Silicas and Aluminas
Fumed metal oxides are versatile and efficient additives used in coatings.
As the coatings industry grows and demand increases for new and innovative technology, Cabot continues to prove it is up for the challenge. When incorporated into your formulations, our additives for high performance coatings can provide a wide range of properties from pigmentation and abrasion resistance, to thermal insulation and weatherability. Let our knowledge and expertise guide you to new opportunities and ideal solutions for improved performance in your coatings applications.
Use the chart below to determine which Cabot product(s) best suits your needs.
| Function | Performance Additive |
|---|---|
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Matting |
Nanogel® aerogel |
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Abrasion resistance of UV-cured coatings |
CAB-O-SIL® CT series fumed silicas |
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Fluidization and free flow for powder coatings |
CAB-O-SIL CT series fumed silicas and SpectrAI® fumed aluminas |
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Rheology control for solvent-borne coatings |
CAB-O-SIL fumed silicas |
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Rheology control for water-borne coatings |
CAB-O-SIL fumed silicas and CAB-O-SPERSE® aqueous dispersions |
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Thermal insulation |
Nanogel aerogel |
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Pigmentation and tinting |
BLACK PEARLS®, MONARCH®, MOGUL®, and EMPEROR® carbon blacks |
Specialty Carbon Blacks
Cabot’s carbon black technologies provide solutions for the high performance coatings industry
Aerogel
High surface area, low density and tailored particle size make Nanogel® aerogel a key coatings additive for high performance coatings applications.
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