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AquaMatte® 26HD

1 of 3 products in this brand

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.

Functions: Flattener, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Polyethylenes, Polyolefins, Waxes

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

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Good Gloss Control, Good Toughness, High Performance

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Composition

Densified oxidized polyethylene

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Use Level
2.0 - 5.0 (depending on the level of gloss reduction desired)
Systems and Applications
  • Water based coatings.
  • Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal, masonry and leather) architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure).

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off - White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.08g/cc
Maximum Particle Size26μm
Mean Particle Size6.0 - 8.5μm
Melting Point105 - 111°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind3.0 - 4.0

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