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AquaBead® R331E

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AquaBead® R331E are high solids non-ionic rice bran wax emulsion providing water repellency and lubricity with excellent rub and abrasion resistance.

Features and Benefits

  • Based on natural, biodegradable, sustainable and upcycled rice bran wax.
  • Adds slip and rub resistance to high gloss inks and coatings.
  • Excellent abrasion resistance.
  • Outstanding water repellency/beading properties superior to paraffin emulsions.
  • Developed for broad compliance in food packaging and agrochemicals.

Chemical Family: Waxes

Functions: Beading Agent, Surface Modifier

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

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Natural

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, High Gloss, High Performance, Slip Resistance, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
8016-60-2
EC No.
232-409-7
Technologies
Composition

Rice bran wax

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Use Level
3.0 - 10.0 (on Total formula weight)
Systems and Applications
  • Water based coatings.
  • Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and masonry); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure), seed coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off - White Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1g/cc
Emulsifier TypeNonionic
pH8.0 - 10.5
Total Solids50%
Viscosity (25°C)500 - 2,000cP
Wax melting point80°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories