About Brenntag Specialties

Established in 1874 and headquartered in Essen, Brenntag Specialties is one of the two divisions of Brenntag, a global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. In the coatings industry, their extensive portfolio includes inorganic and organic pigments, epoxies, acrylics, alkyd resins, fillers, and curing agents. Brenntag meets sustainability goals by aiming for carbon net zero, in line with the EU Green Deal, and by ensuring zero spills and releases with minimal environmental emissions. The company transitioned towards the next level of recycling and reuse, increasing the share of sustainable solutions to support supplier and customer needs.

Mica CD-100

Mica CD-100 by Brenntag Specialties is muscovite, a type of mica, ground with water. Used in coatings systems such as aqueous and non-aqueous interior and exterior house paints, and surface sealers for pourous surfaces. Improves suspension, resistance to weathering, surface adhesion, chemical and water resistance. Reinforces the dried film. Reduces shrinkage and blistering. Controls chalking. Can be used in automotive finishes to achieve a metallic effect. Acts as a film formation enhancer and waterproofing agent. Mica CD-100 offers improved permeability.

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Mica OPTI Bright

Mica OPTI Bright by Brenntag Specialties is water ground, muscovite. Used in coatings systems such as aqueous and non-aqueous interior and exterior house paints, and surface sealers for pourous surfaces. Improves suspension, resistance to weathering, surface adhesion, chemical and water resistance. Reinforces the dried film. Reduces shrinkage and blistering. Controls chalking. Can be used in automotive finishes to achieve a metallic effect. Acts as a film formation enhancer and waterproofing agent. Mica OPTI Bright offers improved permeability.

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Mica OPTI Fine

Mica OPTI Fine by Brenntag Specialties is water ground, muscovite. Used in coatings systems such as aqueous and non-aqueous interior and exterior house paints, and surface sealers for pourous surfaces. Improves suspension, resistance to weathering, surface adhesion, chemical and water resistance. Reinforces the dried film. Reduces shrinkage and blistering. Controls chalking. Can be used in automotive finishes to achieve a metallic effect. Mica OPTI Fine acts as a film formation enhancer and waterproofing agent. Offers improved permeability.

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