Abstract: A method for dispersing an alkali or alkaline earth metal borohydride having median particle size less than 30 microns in an organic solvent. The method comprises combining the alkali or alkaline earth metal borohydride, the organic solvent and a surfactant.

Abstract: Titanium dioxide particles are dispersed in an aqueous medium with a polymeric latex which adsorbs to the surface of the titanium dioxide to give a low-viscosity slurry or pigment grind of composite titanium dioxide-polymeric latex particles. A high glass transition polymeric latex can be used as the dispersant, and a low glass transition temperature binder latex can be added. The zeta potential of the polymeric latex can be at least about 30 millivolts more negative than the zeta potential of the titanium dioxide. The adsorbed polymeric latex provides more optimal spacing of the titanium dioxide particles in films formed from coating compositions formulated using the composite particles, and consequently greater film opacity and hiding at a given pigment volume concentration.

Abstract: Inorganic material particles are dispersed in an aqueous medium with surface charge adjusting additives to give a moderately stable slurry or pigment grind. The dispersion can be used to prepare fully formulated compositions. Products formulated using the aqueous dispersion can be prepared to give the same performance as products including inorganic material dispersed with conventional polyelectrolyte pigment dispersants, but with higher levels of inorganic material, or superior performance properties with like levels of inorganic material.

Abstract: Novel pigments useful as primary extenders in exterior grade latex formulations are described. The pigments are composed of particles of calcined clay, substantially all the particles of which are finer than about 44 microns and having an average particle size, equivalent spherical diameter, within the range of about 3 to 10 microns, most preferably within the range of about 4 to 8 microns. The novel pigments are further characterized by having a significantly lower oil absorption value (ASTM) than conventional, calcined clay pigments. Exterior grade paint formulations containing such pigments can be formulated below the critical pigment volume concentration without substantially reducing opacity or chalking resistance.

Abstract: Novel pigments useful as primary extenders in exterior grade latex formulations are described. The pigments are composed of particles of calcined clay, substantially all the particles of which are finer than about 44 microns and having an average particle size, equivalent spherical diameter, within the range of about 3 to 10 microns, most preferably within the range of about 4 to 8 microns. The novel pigments are further characterized by having a significantly lower oil absorption value (ASTM) than conventional, calcined clay pigments. Exterior grade paint formulations containing such pigments can be formulated below the critical pigment volume concentration without substantially reducing opacity or chalking resistance.