OPTIRUB™ OP A

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylene Waxes,

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins,

Waxes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Surface Modifier

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Abrasion Resistance,

Blocking Resistance,

Good Lubricating Properties,

High Gloss,

Improved Slip

BENEFITS

 

• Rapid dispersion in aqueous systems 
• Hard, high melting wax
• Excellent rub, slip, gloss and anti- blocking properties
• Eliminates wax flotation 
• Eliminates defoamer interactions
• Water dispersible oxidized polyethylene
• Enhances mar resistance and flatting

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Furniture Coatings,

Industrial Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Other Printing Applications

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal,

Wood

Coating Type

Coil Coating,

Waterborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Gravure Ink,

Other Ink Types,

Waterborne Ink

APPLICATIONS

• Flexographic ink (paper, film) 
• Packaging gravure ink (paper, carton) 
• Publication gravure ink 
• Aqueous overprint varnish blocking properties 
• Coil, can, wood coatings 
• Industrial paints and finishes

Properties

Soluble in

Aqueous Systems

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Grind NPIRI Gage Units (20% in oil)	4.5	—	BAX-QC-201
Melting Point	220	°F	ASTM D127
Average Particle Size	12.0	microns	Malvern Analyzer
Specific Gravity	0.93	—	—
Particle Size (NPIRI - Grind)	N-5	—	—