High Gloss Kaolins ASP G90 and
High Gloss Kaolins ASP G90 and At BASF, we nurture the seeds of ingenuity. You ll find it in how we apply our expertise in surface and materials science to an exhaust stream to deliver cleaner air, or to crude oil to transform it into gasoline. And our ingenuity in performance minerals gives manufacturers the edge they need in today s competitive markets. BASF is a recognized leader in the development and manufacture of high quality mineral products for the paint and coatings industry. Our surface and materials science expertise has led to the development of a family of products that improve performance and lower cost. These products include Mattex, Mattex MX, Ultrex 96, and a range of Satintone, ASP and Translink grades. Now, ASP G90 and high gloss kaolins join this list as two more examples of how BASF products can cost-effectively improve the performance and appearance of paints and coatings. ASP G90 & high gloss kaolins feature: Up to 10% TiO 2 reduction at equal opacity for reduced total formula cost Superior gloss and less haze compared with competitive kaolin products Lower cost and reduced VOC through resin reduction Improved optical properties versus other competitive kaolin products Ease of dispersion Better dry handling and less dusting Improved mar and scuff resistance with excellent clarity in clear varnish systems Product description ASP G90 and are microfine particle size hydrous kaolins produced by an innovative technology developed by BASF. This new technology produces a very fine particle size product with a narrow particle size distribution that provides high gloss and optical properties that are superior to competitive kaolin products. ASP G90 high gloss kaolin is pulverized to provide ease of dispersion, high Hegman grind and TiO 2 extension in architectural and industrial coatings. provides the same performance in water-borne systems only and is available in spraydried bead form for easier handling and less dusting. Application information ASP G90 high gloss kaolin is designed for use in architectural and industrial, water-borne and solvent-borne, gloss and semigloss coatings. ASP G90 can also be used to provide mar and scuff resistance in clear coat varnishes without affecting clarity. is specially designed for a broad range of water-borne paints and coatings. Typical properties ASP G90 Physical form Highly pulverized powder Spray-dried bead GE brightness (%) 90 min 90 min Screen residue, 325 mesh (%) 0.01 0.01 Free moisture @ 105 deg C (%) as produced 1.0 max 1.0 max ph (28% solids) 7 7 Specific gravity (g/cm 3 ) 2.58 2.58 Avg. stokes equivalent particle diameter (µm) 0.18 0.18 Bulk density, loose (lbs/ft 3 /kg/m 3 ) 12 / 190 44 / 700 Bulk density, tamped (lbs/ft 3 /kg/m 3 ) 18 / 290 58 / 930 Oil absorption, rubout (ASTM D-281) 47 47 Hegman grind in organic 6.5 min NA Hegman grind in water 6.5 min 6.5 min Refractive index 1.56 1.56 Bulking value, lbs. per gal./kgs. per liter 21.5 / 2.58 21.5 / 2.58 page 2 High Gloss Kaolins
