AquaFLON® 50 is an aqueous dispersion containing submicron PTFE. The AquaFLON® product line is comprised of aqueous dispersions of PTFE or PTFE with wax. These products are designed for stability, pourability and easy incorporation into water-based systems. These additives are used to provide slip and abrasion resistance.

Functions: Anti-Abrasion Agent, Slip Agent

End Uses: Varnishes, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Product Highlights
  •  Slip (Low COF)    
  •  Superior Optical Properties (e.g. Clarity, Transparency)
  • Gloss Retention
  • High Temperature Resistance
  •  Broad Chemical Resistance

Applications & Uses

Ink & Toner Type
Use Level
1-5%
Recommended Uses & Known Applications

AquaFLON® 50 is recommended for a wide variety of specialty applications in inks and coatings such as overprint varnishes for can coatings and water-based inkjet formulations. Due to its extremely small particle size, AquaFLON® 50 is most suitable for thin film applications at a suggested recommended level of 1-5% solids to the total formula weight.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White Liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Hegman Grindmin. 7
Non Volatiles50.0 +/– 2 %
pH7 – 9
Weight / Gallon11.0 +/– 0.5lbs/gal

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Status

The components of this product are listed on multiple chemical inventories. For specific information on the applicable chemical inventories, please refer to the product SDS. 

Storage & Handling

Storage

Keep from freezing.