Inorganics for Ink Receptive Coatings PIDC’s Alumax product portfolio has a diverse range of applications, in which several market leading Boehmite products exist in the use and application of ink-receptive coatings for both pigment and dye based inks. The following products cater to a wide spectrum of customizable properties best fit for the dispersion and application of Boehmite onto your select substrate. Each product is available as either an Acid or Water Dispersible Boehmite. Key properties, including porosity for ink absorption and drying, crystallite size for gloss enhancement, and anions for dispersion optimization, can all be tailored to meet your needs. PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
PROPERTY
Alumax DB-10X
Alumax DB-10-XP
Alumax DB-30XP
Formula
AlOOH
AlOOH
AlOOH
Appearance
White, free flowing powder
White, free flowing powder
White, free flowing powder
Crystallite size (nm)
10~15
10~15
20~25
LOI (%)
17~20
17~20
17~20
Surface Area (m2 /g)
110~140
100~120
80~100
Pore Volume (cc/g)
0.4~0.6
0.7~0.9
0.4~0.7
Average Pore Diameter (nm)
10~15
20~30
15~20
Loose Bulk Density
0.6~0.9
0.4~0.7
0.15~0.25
Anion Selection
Nitrate/Formate/Acetate
Nitrate/Formate/Acetate
Nitrate/Formate/Acetate
Workable pH range
3~7
3~7
3~7
Forms Available
Acid or Water Dispersible
Acid or Water Dispersible
Acid or Water Dispersible
CAS# 1318-23-6
Characteristics
Highly dispersible (<150 nm)
Tailored pore volume and size distribution
High purity
Improved gloss
Storage Keep tightly sealed in a dry place Shelf life of 18 months Caution: Product may be irritating to skin and eyes, always wear PPE when handling this material
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