Interior semigloss latex paint with ASP G90 & exhibit: 10% TiO 2 reduction Higher gloss than TiO 2 and competitive kaolin Significant cost savings Improved opacity versus competitive gloss kaolin With ASP G90 and high gloss kaolins, TiO 2 loadings were reduced 10% while maintaining opacity and gloss versus the control for overall cost savings. Compared to the competitive high gloss kaolin product most commonly used in the industry, ASP G90 and ASP G92 provide better opacity (see Chart 1) and significantly better 20 and 60 gloss (see Charts 2 and 3). In addition, in spraydried bead form is easier to handle with less dusting. Low VOC interior semigloss vinyl acrylic formulation: 22 PVC Raw material Control Less 10% TiO 2 Water 14.18 14.3 KTPP 0.09 0.10 Kathon LX 1 0.14 0.14 Natrosol Plus 330 2 0.09 0.10 Tamol 1124 1 0.47 0.48 Pluracoat CF 10 6 0.28 0.29 AMP-95 3 0.19 0.19 Rhodoline 643 4 0.09 0.10 Mix for 2 min., then add TiO 2 - Tronox CR 828 5 23.63 21.44 ASP G90 0.00 1.53 Attagel 50 6 0.47 0.48 Grind 6-7, then add Water 10.69 10.78 UCAR 300 3 47.25 47.66 STRODEX PK 90 7 0.19 0.19 Ammonia 0.24 0.24 UCAR POLYPHOBE 117 3 1.70 1.72 Rhodoline 643 4 0.19 0.19 Total 100.00 100.00 Typical cost savings/100 liter NA 5 Chart 1 Opacity, Contrast ratio 75 microns Chart 2 20 degree gloss data Chart 3 60 degree gloss data 98.9 98.8 98.8 98.7 98.6 98.5 98.4 98.7 98.7 98.3 Control 100% TiO 2 ASP G90 less 10% TiO 2 less 10% TiO 2 98.5 Comp. A less 10% TiO 2 25 20 15 10 5 22 23 23 0 Control ASP G90 less 10% TiO 2 14 Comp. A less 10% TiO 2 66 64 64 62 60 58 56 54 52 65 65 50 Control 100% TiO 2 ASP G90 less 10% TiO 2 less 10% TiO 2 55 Comp. A less 10% TiO 2 High Gloss Kaolins page 3
Water-reducible alkyd high gloss enamel with ASP G90 exhibits: Higher gloss Better opacity Potential resin extension at equal gloss ASP G90 high gloss kaolin was used as a TiO 2 extender in this water reducible high gloss enamel without affecting gloss. In the same formulation, ASP G90 provides better opacity (see Chart 4) and superior gloss (see Charts 5 and 6) versus the competitive high gloss kaolin. Water-reducible alkyd high gloss enamel: 16 PVC Raw material Wt % Beckosol 10-060 8 (70%) 8.14 Mineral Spirits 1.05 Bentone SD-1 9 0.17 Mix well then add 0.09 Lorama 16 LDA TM 100 0.23 TiO 2 Ti-Pure R 706 10 12.43 ASP G90 6 /Competitor A 1.69 Grind to 7, then add Beckosol 10-060 8 (70%) 5.03 Mineral Spirits 2.03 Mix well, then add Beckosol 10-060 8 (70%) 14.69 Mineral Spirits 10.44 Cobalt Octoate 12% 0.11 Zirconium Octoate 12% 0.45 Exkin No. 2 11 0.11 Mix well, then add under agitation Lorama 16 LPR76 TM, Polysaccharide Resin 44% 4.52 Water 38.90 Total 100.00 Chart 4 Opacity vs. Competitor A, Contrast ratio 75 microns 92.4 92.2 92.3 92.0 91.8 91.9 91.6 91.4 91.2 91.0 ASP G90 Competitor A Chart 5 20 degree gloss data 43 42 41 39 37 35 33 31 31 29 27 25 ASP G90 Competitor A Chart 6 60 degree gloss data 81 79 79 77 75 75 73 71 69 67 65 ASP G90 Competitor A page 4 High Gloss Kaolins
Interior/exterior styrene acrylic gloss enamel with exhibits: Significantly higher gloss Equal opacity Potential resin extension at equal gloss Total cost savings Better dry handling and less dusting with high gloss kaolin helps lower total cost by providing up to 10% TiO 2 reduction in this interior/ exterior latex gloss formulation, significantly improving gloss while maintaining opacity. (see Charts 7, 8 and 9). In addition, is available in spray dried bead form for better dry handling and less dusting. Low VOC interior/exterior