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 In the current style environment, where there is an emphasis to generate more cost effective coatings in combination with the desire to recycle materials where possible, Bead Brite has introduced to the market place a series of optical enhancers and pigment additives. These materials when formulated into coatings not only give unique color and appearance effects, but also lower overall raw material contribution costs. In addition, the recycled glass and rubber products are qualified under the United States Federal Executive Order for Recycling and may qualify for federal tax credits.
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RUBBER
XR200, LR400, O2XR, BR400, E8850, SR400, GR400, OWR400, RR400,
YR400
200 mesh pulverized recycled cured butyl nitrile rubber.
Provides texture and soft touch tactile properties.. Provides abrasion
resistance and enhanced durability when formulated with glass mirrors and beads.
Works best when pre-dispersed at a 40-50% pigment loading and
let down to the final concentration in the coating. Builds viscosity. Best when
applied in several coats to build film thickness. Usually applied at relatively
high film thickness (2-3 mils). Can be combined with coarse aluminum, special
effect and organic pigments to generate unique colors.
VITROCOTE
10, 20
Unique
naturally occurring amorphous aluminosilicate mineral that acts as an optical
spacer when formulated into coatings, enhancing their depth of image,
brilliance and luster. Equally effective with conventional organic or
inorganic pigments to improve flow and color saturation at reduced
pigment loading. Suitable for high-reduced pigment loading.
When used in combination with mirrors, glass chips, special effect and
aluminum flake pigments, acts to regulate particle orientation for maximum
visual benefit. Imparts heat and impact resistance. Works best when
pre-dispersed into the vehicle using a vertical or horizontal mill vs.
high-speed dispersion. Usually formulated at 1-2% by weight. Particle size
before milling 10 microns or less. MORE >>
POWDER COATINGS
In powder coating formulations, the chemist has a choice of evaluating Bead Brite products either as post additional material or as an ingredient to be extruded with the pre mix. Visual appearance differences are ...
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COST CONTRIBUTION
Effect pigments are, by their nature, typically more
expensive than the conventional colorants with which they are used. By providing
this range of Helicone HC pigments and Bead Brite additives, Bead Brite has
created a formulation space in which the synergy of these materials allows for significantly reduced costs while developing new and unique appearance and performance characteristics. Rather than having
to rely on color development strictly from the pigment itself, the appropriate
use of the additive line can allow for greater color impact due to
reflectivity, particle spacing, etc.
SUMMARY
The emergence of Helicone HC pigments and Bead Brite additives truly allow the formulator access to the next generation of color development technology, regardless of the intended application. With the ability to develop their appearance within the limits of conventional application conditions and at reasonable cost, Helicone HC pigments and Bead Brite additives open the door to dramatic improvements in performance and appearance unmatched by other available chemistries.
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| Glass Flake, Mirror Flake & Glass Bead Additives |
CHROM
BRITE
CB 5000, CB4500, CB4000, CB2300, CB160, CB100,
Mirrorized recycled random geometry
glass chips, which provide reflectivity, and opacity when
formulated into coatings. Incorporation allows for improved spot repairability
of the cured film. Can be used alone or in combination with Helicone pigments, aluminum or other special effect pigments to improve the
visual appearance by geometric diffusion and magnification of more costly effect
pigments. Also impart brilliance, depth of image, UV screening
capability, color travel and pattern control. Range of available particle
sizes allows flexibility in the degree of brilliance and sparkle in the finished
formulation. CB4000 1-13um, CB4500 1-45um and CB100 1-100um. Compatible in water borne coatings. Lower overall raw material cost contribution and
VOC’s. Require high-speed dispersion to be properly incorporated into the
vehicle system.
CLEAR GLASS
CG13
The basis for our numerous products comes from the
raw material glass in different chemical compositions with their correspondent
physical characteristics. It emanates from technical processes during which
glass is generated or manipulated. The product range varies from glass powder
with a grain size of a couple of micrometers to glass granules of several
centimetres. In a special grinding process the glass materials are carefully
crushed allowing a mostly cubic shape of the particles. The grading technique
used in the process guarantees an effective separation of grains defining both a
lower and an upper limit. Thanks to highly flexible production lines, custom
size solutions for our clients do not pose any problem at all. Variable packing
solutions ranging from 4oz jars to silo loads.
Recycled CG13 glass chips with a random geometry. When formulated
into industrial or architectural coatings, they impart color, texture,
durability, and UV screening capability. Provide a specular
appearance with a warm soft glow when formulated into opaque coatings
and when formulated into semi-transparent coatings, provide warmth and depth.
Improve heat transfer. Low gloss coatings formulated with glass show no or little signs of polish black. Requires high-speed dispersion to be properly incorporated into vehicle system. Particle size 1-13um and
1-13um.
BEADS
MB6, IB45, SB18 , SB25
Spherical extruded glass beads, which provide sheen and texture when formulated into coatings. Imparts "binocular" reflective effects when used with other special effect pigments. Improves mar resistance. Must be pre-dispersed using a sand mill or comparable dispersion process. Compatible in water, solvent and powder coatings. Lowers VOC’s. Particle size 1-6.3um and 1-45um.
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