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and with good reason. 

Calcium carbonates 

- have an optimised particle size distribution
and thereby improve the opacity 

- have a high degree of whiteness,
so very bright, white paints and coatings can be formulated and brilliant shades of colour created 

- have a buffer effect on account of their 'alkaline nature'and thus provide effective corrosion protection 

- are not harmful to health,
so they are suitable for interior decorative paints used in living areas 

- make the dispersion of pigments easier,
thereby ensuring that they can be used economically 
- are weather resistant
and help to increase the life cycle of a coating 

- have a low degree of abrasiveness, 
improving the 'sandability' of a coating and reduces wear on equipment used in the production of paints 

- have low oil absorption 
and enable highly scrub-resistant emulsion paints to be formulated under economical conditions 

- have a mid-range specific weight 
which ensures easy handling during storage, mixing and processing 

Synthetic Resins 

- are film forming
and protect the coating against atmospheric effects 

- have binding power, 
allowing therefore the wetting and dispersion of extenders and pigments in paints and lacquers 

- are chemically resistant
a requirement for the formulation of coatings which are exposed to aggressive, corrosive media 

- control the application of coating systems
and therefore influencing the coating process, film formation and drying conditions 
- are mechanically resistant
and help protect the coating from scratches and chipping. 

- create brilliance, 
by forming smooth surfaces with high gloss 

- are universal
owing to their possible use in water and solvent-based
systems. 

- help maintain property value
by protecting the object the coating is applied to over a long period of time . 

Products

Whether you're looking for high whiteness, a gloss finish, corrosion protection,
or weather resistance -our calcium carbonates offer a wide range of benefits. 
We also supply many complementary products specifically tailored to the needs of
paint and coatings manufacturers.. 

Literature

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