Fillers / Fibers for Coatings and Inks

Omyacoat 420 by Omya is an ultrafine, calcium carbonate-based, functional mineral filler. It is designed for solvent-based decorative paints, gloss powder coatings as well as industrial paints and coatings. It is based on UFGCC and ChameleoBoost™ technology. It boosts opacity and offers enhanced titanium dioxide performance through spacing effect and pigment stabilization. It shows very good dispersibility in water-based matt, semi-matt and semi-gloss paint systems. Omyacoat 420 provides gloss control, high brightness, reduced carbon footprint and optimized formulation cost.

Plastorit® Micro by Imerys acts as a filler. It is a heat resistant, fine particle size mineral designed for industrial primers, building systems, protective and wood coatings. Plastorit® Micro offers low oil absorption, textured finishes and novel optical effects. Recommended for interior/ exterior decorative matts, floor coatings, anti-corrosives, low VOC systems, wood stains, metal and powder coatings.

TECHNOCEL® 500-1 distributed by DKSH is a functional filler of technical cellulose. It is derived from renewable raw material and resources and used as carrier.

• It is recommended for plasters, renders, filling compounds and paint applications.
• TECHNOCEL® 500-1 is available in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden.
• It has a shelf life of 5 years.

NYAD® M9000 by Imerys is a high-purity wollastonite recommended for a wide range of architectural and industrial (liquid or powder) coatings where top size control is essential with a Hegman rating of 7.5. NYAD® M9000 offers excellent coatings reinforcement and mechanical properties due to its acicular morphology, high whiteness for white coatings applications, plus low binder demand for minimal impact to coatings rheology.

DORSIMIX® Filler X distributed by DKSH acts as a filler. It is manufactured from DORSILIT® quartz sand and DORSILIT® description quartz powder. It is characterized by its high SiO₂ content and is free from moisture containing substances.

• It is used in paints and coatings.
• It has a shelf life of 6 months.
• DORSIMIX® Filler X is available in Canada.

NYAD® M325 by Imerys is a high-purity wollastonite recommended for a wide range of architectural and industrial (liquid or powder) coatings where a 3-hegman functional extender pigment is required. NYAD® M325 offers excellent coatings reinforcement and mechanical properties due to its acicular morphology, high whiteness for white coatings applications, plus low binder demand for minimal impact to coatings rheology.

Bianco Fisso M 0.8 W distributed by DKSH is a general functional filler in paints and coatings applications. It exhibits high purity and controlled particle size. It is a high-quality, industrial-grade white pigment designed to enhance the color and brightness of products.

• It is made from a unique blend of inorganic compounds which ensures superior performance and durability.
• It is recommended for powder coating applications in interior, exterior, industrial, decorative, polyester and hybrid systems.
• Bianco Fisso M 0.8 W has a shelf life of 2 years.
• It is available in Canada.

Techpolymer™ MBX-5 by Sekisui Kasei is a matting agent. It is a cross-linked methyl methacrylate and ethyleneglycol dimethacrylate copolymer grade. Offers good mechanical- and solvent resistance. It has mean particle diameter between 4.0-6.0 µm. Techpolymer™ MBX-5 is recommended for use in plastic-, automotive interior-, wood- and coil coating.

SACHTLEBEN MICRO distributed by DKSH is a synthetic barium sulfate. It is acid, weather and alkali resistant. It is inert with extremely narrow particle size range and low specific surface area.

• Exhibits lightness, low abrasive action and an extremely high light reflectance in broad ranges of the spectrum.
• Offers pure whiteness while preserving the original brilliance and hues of colored pigments used.
• It is notable for its extremely low binder requirement and excellent dispersibility.
• Its deflocculating properties makes it possible in combination with titanium dioxide, colored pigments and carbon blacks.
• It can be used to achieve high gloss coatings which are flocculation resistant.
• Recommended for fishing enamels, dispersion paints, printing inks, wood paints and powder coating systems.
• SACHTLEBEN MICRO is FDA approved.
• It is available in Canada.

NYAD® M1250 by Imerys is a high-purity wollastonite recommended for a wide range of architectural and industrial (liquid or powder) coatings where a 6-hegman functional extender pigment is required. NYAD® M1250 offers excellent coatings reinforcement and mechanical properties due to its acicular morphology, high whiteness for white coatings applications, and low binder demand for minimal impact to coatings rheology.