Michem® Guard 25

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylene Waxes,

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins,

Waxes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Anti-Marring Agent,

Flattener

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Mar Resistance

Performance Attributes

Application	Properties Imparted
Inks	Mar Resistance Matting
Overprint Varnishes	Matting
Industrial Wood & Plastic	Abrasion Resistance Matting Scratch Resistance

 

Applications & Uses

Markets

Consumer Goods,

Industrial,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Furniture Coatings,

Industrial Coatings

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Overprint Varnishes

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Overprint Varnishes

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Digital Printing,

Electrophotography & Electrostatic Printing,

Gravure Printing,

Inkjet Printing,

Offset & Lithographic Printing,

Screen Printing,

Thermal Transfer Printing

Coating Type

Varnishes

Properties

Physical Form

Dispersion,

Liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	7.0 - 8.5	-	-
Emulsifier Charge	Nonionic	-	-
Percent Non-Volatile	39.0 - 43.0	-	-
Recommended pH Range	min. 7	-	-
Brookfield Viscosity (cps)	max. 8500	mPa.s	-

Storage & Handling

Product Handling and Storage

• Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.  Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.  Keep from freezing.
• Avoid breathing vapors or mists.  Ensure adequate ventilation.  Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.  Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.  Use personal protective equipment as required