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Micro Powders was founded in 1971 as a supplier of micronized wax powders to the printing inks and coatings industry. 50 years later, our diverse portfolio of novel additive powders gives formulators the tools they need to enhance performance in paints, coatings, inks, personal care products, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Our products enrich your everyday life, from the wall paint that is easier for you to clean, to the natural shower scrubs that cleanse and refresh your skin.We serve the global additives market through a network of highly experienced agents and distributors, many who have been with us for decades, providing customers with outstanding technical and customer service at the local level. Our commitment to quality, from ISO 9001 certification to the most stringent particle size control in the industry, ensures product reliability and performance in your application. And our team of wax experts is always available to navigate you to the best possible additive to deliver the results you need.Our sole focus is to supply you with exciting new additive powders, dispersions, emulsions and gels that protect, decorate, and enhance your formulated products. We believe that, working closely with our customers, Small Particles can truly empower you to bring Big Ideas to your world.

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Ultrafine polyethylene powders with noticeably creamy esthetics for various leave-on applications. The spherical grades are proven to impart optical blurring, line filling, and soft focus. Worldwide approval.

Micropoly

AquaMatte 22 is an ultrafine grade of micronized oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings to improve anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance.AquaMatte 26HD is a high density oxidized polyolefin designed for ease of dispersability and stability in all water based systems.

AquaMatte

NyloTex grades are micronized polyamide (Nylon 66) that exhibit a higher melt point than standard polyolefins, making them ideal for higher temperature texture applications. NyloTex grades offer exceptional wear and durability in performance coatings.

NyloTex

Microcare™ 350GMP is a ultrafine #1 prime yellow carnauba wax for use as a coating and binding excipient in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.

Microcare

Fine particle size oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction in water based systems.

AquaTex

A highly engineered HDPE/ceramic composite for maximum abrasion resistance and lubricity.

PolyGlide

Synscrub

MicroGranite 100: pigmented polymers for adding colored effects to paints and coatings.

MicroGranite

Special combinations of synthetic wax and REACH compliant PTFE designed to impart high levels of surface lubricity and scratch resistance to printing inks, paints, and coatings. Synfluo is especially recommended for use in high gloss lacquers, can and coil coatings, as well as powder coatings.

Synfluo

Synscrub® 20PC is a irregular exfoliants derived from biodegradable synthetic wax.

Synscrub® 20PC

Synscrub® 50PC is a irregular exfoliants derived from biodegradable synthetic wax.

Synscrub® 50PC

Synscrub® 80PC is a irregular exfoliants derived from biodegradable synthetic wax.

Synscrub® 80PC

Aquawax 214 is Oxidized Fischer-Tropsch wax for rub resistance and improved surface slip.Features and Benefits
Imparts a high degree of lubricity.
Lowers COF.
Improves rub resistance.
Economical alternative to polyethylene waxes.


Aquawax 214

Propyltex® 200HD are Medium to fine particle size grades of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits
Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems
Adds a mild to medium texture to the coating surface
Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
Does not Iower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces
For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31HD


Propyltex® 200HD

AquaPoly 215VF

NyloTex 200 is Micronized Nylon 66 for adding texture and surface durability to high temperature coatings.Features and Benefits
Provides a uniform and controlled surface texture
Imparts surface toughness and durability
High melting point polymer is ideal for use in baking or high temperature curing systems
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings


NyloTex 200

Micro Powders Inc MP-26VF is High performance, versatile grade of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks.Features and Benefits
Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance
Provides antiblocking properties
Gives long-lasting water beading and weather resistance to exterior alkyd-based stains
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions


Micro Powders Inc MP-26VF

Micropro 600VF is High performance modified high molecular weight polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with excellent mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits
Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance.
Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes.
Ideal for applications where higher COF is desired.
Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.


Micropro 600VF

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Micro Powders was founded in 1971 as a supplier of micronized wax powders to the printing inks and coatings industry. 50 years later, our diverse portfolio of novel additive powders gives formulators 

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SuperGlide 904A is unique combination of amide wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits
EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
Provides scratch and mar resistance
Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels


SuperGlide 904

SuperGlide 904XF is a unique combination of amide wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits
EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
Provides scratch and mar resistance
Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels


SuperGlide 904XF

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Synscrub 35 are Economical non-irritating scrub agents for industrial hand cleaners.Features and Benefits
Irregular particle shape provides performance similar to polyethylene scrubs
Freshwater biodegradable under OECD test standards
Highy effective at removing industrial soils, dirt and grease


Synscrub 35

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635XF is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in inks and coatings.Features and Benefits
Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance
Imparts excellent antiblocking properties
High molecular weight and hardness improves resistance to solvent absorption and swelling
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing


Micro Powders Inc MPP-635XF

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635F is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in inks and coatings.Features and Benefits
Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance
Imparts excellent antiblocking properties
High molecular weight and hardness improves resistance to solvent absorption and swelling
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing


Micro Powders Inc MPP-635F

Micro Powders Inc AquaSuperslip 6550A is unique micronized polyethylene/amide wax composite that provides lubricity with a smooth surface feel in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits
A synergistic blend of waxes including polyethylene and amide
Imparts maximum lubricity, slip and blocking resistance without the use of PTFE
Improves scuff and mar resistance
Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours.


