Coating Application /Coating Pigments

For exceptional performance-effects-combinations

In comparison to conventional pigments, CIRCOLIT® distinguishes itself through a unique effective combination.

In comparison to conventional pigments, CIRCOLIT® distinguishes itself through a unique effective combination.

The constellation of higher specific surface plus greater internal porosity in combination with crystalline rod-shaped primary particles leads to a particular performance combination:

  • Added value of more stroke capacity with simultaneously high gloss and smoothness potential (satin and non-satin)
  • Optical brighteners remain active
  • Increase in colour absorption speed and absorption capacity

Often and small amount of CIRCOLIT®-Slurry, so that usually the original rheological characteristics remain intact.

Influence on colour absorption and gloss

VStandard Vtest
Identical values with regard to whiteness, brightness, and chromaticity, wet and dry plucking
Tappi gloss uncalendered [%] 11,1 14,6
Tappi gloss calendered [%] 50,0 54,8
IGT AIC incl. acceptance [%] 90 99
IGT AIC incl. acceptance [%] 98 100

Dipl.-Ing. Michael Plattl
Productmanager - Paper and Coating
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Plattl