goods
  • 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
  • Lacquers
  • Varnishes
  • Wood Coating
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
  • Fibers & Fabrics
  • Leather
  • Metal
  • Vinyl
  • Wood

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Particle Size10.0μm—
Hegman Value5.5——
Fineness32.0μm—
Surface Area240.0m²/gN2 BET
Oil Absorption Number (Dioctyl Adipate)250.0mL/100g—
Moisture Contentmax. 7.5%—
pH6.7——

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