POLYSILK® 14
A complex formulated wax composite that provides a high degree of surface slip, scratch and rub resistance with gloss retention and a silky smooth feel
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Provides a high level of scratch and rub resistance
- Improves tape release, block resistance, and heat resistance
- Adds surface slip to impart a silky smooth feel
- Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours
- Useful for adding abrasion and antiblock properties to lamination inks at a 0.25-0.5% level
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
COMPOSITION
HDPE/PTFE/amide
RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS
0.5 - 2.0%
SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
Water based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); interior and exterior can and container coatings; coil coatings; soft touch coatings.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
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| Appearance | Off-White Powder |
| Density at 25 °C (g/cc) | 1.02 |
| Maximum Particle Size (µm) | 31 |
| Mean Particle Size (µm) | 7.5 - 9.5 |
| Melting Point °C | 96 - 118 |
| Natural or Naturally Derived | No |
| NPIRI Grind | 3.5 - 4.5 |
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FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
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