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C-400Ultra-Fine Micronised Glass Flake for Primers & High-Gloss Finishes

C-400 is our finest micronised C-glass flake, engineered for pigment-like dispersibility. The small particle size unlocks thin-film (75–150 μm DFT) barrier coatings, anti-corrosion primers, and high-gloss decorative topcoats while retaining the moisture- and chemical-barrier benefits of lamellar flake reinforcement.

C-400 ultra-fine micronised glass flakes — D50 15 μm C-glass platelets for anti-corrosion primers and high-gloss finishes
C-400 glass flakes — macro view of precision-milled platelets (C-Glass substrate).

Key Specifications

Median Diameter (D50)
15 μm
Nominal Thickness
5 ± 2 μm
Bulk Density
0.75 g/cm³
Typical Aspect Ratio
3 : 1

About C-400

C-400 is a micronised C-glass flake with a D50 of approximately 15 μm and 5 ± 2 μm thickness. 88% of the mass passes below 45 μm, producing a pigment-like filler that disperses uniformly in resin matrices with conventional high-shear mixing equipment. The ultra-fine platelets remain large enough to form an overlapping barrier at 75 μm DFT — enabling sprayable thin-film anti-corrosion primers, high-gloss decorative topcoats, and functional pigments for automotive and cosmetic applications. C-400 can also be used as a partial replacement for mica, talc, or barium sulphate in formulations where improved chemical resistance and mechanical reinforcement are required.

Available Variants

C-400N
Untreated - general-purpose grade for inert matrix systems.
C-400P
Pigment-grade treatment - intended for decorative and cosmetic pigment systems.

PSD Profile

150–45 μm12%
< 45 μm88%

Full Specifications

Median Diameter (D50)15 μm
Nominal Thickness5 ± 2 μm
Bulk Density0.75 g/cm³
Typical Aspect Ratio3 : 1
Surface TreatmentsN · P
Oil Absorption35 ml/100 g
Water Vapour Permeability0.037 g/m²·day·mmHg
MOQ1,000 kg
Mass Specific Surface Area327.233 m²/kg
Volumetric Specific Surface Area0.327 m²/cc
Glass TypeC-Glass (calcium-aluminosilicate)
Recommended Loading15–25 wt%
Recommended DFT75–150 μm (thin-film applications)
DispersionPigment-like — compatible with high-shear mixing
Typical UsePrimers, high-gloss topcoats, functional pigments
Packaging25 kg moisture-proof paper bag.
PalletDimensions: 123 × 113 × 135 cm. Net. weight: 1000kgs, Gross weight: 1050kgs.
Lead Time2–4 weeks from order confirmation
Trade TermsFOB Tianjin · CNF · CIF

Product Gallery

C-400 detail view — ultra-fine platelets under magnification showing pigment-like dispersibility
C-400 detail view — ultra-fine platelets under magnification showing pigment-like dispersibility
C-400 used as a functional pigment in a decorative protective coating formulation
C-400 used as a functional pigment in a decorative protective coating formulation

Typical Applications

Anti-corrosion epoxy primers for steel, rebar, and pipework
High-gloss decorative and protective topcoats
Automotive OEM & refinish clear and pigmented coats
Adhesives, sealants, and structural bonding compounds
Functional pigment in cosmetic and decorative applications
Sprayable thin-film (75–150 μm DFT) chemical-barrier systems
Partial replacement for mica / talc / barium sulphate in pigment pastes

Recommended Coating Systems

  • Pigment-grade decorative and cosmetic formulations (use C-400P)
  • Untreated thin-film primers and topcoats (use C-400N)
  • Two-component automotive clearcoats
  • Structural adhesive and sealant systems requiring reinforcement
  • Pigment-grade formulations replacing conventional extenders

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