Products in Printing & Packaging: Polyethylene Waxes

Poligen® WE 6 offers multifunctional use as an Abrasion Resistant, Release, Mold Release, and Polishing Agent. It boasts properties like Corrosion Resistance and improved Physical and Mechanical Properties. Available in powder, solid, and wax forms, it supports various industrial applications, including cleaning and materials enhancement.

Poligen® WE 1 is a versatile liquid product serving as an Abrasion Resistant, Release and Mold Agent. It finds applications in Paper Manufacturing and Textiles, offering properties such as Anti-Abrasion and Polishing.

Joncryl® Wax 4 is a liquid surface modifier and binder designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging markets. With benefits like improved slip and abrasion resistance, it excels in packaging coatings and overprint varnishes. This versatile liquid is a game-changer in waterborne ink formulations.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is an aqueous HDPE-type wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities, including:

• Abrasion resistance
• Mechanical strength
• Scratch resistance
• Surface slip

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is APEO- and formaldehyde-free. It is FDA-approved, anionic, and free from organic solvents. It is suited for topcoats and UV-crosslinking systems.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is suitable for indirect food contact. It is especially recommended for water-based printing inks.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1042, a unique HDPE-type, fine particle-sized aqueous wax dispersion, is your solution for surface quality improvement. Its additives effectively control the surface modification of coating systems, enhancing durability and optical properties. This product is particularly recommended for water-based overprint varnishes, making it a standout choice in the market.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1042 properties include:

• APEO-free
• Formaldehyde-free
• Suitable for food contact applications (e.g. Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, Chinese GB)
• High abrasion resistance
• Solvent-free
• Non-ionic
• Free from volatile organic compounds (VOC)

ULTRALUBE® GA 1046 is a silicone/PE-type, fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities. This product is amine-free, has anti-blocking properties, and is suitable for indirect and direct food contact. It is especially recommended for overprint varnishes (OPV).

ULTRALUBE® GA 1017 is an HDPE dispersion of fine particle-sized wax used to enhance optical and physical properties. This product is amine-free, and it possesses good abrasion resistance, which makes it suitable for both indirect and direct food contact. It is particularly recommended for water-based overprint varnishes with direct food contact.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1017 is:

• Suitable for food contact applications such as Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, and Chinese GB
• Highly abrasion-resistant
• Solvent-free
• Non-ionic
• Free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

ULTRALUBE® GA 1803 is an HDPE-type wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities. This product is amine-free, provides maximum abrasion resistance, and is suitable for indirect and direct food contact. It is especially recommended for water-based printing inks with direct food contact.

Deuteron® WD PE is a dispersion of micronized Polyethylene wax, free of additives. Polyethylene waxes are preferred for their cost-effectiveness and positive impact on mechanical stability and visual appearance. The inclusion of Deuteron® WD PE improves resistance against abrasion and scratches, enhances matting, and creates a pleasant surface feel. Designed for ease of use in auto dosage units, this liquid dispersion is formulated without dispersing additives, emulsifiers, or defoamers, ensuring high compatibility without adversely affecting coating performance.

Deuteron® WD OPE is a dispersion of micronized oxidized polyethylene wax, formulated without additives. Its high hardness and melting point offer significant improvements in anti-blocking and abrasion resistance. Additionally, it demonstrates excellent matting performance and high storage stability across various coating systems. Designed for easy use in auto dosage units, this liquid dispersion is made without dispersing additives, emulsifiers, or defoamers, ensuring high compatibility without negatively impacting coating performance.

Deuteron® Wax PE is a micronized polyethylene wax recognized for its well-balanced performance characteristics. PE waxes stand out as cost-effective materials known for positively impacting mechanical stability and visual appearance. Utilizing Deuteron® Wax PE enhances abrasion and scratch resistance, offering a pleasing matte effect and a pleasant surface feel.

Micromide 520 is Micronized fatty amide wax for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties.Features and Benefits 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.

PropylMatte 31 is Finely micronized densified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with superior in- can stability in water-based paints, coatings and inks.Features and Benefits 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

Micro Powders Inc AquaPolysilk 19A is unique micronized polyethylene wax composite for lubricity with abrasion and heat resistance in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits 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.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-230F is Economical grade of micronized polyethylene wax for abrasion resistance and slip.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635G is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance Imparts excellent antiblocking properties High molecular weight and hardness improvesresistance to solvent absorption and swelling Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Superslip™ 6515 is Economical combination of polyethylene and amide wax that provides scratch and mar resistance with 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"

Superslip™ 6515AL is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.Features and Benefits 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

Propyltex® 325S 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 grade available for maximum texture control For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31

Micro Powders Inc MPP-230 is Economical grade of micronized polyethylene wax for abrasion resistance and slip.Features and Benefits Imparts abrasion resistance with some slip Provides excellent antiblocking properties Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Suitable for use in powder coatings as a de-gassing additive

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635XF is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in inks and coatings.Features and Benefits Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance Imparts excellent antiblocking properties High molecular weight and hardness improves resistance to solvent absorption and swelling Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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

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.

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

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

Polyfluo® 380A 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

Polyfluo® 190S is a unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability.Features and Benefits 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) 2017/1000

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635F is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in inks and coatings.Features and Benefits Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance Imparts excellent antiblocking properties High molecular weight and hardness improves resistance to solvent absorption and swelling Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Micro Powders Inc MPP-620F 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

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

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

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

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

Micro Powders Inc MPP-611AL is a highly engineered HDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits 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

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.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-123ALA is highly engineered LDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance for non-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