acrylic gloss enamel: 18.7 PVC VOC < 100 g/l Raw material Control Less 10% TiO 2 Water 6.02 6.07 Kathon LX 1 1.5% 0.15 0.19 Tamol 1124 1 0.53 0.53 Surfynol 104E 12 0.10 0.10 Igepal CTA-639W 4 0.10 0.10 BYK 022 13 0.10 0.10 Mix for 2 min. then add TiO 2 - Ti-Pure R 706 10 21.64 19.62 6 0.00 1.41 Grind 6-7. then add Propylene Glycol 2.91 2.94 Rhoplex HG-700 1 59.46 59.89 Water 2.07 2.08 Texanol 14 2.07 2.08 Triton X 405 3 0.34 0.34 Ammonia 0.10 0.10 Premix last three ingredients. then add Water 2.12 2.13 Acrysol RM 5 1 2.12 2.13 BYK 024 13 0.19 0.19 Total 100.00 100.00 Typical cost savings/100 liter NA 4.5 Chart 7 Opacity, Contrast ratio 75 microns Chart 8 20 degree gloss data Chart 9 60 degree gloss data 98.5 98.3 98.3 98.2 98.1 97.9 97.7 97.5 Control 54 52 52 50 48 46 44 43 42 40 Control 85 81 79 77 73 73 69 65 Control High Gloss Kaolins page 5
Interior/exterior 100% acrylic semigloss paint with exhibits: 10% TiO 2 reduction Total cost savings Improved gloss Equal opacity Better dry handling and less dusting with high gloss kaolin provides improved gloss, while maintaining opacity for total cost savings in this 100% acrylic semigloss paint. (see Charts 10, 11 and 12). Interior/exterior 100% acrylic semigloss: 23 PVC Raw material Control Less 10% TiO 2 Water 1.90 1.93 Kathon LX 1 0.19 0.19 Tamol SG-1 1 0.76 0.77 Igepal 639A 4 0.19 0.19 Propylene Glycol 5.71 5.79 Acrysol RM 825 1 0.05 0.05 BYK 022 13 0.10 0.10 TiO 2 Ti-Pure R706 10 25.05 21.71 6 0.0 2.36 Grind to 6, then add Water 15.31 15.51 Rhoplex SG-10M 1 46.59 47.20 Texanol 14 2.33 2.36 Acrysol RM 8W 1 1.52 1.54 Colloid 640 0.29 0.29 Total 100.00 100.00 Typical cost savings/100 liter NA 8.00 Chart 10 Opacity vs. Control, Contrast ratio 75 microns 98.5 98.3 98.3 98.2 98.1 97.9 97.7 97.5 Control Chart 11 20 degree gloss data 39 37 35 35 33 32 31 29 27 25 Control Chart 12 60 degree gloss data 74 72 72 70 69 68 66 64 62 60 Control page 6 High Gloss Kaolins
Solvent-borne clear varnish with ASP G90 exhibits: Improved mar and scuff resistance Improved chemical resistance Excellent clarity Better gloss than the competitive gloss kaolin Historically, kaolins have not typically been used in clear varnish coats due to their adverse effect on clarity. However, because of its microfine particle size and very narrow particle size distribution, ASP G90 high gloss kaolin is recommended for use in clear varnish industrial applications for improved abrasion, mar and scuff resistance while maintaining excellent clarity. ASP G90 provides higher gloss (see Charts 13 and 14) compared with the competitive kaolin in this solvent-borne clear varnish formula. Solvent-borne clear varnish Raw material Amberlac 3704-V-60 8 20.28 Mineral Spirits 4.80 Tixogel VP 15 1.06 Ethanol 0.40 Mix until smooth Lecithin 0.66 Rhodafac LO 529 4 0.26 Anti-Float Powder 0.79 ASP G90 6 /Competitor B 5.28 BYK 370 13 0.13 Grind to 7 Hegman, then add Amberlac 3704-V-60 8 50.12 VM&P 8.18 Cobalt 12% 0.13 Zirco 24% 0.40 Exkin No. 2 11 0.13 Hold for viscosity VM&P 7.39 Total 100.00 Chart 13 20 degree gloss data Chart 14 60 degree gloss data 72 70 70 68 66 64 64 62 60 ASP G90 Competitor B 95 93 93 91 89 90 87 85 83 ASP G90 Competitor B High Gloss Kaolins page 7
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