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Polyfluo® 190A is unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability.

Features and Benefits

  • High performance product for improving surface abrasion resistance and film toughness
  • Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface
  • Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
  • PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness
  • Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000

Functions: Hardness Improver, Processing Aid, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Fluoropolymers, Polyethylene Waxes, Polyethylenes, Polyolefins, Waxes

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Anti-Blocking, Blocking Resistance, Burnish Resistance, Dirt Pickup Resistance, Easy Cleaning, Excellent Hot Tire Pick Up Resistance, Excellent Lubricity, Excellent Toughness, Flame Resistant, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Gloss Retention, Good Lubricating Properties, Good Mold Release, Good Toughness, Heel Mark Resistance, High Durability, High Hardness, High Performance, In-Can Stability, Low Gloss, Mar Resistance, Mar Resistant, Matting, Medium Slip, Metal Mark Resistance, Water Resistant

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Composition

Polyethylene/PTFE

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Use Level
0.5 - 3.0 (on Total formula weight)
Systems and Applications

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

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)0.98g/cc
Maximum Particle Size31μm
Mean Particle Size9.0 - 12.0μm
Melting Point121 - 132°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind4.0 - 6.0

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories

Packaging & Availability

Availability

Polyfluo 190 is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 190-50.