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Aluminum Paste

Alpaste

A pigment formed by aluminum flakes with a solvent derived from petroleum and a small amount of an oily substance.

Applications

Mainly for paint manufacturing; also used in printing inks and industrial coatings and finishings. An outstanding protection against rust and corrosion due to its thermal refractivity. Applied on tanks containing liquids or gases, it maintains contents at a lower temperature.

Standard Packaging

Kegs (55 kg)

Drums (80-100-110 kg)

Barrels (210-285 kg)

Relevant Characteristics

Pastes and vehicles are not explosive or toxic.

The paste may be easily mixed with other paint components without any loss, increasing safety and preventing contamination of surrounding surfaces.

Aluminum pastes are maintained in optimum conditions when stored in dry places, avoiding any type of moisture.

Properties of aluminum pastes are maintained for long periods.

TYPE

GRADE

% MINIMUM METAL CONTENT

% MAXIMUM RETAINED IN MESH No. 325

% MINIMUM LEAFING VALUE

% MAXIMUM MOISTURE

APPARENT DENSITY

LEAFING

P-80

65.0

15.0

30.0

0.1

1.35

LEAFING

P-100

67.0

3.0

50.0

0.1

1.47

LEAFING

P-200

67.0

0.1

55.0

0.1

1.47

LEAFING

P-500

80.0

3.0

50.0

0.1

1.85

NO LEAFING

P-901

65.0

3.0

N/A

0.1

1.44

NO LEAFING

P-902

65.0

0.1

N/A

0.1

1.44

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