Deuteron Wax A

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Flattener

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Chemical Description

Micronized synthetic polyamide wax

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Scratch Resistance,

Improved Slip,

Mar Resistance,

Water Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Decorative Paints

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Coil Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Primers & Lacquers

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Primers & Lacquers

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal

Cure Method

Radiation Cure

Coating Type

Powder Coating,

Radiation Curable Coating

Use Level

0.5-5.0%

Applications

Deuteron-WAX A is used as a matting agent to produce a mat or silk finish in all types of furniture and wood lacquers. In metal decorating and coil applications Deuteron-WAX A can be used to improve water resistance, slip properties and mar resistance in a wide range of general and special, solvent-based and water-based coatings. In powder coatings the wax is used as a flattening agent.

Dosage

0,5 - 5,0 % (calculated on the complete formulation) depending on binders, application and required properties.

Processing

Because of its excellent dispersing properties Deuteron-WAX A can be incorporated into the liquid phase with a simple stirrer. It is possible to grind Deuteron-WAX A together with the mill base (in pigmented paints or fillers) to obtain an optimum of dispersion. If Deuteron-WAX A has to be used in water based systems, the wetting properties are unsatisfactory because of its hydrophobic character. We suggest to prepare a premix of Deuteron-WAX A with a suitable wetting agent or glycol.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid,

Wax

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Bulk Density	approx. 300	g/l	-
Specific Weight	approx. 0.99	g/cm3	-
Melting Point	approx. 140	°C	-
Type / Chem. base	Amid-Wax. Amide Wax	-	-
Active Content	100	%	-

Particle Size Distribution

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Particle Size (on average)	approx. 7	micron	-
d50	6.0	micron	-
d90	14.4	micron	-

Safety & Health

Safety Regulations

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Deuteron-WAX A is not classified as a dangerous product and therefore does not need to be labeled. Due to the fine fractions of the product, measures for dust protection must be heeded and the build up of electrostatic charge must be avoided.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 Months

Storage Conditions & Package Sizes

Deuteron-WAX A can be stored for at least 24 months at room temperature and dry conditions.Paper bags (15 kg net)