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MICROPRO 440W

Modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance, specifically formulated for stability in water based paints and coatings


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance
  • Uniform gloss reduction with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes
  • Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
  • Will not powder or chalk in exterior applications
  • Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension

COMPOSITION

Modified polypropylene

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

0.5 - 2.0% (mar and abrasion resistance); 2.0 - 5.0% (gloss control)

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

Water based coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; interior and exterior can and container coatings; floor coatings.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceOff-White Powder
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)0.97
Maximum Particle Size (µm)31
Mean Particle Size (µm)7.0 - 10.0
Melting Point °C150 - 156
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind3.0 - 5.0
This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 440W

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Metal Mark Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective