Industrial Floor Coatings
Coatings for industrial flooring require unique surface properties which include COF and gloss control, scuff and abrasion resistance, and water repellency. Micro Powders offers the broadest range of wax additives for walking surfaces, including fine-to-coarse powders that impart anti-skid effects while providing a range of durable surface texturing.
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AquaBead® 270E
An anionic paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistance
- 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
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
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)
MicroGranite 100
100 mesh multicolored pigmented polyethylene blend to impart a "granite like" visual and texture effect in paints and coatings
- Multicolored pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects
- Imparts a "granite like" appearance
- Adds a moderate textured touch
- Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
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
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® 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® 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® 519
An anionic water based dispersion of a specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water repellency and weather resistance
- 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
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® 91E
A nonionic water based emulsion based on high molecular weight polypropylene
- Formulated with high melting polypropylene copolymer (melting point 157 °C)
- At higher dosages, imparts anti-slip properties to water based floor finishes, printing inks and OPVs
- Adds soil release properties
- Enhances rub resistance
- Maintains gloss and clarity
- Combine with a PE emulsion to optimize rub resistance and slide angle
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
MicroTouch 800F
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 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
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-123
Unique grade of micronized low density polyethylene wax for extra toughness and block resistance
- Imparts a high degree of abrasion resistance
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades
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
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
NyloTex 140
Micronized Nylon 66 for adding texture and surface durability to high temperature coatings
- Provides a uniform and controlled surface texture
- Imparts surface toughness and durability
- High melting point polymer is ideal for use in baking or high temperature curing systems
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
NyloTex 20
Micronized Nylon 66 for adding texture and surface durability to high temperature coatings
- Provides a uniform and controlled surface texture
- Imparts surface toughness and durability
- High melting point polymer is ideal for use in baking or high temperature curing systems
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
NyloTex 200
Micronized Nylon 66 for adding texture and surface durability to high temperature coatings
- Provides a uniform and controlled surface texture
- Imparts surface toughness and durability
- High melting point polymer is ideal for use in baking or high temperature curing systems
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
NyloTex 50
Micronized Nylon 66 for adding texture and surface durability to high temperature coatings
- Provides a uniform and controlled surface texture
- Imparts surface toughness and durability
- High melting point polymer is ideal for use in baking or high temperature curing systems
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
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)
PropylMatte 500
Finely micronized polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control in paints, inks and industrial coatings
- Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity, a smoother surface feel, and no viscosity effects when compared to silica additives
- Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts superior burnish and abrasion resistance vs. silica
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- In powder coatings, lowers gloss, reduces slip, and functions as a highly effective degassing agent vs. benzoin
- Eliminates powder coating pinholes and improves surface adhesion when overcoating or using silicone sealants
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
PropylTex® 100S
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 medium 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
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
PropylTex® 140S
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 medium 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
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
PropylTex® 20
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
PropylTex® 200HD
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® 200S
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 medium 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
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
PropylTex® 200SF
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 medium 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
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
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® 230S
Medium particle size grade of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds a medium 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® 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
MicroTouch 875XF
Naturally derived 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
- Naturally derived; Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) >61%
- Modified to enhance surface slip and lubricity
- Improves burnish and abrasion resistance
- Effective gloss reduction
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