Wood Coatings

The natural beauty of a coated wood surface can be protected and enhanced with micronized waxes that improve scratch and mar resistance, add lubricity, and impart a range of haptic effects. Our products can enhance these properties while providing texture, gloss reduction, water beading, and more.


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    AquaBead® 270E

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    An anionic paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Provides excellent initial and long term water beading
    • Imparts weather and moisture resistance
    • Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity
    • Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity
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    AquaBead® 519

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    A specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water repellency and weather resistance

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 519
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    AquaBead® 525E

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    An anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Imparts a uniform sandpaper-like surface texture when formulated in a matte polyester/acrylic system
    • Typically added into the powder coating pre-mix before extrusion
    • PTFE (PFAS) free
    • Natural, sustainable, and renewable
    • Biodegradable
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    AquaPoly 215

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    Micronized oxidized polyethylene for rub resistance and slip in aqueous systems

    Additional Details:
    • Provides good rub and mar resistance
    • Improves slip properties
    • Imparts antiblocking
    • Economical
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    AquaPoly 215 is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 215-50.
    Features: Block Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    AquaSuperslip 6550

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    A unique micronized polyethylene/amide wax composite that provides lubricity with a smooth surface feel in aqueous systems

    Additional Details:
    • A synergistic blend of waxes including polyethylene and amide
    • Imparts maximum lubricity, slip and blocking resistance without the use of PTFE
    • Improves scuff and mar resistance
    • Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 6550
    Features: Block Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Sanding Efficiency Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    Aquawax 214VF

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    Oxidized synthetic wax for rub resistance and improved surface slip

    Additional Details:
    • Imparts a high degree of lubricity
    • Lowers COF
    • Improves rub resistance
    • Economical alternative to polyethylene waxes
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 214VF-50
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    MicroKlear 418AL

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    Aluminum oxide modified carnauba wax for maximum scratch resistance with surface slip, clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Carnauba wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
    • Provides maximum scratch resistance with surface lubricity
    • Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss
    • Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
    • Composite wax/aluminum oxide particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free aluminum oxide
    • Effective replacement for PTFE additives
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 418AL-40
    Features: Block Resistance Clarity Gloss Retention Lubricity and Smooth Feel Scratch and Mar Resistance Water Repellency/beadingShow All Features

    MicroMatte® 1213 UVW

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    A modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water based and UV/EB coatings

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 1213 UVW
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    Micropro 400

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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Sanding Efficiency Scratch and Mar Resistance Water Repellency/beadingShow All Features

    Micropro 440W

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    Modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance, specifically formulated for stability in water based paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance
    • Uniform gloss reduction with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes
    • Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
    • Will not powder or chalk in exterior applications
    • Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 440W
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    Micropro 500

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    A higher molecular weight modified hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance
    • Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes
    • Improved solvent resistance vs. Micropro 400
    • Imparts antiblocking
    • Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Sanding Efficiency Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® 1213 UVW

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    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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss ControlShow All Features

    Microspersion® 215-50

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of oxidized polyethylene for rub resistance and improved surface slip

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
    • Provides good rub and mar resistance
    • Improves slip properties
    • Imparts antiblocking
    • Economical
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    Features: Block Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® 31HD-40

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    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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Matting and Gloss Control Soft TouchShow All Features

    Microspersion® 418AL-40

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of aluminum oxide modified carnauba wax for maximum scratch resistance with surface slip, clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
    • Natural carnauba wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
    • Provides maximum scratch resistance with surface lubricity
    • Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss
    • Composite wax/aluminum oxide particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free aluminum oxide
    • In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
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    Features: Block Resistance Clarity Gloss Retention Lubricity and Smooth Feel Scratch and Mar Resistance Water Repellency/beadingShow All Features

    Microspersion® 440W

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    An anionic water based dispersion of modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance, specifically formulated for stability in water based paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic acrylic-stabilized wax dispersion
    • Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance
    • Uniform gloss reduction with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes
    • Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
    • Will not powder or chalk in exterior applications
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® 519

