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01SILBERCOTE PC 011ELM

SILBERCOTE PC 011ELM Aluminium Pigment

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

-Non-leafing, encapsulated aluminium flake pigment

-Dry powder form

-Dust containment packaging


PRODUCT APPLICATION

Silbercote PC Elite 011LM is a fine particle size “Silver Dollar” type aluminium flake pigment; encapsulated and surface treated for easy dispersibility and increased chemical resistance. 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. SBC PC Elite 011LM provides a bright, white face colour, a deep flop and good hiding power. It is intended for powder coatings but may also be used in solvent and aqueous paints and inks.


TECHNICAL DATA

Non-Volatile By Weight (Target)

99.0% Minimum

Particle Size-Microns (Target)

11 µm (by Malvern Mastersizer, prior to surface treatment)


INCORPORATION GUIDELINES

For powder coatings, the packaging should be cut open and the pigment gently combined at 4-6% loading with the powder coating 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 or medium. 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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