MICROMATTE® 1213 UVW
A modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water based and UV/EB coatings
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Effective gloss control with good in-can stability
- Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance
- Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives
- Provides burnish and blocking resistance
- Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW
COMPOSITION
Densified modified polypropylene
RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS
1.0 - 3.0% (slip, mar and block resistance); 3 - 5% (gloss control)
SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); floor coatings.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
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| Appearance | Off-White Powder | 
| Density at 25 °C (g/cc) | 1.07 | 
| Maximum Particle Size (µm) | 22 | 
| Mean Particle Size (µm) | 5.0 - 7.5 | 
| Melting Point °C | 150 - 156 | 
| Natural or Naturally Derived | No | 
| NPIRI Grind | 2.0 - 3.5 | 
|  This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 1213 UVW | |
FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
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| WOOD COATINGS | |
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