PoleStar™

High performance titanium dioxide extenders for decorative matt paints

PoleStar™ calcined kaolin aluminium silicate

extenders from Imerys allow reduction of

the titanium dioxide content in high PVC

decorative matt paints, without loss of

opacity or hiding power.

This translates to savings in raw material costs

for the paint manufacturer.

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

A T T R I B U T E S

- Titanium dioxide extension

- Reduces total raw material costs

- For high PVC interior matt wall paints

- Excellent opacity and hiding power

- High brightness, low yellowness

- For cost-effectivedecorative coatings

- Based on a natural aluminiumsilicate mineral

PoleStar™

Calcined kaolin products are made from natural raw materials.

F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N

t: +44 (0)1726 818000 f: +44 (0)1726 811200 coatings.kaolin@imerys.com imerys-kaolin.com

The calcination process transforms platy natural

kaolin, a natural aluminium silicate, into a highly

structured particle that is ideal for improving

coating opacity.

It is particularly effective in high PVC decorative

matt paints. The structure of the particle increases

and optimises refraction and diffraction of light

passing through the coating.

This improves the light scattering properties,

reducing the interaction of light with the

substrate beneath.

P H Y S I C A L C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S

Grade Brightness (ISO R457)

Mean particle size microns (sedigraph)

Oil absorption (g/100g)

Specific gravity

PoleStar™ 200P 90 2.0 50 2.6

PoleStar™ 400 90.5 0.6 72 2.6

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

UKP/PC017 - SECOND EDITION - 03/17