MICROTOUCH 800XF

Highly resilient spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks while improving burnish, scratch and mar resistance


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Virtually indestructible elastic particles that distort when disturbed by a physical force and then return to their original spherical shape when the force is removed
  • Provide different tactile effects ranging from satiny smooth to rubbery to leathery in properly formulated coatings
  • Different particle sizes available to create a unique surface "touch"
  • Improves burnish and abrasion resistance
  • Effective gloss reduction

COMPOSITION

Aliphatic polyurethane

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

2.0 - 10.0% (higher amounts when greater tactile effects are desired)

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, vinyl and leather); architectural wall and trim paints; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; interior and exterior can and container coatings; soft touch coatings; floor coatings; visual effects.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceWhite Powder
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)1.05
Maximum Particle Size (µm)31
Mean Particle Size (µm)6.0 - 9.0
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Burnish Resistance
Film Clarity
Gloss Retention
In-Can Stability
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Matting and Gloss Control
Non-Skid
Soft Touch
Matting and Gloss Control
Soft Touch
Texture
Increased COF
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Soft Touch/Silky Feel
Texture
Increased COF
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Soft Touch/Silky Feel
Texture
Burnish Resistance
In-Can Stability
Increased COF
Matting and Gloss Control
Soft Touch
Texture
Matting and Gloss Control
Scuff and Heel Mark Resistance
Soft Touch
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Soft Touch
Soft Touch/Silky Feel
Burnish Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Soft Touch
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective