0.4μm Whiteness 92! ImerCoat Gloss 80: The Mineral-Based "Tech Breakthrough" for Titanium Dioxide Reduction

Imerys

[ ImerCoat Gloss 80 ]

Kaolin

In the coatings, plastics, ceramics and other industries, there is a material that may seem inconspicuous but can comprehensively enhance product gloss, strength and weather resistance just like a "polishing master"! It is ImerCoat Gloss 80 washed nano kaolin - an "industrial treasure" created through nanoscale washing technology. Today, let's uncover how this material, which is 100,000 times finer than flour, has become the "invisible MVP" of high-end manufacturing!

Part 1 Product Introduction

ImerCoat Gloss 80 is a high-purity, nano-processed kaolin material refined through water washing, offering exceptional whiteness and ultra-fine particle size. It is designed to deliver outstanding opacity with a 20% reduction in TiO2 usage, while enhancing gloss in semi-decorative and industrial coatings. It disperses easily in both water-based and solvent-based paints, coatings, rubber, and inks.

Kaolin plays a crucial role in the coatings industry, significantly improving multiple performance aspects. During application, it enhances brushability, ensuring smoother application. In storage, it improves the stability of the coating system, reducing the risk of deterioration. For the coating film, kaolin boosts moisture resistance and impact resistance, strengthening protective performance. In terms of pigments, it helps prevent floating and blooming, ensuring more uniform and aesthetically pleasing color distribution.

With the continuous development of industrial production, the market demands increasingly stringent requirements for coating performance and durability. Today, low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) and high-solid-content coatings are highly favored. In this trend, kaolin, as an additive, has become an ideal choice for coating production. Kaolin is highly versatile and compatible with nearly all coating systems. In primers, it optimizes adhesion to substrates and enhances initial protective performance. When used in topcoats, it significantly improves gloss and smoothness, delivering excellent decorative effects.

Part 2: The Rise from Ore to Nanoscale

01 Three Steps to Create Cutting-Edge Material

1. Strict Ore Selection: Only high-purity, low-impurity kaolin ore is selected, ensuring top-tier quality from the very beginning.

2. Deep Water Washing: A "water bath" removes impurities like quartz and feldspar, boosting purity to over 90%!

3. Nano Grinding: Mechanical milling or chemical methods break particles down to the nanoscale—smaller than a virus!

•Fun Fact: Its nanoscale particles have an enormous surface area—just 1 gram could cover an entire soccer field! This unique property makes it a stealthy powerhouse for adsorbing pollutants and reinforcing materials.

Why Water Washing? Traditional acid washing risks environmental pollution, while water washing is eco-friendly, aligning with green manufacturing trends!

02 Four Key Superpowers

1. Ultra Adhesion: Expertly traps pollutants, oils and heavy metals - a must-have for eco and beauty products!

2. Material Booster: Reinforces plastics/rubbers with shock-resistance, durability and heat-proofing - makes phone cases tougher!

3. Perfect Blend: Mixes smoothly into coatings/masks without clumping - flawless performance every time!

4. Body-Friendly: 100% safe and non-toxic - even approved for medical use!

03 Dominating Performance Across Applications

1. Wall Paints:

   - Boosts hiding power - eliminates the need for triple-coating

   - Delivers eggshell-like gloss with enhanced scrub resistance

2. Industrial Coatings:

   - Increases film hardness - forklift-proof surface protection

   - Salt spray resistant - even withstands offshore rig conditions

3. Printing Inks:

   - Improves leveling - 4K-sharp print dot definition

   - Accelerates drying - maximizes production throughput

4. Rubber Products:

   - Enhances tensile strength - extends seal ring lifespan

   - Improves surface smoothness - reduces mold release agent usage

Part 3 Technical Specifications

Whiteness 92

Rivals premium titanium dioxide - achieving "clay-replaces-TiO₂" breakthrough with natural minerals.

Particle Size 0.4μm

98% particles <2μm - effortlessly penetrates coating micropores for flawless surfaces.

Oil Absorption 40g/100g

Low oil demand slashes resin consumption - formula costs plummet.

pH 6.0±1.5

Neutral compatibility - excels in both water/solvent systems with unbeatable dispersibility!

Comparative Test: Gloss 80 vs UF90

Experimental results demonstrate that when replacing 25% of titanium dioxide with equal proportions of Gloss 80 and UF90:

Gloss 80 formulation delivers higher film gloss

Superior DOI (Distinctness of Image) performance

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