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IMSIL® A-8
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Abrasion ResistanceChalking ResistanceDirt Pickup ResistanceGood Gloss ControlGood Tint StrengthGood WettabilityHigh DurabilityHigh GlossHigh Loading CapacityImproves AdhesionLow Oil AbsorptionStain ResistanceWeather Resistance
- Chemical Family
- Silica
IMSIL® A-8 is a microcrystalline silica filler that is produced from an inert, naturally occurring alpha quartz with a unique grape-like morphology. Easily wetted and dispersed in either solvent or water-based systems, IMSIL® is selected for its excellent tint retention, durability over prolonged exposure, and resistance to dirt and weathering.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Solid
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Filler
Product families
CASE Ingredients — Additives
- Fillers & Extenders
Other characteristics
- Brand
- IMSIL
- End Uses
- Primer, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating
- Functions
- Filler
- Particle Size
- 1.6 microns
- Oil Absorption
- 28.0 g/100 g
- Markets
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Automotive & Transportation
- Building & Construction
- Electrical & Electronics
- Paints & Coatings
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Super Sacks
- Chemical Inventories
- AIIC (Australia)
- CSNN (Taiwan)
- DSL (Canada)
- ECL (Korea)
- HSNO (New Zealand)
- IECSC (China)
- MITI Listed (Japan)
- PICCS (Phillipines)
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Packaging Information
- Bulk, IBC and 50 lb Paper Bag
- Coating End Applications
- Primer
- Solventborne Coating
- Waterborne Coating
Technical data
Table 1 of 3
11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Particle Size | 1.6 | μm | — |
| Surface Area | 7.3 | m²/g | — |
| Brightness | 87.0 | — | TAPPI |
| Oil Absorption | 28.0 | g/100g | — |
| Moisture Content | 0.2 | % | — |
| Density | 22.07 | lbs/gallon | ASTM D-153 |
| Bulking Value | 0.0453 | — | ASTM C-29 |
| Specific Gravity | 2.65 | g/cm³ | ASTM C-128 |
| pH | 6.6 | — | AFS 113-87-S |
| Refractive Index | 1.54 - 1.55 | — | ASTM D-801 |
| Hardness | 6.5 | Mohs | — |
Table 2 of 3
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Particle Size (Retained on 15 microns) | 100.0 | % |
| Particle Size (Retained on 10 microns) | 99.9 | % |
| Particle Size (Retained on 8 microns) | 99.1 | % |
| Particle Size (Retained on 5 microns) | 90.0 | % |
Table 3 of 3
9 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Silicon Dioxide | 98.89 | Mean % by weight |
| Iron Oxide | 0.07 | Mean % by weight |
| Aluminum Oxide | 0.47 | Mean % by weight |
| Calcium Oxide | 0.03 | Mean % by weight |
| Titanium Dioxide | 0.02 | Mean % by weight |
| Magnesium Oxide | 0.02 | Mean % by weight |
| Potassium Oxide | 0.05 | Mean % by weight |
| Sodium Oxide | 0.01 | Mean % by weight |
| Loss on Ignition | 0.44 | Mean % by weight |
