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AquaBead® 425E

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AquaBead® 425E has larger particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with weather resistance, slip, block and mar resistance.

Features and Benefits

  • Provides excellent block and mar resistance with good slip properties.
  • Imparts water beading and soil release.
  • Improved water resistance compared to AquaKlean 418.
  • Can increase surface gloss.
  • Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity and excellent water resistance.
  • Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 1 μm.

Chemical Family: Anionics, Waxes

Functions: Beading Agent, Surface Modifier

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Sealer, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

Features: Blocking Resistance, Good Release Properties, Good Soil Release, Mar Resistance, Slip Resistance, Water Resistance, Weather Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
8015-86-9
EC No.
232-399-4
Technologies
Wax Type

Carnauba wax

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Use Level
3.0 - 10.0 (on Total formula weight)
Systems and Applications
  • Water based coatings.
  • Industrial coatings (including masonry); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; sound deadening systems, plasters, and architectural paints with higher film thicknesses; automotive polishes.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Dark Brown Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1g/cc
Emulsifier TypeAnionic
pH10.0 - 11.0
Total Solids25%
Viscosity (25°C)max.200cP
Wax melting point85°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
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