Celite® For superior matting and high color enhancement
- Matting control
- Burnish resistance
- Breathability
- Touch-up control
Imerys Celite® grades are made from diatomaceous earth, a silica mineral derived from the fossilized remains of microscopic single cell aquatic plants known as diatoms. Due to their unique combination of physical properties and high brightness, Celite® grades are excellent matting agents.
Flux-calcined Celite®
Celite® flux-calcined grades are extremely white diatomaceous earths designed for high color enhancement and matting control.
Flux-calcined Celite® grades are ideal for use in:
- Water-based decorative paints
- Solvent-based decorative paints
- Traffic markings
- Masonry paints
- Primers
Natural Celite®
Natural Celite® grades are excellent solutions for high matting.
Natural Celite® grades are recommended for:
- Masonry paints
- Traffic paints
- Water-based and solvent-based paints
- Primer paints
- Low PVC paints
We offer a full range of bespoke formulation and technical and process support services to help you match the right mineral grade to your application requirement.