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01SILBERCOTE® 516-20Y

SILBERCOTE® 516-20Y Aluminum Paste

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This product is a resin treated pigment carried in mineral spirits and provided in a paste form.

-Fine particle size aluminum flake pigment

-Non-leafing


PRODUCT APPLICATION

SILBERCOTE Y polymer treated aluminum pigments are resistant to acid and alkali staining, while providing enhanced electrical charge resistance in finished coatings. SILBERCOTE Y imparts additional detergent resistance and adhesion properties versus the SILBERCOTE Z series. SILBERCOTE Y is typically formulated into liquid coatings for plastic substrates. This product is recommended for automotive parts and accessories, automotive interior and consumer electronics applications.


TECHNICAL DATA

Grade

325 mesh grade

Screen Analysis (Max Retained)

1%

Non-Volatile By Weight (Target)

55.0% (+/- 2.0%) by weight

Non-Volatile By Volume (Calculated)

31.6% by volume

Aluminum Flake Content (Calculated)

45% by weight

Particle Size-Microns (Target)

16

Specific Gravity

1.21

Bulking Gallons Pounds

0.099

Solvent

Mineral Spirits


INCORPORATION GUIDELINES

Solvent Selection: Polar solvents, i.e., alcohols, esters, ketones having low surface tension are preferred to provide ideal wetting properties of the flakes.

Recommended Dispersion Procedure: Add a sufficient amount of solvent (1/3 to 1/2 the weight of aluminum paste) to the aluminum pigment in order to develop a thick, creamy consistency under slow-speed mixing.

Caution: The use of high-speed mixing equipment, such as Cowles dispersers, may distort the aluminum flake, resulting in poor appearance.


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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