T H E A P P L I C AT I O N O F M I N E R A L S C I E N C E

OptiGloss
Ultrafine kaolin extender for
decorative gloss paints

OptiGloss is the new extender from

Imerys designed specifically for high
gloss decorative paints. AT T R I B U T E S
- Reduces formulation cost
Combining our high quality kaolin reserves with
- Excellent gloss retention
processing expertise, OptiGloss is an ultrafine product
- Titanium dioxide extension
which minimises coating gloss reduction. This allows cost - Additional resin extension
savings in gloss paints through the extension of both - Superior opacity
titanium dioxide and binder. - Good colour properties
- E asy to disperse in
water-based paints
OptiGloss
A natural china clay product
with low carbon footprint.
F O R M U L AT I O N G U I D E L I N E S

- A dd to gloss paint at addition level equalling - R educe binder to maintain paint volume
30% by volume of titanium dioxide. solids. 8-10% reduction is normal.

- R educe titanium dioxide to match current coating - Check key properties: opacity, gloss.
opacity. Up to 10% TiO2 reduction is possible.
- C heck the level of dispersant in the new higher
PVC paint; a deficiency can result in reduced gloss.

TiO2 extension in low PVC paints by gloss level

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Eggshell /
Matt Semi-gloss / Silk / Satin Gloss
Soft sheen

OptiGloss

ImerSilk

Supreme

Opacilite

PHYSICAL CHAR ACTERISTICS

Grade Brightness Mean particle Refractive index Specific gravity Oil absorption
(ISO R457) size (d50 m) (g/100g)
(sedimentation)

OptiGloss 89 0.15 1.56 2.6 48

All technical data is provided for information only. It does not constitute a specification. Specifications are available on request.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N
t: +44 (0)1726 818000 f: +44 (0)1726 811200 perfmins@imerys.com imerys-perfmins.com

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