Micral® 932
- CAS Number
- 21645-51-2
- EC Number
- 244-492-7
- Chemical Name
- Alumina Trihydrate (ATH)
- Chemical Family
- Aluminum Compounds, TrihydratesAluminum CompoundsTrihydrates
Micral® 932 is a high surface area alumina trihydrate product with a very precise, ultrafine particle size distribution. Features and benefits include: a lower cost replacement for precipitated ATH; lower soluble soda and free moisture content; improved handling properties; dependable delivery; long-tern availability; exceptional brightness; excellent suspension; an economical halogen-free smoke suppressor/flame retardant.
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Abrasion ResistanceEasy HandlingStain Resistance
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Flame Retardant
Product families
- Functional Additives
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Micral
- End Uses
- Gelcoat, Powder Coating
- Features
Abrasion Resistance, Easy Handling, Stain Resistance
- Functions
- Flame Retardant
- Markets
- Paints & Coatings
- Appearance
- White
- Applications
Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications
- Coating Type
- Gelcoat
- Powder Coating
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- HIGHLIGHTS
A lower cost replacement for precipitated ATH; Lower soluble soda and free moisture content; Improved handling properties; Dependable delivery; Long-tern availability; Exceptional brightness; Excellent suspension; An economical halogen-free smoke suppressor/flame retardant.
- Recommended Applications
Applications include wire and cable insulation, injection-molded polyolefins, coatings, adhesives, rubber goods, paper filler and coating, PVC, EPDM, EPR, ABS, XLPE and compression molded Thermosets. A complete range of surface modifications is available to aid processing and enhance physical properties. These include silanes, stearates and wetting agents.
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Paper
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Free Moisture Content(105ºC) | 0.8 | % |
| Al(OH)₃ | 99.6 | % |
| Fe₂O₃ | 0.007 | % |
| Na₂O (Soluble) | 0.05 | % |
| Na₂O (Total) | 0.3 | % |
| Loss on ignition (1000°C) | 34.6 | % |
| SiO₂ | 0.005 | % |
Table 2 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density (Loose) | 0.35 | g/cm³ |
| Screen Analysis (through 325 Mesh) | 100 | % |
| Bulk Density (Packed) | 0.5 | g/cm³ |
| TAPPI Brightness | 93.0 | — |
| Surface Area | 13 | m²/g |
| Specific Gravity | 2.42 | g/cm² |
| Median Particle Diameter | 2.0 | microns |
| Oil Absorption** | 38.0 | — |
