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CR Minerals SafSil® and Navajo Brand® lines of pumice products
are widely used in the paint and coatings industry. The low density
and unique particle morphology of the vitreous pumice imparts many
desirable properties to the paint formulation.

SafSil® Products
SafSil® products are high performance functional fillers that contain less
than 0.1% respirable crystalline silica. SafSil® may be used effectively to
replace crystalline silica, nepheline syenite, calcium carbonate, talc and
other extender fillers. Environmentally friendly paints that meet Green
Seal Environmental Standard for Paints and Coatings (GS-11) and MPI
Green Performance requirements may be formulated using SafSil®.
SafSil® may be used in formulations of both latex and solvent-based
coatings.

Chemical and Physical Properties of SafSil® Pumice

Safsil® Particle Size Distribution

100

75
Percent Passing

50

25

0
0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0

Microns
CT550 CT450 CT200

SafSil® Typical Physical Properties

CT200 CT450 CT550
Median Partical Size 12 7 5
Hegman Grind 2.0 - 3.0 4.5 - 5.5 5.0 - 6.0
Oil Absorption (ASTM D281) 39 40 40
Specific Gravity 2.4 2.4 2.4
Bulking Value (Gal/100lbs.) 5 5 5
Hardness, Mohs 5.5 - 6.0 5.5 - 6.0 5.5 - 6.0
GE Brightness 77 78 79
pH ( 10% In Water) 8.0 - 10.0 8.0 - 10.0 8.0 - 10.0
Moisture Content <1% <1% <1%

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Typical Chemical Analysis
wt. %
Silicon Dioxide SiO2 73
Aluminum Oxide Al2O3 12
Potassium Oxide K20 <4
Sodium Oxide Na2O <4
Calcium Oxide CaO <2
Magnesium Oxide MgO <2
Titanium Dioxide TiO2 <2
Ferrous Oxide Fe2O3 <2
Free Moisture <1
Burnish Resistance
(Interior Flat Wall Paint - 54.8% PVC, 34.6% Vol. NV)

Use in Interior Paints 4.5

SafSil® products help provide enhanced qualities in interior paints4.0in properties such as:
3.5
85 º Sheen Increae

3.0
• Burnish resistance 2.5
• Flatting 2.0
• Sheen uniformity 1.5
1.0
• Touch-up 0.5
• Film reinforcement 0.0
Safsil Crystalline Calcium Nepheline Talc Hydrous
CT200 Silica Carbonate Syenite Clay
SafSil® can also replace ceramic microspheres and diatomaceous earth.

Burnish Resistance Flatting Efficiency - 50 Lbs ./100 Gal.

(Interior Flat Wall Paint - 54.8% PVC, 34.6% Vol. NV) (Interior Flat Wall Paint - 57.8% PVC, 33.6% Vol. NV)

4.5 2.5
4.0 2.4
85 Degree Sheen Increase

3.5
2.3
3.0
2.5 2.2
85 º Sheen

2.0 2.1
1.5
2.0
1.0
0.5 1.9
0.0 1.8
Safsil Crystalline Calcium Nepheline Talc Hydrous Safsil CT200 Safsil CT450 Diatomite, Natural Diatomite, Natural
CT200 Silica Carbonate Syenite Clay (12 Micron) (7 Micron) (12 Micron) (9 Micron)

MICROSPHERE REPLACEMENT
Flatting Efficiency - 50 Lbs ./100 Gal. MICROSPHERE REPLACEMENT
Ceramic microspheres have been purported to improve burnish
Ceramicresistance and cleansibility
microspheres have in interior
been wall to improve burnish resistance and cleansibility in
purported
(Interior Flat Wall Paint - paint
57.8% PVC,A 33.6%
systems. Vol. NV)
study evaluating a typical ceramic microsphere
interiortowall
two paint
gradessystems.
of SafSil was undertaken.
A study evaluating a typical ceramic microsphere to two grades of
2.5 INTERIOR EGGSHELL WALL PAINT, 50% PVC,SafSil
38.8% Volundertaken.
was NV, 50 lbs./100gals Filler
INTERIOR EGGSHELL WALL PAINT, 50% PVC, 38.8% Vol NV, 50 lbs./100gals Filler
2.4 PROPERTY COMPARISON
85 Degree Sheen

