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MicroMatte® 1213 UVW

1 of 3 products in this brand

MicroMatte® 1213 UVW is modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.

Features and Benefits

  • Effective gloss control with good in-can stability.
  • Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance.
  • Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives.
  • Provides burnish and blocking resistance.
  • Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW.

Functions: Flattener, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polypropylene Waxes, Polypropylenes (PP), Waxes

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

Features: Blocking Resistance, Burnish Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Gloss Control, High Clarity, High Performance, Improved Slip, Mar Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Composition

Densified modified polypropylene

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Use Level
1.0 - 3.0 (slip, mar and block resistance), 3 - 5 (gloss control)
Systems and Applications

Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); floor coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off - White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.07g/cc
Maximum Particle Size22μm
Mean Particle Size5.0 - 7.5μm
Melting Point150 - 156°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind2.0 - 3.5

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Availability

This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 1213 UVW.