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Polysilk® 600 is a formulated wax composite that provides surface slip with scratch and rub resistance, as well as a smooth surface 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
  • Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Functions: Processing Aid, Surface Modifier

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

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Leather, Metal, Plastics, Wood

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Composition

Modified polyethylene/PTFE blend

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Use Level
0.5 - 2.0 (on Total formula weight)
Systems and Applications
  • Water based, solvent 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 Size22μm
Mean Particle Size5.0 - 7.0μm
Melting Point96 - 109°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind2.0 - 3.0

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
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