Mirapaint® X-12 is a Canadian-made micronized glass produced from a variety of colored recycled post-industrial and post-consumer glass sources. Its reliable physical properties and controlled granulometry make it an ideal filler material for high-value products. This translucent product, free from crystalline silica, does not significantly alter the pigmentation of opaque or colored formulas, although it may reduce gloss.

Chemical Family: Mixed Metallic Oxide

Features: Gloss Reduction

Technical Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Applicable Processes

Properties

Color (Properties)
Physical Form
Appearance
White-Grey-Beige
Technical Data
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sodium Oxide Content13%-
Aluminium Oxide Content1.3%-
Calcium Oxide Content10.4%-
Silicon Dioxide Content74%-
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Particle Size (d97%)41μm-
Particle Size (d50 median)12μm-
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity2.53g/cc-
Refractive Index1.524--
Fusion Point980°C-
Softening Point590°C-
Specific Surface Area470m²/kg-
Brightness75 - 85--
Mohs Hardness5.5--
Oil Absorption31-ASTM D-281
Bulk Density1g/cc-

Regulatory & Compliance

FDA Classification

These products fall under the USA Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 CFR 177 lndirect Food Additives. Sections 178.3297, 176.170c (Table 1), 176.17c (Table 2).

Technical Details & Test Data

Granulometry

Mirapaint® X-12 - Granulometry - 1

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Product Availability

25 kg bags and SuperSac.