OPTIRUB™ PC A

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylene Waxes,

Polyethylenes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Surface Modifier

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Abrasion Resistance,

Blocking Resistance,

Excellent Adhesion,

Good Gloss Retention,

Good Lubricating Properties,

Improved Slip,

Mar Resistance,

Slip Resistance

BENEFITS

• Gloss retention and clarity 
• Improved lubricity 
• Wet scuff, mar and block resistance 
• Inter-coat adhesion 
• Blend of PE and carnauba waxes for improved rub and mar resistance
• Recommended where gloss retention and clarity are vital

Applications & Uses

Markets

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography,

Gravure Printing,

Offset & Lithographic Printing,

Other Printing Applications

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal

Coating Type

Solventborne Coating,

Waterborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Gravure Ink,

Offset Ink,

Solventborne Ink,

Waterborne Ink

Use Level

1 - 3

APPLICATIONS

• Flexographic and gravure inks 
• Sheetfed, heatset, UV and metal deco 
• Clear lacquers and topcoats 
• Can coatings 
• Industrial paints and finishes

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Grind NPIRI Gage Units (20% in oil)	2.5	—	BAX-QC-201
Melting Point	181 - 240	°F	ASTM D127
Average Particle Size	7.0	microns	Malvern Analyzer
Specific Gravity	0.97	—	—
Particle Size (NPIRI - Grind)	N-3	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant