CAB Pigment Chips — Low-Dust, Low-VOC Colorants for Cleaner Manufacturing
Product Overview
CAB Pigment Chips are solid pigment concentrates dispersed in Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB) resin. Designed for solventborne coating systems, these chips offer a clean and reliable method to evaluate pigment properties including color strength,gloss, hiding power, and durability.
Key Applications
- Automotive Coatings: Metallic basecoats, solid color topcoats, plastic component coatings
- Industrial Coatings: Protective metal coatings, machinery finishes, anti-corrosion layers
- Architectural Coatings: Exterior wall paints, decorative finishes, weather-resistant coatings
Performance Summary
- Advantages: High transparency, excellent gloss, superior weather resistance,uniform film formation, and consistent batch-to-batch performance.
- Limitations: Higher cost compared to NC systems and slower drying times in fast-dry applications.
Usage Guidelines
- 1. Reserve 10-20% solvent or water so that it can be added to adjust the viscosity after the pigment chips are dissolved;
- 2. Mix the solvent first, then add the pigment chips while stirring;
- 3. Slowly adjust the mixer to 2000rpm/min. When most of the pigment chips are dissolved, stop the machine and scrape the pigment chips attached to the barrel wall, stirring plate and bottom of the barrel into the pigment chips, then start stirring until all the pigments are dissolved. Pigment chips are completely dissolved;
- 4. After the pigment chips are completely dissolved, make up for the evaporated solvent and add the 10-20% solvent or water left before, mix evenly to make a color paste;
- 5. It is recommended to quickly pass the color paste through the sand mill to achieve better results. It can also be used directly according to the usage requirements;
- 6. You can also use pigment chips directly added to the ink formula for direct use.
The manufacturing process is basically the same as above.
Storage and use of pigment chips
The storage temperature should be 5℃-30℃, avoid high temperature and direct sunlight, and should be used within 12 months if conditions permit.
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