ASP 400P Hydrous aluminosilicate Engelhard-BASF Filler >> Kaolin Coatings Inks INKS General Industrial /Maintenance ASP® hydrous aluminosilicates Engelhard-BASF specialty kaolins improve performance, lower costs, increase efficiency, and enhance the value of customer products and processes in theink, paints and many other industries. Major product lines includeASP®. For example, in the paints and coatings industry, Engelhard-BASF specialty kaolin extender pigments are used to reduce titanium dioxide and improve film properties, package stability and reduce formulation costs of industrial coatings, as well as improve the optical qualities of paints, namely hiding power and tint strength. Engelhard-BASF ASP hydrous aluminosilicates are used as extenders and additives in the coatings, ink and paint industries. They are available in a wide range of grades (see below) and offer many performance benefits, including excellent titanium dioxide extension, improved color, gloss control, dispersion, stain resistance and enamel holdout. In inks, ASP products improve color development and holdout to prevent strikethrough and reduce costs. ASP 400P: coarse particle size, low brightness grade for use in glass reinforced thermoset systems where low resin demand, low shrinkage, controlled exotherm, crack resistance and good glass fiber dispersion are required, such as SMC and BMC compounds. This product also is used in adhesives to improve tack and in paints to improve barrier properties . Hydrous aluminosilicate. Used as an extender and additive in the coatings, ink and paint industries. Offers very good titanium dioxide extension, improved color, gloss control, dispersion, stain resistance and enamel holdout. Improves film properties, package stability and optical qualities such as hiding power and tint strength. Possesses coarse particle size and low brightness. Suits particularly for use in paints to improve barrier properties.