Paints and coatings use fine, high-purity silica as a functional filler to improve durability, brightness, colour consistency and oil absorption. Shiv Mines and Minerals can supply custom-graded silica for these formulations.
What silica adds to paints and coatings
Fine silica improves scrub and weather resistance, tint strength and film durability, and helps control sheen — which is why it is a common functional filler.
Typical requirements
Paint and coating applications usually need:
- High chemical purity
- A fine, controlled particle size
- Low impurity and low moisture