Adhesives & Sealants
Building & ConstructionChemicalsNonwovensPaint & CoatingsPersonal CarePlastics & FilmRubber You are here: Markets | Paint & Coatings | CelTiX™ Natural Diatomaceous Earth
CelTiX™ Multifunctional Filler
High Performance Matting and Hiding
CelTiX™ was developed to enhance product performance, bringing many advantages to the end formulation. Due to its specific porous microstructure, CelTiX™ traps air in its voids, which then act like tiny deflecting mirrors, scattering light and adding opacity to the paint film. The tight particle size distribution also provides good sheen control without sacrificing burnish and scrub resistance or surface smoothness.
Chemically inert, CelTiX™ is compatible with typical resins and common formulating additives used in the paint and coatings industry.
Multifunctional Properties
Excellent hiding power
Good matting effect
Improved burnish resistance
Film permeability control
Low bulk & specific density
Reduced thickener requirement
Faster dry-to-touch time
Easily dispersed in water and solvent systems
No significant crystalline silica content (<0.2%)
Low carbon footprint impact
Formulating With CelTiX™
CelTiX™ offers many advantages to your formulations over other matting and hiding agents which can help rationalize raw materials, reduce costs and enhance product performance. CelTiX™ offers outstanding hiding power without compromising tint strength; it can be used in interior or exterior paints and it allows for high colour intensity and whiteness. CelTiX™ can also be used as a cost effective, high performance replacement for titanium dioxide (up to 20% replacement of TiO2.) Additionally, CelTiX™ enhances your formulation stability, dry time and rheology control.
Typical Results*
| Properties | Control | CelTiX™ |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 1.37 | 1.35 |
| Viscosity KU @ 25 C | 95 | 97 |
| Paint pH | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| C. Ratio 75 microns / 3 Mils | 95.7 | 96.0 |
| C. Ratio 150 microns / 6 Mils | 96.9 | 97.5 |
| Reflectance | 90.2 | 90.2 |
| Whiteness | 83.8 | 83.9 |
| Yellowness | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Hunter L | 95.1 | 95.0 |
| Hunter a | -0.2 | -0.1 |
| Hunter b | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Gloss @ 60° | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Sheen @ 85° | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| Tint Strength | 47.9 | 49.1 |
| Burnish Resistance | 0.9/4.8 | 0.6/3.1 |
*The physical properties of the products represent typical values obtained in accordance with World Minerals test methods and are subject to manufacturing variations. They are provided here as a general reference only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be relied on for any particular application.
For detailed formulation advice please contact us
Product Related Literature
CelTiX™ - The new opacifying titanium dioxide extender for high PVC matt paints [552KB]
PRODUCT FOCUS
IMERYS mica's have proven benefits in noise management.
The use of mica to improve the sound proofing characteristics of a polymeric compound is well known. Mica remains the most efficient product to create the maximum value for tan (δ) ... read more
Exceptional Matting for Smooth Surface Paints
OpTiMat™ matting agents are the leading products in the decorative industry. OpTiMat™ matting agents exhibit unique performances and are available in three grades to accommodate a wide range of surface aspect requirements ... read more
ImerCare™ 25P - A new range of minerals for the personal care industry
ImerCare™ 25P is the latest in a series of products developed by Imerys from its perlite based minerals. ImerCare™ 25P has been designed to optimise performance and provide multi-functionality for formulators.... read more
ImerCure™ X10- Mineral additive for UV-cured clear coatings
ImerCure™ X10 brings an innovative combination of properties to radiation-cured coatings. The specially engineered particle size makes it ideally suited to clear coatings, giving no loss of optical transmission and clarity.... read more
Request SDS
Performance Minerals - Europe Safety Data Sheets are available upon request in most European Languages.
Find a Distributor
All products are available from either direct sales offices or through our distributors and agents.