products in Paints & Coatings: Surface Modifier

Micro Powders, Inc.

MicroKlear 116

MicroKlear 116A is micronized composite of polyethylene and carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention.Features and Benefits 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.

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Micro Powders Inc MPP-620XF

Micro Powders Inc MPP-620XF is High performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and anti-blocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks.Features and Benefits 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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Micro Powders Inc AquaPolyfluo 411

Micro Powders Inc AquaPolyfluo 411A is unique micronized oxidized polyethylene/PTFE wax composite for improved scuff and mar resistance in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits A synergistic blend of high molecular weight waxes including polyethylene and PTFE. Provides optimum levels of scuff and mar resistance along with excellent slip and mobility. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated into aqueous paints, inks and coatings with high speed mixing.

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MicroTouch 800XXF

MicroTouch 800XXF is Highly resilient spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks while improving burnish, scratch and mar resistance.Features and Benefits 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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Micro Powders Inc MP-15

Micro Powders Inc MP-15 is a coarse micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for use as a dusting agent in hot melt adhesives.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Ideal release/partitioning agent for EVA, polyethylene, APO and styrene copolymer hot melt adhesives (HMA) Can be applied to the solid adhesive (pellets or ribbons) by dusting Can be applied as a dispersion in water for underwater pelletizing Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

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Polyfluo® 302

Polyfluo® 302A is high performance combination of polyethylene and PTFE for improved surface lubricity with scratch resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance High slip polyethylene provides excellent surface lubricity Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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Synfluo 283TX

Synfluo 283TX is a blend of high molecular weight PTFE and Fischer-Tropsch wax for adding a smooth texture effect with some gloss control in powder coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a smooth, subtle level of texture (structure) and gloss control in powder coatings Improves abrasion resistance Adds to surface lubricity Ideal for high temperature applications where heat resistance and non-yellowing are required Typically added into the powder coating pre-mix before extrusion Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000

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AquaTex® 140

AquaTex® 140 are Medium particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for adding texture to paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a medium texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

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Polysilk® 600

Polysilk® 600 is a formulated wax composite that provides surface slip with scratch and rub resistance, as well as a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits 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 Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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Propyltex® 230S-3034

PropylTex 230S-3034 are Medium particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits 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 Iower 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

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Polyfluo® 540XF

Polyfluo® 540XF is a wax/ PTFE combination for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Wax component provides improved surface slip Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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Polyblend 200

Polyblend 200 are Unique blends of polyethylene and PTFE that provide scratch and abrasion resistance with surface lubricity and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High density polyethylene provides excellent abrasion resistance and surface hardness PTFE adds slip, lubricity and antiblocking Good heat and solvent resistance Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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Propyltex® 20

Propyltex® 20 are Extra coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent coarse textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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AquaBead® 425E

AquaBead® 425E has larger particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with weather resistance, slip, block and mar resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent block and mar resistance with good slip properties. Imparts water beading and soil release. Improved water resistance compared to AquaKlean 418. Can increase surface gloss. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity and excellent water resistance. Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 1 μm.

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Synfluo 168VF

Synfluo 168VF is an economical combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

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Propyltex® 270HD

Propyltex® 270HD are Medium to fine particle size grades of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits 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 Iower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31HD

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Micro Powders Inc MP-28C

Micro Powders Inc MP-28C is Spherical higher molecular weight grade of Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Processed to a fine and narrow particle size distribution Excellent gloss retention Provides antiblocking properties Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

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Synfluo 168XF

Synfluo 168XF is an economical combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.

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Micro Powders Inc MPP-620VF

Micro Powders Inc MPP-620VF is High performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and anti-blocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks.Features and Benefits 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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Superslip™ 6515XF

Superslip™ 6515XF is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.Features and Benefits Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel"

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Superslip™ 6530

Superslip™ 6530A is combination of high performance polyethylene and amide wax that provides maximum lubricity with scratch resistance, anti-blocking, and a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Excellent solvent resistance; will not affect drying rate Reduces dusting buildup on sanding media

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Propyltex® 140S-4550

Propyltex® 140S-4550 are Coarse particle size grade of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent medium textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

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Propyltex® 230HD

Propyltex® 230HD areMedium to fine particle size grades of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits 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 Iower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31HD

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Polyfluo® 150XF

Polyfluo® 150XF is a unique, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits 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

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AquaBead® 519

AquaBead® 519 is a specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water repellency and weather resistanceFeatures and Benefits Imparts immediate water beading. Provides long-lasting water repellency. Contains lower molecular weight polymers for faster water beading in water based and solvent based penetrating stains. Combine with silica to improve weather resistance.

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Synfluo 180XF

Synfluo 180XF is High performance combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

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MicroKlear 116AL

MicroKlear 116ALA is micronized composite of polyethylene, carnauba wax and aluminum oxide for maximum scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention.Features and Benefits HPDE/carnauba wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9). Provides maximum scratch resistance with surface lubricity. 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.

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Propyltex® 270S-1518

Propyltex® 270S-1518 is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits 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

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Polyfluo® 523AL

Polyfluo® 523AL ia A highly engineered HDPE/PTFE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits 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 Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling 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

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Propylfluo 824

Propylfluo 824 is a complex modified blend of polypropylene and PTFE that provides gloss control with slip and lubricity.Features and Benefits Polypropylene provides efficient gloss reduction and block resistance PTFE adds slip and lubricity Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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SuperGlide 904XF

SuperGlide 904XF is a unique combination of amide wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Provides scratch and mar resistance Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels

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AquaBead® 525E

AquaBead® 525E is an anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistanceFeatures and Benefits 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.

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Polyfluo® 400XF

Polyfluo 400XFA is high performance wax/PTFE combination for improved surface lubricity with scratch resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface High slip wax provides excellent surface lubricity PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance

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Propyltex® 270S

Propyltex® 270S is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits 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

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Synfluo 172VF

Synfluo 172VF is a combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

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AquaPoly 250

AquaPoly 250 is unique micronized polyethylene wax blend for maximum rub and scratch resistance with improved slip in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits A hard, high density modified polyethylene blend. Provides outstanding rub, mar and scratch resistance. Adds slip properties. Imparts antiblocking.