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ULTRAFINE™ 1W-LS A

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Ultrafine™ 1WLS A is a premium polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder used to improve surface properties of printing inks and coatings. Ultrafine 1WLS A is designed for lubricity, abrasion and heat resistance and may be used in combination with other waxes for the most effective balance of cost and performance. Ultrafine 1WLS A is characterized by a slightly broader particle size distribution. Recommended usage level is 1 to 4%.

Functions: Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Fluoropolymers, Waxes

End Uses: Coil Coating, Offset Ink, Powder Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Radiation Curable Ink, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Blocking Resistance, Heat Resistance, Mar Resistance, Radiation Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

BENEFITS

 

  • COF reduction, enhanced slip and lubricity 
  • Mar and scuff resistance 
  • Excellent heat resistance 
  • Minimal effect on gloss and rheology 
  • Anti-blocking and anti-stick 
  • Premium PTFE grade with narrow particle distribution
  • Enhances lubricity, abrasion and heat resistance

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Use Level
1 - 4
APPLICATIONS
  • Heatset and sheetfed offset ink 
  • UV, metal deco, overprint varnish 
  • Aqueous and UV coatable 
  • Laser printable 
  • Hot foil stampable 
  • Coil, can, wood and powder coatings

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Pointmin. 600°F
Particle Size (NPIRI - Grind -5% in ink)N-1BAX-QC-201
Median Particle Size4.5micronsMalvern Analyzer
Peppering (NPIRI Gage units (5% in ink)N-5BAX-QC-201
Specific Gravity2.2
Average Particle Size3.5microns