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    An anionic water based dispersion of a specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water repellency and weather resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic acrylic-stabilized wax dispersion
    • 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
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    Microspersion® 611-50

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of a high performance grade of micronized polyethylene wax for inks and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
    • Imparts excellent rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
    • Provides excellent antiblocking properties
    • Good heat resistance
    • Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to synthetic waxes
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    Features: Clarity Gloss Retention Lubricity and Smooth Feel Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® 620VF-50

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of high performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and antiblocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
    • Imparts excellent abrasion, rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
    • Provides excellent antiblocking properties
    • Adds heat resistance
    • Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to synthetic waxes
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    Features: Clarity Gloss Retention Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® 6550

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    An anionic water based dispersion of a unique micronized polyethylene/amide wax composite that provides lubricity with a smooth surface feel in aqueous systems

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic acrylic-stabilized wax dispersion
    • A synergistic blend of waxes including polyethylene and amide
    • Imparts maximum lubricity, slip and blocking resistance without the use of PTFE
    • Improves scuff and mar resistance
    • Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours
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    Features: Block Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Sanding Efficiency Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® NM31-35

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of finely micronized natural, biodegradable PHBV for efficient matting and burnish resistance in paints, coatings and inks

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Burnish Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    Microspersion® R331-50

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    A anionic water based dispersion of finely micronized rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    MicroTouch 800XF

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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    MicroTouch 800XXF

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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    MicroTouch 850XF

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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
    • Modified to enhance surface slip and lubricity
    • Improves burnish and abrasion resistance
    • Effective gloss reduction
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    Features: Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    MP-22XF

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    High performance, versatile grade of micronized synthetic wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Gloss Retention Lubricity and Smooth Feel Scratch and Mar Resistance Water Repellency/beadingShow All Features

    MPP-611AL

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    A highly engineered HDPE/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity
    • HDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
    • Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
    • Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling
    • Effective replacement for PTFE additives
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 611AL-50
    Features: Clarity Gloss Retention Lubricity and Smooth Feel Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    MPP-620VF

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    High performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and antiblocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks

    Additional Details:
    • Imparts excellent abrasion, rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
    • Provides excellent antiblocking properties
    • Adds heat resistance
    • Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 620VF-50
    Features: Clarity Gloss Retention Scratch and Mar ResistanceShow All Features

    NatureFine R331

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    Finely micronized rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion R331-50
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    PropylMatte 31

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    Finely micronized polypropylene for efficient matting and gloss control in paints, coatings and inks

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 31-35
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    PropylMatte 31HD

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    Finely micronized densified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with superior in-can stability in water based paints, coatings and inks

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 31HD-40
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Matting and Gloss Control Soft TouchShow All Features

    PropylTex® 270HD

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    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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Soft Touch TextureShow All Features

    PropylTex® 270S

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    Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Soft Touch TextureShow All Features

    PropylTex® 325HD

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    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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Soft Touch TextureShow All Features

    PropylTex® 325S

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    Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Soft Touch TextureShow All Features

    SuperGlide 904

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    A unique combination of amide wax and synthetic wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Superslip 6515

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    Economical combination of polyethylene and amide wax that provides scratch and mar resistance with a smooth surface feel

    Additional Details:
    • Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance
    • EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
    • Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
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    Superslip 6515AL

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    A highly engineered HDPE/EBS/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives
    • HDPE/amide wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
    • Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
    • Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties
    • Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
    • Compare to Superslip 6515XF
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 6515AL-40
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Clarity Gloss Retention Lubricity and Smooth Feel Sanding Efficiency Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    Superslip 6530

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    A combination of high performance polyethylene and amide wax that provides maximum lubricity with scratch resistance, antiblocking, and a smooth surface feel

    Additional Details:
    • Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance
    • EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
    • Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
    • Excellent solvent resistance; will not affect drying rate
    • Reduces dusting buildup on sanding media
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    AquaBead® R331E

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    A high solids nonionic rice bran wax emulsion providing water repellency and lubricity with excellent rub and abrasion resistance

