Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Technologies
- Product Families
- Chemical Description
Micronized polypropylene wax
Features & Benefits
- CASE Ingredients Features
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Coating Type
- Ink & Toner Type
- Use Level
- 0.5-5.0%
- Applications
It can be used in all solvent-based lacquer systems and printing inks; both air-drying and stoving. The use of Deuteron-WAX PP/2 also leads to excellent results in powder coatings.
- Dosage
0,5 - 5,0 % (calculated on the complete formulation) depending on binder, application and required properties
- Processing
Because of its excellent dispersing properties Deuteron-WAX PP/2 can be incorporated into the liquid phase with a simple stirrer. It is possible to grind Deuteron-WAX PP/2 together with the mill base (in pigmented paints or fillers) to obtain an optimum of dispersion.
Properties
- Typical Properties
- Particle Size Distribution
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Bulk Density | approx. 300 | g/l | — |
| Specific Weight | approx. 0.94 | g/cm3 | — |
| Melting Point | approx. 138 | °C | — |
| Type / Chem. base | PP-Wax | — | — |
| Active Content | 100 | % | — |
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Particle Size (on average) | approx. 5 | micron | — |
| d50 | 6.6 | micron | — |
| d90 | 14.4 | micron | — |
Safety & Health
- Safety Regulations
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Deuteron-WAX PP/2 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 PP/2 can be stored for at least 24 months at room temperature and dry conditions.Paper bags (20 kg net)