Formulation cost optimization
Reviewing filler type and loading to lower formulation cost while keeping the required properties.
Overview
Fillers are often among the lower-cost components of a formulation, so they are a common place to look when costs are reviewed. A filler change is only useful if the formulation still meets its requirements.
With your team, we look at where the filler type, fineness or loading could change and test the effect on the properties the formulation must meet. Results depend on the formulation, so we do not promise a fixed saving.
What we look at
- Formulation review
- Current fillers, loadings and requirements are reviewed to see where there is room to change.
- Filler substitution
- An alternative mineral or grade is considered where it can meet the same requirements.
- Loading adjustment
- Filler levels are adjusted step by step while the critical properties are checked.
- Performance check
- Each option is checked against the properties the formulation must keep.
Relevant applications
Powder Coatings
Filler selection and particle size for flow, surface appearance, gloss and cost.
Industrial Paints
Mineral fillers for the application and film requirements of industrial paints.
Decorative Paints
Fillers that support opacity, finish and application properties in architectural paints.
Plastics & Polymers
Mineral fillers for plastics and polymer compounds, where particle size and surface compatibility affect processing and properties.
Related products
Natural Barite
Barite in its natural mineral form, used where density and chemical inertness matter more than fine particle size.
Natural mineralsCaCO₃
Micronized Calcium Carbonate
A widely used filler for paints, coatings and polymers. Particle size and distribution affect gloss, rheology and cost.
Micronized gradesKaolin
A platy aluminosilicate mineral used in some coating and polymer formulations for its effect on rheology, matting and film properties.
Natural mineralsCustomized Mineral Compounds
Blends of minerals designed around a customer’s formulation requirements.
Specialty and custom
All technical services
Powder coating formulation development
Help with developing and adjusting powder coating formulations, starting from the filler.
Mineral filler optimization
Choosing and adjusting filler properties, mainly particle size, for a given application.
Formulation cost optimization
Reviewing filler type and loading to lower formulation cost while keeping the required properties.
Technical troubleshooting
Diagnosing formulation and processing problems that may be linked to the filler.
Product development
Developing new mineral grades with customers when no existing grade meets the requirement.
Application testing & technical support
Testing fillers in formulations and supporting your team during qualification and production.
Customized mineral solutions
Mineral grades and compounds made to a customer’s own material specification.
Discuss Formulation cost optimization with our technical team
Tell us about your application, formulation and targets. We will come back to you with the next steps.