Leather Coatings

Wax additives can enhance the durability and cleanability of coatings for both artificial and natural leather products. They can also impart unique mattifying, texturing and haptic effects to create a wide range of high quality finishes.


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    AquaPolysilk® 19

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    A unique micronized polyethylene wax composite for lubricity with abrasion and heat resistance in aqueous systems

    Additional Details:
    • A synergistic blend of waxes including polyethylene, PTFE and amide
    • Provides abrasion and scratch resistance
    • Improves heat resistance
    • Imparts lubricity, tape release and a smooth surface feel after 12 to 24 hours
    • Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 19
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    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
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® 1226XF-50

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and lubricity.

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow 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 Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® 19

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    An anionic water based dispersion of a unique micronized polyethylene wax composite for lubricity with abrasion and heat resistance in aqueous systems

    Additional Details:
    • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic acrylic-stabilized wax dispersion
    • A synergistic blend of waxes including polyethylene, PTFE and amide
    • Provides abrasion and scratch resistance
    • Improves heat resistance
    • Imparts lubricity, tape release and a smooth surface feel after 12 to 24 hours
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Polishing Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Slip Soft TouchShow All Features

    Microspersion® 190-50

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    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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Soft TouchShow 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 Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss ControlShow All Features

    Microspersion® 31SA-40

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    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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion ResistanceShow All Features

    Microspersion® 523AL-50

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/PTFE/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Microspersion® 611AL-50

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    A nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow All Features

    Microspersion® 900-50

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    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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Soft TouchShow 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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    Microspersion® R331-50

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

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Matting and Gloss Control Polishing Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow All Features

    MicroTouch 800F

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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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Soft Touch TextureShow All Features

    MicroTouch 800VF

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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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Soft Touch TextureShow 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
    Read More

    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control 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
    Read More

    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability 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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Soft TouchShow 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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow 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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow All Features

    NatureFine H325

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    Finely micronized hydrogenated castor oil for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products

    Additional Details:
    • Naturally derived wax
    • Adds slip, lubricity and rub resistance to industrial and graphic arts coatings
    • Biodegradable to OECD 301 test standard
    • Adds hydroxyl functionality (>155)
    • Provides anticaking, dry flow and release to fertilizer products
    • Made exclusively with SuCCESS™ sustainable castor oil
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    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 Matting and Gloss Control Polishing Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow All Features

    NatureMatte® 31

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    Finely micronized natural, biodegradable PHBV for efficient matting and burnish resistance in paints, coatings and inks

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion NM31-35
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    Polyfluo® 190

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    A unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability

    Additional Details:
    • 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)
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 190-50
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    Polyfluo® 523AL

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

    Additional Details:
    • 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/aluminum oxide particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free aluminum oxide
    • Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 523AL-50
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow All Features

    Polyfluo® 900

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    A unique ceramic fortified composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance, surface durability and antiblocking

    Additional Details:
    • 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)
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 900-50
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Soft TouchShow All Features

    PolyGlide 1226XF

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    A highly engineered HDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and lubricity

    Additional Details:
    • 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
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 1226XF-50
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow All Features

    Polysilk® 14

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    A complex formulated wax composite that provides a high degree of surface slip, scratch and rub resistance with gloss retention and a silky smooth feel

    Additional Details:
    • Provides a high level of scratch and rub resistance
    • Improves tape release, block resistance, and heat resistance
    • Adds surface slip to impart a silky smooth feel
    • Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours
    • Useful for adding abrasion and antiblock properties to lamination inks at a 0.25-0.5% level
    • Conforms to (EU) 2019/1021 & Stockholm Convention (POP)
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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Slip 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

    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 Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss ControlShow All Features

    PropylMatte 31SA

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    Finely micronized PTFE modified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with surface slip, abrasion and burnish resistance

    Additional Details:
    • 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)
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    This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 31SA-40
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion ResistanceShow 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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability 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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    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: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability 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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    Superslip 6515AL

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    A highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/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 Cleanability In-Can Stability Scratch and Abrasion Resistance Slip Soft TouchShow All Features

    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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    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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    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
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow All Features

    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
    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance Cleanability In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Polishing Scratch and Abrasion ResistanceShow All Features

    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® 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

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    • 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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    Features: Block Resistance Burnish Resistance In-Can Stability Matting and Gloss Control Scratch and Abrasion Resistance SlipShow All Features