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Polysilk® 14 is a complex formulated wax composite that provides a high degree of surface slip, scratch and rub resistance with gloss retention and a silky smooth feel.

Features and Benefits

  • Provides a high level of scratch and rub resistance
  • Improves tape release, block resistance, and heat resistance
  • Adds surface slip to impart a silky smooth feel
  • Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours
  • Useful for adding abrasion and antiblock properties to lamination inks at a 0.25-0.5% level

Functions: Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Blends & Combinations

End Uses: Coil Coating, Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Radiation Curable Ink, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Blocking Resistance, Burnish Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Lubricating Properties, Heat Resistance, Improved Slip

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Composition

Modified polyethylene/PTFE blend

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Use Level
0.5 - 2.0 (on Total formula weight)
Systems and Applications
  • Water 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; soft touch coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Off - White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.02g/cc
Maximum Particle Size31μm
Mean Particle Size7.5 - 9.5μm
Melting Point96 - 118°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind3.5 - 4.5

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
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