Products in Construction Chemicals: Filler

VINNAPAS® 536 ED is a versatile polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene with a high solid content. It is produced without the use of organic solvents, plasticizers, or formaldehyde donors. The residual monomer content is below 1000 ppm. The dispersion is characterized by high bonding strength combined with increased flexural strength and good compatibility with inorganic fillers like CaCO3.

VINNAPAS® EP 709 is characterized by its high cohesive strength and tensile strength, thanks to its Tg (glass transition temperature) of about +7 °C. It exhibits excellent adhesion to hard substrates and demonstrates great compatibility with inorganic fillers. As a result, VINNAPAS® EP 709 finds application in joint compounds and other building chemical applications.

VINNAPAS® 538 ED is a surfactant-stabilized polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is produced without the use of organic solvents, plasticizers, formaldehyde donors, or alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APEO)-containing compounds. VINNAPAS® 538 ED is a medium-viscosity product that exhibits high compatibility with cement, and its influence on cement setting is marginal.

AEROSIL® 300 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 300 m²/g.

AEROSIL® 380 is a hydrophilic fumed silica with a specific surface area of 380 m²/g.

VINNAPAS® 540 ED (ULS) is a medium-viscosity polymer dispersion based on vinyl acetate and ethylene. VINNAPAS® 540 ED (ULS) is produced without the use of organic solvents, plasticizers, or formaldehyde donors. The dispersion is characterized by high bonding strength due to its high Mw PVOH content.

Vertal® AF is a general-purpose talc/carbonate mineral additive, suitable for a broad range of applications, including polymers, ceramics, roofing, and asphalt. The benefits of Vertal® AF include improved dimensional stability, cross-flow mechanical performance, and flexural stiffness. It improves wet out of other additives and offers enhanced processability, improved crack and shrink resistance, and permeability reduction. The coarse particle size of Vertal® AF allows low dust, high bulk density, and minimum effects on viscosity of the melt/liquid media/carrier.

Minex® IG-20 is an industrial-grade functional filler and extender that adds performance and value across a broad spectrum of applications. In coating formulations, this material imparts many of the benefits of micronized Minex® grades, such as tint retention, weatherability, and abrasion resistance, while adding texture, traction properties, and gloss control.

Magris Talc Grade TC-100 is an off-white, extremely platy talc product. It is used in joint compound formulas to improve resistance to cracking, smoothing, and sandability. Grade TC-100 is also used as a filler in modified asphalt roofing to improve weathering and UV resistance.

Minex® IG-40 is an industrial-grade functional filler and extender that adds performance and value across a broad spectrum of applications. In coating formulations, this material imparts many of the benefits of micronized Minex® grades, such as tint retention, weatherability, and abrasion resistance, while adding texture, traction properties, and gloss control.

Minex® IG-35 is an industrial-grade functional filler and extender that adds performance and value across a broad spectrum of applications. In coating formulations, this material imparts many of the benefits of micronized Minex® grades, such as tint retention, weatherability, and abrasion resistance, while adding texture, traction properties, and gloss control.

Silverline 002 is an off-white, high-purity, platy talc that is used in different applications. In plastics, Silverline 002 is used in wood plastic composites (WPC), where it has been found to increase stiffness, reduce water absorption, increase heat distortion temperature, improve dimensional stability, and reduce creep in polyolefin and PVC-based wood plastic composites. In feedstuffs and fertilizers, Silverline 002 is a superior anti-caking/flow control that improves handling characteristics. In agricultural and seed applications, Silverline 002 is an effective carrier and coater. Silverline 002 is approved for use in animal feeds by the Association of American Feed Control Officials under Reference IFN 8-16-378.

Minex® IG-56 is an industrial-grade functional filler and extender that adds performance and value across a broad spectrum of applications. In coating formulations, this material imparts many of the benefits of micronized Minex® grades, such as tint retention, weatherability, and abrasion resistance, while adding texture, traction properties, and gloss control.

Minex® IG-16 is an industrial-grade functional filler and extender that adds performance and value across a broad spectrum of applications. In coating formulations, this material imparts many of the benefits of micronized Minex® grades, such as tint retention, weatherability, and abrasion resistance, while adding texture, traction properties, and gloss control.

Minex® IG-50 is an industrial-grade functional filler and extender that adds performance and value across a broad spectrum of applications. In coating formulations, this material imparts many of the benefits of micronized Minex® grades, such as tint retention, weatherability, and abrasion resistance, while adding texture, traction properties, and gloss control.

Minex® IG-25 is an industrial-grade functional filler and extender that adds performance and value across a broad spectrum of applications. In coating formulations, this material imparts many of the benefits of micronized Minex® grades, such as tint retention, weatherability, and abrasion resistance, while adding texture, traction properties, and gloss control.

