MICROSPERSION® 31SA-40

A nonionic water based dispersion of a finely micronized polypropylene/PTFE composite for consistent matting and gloss control with surface slip, abrasion and burnish resistance


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
  • Efficient gloss reduction from satin to matte finish
  • Polypropylene improves burnish resistance vs. inorganic flattening agents
  • PTFE provides additional abrasion resistance, enhanced lubricity and surface slip
  • Density optimized for maximum stability in water based and energy curable systems

COMPOSITION

Nonionic wax dispersion

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

2.0 - 5.0%

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

Water based coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal, masonry and leather); architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); coil coatings; rubber additives; floor coatings.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceOff-White Liquid
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)1.01
Dry Wax IDPropylMatte 31SA
Emulsifier TypeNonionic
Mean Particle Size (µm)8.0 - 12.0 (wax)
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind5.0 - 6.0
pH9.0 - 10.5
Viscosity at 25 °C (cP)5,000 - 9,000
Wax Solids40%

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Burnish Resistance
Cleanability
In-Can Stability
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Matting and Gloss Control
Resistance to Dirt Pick Up
Soft Touch
Block Resistance
Gloss Retention
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Block Resistance
Gloss Retention
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Cleanability
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In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Resistance to Hot Tire Pick up
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Scuff and Heel Mark Resistance
Soft Touch
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Cleanability
In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Block Resistance
Heat Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Slip and Lubricity
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Soft Touch
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective