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MicroKlear 418AL

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MicroKlear 418AL is Nanoalumina modified carnauba wax for maximum scratch resistance with surface slip, clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.

Features and Benefits

  • Natural carnauba wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9).
  • Provides maximum scratch resistance with surface lubricity.
  • Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss.
  • Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder.
  • Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina.
  • Effective replacement for PTFE additives.

Functions: Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Waxes

End Uses: Coil Coating, Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Seed Coating, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

Features: Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Lubricating Properties, High Performance, Improved Slip

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Composition

Carnauba wax/aluminum oxide

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Use Level
1.0 - 3.0 (on Total formula weight)
Systems and Applications

Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); interior and exterior can and container coatings; coil coatings; seed coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Light Yellow Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.04g/cc
Maximum Particle Size22μm
Mean Particle Size6.0 - 8.0μm
Melting Point81 - 86°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedYes
NPIRI Grind2.0 - 3.5

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