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Resources for cost savings and understanding minerals and fillers.
TIPS TO REDUCE TIO2 IN TINT BASES
TIPS TO REDUCE TIO2 IN TINT BASES
TIO2-FREE CONTRACTOR’S PAINT FORMULATION
MESH-TO-MICRON CONVERSION TABLE
MESH-TO-MICRON CONVERSION TABLE
MOHS HARDNESS COMPARISON CHART
REFRACTIVE INDEX COMPARISON CHART
REFRACTIVE INDEX COMPARISON CHART
TIPS TO REDUCE TIO2 IN TINT BASES
Unlock the potential of TiO2 reduction in tint bases with our exclusive tips.
Achieve perfect colour matching while saving costs, thanks to our innovative techniques that maintain colour quality.
Download our tips simplify your formulation process and optimise colorant use for efficient paint production.
TiO2-free Contractor’s Paint Formulation
Keeping costs down is a top priority as we get back to work in a depressed market.
To make matter’s worse, the weak currency has pushed prices up for many inputs, particularly the costliest one in paint-making, titanium dioxide.
So to get your creative juices flowing, we’re offering a TiO2-free paint formulation as a free download.
Mesh-to-Micron Conversion Table
Understanding particle size data on a data sheet can be challenging. Not everyone measures things the same way!
The terms, for a start can be confusing. Sometimes one sees Mesh sizes, other times one sees Microns.
To compare one mineral to another, you need a conversion table.
Mesh-to-Micron Conversion Table
Understanding particle size data on a data sheet can be challenging. Not everyone measures things the same way!
The terms, for a start can be confusing. Sometimes one sees Mesh sizes, other times one sees Microns.
To compare one mineral to another, you need a conversion table.
Mohs Hardness Comparison Chart
How can you tell if a filler is going to be abrasive or not? The first point of reference is the Mohs Hardness scale.
Diamond is the hardest mineral in the world, so it sits at number 10 on the hardness scale. Pure talc is the softest mineral at number 1.
Other minerals fall in between these two.
This table gives you an idea of the hardness of various minerals and fillers, compared to each other.
Refractive Index Comparison Chart
In order for a coating to be opaque and look white, it needs to be able to bend and scatter light before the light reaches the substrate.
The bending of light is governed by the Refractive Index of the various materials in the coating and the differences between them.
This chart is a useful comparison of the Refractive Index of various components of a typical paint formulation.
Refractive Index Comparison Chart
In order for a coating to be opaque and look white, it needs to be able to bend and scatter light before the light reaches the substrate.
The bending of light is governed by the Refractive Index of the various materials in the coating and the differences between them.
This chart is a useful comparison of the Refractive Index of various components of a typical paint formulation.
Specific Gravity Comparison Chart
Specific Gravity or SG, is the ratio of the density (weight per unit volume) of a substance relative to the density of water, which we know is 1.
So if the SG of something is less than 1 it floats in water and if greater than one, it sinks.
It is also the ratio for converting mass to volume, or vice-versa. This chart gives the Specific Gravity of various minerals and fillers used in industry.