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Polyfluo® 900A unique ceramic fortified composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance, surface durability and anti-blocking.

Features and Benefits

  • High performance product for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness
  • Fortified with hard, inert, semi-transparent spherical ceramic for maximum abrasion resistance
  • Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
  • PTFE enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness
  • Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Functions: Processing Aid, Surface Modifier

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

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Anti-Blocking, Blocking Resistance, Burnish Resistance, Excellent Hot Tire Pick Up Resistance, Excellent Lubricity, Excellent Toughness, Flame Resistant, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Mold Release, Good Toughness, 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

Ceramic modified 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 and energy curable coatings and inks.
  • Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and masonry); architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; coil coatings; rubber additives; floor coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.02g/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 900 is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 900-50.