Can and Container Coatings
Coatings for cans and containers have demanding performance requirements such as abrasion and block resistance as well as surface slip and mobility. Micro Powders' micronized wax additives can enhance these properties with optimal gloss, clarity and durability.
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AquaKlean 418
A smaller particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with slip, block and mar resistance. Also useful in seed coatings.
- Provides excellent block and mar resistance with good slip properties
- Imparts water beading and soil release
- Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
- Formulated for 40CFR Part 180 compliance for both food and non-food use
- Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 100 nm
AquaPoly 250
A unique micronized polyethylene wax blend for maximum rub and scratch resistance with improved slip in aqueous systems
- A hard, high density modified polyethylene blend
- Provides outstanding rub, mar and scratch resistance
- Adds slip properties
- Imparts antiblocking
Fluo 400SM
A unique emulsion grade PTFE grade consisting of aggregated sub-micron PTFE spheres ideal for thin film coatings and gloss retention
- PTFE clusters can be media milled into individual nanospheres less than 200 nm
- Superior gloss retention
- Provides lubricity, rub and abrasion resistance and heat resistance
- High surface area of dispersed particles allow lower dosages
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
Fluo 400XF
Micronized high quality virgin PTFE that provides superior lubricity, abrasion and temperature resistance to industrial coatings and inks
- Provides maximum abrasion and rub resistance
- Adds slip, lubricity and block resistance
- Imparts heat resistance
- Will not yellow in high temperature baking applications
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
Fluo HT
Micronized PTFE that provides superior lubricity, abrasion and temperature resistance to industrial coatings and inks
- Provides maximum abrasion and rub resistance
- Adds slip, lubricity and block resistance
- Imparts heat resistance
- Will not yellow in high temperature baking applications
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
MicroKlear 116
A micronized composite of polyethylene and carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful in seed coatings.
- Provides an excellent combination of slip, abrasion resistance, and scratch resistance
- Ideal for applications where excellent gloss and clarity are required
- In coil coatings, provides maximum slip for forming and fabrication of finished coil
- Reduces coil coating surface haze post-bake and water quench
- Provides excellent slip, scratch resistance and food release properties in metal packaging coatings
MicroKlear 418
Micronized #1 prime yellow refined carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings
- Provides surface lubricity and scratch resistance
- Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss
- 100% natural and biodegradable
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
MicroKlear 418AL
Nanoalumina modified carnauba wax for maximum scratch resistance with surface slip, clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings
- 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
- Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
- Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
Micromide 520
Micronized fatty amide wax for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties
- Adds slip, release and lubricity with an excellent surface "feel"
- High melting point to improve heat and block resistance
- Lowers COF
- Reduces dust buildup on sanding belts and increases longevity in sanding sealers
Micromide 520XF
Micronized fatty amide wax for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties
- Adds slip, release and lubricity with an excellent surface "feel"
- High melting point to improve heat and block resistance
- Lowers COF
- Reduces dust buildup on sanding belts and increases longevity in sanding sealers
Micropro 500
A higher molecular weight modified hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with 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
- Improved solvent resistance vs. Micropro 400
- Imparts antiblocking
- Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension
Microspersion® 1226XF-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and lubricity.
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- HDPE composite reinforced with hard, inert ceramic microspheres and nanoceramic platelets
- Improved Taber abrasion resistance when compared to PE/PTFE additives
- Provides slip and lubricity
- Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
Microspersion® 150-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of a unique, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
- High slip polyethylene provides excellent surface lubricity
- PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance
- Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
Microspersion® 250-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of micronized oxidized polyethylene wax for maximum rub and scratch resistance with improved slip in aqueous systems
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- A hard, high density modified polyethylene blend
- Provides outstanding rub, mar and scratch resistance
- Adds slip properties
- Imparts antiblocking
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 non-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® 400SM-40
A nonionic water based dispersion of spherical submicron PTFE
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion that adds lubricity, rub and abrasion resistance
- Fluo 400SM PTFE aggregates are pre-dispersed into submicron nanoparticles
- Submicron wax particle size provides superior gloss retention
- High surface area of dispersed nanoparticles allow lower dosages
- Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000
- NOTE: This submicron wax dispersion is not freeze-thaw recoverable
Microspersion® 400XF-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of micronized PTFE that provides superior lubricity, abrasion and temperature resistance to industrial coatings and inks
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Provides maximum abrasion and rub resistance
- Adds slip, lubricity and block resistance
- Imparts heat resistance
- Will not yellow in high temperature baking applications
- Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000
Microspersion® 418-40
A nonionic water based dispersion of natural, biodegradable carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Provides surface lubricity and scratch resistance
- Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss
- 100% natural and biodegradable wax
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
Microspersion® 418AL-40
A nonionic water based dispersion of nano alumina modified carnauba wax for maximum scratch resistance with surface slip, clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings
- 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/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
Microspersion® 520
An anionic water based dispersion of EBS for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic wax dispersion
- Adds slip, release and lubricity with an excellent surface "feel"
- High melting point to improve heat and block resistance
- Lowers COF
- Reduces dust buildup on sanding belts and increases longevity in sanding sealers
Microspersion® 523
A nonionic water based dispersion of a unique extra fine composite of polyethylene and PTFE for superior surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
- PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance
- High density polyethylene provides improved surface slip
- Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
Microspersion® 523AL-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/PTFE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Maximum scratch and abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
- HDPE/PTFE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9.0)
- Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
- Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling
- Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
Microspersion® 611AL-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Maximum scratch and abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
- HDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling
- Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
Microspersion® 611XF-50
A nonionic water based dispersion of a high performance grade of micronized polyethylene wax for inks and coatings
- 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 Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes
Microspersion® 620VF-50
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
- 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 Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes
Microspersion® 6515AL-40
A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance
- 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
Microspersion® HT
A nonionic water based dispersion of micronized PTFE that provides superior lubricity, abrasion and temperature resistance to industrial coatings and inks
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Provides maximum abrasion and rub resistance
- Adds slip, lubricity and block resistance
- Imparts heat resistance
- Will not yellow in high temperature baking applications
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 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
MicroTouch 800XXF
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 850XF
Highly resilient modified 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
- Modified to enhance surface slip and lubricity
- 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-611AL
A highly engineered HDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- 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
- Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
MPP-611XF
High performance grade of micronized polyethylene wax for inks and coatings
- 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 Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes
MPP-620XF
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
- 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
MPP-620XXF
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
- 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
NatureFine R331
Finely micronized rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products
- 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
- Microplastic alternative
Polyfluo® 150
A unique, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance
- High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance
- Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
- High slip polyethylene provides excellent surface lubricity
- PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance
- Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
Polyfluo® 523AL
A highly engineered HDPE/PTFE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity
- HDPE/PTFE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
- Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
- Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
Polyfluo® 523XF
A unique extra fine, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for superior surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance
- High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance
- Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
- PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance
- High density polyethylene provides improved surface slip
- Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
- Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
PolyGlide 1226XF
A highly engineered HDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and lubricity
- HDPE composite reinforced with hard, inert ceramic microspheres and nanoceramic platelets
- Improved Taber abrasion resistance when compared to PE/PTFE additives
- Provides slip and lubricity
- Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
- Compare to (coarser) Polyfluo 900
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 non-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 non-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® 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 non-skid surfaces
PropylTex® 270S-1518
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 non-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 non-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 non-skid surfaces
- Narrow cut mean particle size grade available for maximum texture control
- For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31
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
SuperGlide 904XF
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
Superslip 6515AL
A highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance
- 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