Architectural Paints and Finishes
The performance demands of today’s modern interior and exterior architectural coatings can be achieved with a wax additive that provides effective gloss control, enhanced burnish resistance, improved soil release, and superior in-can stability. Micro Powders’ products can enhance these properties while also improving water repellency, scratch resistance and imparting texture and haptic effects.
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AquaBead® 519
A specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water repellency and weather resistance
- Imparts immediate water beading
- Provides long-lasting water repellency
- Contains lower molecular weight polymers for faster water beading in water based and solvent based penetrating stains
- Combine with silica to improve weather resistance
AquaBead® 525E
An anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistance
- Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency
- Imparts weather and moisture resistance
- Gives surface slip and antiblocking properties
- Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity
- Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity
AquaKlean 403
An anionic paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion ideal for cleanability and water repellency in architectural coatings
- Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency
- Imparts soil release for improved cleanability
- Imparts slip, antiblocking, scratch and abrasion resistance
- Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity
- Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity
AquaMatte® 22
Ultrafine grade of micronized oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.
- Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity and a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives
- Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance
- High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation in water based systems
- Ideal for water based systems
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
AquaPoly 215
Micronized oxidized polyethylene for rub resistance and slip in aqueous systems
- Provides good rub and mar resistance
- Improves slip properties
- Imparts antiblocking
- Economical
AquaPolyfluo® 411
A unique micronized oxidized polyethylene/PTFE wax composite for improved scuff and mar resistance in aqueous systems
- A synergistic blend of high molecular weight waxes including polyethylene and PTFE
- Provides optimum levels of scuff and mar resistance along with excellent slip and mobility
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated into aqueous paints, inks and coatings with high speed mixing
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
Aquawax 214VF
Oxidized Fischer-Tropsch wax for rub resistance and improved surface slip
- Imparts a high degree of lubricity
- Lowers COF
- Improves rub resistance
- Economical alternative to polyethylene waxes
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
- 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
Micropro 400
Modified high melt point hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with surface slip, mar and abrasion resistance
- 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
Microspersion® 1213 UVW
A water based anionic dispersion of modified polypropylene wax, densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water based and UV/EB coatings
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic acrylic-stabilized wax dispersion
- 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
Microspersion® 123AL-40
A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered LDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Maximum scratch and abrasion resistance for anti-slip surfaces
- LDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades
- Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina
Microspersion® 190-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of a unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- High performance product for improving surface abrasion resistance and film toughness
- Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
- Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
- PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness
Microspersion® 215-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of oxidized polyethylene for rub resistance and improved surface slip
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Provides good rub and mar resistance
- Improves slip properties
- Imparts antiblocking
- Economical
Microspersion® 22AQ-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of ultrafine oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings, and as an additive in seed coatings
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity and a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives
- Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance
- High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation in water based systems
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
- Formulated for 40CFR Part 180 compliance for both food and non-food use
Microspersion® 31AQ-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of finely micronized oxidized high density oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives
- Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance
- High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation in water based systems
Microspersion® 31HD-40
A nonionic water based dispersion of finely micronized densified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with superior in-can stability in water based paints, coatings and inks
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Efficient gloss reduction from satin to matte finish
- Improves burnish resistance vs. silica mattifiers
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in most water based systems
- Imparts anti-slip properties
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
- 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
Microspersion® 411-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of a micronized oxidized polyethylene/PTFE wax blend for improved scuff and mar resistance in aqueous systems
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- A synergistic blend of high molecular weight waxes including polyethylene and PTFE
- Provides optimum levels of scuff and mar resistance along with excellent slip and mobility
Microspersion® 900-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of a unique ceramic fortified composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance, surface durability and antiblocking
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- High performance product for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness
- Fortified with hard, inert, semi-transparent spherical ceramic for maximum abrasion resistance
- Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
- PTFE enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness
Microspersion® NM31-35
A nonionic water based dispersion of finely micronized natural, biodegradable PHBV for efficient matting and burnish resistance in paints, coatings and inks
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Natural biofermentation powder
- Tough, high molecular weight biopolymer provides efficient gloss reduction
- Improved burnish resistance, better than many synthetic additives
