OPTIRUB™ SP1 A

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylene Waxes,

Polyethylenes,

Waxes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Surface Modifier

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Abrasion Resistance,

Good Lubricating Properties

BENEFITS

• Single component system
• Imparts a high degree of surface lubricity and film toughness
• Formulation flexibility
• Performance efficiency
• Blend of PE and PTFE for improved slip and mar resistance while enhancing heat resistance

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

1K (1 component) Coating,

Coil Coating,

Powder Coating,

Solventborne Coating,

Waterborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Gravure Ink,

Offset Ink,

Solventborne Ink,

Waterborne Ink

Use Level

0.5 - 3

APPLICATIONS

• Flexographic and gravure ink 
• Heatset, sheetfed, UV, metal decorating inks 
• Coil, can, wood coatings lubricity and film toughness 
• Powder coatings 
• Industrial paints and finishes

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Grind NPIRI Gage Units (20% in oil)	N-2	—	BAX-QC-201
Melting Point	235 - 245	°F	ASTM D127
Average Particle Size	6.0	microns	Malvern Analyzer
Specific Gravity	1.1	—	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

FDA Compliant