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CERETAN® MM 8220

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CERETAN® MM 8220 is a Spherical, micronized, partially saponified Montan wax (Montan wax "OP"). This product in paints and coatings is used as an excellent matting effect, ideal surface properties, wax density ca. 1.00 g/cm³ analog to water and oils, ideal for low surfactant formulations, very good adhesion on uneven, porous, flexible and soft grounds, less hydrophobic than other micronized waxes, for hydrophilic systems/pigments, and in Masterbatch it is used as a dispersing agent, lubricant, 100 to 400 times smaller particles compared to course powder (e. g.“Montan wax OP powder“).

Functions: Flattener

Chemical Family: Waxes

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Advantages
  • Spherical particle shape made by unique spraying technology
  • Specified maximum particle size (D99 value), narrow and uniform particle size distribution
  • Easy to disperse due to spherical particle shape

In Masterbatch:

  • Reduced filter pressure increased capacity
  • Significant increase in color output reduction of pigment costs by 10 to 20 %
  • Reduced level of addition of pigments/waxes

Applications & Uses

Application Method
Applications
  • Paints and coatings of high quality, such as powder and can coatings, car and industrial paints, furniture and floor coatings as well UV curable systems
  • Printing inks of high quality, such as overprint, screen printing, flexographic, offset and intaglio inks
  • Polar pigment concentrates (e. g. PA, PC, PET, PVC and PS)

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Consistencyfine powder
Drop Point96 - 104°CLV 12 (DGF M-III 3)
Particle Size (Specified value) at 99%max. 20μmLV 5 (ISO 13320)
Particle Size (Typical value) at 50%max. 7μmLV 5 (ISO 13320)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 Months (Stored in Sealed Original Packing Below 35°C)