- Imparts anti-slip properties
- Freshwater and marine biodegradable to OECD test standards
Microspersion® R331-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of finely micronized rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Natural wax
- Excellent burnish and abrasion resistance compared to synthetic wax additives
- Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
- Improves lubricity, dust-off, and block resistance in seed coatings
- Effective dry powder binding agent
MicroTouch 800VF
Highly resilient spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks while improving burnish, scratch and mar resistance
- 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
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
- 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
MP-22XF
High performance, versatile grade of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks
- Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance
- Provides antiblocking properties
- Gives long-lasting water beading and weather resistance to exterior alkyd-based stains
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
MPP-123AL
A highly engineered LDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Maximum scratch and scuff resistance for anti-slip surfaces
- LDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades
- Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
NatureFine R331
Finely micronized rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products
- Natural food grade wax conforming to 21CFR 172.890
- Excellent burnish and abrasion resistance compared to synthetic wax additives
- Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
- Improves lubricity, dust-off, and block resistance in seed coatings
- Effective dry powder binding agent
- Microplastic alternative
NatureMatte® 31
Finely micronized natural, biodegradable PHBV for efficient matting and burnish resistance in paints, coatings and inks
- Natural biofermentation powder
- Tough, high molecular weight biopolymer provides efficient gloss reduction
- Improved burnish resistance, better than many synthetic additives
- Imparts anti-slip properties
- Freshwater and marine biodegradable to OECD test standards
- Microplastic alternative
Polyfluo® 190
A unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability
- High performance product for improving surface abrasion resistance and film toughness
- Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
- Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
- PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
Polyfluo® 900
A unique ceramic fortified composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance, surface durability and antiblocking
- High performance product for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness
- Fortified with hard, inert, semi-transparent spherical ceramic for maximum abrasion resistance
- Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
- PTFE enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
PropylMatte 31
Finely micronized polypropylene for efficient matting and gloss control in paints, coatings and inks
- Provides consistent gloss reduction with no effect on coating viscosity
- Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance
- Imparts anti-slip properties
- Density (0.89) ideal for solvent based systems
- For more efficient matting with a fine microtexture, try PropylTex 325S/270S
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
PropylMatte 31HD
Finely micronized densified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with superior in-can stability in water based paints, coatings and inks
- Efficient gloss reduction from satin to matte finish
- Improves burnish resistance vs. silica mattifiers
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in most water based systems
- Imparts anti-slip properties
- For more efficient matting with a fine microtexture, try PropylTex 325HD/270HD
PropylMatte 31SA
Finely micronized PTFE modified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with surface slip, abrasion and burnish resistance
- 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
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
PropylTex® 230HD
Medium particle size grade of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water based paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems
- Adds a mild to medium texture to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
PropylTex® 270HD
Fine particle size grade of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water based paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems
- Adds a mild texture to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
PropylTex® 270S
Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
PropylTex® 325HD
Fine particle size grade of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water based paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems
- Adds a mild texture to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
PropylTex® 325S
Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- Narrow cut mean particle size grade available for maximum texture control
- For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31
PropylTex® 50
Extra coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and anti-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides a consistent coarse textured coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
SuperGlide 904
A unique combination of amide wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel
- EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
- Provides scratch and mar resistance
- Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
- Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels
Synfluo 172VF
A combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance
- Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance
- PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking
- Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
AquaBead® R331E
A high solids nonionic rice bran wax emulsion providing water repellency and lubricity with excellent rub and abrasion resistance
- Based on natural, biodegradable, sustainable and upcycled rice bran wax
- Adds slip and rub resistance to high gloss inks and coatings
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Outstanding water repellency/beading properties superior to paraffin emulsions
- Developed for broad compliance in food packaging and agrochemicals
NatureTex 325
Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds mild texture effects to the coating surface
- Naturally derived and biodegradable
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- High melting point
- Microplastic alternative
- NOTE: NatureTex may begin to discolor at cure temperatures exceeding 180 °C
NatureTex 270
Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds mild texture effects to the coating surface
- Naturally derived and biodegradable
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- High melting point
- Microplastic alternative
- NOTE: NatureTex may begin to discolor at cure temperatures exceeding 180 °C
NatureTex 200
Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds mild texture effects to the coating surface
- Naturally derived and biodegradable
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- High melting point
- Microplastic alternative
- NOTE: NatureTex may begin to discolor at cure temperatures exceeding 180 °C