2.3 4 um MICROSPHERE
SAFSIL SAFSIL
CT200 CT45 PROPERTY COMPARISON
2.2 4 um MICROSPHERE SAFSIL CT200 SAFSIL CT450
2.1 BURNISH RESISTANCE, (ASTM D6736) STANDARD + =
SCRUBBABILITY, (ASTM D2486) STANDARD (ASTM D6736) -
BURNISH RESISTANCE, = STANDARD + =
2.0
WASHABILITY, (ASTM D3450) STANDARD ++ + STANDARD -
SCRUBBABILITY, (ASTM D2486) =
1.9 STAIN REMOVAL, (ASTM D4828) STANDARD = =
WASHABILITY, (ASTM D3450) STANDARD ++ +
Safsil CT200 Safsil CT450 Diatomite, Natural Diatomite, Natural
(12 Micron) (7 Micron) As may be(12seen the replacement of
Micron) (12ceramic
Micron)microspheres with SafSil
STAIN pumice provided
REMOVAL, very D4828)
(ASTM favorable results
STANDARD = =

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As may be seen the replacement of ceramic microspheres with SafSil pumice provided very favorable results
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Use in Exterior Paints and Stains
SafSil® products provide exterior paints with:

• Outstanding tint retention

• Acid resistance renders frost free surface

Use in Floor Paints

The hardness, chemical resistance, and abrasive qualities of SafSil® products make them ideal candidates for floor and deck coatings.
Pool deck coatings have been successfully formulated with SafSil®.

Use in Primers and Undercoats

SafSil® products are ideal for both architectural and industrial primer applications. SafSil’s® low soluble salt content helps minimize
corrosion in maintenance primers. The film texture of paints containing SafSil® CT 450 provides ‘tooth’ for subsequent topcoat
adhesion. Primers containing SafSil® CT 450 exhibit very good sanding qualities.

Powder Coatings
SafSil® grades are used successfully in powder coatings. The hardness of
SafSil® is an attribute, and angular sheen control and reinforcement are provided.

Industrial Maintenance Finishes

SafSil® CT 550 has been used successfully by a number of manufacturers to produce quality OEM finishes.

Dry Fall Coatings

Dry fall coatings are another opportunity for use of SafSil®, which provides sheen uniformity and corrosion resistance. SafSil® also
helps retard corrosion.

EIFS Systems
Exterior Insulation Finishing System (EIFS) basecoats and topcoats may be improved with the use of SafSil®. In basecoats SafSil® can
help bridge large nodular sand grains and enhance reinforcing. SafSil® is an asset for improving tint retention in topcoats.

Tennis Court Coatings

SafSil® products have been successfully formulated in tennis court coatings. SafSil® provides film reinforcement, sheen control, and
tint retention, as well as durability.

Traffic Paint
SafSil® Grades are efficacious in traffic paint applications. The hardness of the material makes it ideal in replacing calcium carbonate
in these systems. SafSil® CT200 may also replace diatomaceous earth for sheen control in traffic paints. Improved performance will
typically occur due to greater free binder.

Driveway Sealers
SafSil® has been used successfully in driveway sealers. The material contributes to ideal rheology and helps film reinforcement.

High Heat Coatings

SafSil® has successfully been used in high heat coatings. Because of its vitreous nature, SafSil® can easily withstand
temperatures well over 1000 F.

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Navajo Brand® Products

The larger particle size Navajo Brand® pumice products are used in non-skid and textured coatings.

Recommended Products
Non-Skid Coatings

# 1/2 0.15 to 0.3 mm (50 to 120 Mesh)

# 3 0.2 to 0.6 mm (30 to 80 Mesh)

# 4 0.6 to 1.6 mm (12 to 30 Mesh)

Textured Coatings

# 0-1/2 0.05 to 0.2 mm (80 to 325 Mesh)

# 1/2 0.15 to 0.3 mm (50 to 120 Mesh)

# 3 0.2 to 0.6 mm (30 to 80 Mesh)

# 4 0.6 to 1.6 mm (12 to 30 Mesh)

Driveway Sealers

# 1/2 0.15 to 0.3 mm (50 to 120 Mesh)

# 3 0.2 to 0.6 mm (30 to 80 Mesh)

Additional Information at www.CRMinerals.com

To place an order or obtain additional information, please contact CR Minerals at

505-428-2940, or contact your local distributor.

CR Minerals is a worldwide supplier of pumice products to many diverse markets. It operates a state of the
art processing facility in Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico.

Although the information and suggestions in this publication are believed to be correct, CR Minerals makes no representations or
warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of this information.

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