What is ISO 8780-1– Assessment of dispersion characteristics of pigments and extenders about?
ISO 8780-1 discusses pigments and extenders. The aim of the ISO 8780 series is to provide best industry practices for the dispersion of pigments that help in determining the characteristics of paints.
ISO 8780-1 is the first part of the ISO 8780 series of standards that gives an introduction to the various methods, described in subsequent parts of ISO 8780, for dispersing pigments and/or extenders in a particular binder system in order to assess the dispersion characteristics.
Who is ISO 8780-1 – Assessment of dispersion characteristics of pigments and extenders for?
ISO 8780-1 on pigments and extenders is useful for
- Pigments and extenders manufacturers
- Paint manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
- Product development teams
Why should you use ISO 8780-1 – Assessment of dispersion characteristics of pigments and extenders for?
An extender pigment is a naturally occurring chemical substance (usually having a white color) that is added to paint or coating to improve its properties.
ISO 8780-1 provides an introduction to various methods of dispersion of pigments under conditions that can be related to the manufacturing method.
If you are a manufacturer, ISO 8780-1 can help you choose the right methods to improve the properties of the binder system.