Distemper is a water-based interior wall finish made from pigment, filler and a binder. In India it is made as dry distemper powder (IS 427) or as washable distemper paste (IS 428). Here you will find the distemper raw materials for each and explains what they do.
A raw material list for distemper paint is short, which is one reason distemper is a simple first product.
We help you choose grades and suppliers, set simple receiving checks and keep your formula stable from lot to lot. For dry and paste distemper raw materials, material selection and supplier guidance come from the technical team of IPCS (Indian Paints Consulting Service).
Distemper Raw Materials overview
IS 427 describes dry distemper as a mix of colour pigments, fillers, lime-resistant tinters, water-soluble binders and preservatives. IS 428 describes washable distemper as pigments, extenders and preservatives in an oil emulsion medium. Acrylic distemper uses an acrylic emulsion as the binder, so its acrylic distemper raw material list adds an emulsion to the filler, pigment and preservative.
Calcium carbonate is the main filler in both, and its grade sets whiteness and smoothness.
Types of distemper raw materials used in paint formulations
| Type | What it does | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Water-soluble binder | Holds the dry film on the wall | Dry distemper powder |
| Oil emulsion or acrylic emulsion | Binder for paste | Washable and acrylic distemper |
| Calcium carbonate and other fillers | Body, whiteness and cost | Both types |
| Pigments and lime-resistant tinters | Colour that stays on a lime or cement wall | Both types |
| Preservative | Keeps the product from spoiling | Both types |
Applications of Distemper Raw Materials
The base filler and the binder separate the products.
Choosing distemper raw materials for a paint formulation
What to compare
- Raw material list for distemper paint: filler, binder, pigment, preservative
- Calcium carbonate grade for distemper: whiter and finer gives a better finish
- Raw materials for dry distemper powder: fine, dry and free from lumps
- Lime resistance of tinters
- Supply and cost
Quality checks on receipt
- Whiteness and fineness of filler
- Moisture
- Binder solids or strength
- Compare with the approved sample
Storage and handling
Keep powders dry and sealed. IS 427 expects dry distemper to keep for at least one year in a sealed pack, which depends on dry storage of the inputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the raw materials for distemper?
Filler such as calcium carbonate, pigments, lime-resistant tinters, a binder and a preservative.
What are the dry distemper ingredients?
Under IS 427: colour pigments, fillers, lime-resistant tinters, water-soluble binders and preservatives.
What are acrylic distemper raw materials?
An acrylic emulsion binder with fillers, pigments and additives, made as a paste.
Which calcium carbonate grade for distemper?
A fine, white, dry grade. Check whiteness and fineness with your supplier.
How long should dry distemper keep?
IS 427 requires it to keep conforming for at least one year in a sealed pack stored at ambient temperature.
Get technical support for Distemper Raw Materials
Share your product, capacity and country. Our team replies with the next steps.