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Micro Powders Inc MP-22

Micro Powders Inc MP-22 is a 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

Chemical Family: Fischer Tropsch Waxes, Synthetic Waxes, Waxes

Functions: Surface Modifier

End Uses: Coil Coating, Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Powder Coating, Radiation Curable Coating, Sealer, Solventborne Coating, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Microplastics-free, Non-Carcinogenic

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Blocking Resistance, Excellent Dispersibility, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Lubricating Properties, High Performance, Improved Slip, Mar Resistance, Water Resistance, Weather Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
8002-74-2
EC No.
232-315-6
Technologies
Composition

Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) wax

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Systems and Applications
  • Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks.
  • Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and masonry); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; interior and exterior can and container coatings; coil coatings; powdered metals.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)0.93g/cc
Maximum Particle Size31μm
Mean Particle Size7.0 - 10.0μm
Melting Point102 - 106°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind4.0 - 6.0

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Availability

MP-22 is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 22-50.