Products in Building Envelope & Roofing: Polyethylenes

Rheovis® PE 1320 is a Newtonian rheology modifier tailored for aqueous coatings, specifically engineered to enhance high brush drag (ICI viscosity) in contemporary coatings. This product boasts excellent application hiding, superior flow and leveling properties, outstanding resistance characteristics, as well as excellent roller application and spatter resistance. It is presented in a yellow, clear liquid physical form and primarily finds its end uses in waterborne coatings.

NEXIVA® GP 225 is a dispersible polymer powder that primarily consists of vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is specifically formulated as a versatile binder suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries, including coatings and adhesives. However, its potential uses are not limited to these industries alone.

NEXIVA® GP 121 is a flexible dispersible polymer powder formulated with vinyl acetate and ethylene. It serves as a versatile binder suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries. This product includes a fine mineral filler that acts as an antiblocking agent, ensuring smooth and easy handling. Additionally, it offers improved workability even under harsh climatic conditions.

NEXIVA® CT 714 is a dispersible polymer powder that combines acrylate and styrene components. It is specifically formulated as a co-binder or additive for powder-based paints and primers. This product eliminates the need for organic solvents, plasticizers, and film-forming agents in formulations. It also offers the advantage of easier storage, eliminating the need for a silo. Furthermore, compared to liquid polymer dispersions, it does not experience skinning-related issues.

AquaTex® 230 are Fine particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for reducing gloss and adding surface texture.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a mild texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

AquaMatte® 26HDA are very fine grade of densified oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction and optimum stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance. Optimized density of 1.08 eliminates flotation and ensures maximum in-can stability. Ideal for water based systems. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

AquaTex® 200 are Medium particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for adding texture to paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a medium texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

AquaKlean 403 is an anionic paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion ideal for cleanability and water repellency in architectural coatings.Features and Benefits Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency. Imparts soil release for improved cleanability. Imparts slip, antiblocking, scratch and abrasion resistance. Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity.

MicroGranite 100 is 100 mesh multicolored pigmented polyethylene blend to impart a "granite like" visual and texture effect in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Multicolored pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Imparts a "granite like" appearance. Adds a moderate textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

Polyfluo® 190A is unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability.Features and Benefits High performance product for improving surface abrasion resistance and film toughness Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000

MicroBlack 8080 is mesh black pigmented polyethylene for visual and texture effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Black pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroWhite 80 and Microscrub 80 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications. Adds a moderate textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

Micro Powders Inc AquaPolyfluo 411A is unique micronized oxidized polyethylene/PTFE wax composite for improved scuff and mar resistance in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits A synergistic blend of high molecular weight waxes including polyethylene and PTFE. Provides optimum levels of scuff and mar resistance along with excellent slip and mobility. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated into aqueous paints, inks and coatings with high speed mixing.

Propyltex® 270S-1518 is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

Polyfluo® 900A unique ceramic fortified composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance, surface durability and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High performance product for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness Fortified with hard, inert, semi-transparent spherical ceramic for maximum abrasion resistance Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance PTFE enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Polyfluo® 190S is a unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability.Features and Benefits High performance product for improving surface abrasion resistance and film toughness Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000

MicroBlack 1005 is 100 mesh black pigmented polyethylene for visual and texture effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Black pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroWhite 1005 and Microscrub 100 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications. Adds a moderate textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

AquaMatte® 31Fine is micronized oxidized high density polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation in water based systems. Ideal for water based systems. In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance.

MicroBlack 5050 is mesh black pigmented polyethylene for visual and texture effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Black pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroWhite 50 and Microscrub 50 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications. Adds a strong textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

AquaTex® 270 are Fine particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for reducing gloss and adding surface texture.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a mild texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

Propyltex® 325S is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Narrow cut mean particle size grade available for maximum texture control For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31

MicroWhite™ 50 are White pigmented 50 mesh polyethylene for visual effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits White pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroBlack 50 and Microscrub 50 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications Adds a strong textured touch Colorfast; will not bleed into coating Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

AquaTex® 325 are Fine particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for reducing gloss and adding surface texture.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a mild texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-123ALA is highly engineered LDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance for non-slip surfaces LDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9) Provides excellent antiblocking properties Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina Effective replacement for PTFE additives

AquaMatte® 22 is Ultrafine grade of micronized oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity and a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation in water based systems. Ideal for water based systems. In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance.

MicroWhite™ 80 are White pigmented 80 mesh polyethylene for visual effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits White pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroBlack 80 and Microscrub 80 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications. Adds a moderate textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-123 is Unique grade of micronized low density polyethylene wax for extra toughness and block resistance.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of abrasion resistance Provides excellent antiblocking properties Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades

PropylMatte 31 is Finely micronized densified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with superior in- can stability in water-based paints, coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Efficient gloss reduction from satin to matte finish Improves burnish resistance vs. silica mattifiers Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in most water based systems Imparts non-slip properties For more efficient matting with a fine microtexture, try PropylTex 325HD/270HD

AquaTex® 140 are Medium particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for adding texture to paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a medium texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

AquaTex® 100 are Medium particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for adding texture to paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a medium texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

SYNTRAN® WA 1001 is a hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion. This wax emulsion is specially designed for OPV, ink and coating applications. It can improve the friction resistance and anti-blocking properties of the surface. SYNTRAN® WA 1001 can be combined with various water-based polymer dispersions. Features and Benefits: Excellent abrasion resistance Excellent anti-blocking properties Very good compatibility with waterborne base polymers Very good water resistance Hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion. Abrasion and scratch resistance, anti-blocking. It can improve the friction resistance and anti-blocking properties of the surface

Tasnee LD 1925F is a Low Density Polyethylene with a Melt Flow Rate of 2.0 g/10min (190°C/2.16 kg). Tasnee LD 1925F is mainly recommended for crosslinked and non-crosslinked foam applications. It designed to provide uniform cell distribution during LDPE foam extrusion process. Special additive package is used to control the foam cell structure so that uniform cell size and distribution occurred during foam extrusion process. It has a suitable molecular structure and special additive package for providing control and uniform foam cell structure and excellent mechanical properties to the foam. Tasnee LD 1925F can be easily processed on all types of LDPE foam extrusion equipment. The melt temperature is recommended to be in the range of 160 - 200°C.

Arqlite Composite Plastic Pellet is a 100% recycled thermoplastic blend for injection molding and extrusion, contributing to reducing the carbon footprint, increasing recycled content, and reducing the costs of plastic products. This homogenized compound can be used at a 100% concentration or mixed with pure resins (PP, PE, or PET)

SYNTRAN® WA 1005 is a multi-purpose synthetic wax emulsion. It is an ethylene copolymer emulsion of a hard and high melting polyethylene wax specifically designed for use in surface coating applications of different kinds. SYNTRAN® WA 1005 has excellent compatibility and is therefore very well suited for clear wood coatings to improve slip, scratch, abrasion and blocking resistance. Features and Benefits: Very good compatibility with waterborne polymers Excellent abrasion resistance High slip and anti-blocking Very good water resistance. Hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion.

Pure high density polyethylene homopolymer polymer in finely sized rounded powder form. Avg. = ~155 micron, D100 = 300 micron.

Lucofin® 1454 by Lucobit AG is comprised of Polyethylene Copolymer and Thermoplastic Polyolefin Elastomer. It is commonly used It is available in Granules form.

Revolve M-742 is a fully formulated rotational molding foam grade designed to provide a closed cell structure. This is ideal for rigidity, thermal and sound insulation and any multi-layer applications. This product can be used in mono-layer applications.