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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

GraphShield 730 is a composite of anticorrosion wax and edge functionalized graphene (EFG) for improved anticorrosion in powder coatings. 

GraphShield

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

PolyGlide

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

MicroGranite

Synscrub

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

AquaTex

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

Microscrub® 35 are Coarse particle size polyethylene powders for use as a scrub agent in industrial hand cleaners, and as texturing agents for floor coatings.Features and Benefits
Low density polyethylene adds texture and antislip properties to coatings intended for walking surfaces.
Provides a consistent texture for industrial scrubs and cleaners.
High molecular weight polymer promotes enhanced abrasion resistance.


Microscrub® 35

MicroWhite™ 1005 are White pigmented 100 mesh polyethylene for visual effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits
White pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects.
Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroBlack 100 and Microscrub 100 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications.
Adds a moderate textured touch.
Colorfast; will not bleed into coating.
Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.


MicroWhite™ 1005

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

Micropro 440W is Modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance, specifically formulated for stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits
Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance.
Uniform gloss reduction with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes.
Imparts a smooth surface "feel".
Will not powder or chalk in exterior applications.
Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.


Micropro 440W

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

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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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MicroWhite products are pigmented polymers for adding colored effects to paints and coatings.

MicroWhite

Unique composites of polyethylene waxes and REACH compliant PTFE that provide a high degree of surface lubricity, abrasion resistance, and film toughness. These proprietary formulations offer a synergistic combination of properties for superior formulation flexibility in inks, paints, and coatings. Polyfluo 900 is an LDPE/PTFE composite fortified with ceramic beads for improved burnish and abrasion resistance. Polyfluo 523AL is an HDPE/PTFE composite reinforced with alumina nanopowder for maximum scratch, mar, and scuff resistance.

Polyfluo

NatureFine products are finely micronized biodegradable waxes that impart lubricity with rub and abrasion resistance, and are ideal for high natural content coatings.

NatureFine

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