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Polyfluo® 523AL

1 of 17 products in this brand

Polyfluo® 523AL ia A highly engineered HDPE/PTFE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.

Features and Benefits

  • Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity
  • HDPE/PTFE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
  • Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder
  • Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling
  • Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
  • Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina

Functions: Processing Aid, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Aluminum Compounds, Blends & Combinations, Fluoropolymers, Polyethylene Waxes, Polyethylenes, Polyolefins

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Anti-Blocking, Blocking Resistance, Burnish Resistance, Dispersible, Easy Cleaning, Excellent Adhesion, Excellent Dispersibility, Excellent Lubricity, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Excellent Stability, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Gloss Retention, Good Lubricating Properties, Good Mold Release, Heat Resistance, High Clarity, High Efficiency, High Performance, Improved Slip, Low Gloss, Mar Resistance, Matting, Medium Slip, Metal Mark Resistance, Water Resistant

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
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Composition

Polyethylene/PTFE/aluminum oxide

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Use Level
0.5 - 1.5 (on Total formula weight)
Systems and Applications
  • Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks.
  • Industrial coatings (including plastic and metal); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; coil coatings; rubber additives.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.09g/cc
Maximum Particle Size15.56μm
Mean Particle Size3.5 - 5.5μm
Melting Point113 - 117°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind1.0 - 2.0

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories