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Mica is used as a pigment extender that also facilitates suspension, reduces chalking and mud cracking, prevents shrinking and shearing of the paint film increases the resistance of the paint film to water penetration and weathering and brightens the tone of colored pigments. Mica also promotes paint adhesion in aqueous and oleoresinous formulations. It has a high aspect ratio.

Due to good thermal properties, Mica has the ideal filler to stabilize and isolate the effects of thermal expansion.

  • High aspect ratio

  • Outstanding whiteness and purity

  • Efficient barrier effect

  • Natural, pure Muscovite and Sericite  

  • Prevents chalking, mud cracking

  • Reduces shrinkage

  • Increases water penetration resistance 

  • Good weathering resistance

  • Adds matting effect

 

Mica  products can be grouped as follows

 

  • Micronised Micas

  • Flaked Micas

  • Ultra fine Micas

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