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    MicroTouch 875XF

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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
    • Naturally derived; Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) >61%
    • Modified to enhance surface slip and lubricity
    • Improves burnish and abrasion resistance
    • Effective gloss reduction
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    NatureTex® 140

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    Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
    • Adds mild to moderate texture effects to the coating surface
    • Naturally derived and biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments
    • High melting point
    • Hydroxyl functionality (OH value 116)
    • Microplastic alternative
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    NatureTex® 270

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    Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
    • Adds mild to moderate texture effects to the coating surface
    • Naturally derived and biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments
    • High melting point
    • Hydroxyl functionality (OH value 116)
    • Microplastic alternative
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Lubricity and Smooth Feel Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    NatureTex® 200

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    Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
    • Adds mild to moderate texture effects to the coating surface
    • Naturally derived and biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments
    • High melting point
    • Hydroxyl functionality (OH value 116)
    • Microplastic alternative
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    NatureTex® 325

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    Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
    • Adds mild to moderate texture effects to the coating surface
    • Naturally derived and biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments
    • High melting point
    • Hydroxyl functionality (OH value 116)
    • Microplastic alternative
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Clarity Lubricity and Smooth Feel Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Mar Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    Microspersion® EZ-2

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    A synergistic blend of surfactants ideal for making water based wax dispersions

    Additional Details:
    • Improved stability vs. Microspersion® EZ
    • Use 4% Microspersion® EZ-2 with (optionally) 0.5% a defoamer to disperse up to 50% wax solids
    • 40CFR Part 180 compliant for seed and agricultural systems
    • Microplastic-free
    • For maximum wax dispersion storage stability, post-add a thickening agent to increase viscosity and slow wax flotation
    • Refer to our "How to Disperse Micronized Wax" guide for complete use instructions
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    MP-28AL

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    A value engineered synthetic wax/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for scratch and scuff resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Improves scratch, scuff and mar resistance
    • Adds surface slip and lubricity
    • Excellent gloss retention
    • Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
    • Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 28AL-50
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    NatureMatte® C44

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    Fine cellulose powder for superior gloss reduction with excellent viscosity stability

    Additional Details:
    • Highly effective matting additive capable of achieving single digit gloss (60°)
    • Superior in-can stability with no impact on rheology
    • Biodegradable
    • Natural, sustainable, and renewable
    • Microplastic alternative
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    PolyTuf® 1229

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    A highly engineered LDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and surface durability

    Additional Details:
    • High performance additive for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness
    • Fortified with two types of hard, inert ceramic particles
    • Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
    • Ideal for walking surfaces
    • PTFE-free alternative to Polyfluo 900
    • Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 1229-40
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    PropylTex® 270-18523HD

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    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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    PropylTex® 270S-16520

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    Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Microspersion® 1229-40

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered LDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and surface durability

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
    • High performance additive for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness
    • Fortified with two types of hard, inert ceramic particles
    • Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
    • Ideal for walking surfaces
    • Effective replacement for PTFE additives
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    Microspersion® 6515AL-30

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
    • Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives
    • HDPE/amide wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
    • Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
    • Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties
    • Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
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    Microspersion® 28AL-50

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of a value engineered synthetic wax/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for scratch and scuff resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
    • Improves scratch, scuff and mar resistance
    • Adds surface slip and lubricity
    • Excellent gloss retention
    • Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
    • Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions
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    Superslip 6515AL-EZ

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    An easy to disperse HDPE/EBS/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance

    Additional Details:
    • Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives
    • Surface treated powder for effortless dispersion into waterbased systems
    • HDPE/EBS composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
    • Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
    • Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties
    • Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
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    MicroMatte® 1415-EZ

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    A multifunctional matting additive that improves soil release and dirt pickup resistance in architectural coatings

    Additional Details:
    • Complex wax composite dramatically improves DPUR vs. inorganic flattening agents
    • Provides efficient gloss reduction
    • Improves burnish resistance
    • Surface treated for easy incorporation into waterbased systems
    • Particle density provides optimal in-can stability
    • Not classified as a microplastic
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