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01SILBERCOTE® PCE-3087

SILBERCOTE® PCE-3087 Aluminium Pigment

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

-Non-leafing aluminium flake pigment

-Dry powder form

-Dust containment packaging


PRODUCT APPLICATION

SilberCote® PC E3087 is a fine particle size, “cornflake” type aluminium flake pigment, surface treated for easy dispersibility and increased resistance to reaction with water. Unlike a conventional metal pigment paste, this grade is supplied as a dry powder to offer greater applicational versatility. To reduce environmental contamination and the explosion risk of dry aluminium flakes, it is packaged in bags permeable to liquids but not the metal. It is intended for powder coatings and solvent and aqueous paints and inks.


TECHNICAL DATA

Screen Analysis (Max Retained)

99.8% max through a 400 mesh (Wet Method)

Non-Volatile By Weight (Target)

99.0% ( Minimum)

Particle Size-Microns (Target)

13µm (Prior to Surface treatment By Malvern Mastersizer)

Specific Gravity

2.60


INCORPORATION GUIDELINES

For powder coatings, the packaging should be cut open and the pigment gently combined at 2-4% loading with the resin powder to provide a ready-to-spray composition. For liquid coatings, the bag may be cut open and the contents allowed to discharge gently onto the surface of the solvent. If using solvent alone is not feasible, the medium can be substituted, but dispersion time may be extended. Dispersion is best achieved by low energy stirring, using a blade capable of moving the whole mass. Further solvent or medium may be added at this stage. When a smooth consistency, free of aggregates has been obtained, the remainder of the formulation can be slowly added. High shear should be avoided as it causes flake damage, thereby reducing brightness. Gassing resistance in water-based media will also be reduced. Further information is provided in the leaflet “PI-AFIB”.


SAFETY AND HANDLING

Aluminum pigment should be stored in the original shipping container and kept tightly sealed. Store containers in a cool, dry, well-ventilated, and properly rated area. Avoid any conditions that will suspend or float the particles in the air, creating a dust cloud. Avoid all possible sources of ignition. For additional information, please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product, available from Silberline upon request. An SDS is supplied with all samples of this grade.


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