Deuteron® WAX TF

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyolefin Waxes,

Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Waxes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Anti-Marring Agent,

Flattener,

Slip Control Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Abrasion Resistance,

Blocking Resistance,

Excellent Dispersibility,

Good Antiblocking Properties,

Good Surface Protection,

Low Slippage,

Mar Resistance,

Matting,

Metal Mark Resistance,

Slip Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Coil Coatings,

Metal Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings,

Overprint Varnishes

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography,

Gravure Printing

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal,

Wood

Cure Method

Radiation Cure

Coating Type

Lacquers,

Powder Coating,

Radiation Curable Coating,

Solventborne Coating,

Varnishes,

Waterborne Coating

Use Level

0.5% - 2.0%

Product Applications

• It can be used in all solvent-based lacquer systems and printing inks; both air-drying and stoving.
• The use of Deuteron-WAX TF also leads to excellent results in powder coatings.

Dosage Information

0,5 - 2,0 % (calculated on the complete formula- tion) depending on binder, application and required properties.

Processing Recommendations

• Because of its excellent dispersina properties WAX TF has to be ground in a bead mill, attention has to be paid to the mill base temperature. The low melting point of the polyolefin can lead to agglomeration caused by high temperatures and strong solvents present in the system.
• If Deuteron-WAX TF has to be used in water-based systems, the wetting properties are unsatisfactory because of its hydrophobic character. We suggest to prepare a premix of Deuteron-WAX TF with glycol or with a suitable wetting agent.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

Fine white powder

Physical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Melting Point	approx. 120	°C	—
Particle Size (on average)	approx. 5	μm	—
Bulk Density	approx. 300	g/l	—
Density	approx. 0.93	g/cm³	—

Product Properties

• Deuteron-WAX TF is a micronized PTFE-modified polyolefin characterized by a fine particle size distribution and good ease of dispersion. PTFE equips coatings with the best mar resistance and anti-blocking. Due to the high price of pure PTFE-powders these products can be used only in a small range of applications. The combination of PTFE with polyolefin leads to an inexpensive product which includes many excellent properties of pure PTFE.
• Deuteron-WAX TF has been designed specifically for incorporation in lacquers and coatings using high speed stirring only. This makes the produc- tion process more economic. Deuteron-WAX TF imparts excellent buff resistance and slip proper- ties. It produces a durable, semi-gloss finish when used either alone or with silica.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags

Regional Availability

• Canada
• Mexico
• USA

Packaging Information

Paper bag (20 kg net)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

24 months

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions

Deuteron-WAX TF can be stored for at least 24 months at room temperature and dry conditions.