Precipitated silica

Product Description:

Gaia-PSC 200 is a silica manufactured by the precipitation method. It is a white fine powder and can be used as matting agent in clear and pigmented water based coatings to provide excellent performance:  excellent matting efficiency, workability, dispersibility, and transparency.   

Uses:  as an effective matting agent in clear and pigmented coatings.

Product General Specification*:

Appearance & Physical State: fine powder

Silica (SiO₂) content: > 94%

Particle size: < 6.5 microns (D50)

Pore volume:  1.6 – 1.8 ml/g

Surface area (BET): 220-250 m²/g particle

Surface area (DBP): 250-300 ml/100 g particle

Oil absorption: ≥ 260 g oil/100 g particle

Heating loss: < 6 %

Ignition loss: < 4 %

Stability: stable under recommended storage conditions.

Storage Condition: Store closed containers in a cool, dry and well ventilated place away from ignition sources and incompatible materials.

Packing:  25 kg in reinforced polyethylene plastic bag.

* Only as guidance; exact specifications refer to COA shipped with the product.