Paints & Coatings

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings

20 Microns' Mica Series is a high-performance micronized and wet-ground lamellar mineral engineered for architectural, industrial, and specialty paint systems. Mica platelet structure creates an internal mineral shield that significantly increases film dura...

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Advantages

Key Benefits

Why Mica Series for Paints & Coatings is the preferred choice for paints & coatings formulations

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Lamellar platelet structure creates overlapping mineral shield for superior film protection

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Improves mechanical strength — reduces shear, cracking, and peeling

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Strong barrier effect against moisture, chemicals, and salinity

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Enhances weather and UV resistance in exterior architectural paints

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings benefits Performance engineered for Paints & Coatings
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Pearlescent effects available with wet-ground high-aspect-ratio grades

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Improves thixotropy and rheology stability in high-PVC paints

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Lower vapor transmission — improved moisture barrier for exterior coatings

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Heat, UV, and scrub resistance — ideal for demanding outdoor applications

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Product Grades

Product Grades

Comprehensive range of Mica Series for Paints & Coatings grades for diverse industrial applications

3 Specialized Grades

Each grade is engineered for specific performance requirements in paints & coatings applications

Lab Verified
Quality Certified
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Micron Mica 2080
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Micron Mica 2080

Standard dry-milled mica for architectural and industrial paint formulations offering good aspect ratio, pigment suspension, and consistent dimensional stability in paint films.

AR Mica T
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AR Mica T

Wet-ground high aspect ratio muscovite mica for premium exterior architectural and pearlescent specialty paints — platelets remain unbroken for maximum barrier effect and optical performance.

Decorative Paints Industrial Coatings Specialty Coatings Industrial Grade Quality Tested
Paints & Coatings Application Matrix

Application Areas

Application areas listed against Mica Series for Paints & Coatings in the Paints & Coatings application matrix

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Water-Based Exterior Emulsion
Use Area 01

Water-Based Exterior Emulsion

Application TypeDecorative Paints

System / Sub-categoryWater-Based Exterior Emulsion

Verified in Paints & Coatings matrix
Epoxy / Anti-Corrosive Primers
Use Area 02

Epoxy / Anti-Corrosive Primers

Application TypeIndustrial Coatings

System / Sub-categoryEpoxy / Anti-Corrosive Primers

Verified in Paints & Coatings matrix
Cool Roof / Heat-Reflective
Use Area 03

Cool Roof / Heat-Reflective

Application TypeSpecialty Coatings

System / Sub-categoryCool Roof / Heat-Reflective

Verified in Paints & Coatings matrix
Marine / Protective Coatings
Use Area 04

Marine / Protective Coatings

Application TypeSpecialty Coatings

System / Sub-categoryMarine / Protective Coatings

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Product Sheet Applications

Applications

Applications listed for Mica Series for Paints & Coatings in the Paints & Coatings product sheet

Architectural Paints (Interior & Exterior)
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Architectural Paints (Interior & Exterior)

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings
Industrial Coatings
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Industrial Coatings

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings
Powder Coatings
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Powder Coatings

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings
Sound Deadening Systems
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Sound Deadening Systems

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings
Joint Compounds
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Joint Compounds

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings
Cool Roof Coatings
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Cool Roof Coatings

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings
Pearlescent Specialty Paints
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Pearlescent Specialty Paints

Mica Series for Paints & Coatings

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Related Product Markets

Markets

Other website markets with a verified Mica Series for Paints & Coatings product-family listing

Adhesive & Sealants
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Adhesive & Sealants

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Ceramic
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Ceramic

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Plastic & Polymer
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Plastic & Polymer

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Rubber
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Rubber

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mica Series for Paints & Coatings in paints & coatings applications

Mica platelets overlap to form a continuous mineral shield inside the paint film, significantly increasing film durability and helping paint resist shearing, cracking, chalking, peeling, moisture, chemicals, and salinity.

Wet-ground high-aspect-ratio mica (AR Mica T) enables pearlescent and sheen effects in specialty architectural and decorative coatings, providing metallic visual depth and controlled sheen enhancement.

Wet grinding by controlled delamination preserves smooth basal surfaces, maintains high aspect ratio, and produces low grit particles essential for superior barrier performance and optical effect applications.

Yes, mica's high aspect ratio platelet structure contributes to thixotropy, prevents pigment agglomeration, stabilizes viscosity, and maintains uniform film appearance in both high and low PVC systems.

Yes, mica's extreme UV and thermal stability, along with its superior barrier properties, make it particularly valuable for exterior architectural emulsions and industrial protective coatings exposed to harsh conditions.

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