Additive

ACEMATT® HK 520

ACEMATT® HK 520 is an untreated, medium particle sized precipitated silica. Providing very high compatibility it can be used in a large variety of coatings. The improved orientation in coating systems effectively prevents mottling.

Product information

Effects

Type

Additive

Sub type

Matting & haptics

Sustainability

Contains no biocide

Produced with renewable energy

Markets

Technologies

High solids (solventborne)
Powder
Radiation curing systems
Solventborne
Solventfree
Waterborne

Manufacturer

ACEMATT Logo

Availability

Key benefits

  • high transparency
  • universal usage in nearly all coating systems
  • good chemical resistance

Technical data

carbon content
0 - 0.5 %
DOA absorption
330 ml/100g
Grindometer value
27 µm
particle size, d50
6.5 µm
pH value, 5% in water
6.6
specific surface area (N2)
270 m²/g

Properties

Matting efficiency
5/5
Transparency
5/5
Viscosity
4/5
Smoothness/Haptic
4/5
Sedimentation behavior
2/5

Recommended addition level

As supplied calculated on total formulation: 1.0 - 7.0 %.

Processing instructions

Addition to the coating as supplied or as a predilution is possible.

Handling & storage

When stored in an original unopened packaging, the product has a shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture. We recommend to store the product in closed containers under dry conditions and to protect the material from volatile substances.