Deuteron® Wax PP

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyolefins,

Polypropylene Waxes,

Polypropylenes (PP),

Waxes

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Anti-Settling,

Burnish Resistance,

Enhanced Surface Smoothness,

Good Antiblocking Properties,

High Melting Point,

Improved Degassing,

Matting,

Mechanically Stable,

Polishing Resistance

Product Highlights

• Deuteron® Wax PP imparts elegant surface feel, good matting and excellent mechanical stability. In combination with silica it is possible to improve the polishing resistance and improve the settling properties of silica other heavy materials. In powder coatings Deuteron® Wax PP leads to good degassing properties.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Metal Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Overprint Varnishes

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography,

Gravure Printing

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal,

Wood

Cure Method

Radiation Cure

Coating Type

Powder Coating,

Radiation Curable Coating,

Solventborne Coating,

Varnishes,

Waterborne Coating

Use Level

0.5 - 3.0 %

Application and Dosage Information

Deuteron® Wax PP is suitable for a wide range of applica- tions including:

• Wood and joinery coatings
• Flexographic and gravure inks
• Overprint varnishes
• Metal coatings (can and coil coatings)
• Powder coatings

The use of Deuteron® Wax PP especially improves perfor- mance in:

• Abrasion and scratch resistance
• Rub resistance (printing inks)
• Matting (conventional coatings and powder coatings)
• COF (coefficient of friction) reduction

Dosage

• 0.5 - 3.0 % (calculated on the complete formulation) depending on binder, application and required properties.

Processing

• Deuteron® Wax PP is easy to disperse and can be incorpo- rated using a common high-speed stirrer. In low viscous systems it might be necessary to use a high shear dispersing unit to properly disperse the material. A pre-mix in water should contain a suitable cosolvent and about 2 % of an emulsifier. Suitable emulsifiers are ethoxylated grades (e.g. based on polysorbat or fat alco- hols) with an HLB value of 15.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

White powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Density	approx. 0.95	g/cm³	—
Melting Point	138.0	°C	—
Particle Size	approx. 6	μm	—

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Regional Availability

• Canada
• Mexico
• USA

Packaging Information

• Paper bag (15 kg net)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

• 24 months at room temperature and dry conditions.
• Storage temperature should not exceed 35°C.