CIMBAR High Purity White Barytes

Naturally occurring barium sulfate pigments, barytes, are useful in a variety of applications as they are chemically inert (e.g., acid resistant). They have a high density, a low oil absorption, and a low refractive index. Barytes are radiopaque, and they are UV light reflectors. They positively impact the performance properties of formulated products. CIMBAR grade barytes combine these properties with a high brightness; making them useful in lighter colors, whites and clears.

Note: Barytes pigments perform well in high solids, solvent and water borne applications. Like most mineral filler pigments, coarser products tend to be more inexpensive than finer products.

Cimbar PC - is specificaly designed for powder coatings. It has a very narrow paticle size distribution and can allow for greater gloss control with 100% passing 325 mesh and a 9-10 micron median particle size

Cimbar EX - is the finest particle sized natural barytes currently marketed in the U.S. Applications include high gloss enamels, powder coatings, plastics, inks and other products requiring a topsize finer than 8 microns. Cimbar EX is an economical alternative to synthetic barium sulfate pigments (blanc fixe) with mean particle sizes in the 0.7-1.0 micron range.

Cimbar UF - is used in many of the same applications as "EX". However, its use is not recommended in dry films thinner than 1 mil (25um). An economical alternative to blanc fixe pigments having mean particle sizes of 1.5-2.5um.

Cimbar XF - is a general purpose grade of barytes. Its topsize is fine enough for it to be used in most high gloss and semi-gloss enamels, but it is also used in a variety of primers, inks, plastics and other applications where a smooth surface is required and/or where abrasion may be an issue. "XF" is often the reinforcing filler of choice in white rubber compounds.

Cimbar CF - is specifically designed for use in powder coatings and other applications sensitive to the affect of ultrafine particles on flow & leveling.

Cimbar 325 - is our coarsest, least expensive, white barytes. It is commonly used in matte finish and lower gloss coatings; gasketing compounds; brake pads; sealants; rubber compounds; urethane & pvc foams; etc.

Cimbar BF - is the next generation of precipitated extenders. With its micro fine particle size, high barium sulfate content, low solubility, high brightness and chemical inertness, BF is ideal for applications such as topcoats, printing inks, powder coatings and lead-acid batteries as well as many others.