Micro Powders Inc AquaSuperslip 6550

AquaMatte® 26HDA are very fine grade of densified oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction and optimum stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits
Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives.
Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance.
Optimized density of 1.08 eliminates flotation and ensures maximum in-can stability.
Ideal for water based systems.
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.


AquaMatte® 26HD

Micro Powders Inc MPP-611XF is High performance grade of micronized olyethylene wax for inks and coatings.Features and Benefits
Imparts excellent rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
Provides excellent antiblocking properties
Good heat resistance
Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes


Micro Powders Inc MPP-611XF

AquaTex® 230 are Fine particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for reducing gloss and adding surface texture.Features and Benefits
Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives.
Adds a mild texture to the surface.
Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance.
High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation.
Ideal for water based systems.


AquaTex® 230

Propyltex® 270S-18523 is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits
Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface
Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces
Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control
Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings


Propyltex® 270S-18523

Synfluo 168XF is an economical combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits
Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance
PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking
Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface


Synfluo 168 XF

MicroMatte® 1213 UVW is modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.Features and Benefits
Effective gloss control with good in-can stability.
Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance.
Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives.
Provides burnish and blocking resistance.
Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW.


MicroMatte® 1213 UVW

Polyfluo® 540 is a wax/ PTFE combination for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits
High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance
Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance
Wax component provides improved surface slip
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing


Polyfluo® 540

Micro Powders Inc MPP-611AL is a highly engineered HDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits
Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity
HDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder
Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling
Effective replacement for PTFE additives
Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder


Micro Powders Inc MPP-611AL

Micro Powders Inc MP-26XF is High performance, versatile grade of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks.

Micro Powders Inc MP-26XF

Propyltex® 325S-11125 is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits
Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface
Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces
Narrow cut mean particle size grade available for maximum texture control
For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31


Propyltex® 325S-11125

AquaBead® 525E is an anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistanceFeatures and Benefits
Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency.
Imparts weather and moisture resistance.
Gives surface slip and antiblocking properties.
Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity.


AquaBead® 525E

Synfluo 172VF is a combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits
Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance
PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking
Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface


Synfluo 172VF

AquaPoly 215F

Synscrub 20 are Economical non-irritating scrub agents for industrial hand cleaners.Features and Benefits
Irregular particle shape provides performance similar to polyethylene scrubs
Freshwater biodegradable under OECD test standards
Highy effective at removing industrial soils, dirt and grease


Synscrub 20

PropylMatte 500 is Finely micronized polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control in paints, inks and industrial coatings.Features and Benefits
Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity, a smoother surface feel, and no viscosity effects when compared to silica additives
Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts superior burnish and abrasion resistance vs. silica
Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces
In powder coatings, lowers gloss, reduces slip, and functions as a highly effective degassing agent vs. benzoin
Eliminates powder coating pinholes and improves surface adhesion when overcoating or using silicone sealants
Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings


PropylMatte 500

Micro Powders Inc AquaPolyfluo 411A is unique micronized oxidized polyethylene/PTFE wax composite for improved scuff and mar resistance in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits
A synergistic blend of high molecular weight waxes including polyethylene and PTFE.
Provides optimum levels of scuff and mar resistance along with excellent slip and mobility.
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated into aqueous paints, inks and coatings with high speed mixing.


Micro Powders Inc AquaPolyfluo 411

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635G is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in coatings and inks.Features and Benefits
Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance
Imparts excellent antiblocking properties
High molecular weight and hardness improvesresistance to solvent absorption and swelling
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing


Micro Powders Inc MPP-635G

Superslip™ 6515 is Economical combination of polyethylene and amide wax that provides scratch and mar resistance with a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits
Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance
EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
Imparts a smooth surface "feel"


Superslip™ 6515

MicroTouch 800F is Highly resilient spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks while improving burnish, scratch and mar resistance.Features and Benefits
Virtually indestructible elastic particles that distort when disturbed by a physical force and then return to their original spherical shape when the force is removed.
Provide different tactile effects ranging from satiny smooth to rubbery to leathery in properly formulated coatings
Different particle sizes available to create a unique surface "touch"
Improves burnish and abrasion resistance
Effective gloss reduction


MicroTouch 800F

Micro Powders Inc MPP-230VF is Economical grade of micronized polyethylene wax for abrasion resistance and slip.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-230VF

Polyfluo® 190A is unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability.Features and Benefits
High performance product for improving surface abrasion resistance and film toughness
Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness
Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000


Polyfluo® 190

Micropro 200 is Economical modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits
Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance.
Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes.
Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.


Micropro 200

Superslip™ 6515AL is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.Features and Benefits
Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives
HDPE/amide wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties
Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
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Superslip™ 6515AL

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