MICROPRO 400

Modified high melt point hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with surface slip, mar and abrasion resistance


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance
  • Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes
  • Provides antiblocking properties
  • Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension
  • Easy to disperse in both polar and non-polar systems

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, solvent based and energy curable 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)0.94
Maximum Particle Size (µm)22
Mean Particle Size (µm)4.5 - 7.5
Melting Point °C140 - 143
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind2.0 - 3.5

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Cleanability
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Matting and Gloss Control
Resistance to Dirt Pick Up
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Water Repellency/Beading
Block Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Block Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Block Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Metal Mark Resistance
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Sanding Efficiency
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Water Repellency/beading
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective