KRONOS pigments for coatingsKRONOS 2044 is a special pigment for emulsion paints,as well as matt flexographic inks. As a result of its’ highsurface, KRONOS 2044 produces the highest hidingpower in interior emulsion paints due to a pronounceddry-hiding effect. It is additionally characterised by out-standing storage stability in waterborne systems.

KRONOS 2064 displays low abrasiveness and is an out-standing pigment for high-gloss gravure and flexographicinks. Additionally it is a universal pigment for use in in-dustrial coatings. It is characterised by high tintingstrength and hiding power, a high degree of gloss can be achieved when used in both waterborne and solvent-based systems.

KRONOS 2160 can be used as a universal pigment and meets very high demands on weather resistance. It achieves high hiding power in waterborne industrialcoatings. In solvent-based two-pack polyurethane systems it has a positive influence on the pot life and istherefore particularly suitable for vehicle refinish paint.

KRONOS 2190 is a universal pigment for waterborneand solvent-based paint systems. The principal proper-ties of this pigment are its outstanding dispersibility andexcellent tinting strength, together with high gloss.

KRONOS 2300 is a universal pigment for industrial coatings and architectural paints. This grade producesparticularly bright, neutral tones, as well as glossy coatings in whites. It is particularly recommended forpackaging coatings.

KRONOS 2305 was developed specifically for use inelectrodeposition coatings, it possesses high hidingpower together with high resistivity.

KRONOS 2310 produces coatings with very good tinting strength and hiding power, as well as outstandingweather resistance and very good processing properties.These characteristics make KRONOS 2310 a pigmentfor universal use, especially in waterborne and solvent-based systems for all outdoor applications.

KRONOS 2315 provides excellent weather resistanceperformance in combination with outstanding tintingstrength, hiding power and very high gloss. It is a specialpigment that meets the toughest demands in exterior industrial applications.

KRONOS 2360 can be used universally and meets thehighest weather resistance performance for the latestand most demanding coatings. It is equally suited to bothwaterborne and solvent based systems, providing ultimate hiding power and tint strength compared to similar pigment types. It also has very good dispersibilitythat enables production of high gloss coatings with littlegloss haze.

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CoatingsTest formulation: stoving enamel based on an acrylic/melamine system(pigment volume concentration: 18%)

Optical characteristics

Brightness and tone in whiteBrightness L*

Tone b*

KRONOS 2064 98.11.9

KRONOS 2160 98.21.9

KRONOS 2190 97.62.4

KRONOS 2300 98.41.9

KRONOS 2310 98.41.9

KRONOS 2315 98.51.8

KRONOS 2360 98.41.8

Relative tinting strength and tone in greyRelative tinting strength

Tone b*

KRONOS 2064 105- 7.1

KRONOS 2160 95- 6.8

KRONOS 2190 103-7.0

KRONOS 2300 102- 7.1

KRONOS 2310 100- 7.0

KRONOS 2315 104- 7.2

KRONOS 2360 100- 7.0

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CoatingsTest formulation: waterborne, eggshell-gloss emulsion paint based on acrylic resin(pigment volume concentration: 28%)

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Brightness and tone in whiteBrightness L*

Tone b*

Relative tinting strength and tone in greyRelative tinting strength

Tone b*

The colorimetric values L* and b* characterise the brightness and tone of the coating samples pigmented with titanium dioxide (DIN 55983). The higher the L* value found for a pigment in white coatings, the greater the brightness at equal pigment volume concentrations. The higher the b* value found, the greater the yellowness of the white system.

KRONOS 2315 97.31.4

KRONOS 2310 97.31.5

KRONOS 2300 97.41.5

KRONOS 2360 97.21.5

KRONOS 2190 96.62.1

KRONOS 2160 97.12.0

KRONOS 2315 104- 2.9

KRONOS 2310 101- 2.8

KRONOS 2300 102- 2.8

KRONOS 2360 103- 3.0

KRONOS 2190 103- 2.8

KRONOS 2160 99- 2.6

CoatingsTest formulation: high-hiding interior emulsion paint based on polyvinyl acetate(pigment volume concentration: 78%

Brightness and tone in whiteBrightness L*

Tone b*

Relative tinting strength and tone in greyRelative tinting strength

Tone b*

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The higher the L* value found for a pigment in grey coatings, the greater is its relative tinting strength. The more negative the b* value found, the greater the blueness of the grey system. The figures given are mean values over extended production periods.

The mill base composition and the dispersing machinery are essential parameters in paint manufacture. The stabilised KRONOS pigments are readily dispersed under a wide variety of formulating and manufacturing conditions.

KRONOS 2300 97.71.7

KRONOS 2190 97.22.3

KRONOS 2044 97.82.2

KRONOS 2300 100- 2.8

KRONOS 2190 103- 2.5

KRONOS 2044 136- 1.6