Minex® IG-60 is an industrial-grade functional filler and extender that adds performance and value across a broad spectrum of applications. In coating formulations, this material imparts many of the benefits of micronized Minex® grades, such as tint retention, weatherability, and abrasion resistance, while adding texture, traction properties, and gloss control.

Cimsil A35 is a powdered additive that modifies the rheology of mortar, gypsum-plaster, and concrete, improving their properties in both the fresh and hardened states. This thixotropic additive was specifically developed to act as an anti-sagging and anti-slipping agent, improving workability and the visual finish of the systems into which it is incorporated.

Cimsil G30 is an attapulgite-based additive specifically developed to modify the rheology of wet and dry joint compounds and adhesives. This rheological additive is fully inert and compatible with most common binders, whether organic or inorganic. It is particularly effective in highly viscous filling pastes, such as joint compound for drywall or plasterboards.

Cimsil A55G is a chloride-free, thixotropic powder additive that is developed to be used in cement and/or lime and gypsum systems. This product is a low-dust additive designed for improving properties in fresh and hardened state of mortars and concrete systems.

VANSIL® W-30 Wollastonite is a medium fineness (4 Hegman fineness) low aspect ratio grade of wollastonite that can be used as a general-purpose mineral filler in a wide range of liquid coatings and powder coatings. It is used as a TiO2 spacer and extender. The naturally high pH of wollastonite helps to buffer latex paints and coatings, which contributes to improved corrosion resistance and weathering. This also extends in-can stability and prolongs the lifetime of the coating.

Poraver® 0.5 - 1 mm mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

VANSIL® W-20 Wollastonite is a relatively coarse (1 Hegman fineness) low aspect ratio grade of wollastonite that can be used as a general purpose extender pigment where ultra-fineness is not required such as texture paints and block fillers. The naturally high pH of wollastonite helps to buffer latex paints and coatings, which contributes to improved corrosion resistance and weathering. This also extends in-can stability and prolongs the lifetime of the coating.

Poraver® 0.1 - 0.4 mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

Poraver® 2 - 4 mm mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

Pansil® is a light cream-colored, free-flowing powder with no discernible odor. It functions as a polyfunctional additive, characterized by its high sorptive properties. The particles of Pansil are open-textured and form irregular microagglomerates.

Poraver® 0.04 - 0.125 mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

Poraver® 0.25 - 0.5 mm mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

McNAMEE® Clay is a low cost air-floated kaolin reinforcer and inert filler. It is also used in crack fillers, caulking compounds, and elastomers.

DIXIE CLAY® Filler is an air-floated fine particle size kaolin clay that can be used as a reinforcing filler in all types of coatings, adhesives, elastomers and latexes.

Pangel® C150 is a rheological additive crafted from sepiolite. As a powder additive, it enhances system rheology.

VANSIL® W-50 Wollastonite is the finest of the low aspect ratio grades of VANSIL (6+ Hegman fineness). This grade is suitable for liquid industrial and corrosion resistant coatings, powder coatings and semi-gloss architectural coatings. In powder coatings, this grade is desirable for smoother films and improved gloss. The naturally high pH of wollastonite helps to buffer latex paints and coatings, which contributes to improved corrosion resistance and weathering. This also extends in-can stability and prolongs the lifetime of the coating.

Poraver® 1 - 2 mm mm is an expanded glass granulate, provides a lightweight aggregate solution suitable for diverse applications.

VANSIL® WG Wollastonite is a high aspect ratio, long needle grade of wollastonite. It is used principally as a mineral filler and reinforcing agent to enhance mechanical strength properties in high build coatings, texture paint, and block fillers. In high film build coatings, the needle-like shape of VANSIL WG improves mud crack resistance and sag resistance, while also contributing to peak retention in texture coatings. The naturally high pH of wollastonite helps to buffer latex paints and coatings, which contributes to improved corrosion resistance and weathering. This also extends in-can stability and prolongs the lifetime of the coating. In calcium silicate board and fiber cement, VANSIL WG increases flexural and compressive strength, reduces shrinkage, and reduces cracking. It is recommended that high aspect ratio grades of VANSIL be added late in process to avoid possible damage to the needle structure from high shear mixing.

VANSIL® W-40 Wollastonite is a fine particle (5 Hegman fineness) low aspect ratio grade of wollastonite that can be used as a general-purpose mineral filler in a wide range of paint and coatings. It is used as a TiO2 spacer and extender. The naturally high pH of wollastonite helps to buffer latex paints and coatings, which contributes to improved corrosion resistance and weathering. This also extends in-can stability and prolongs the lifetime of the coating.

BILT-PLATES® 156 Filler is a fine particle size (4 Hegman fineness) air-floated kaolin clay. It is used as a reinforcing filler in all types of coatings, adhesives, elastomers and latexes. It can be used as a TiO2 spacer in coatings that do not require a high brightness filler.