Products in Wood Coatings & Finishes: Radiation Curable Ink

Efka® FA 4611 is a solvent-free wetting and dispersing agent with acidic groups, excellently suited for solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings and printing inks. Is in a clear, slightly yellowish liquid form, Efka® FA 4611 demonstrates broad compatibility in a wide range of resin systems.

Efka® SL 3230 is a versatile solution for various applications in the paints and coatings industry. As a leading CASE ingredient, it functions as a leveling agent and slip agent, ensuring optimal performance. Specifically designed for use in building and construction, wood coatings and finishes, and industrial coatings, Efka® SL 3230 excels in providing a smooth finish and enhanced slip properties. Its advanced technologies make it a reliable choice for the printing and packaging sector, particularly in printing and inks and other printing applications.

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

DCL 1419 Quinacridone Violet, PV.19 is a bright, blue-shaded quinacridone with a similar shade to thioindigo red, and it has excellent overall properties. This pigment is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297) and is recommended for use in inks, high-grade industrial paints, implement enamels, agricultural equipment, and powder coating applications.

AFCONA 3280 is a special modified polysiloxane that is soluble in aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters and ketones, but insoluble in water. It offers slip, defoaming, and improvement of surface characteristics without hurting intercoat adhesion. Additionally, it offers better hot water resistance than other polyether modified polysiloxanes.

Pergopak® M6 is a matting agent used in the paint and varnish industries. It has a low impact on rheology and improved scratch and abrasion resistance, along with improved adhesion and elasticity. On the other hand, Pergopak® M6 provides excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

Pergopak® M5 is a matting agent used in the paint and varnish industries. It has a low impact on rheology and improved scratch and abrasion resistance, along with improved adhesion and elasticity. On the other hand, Pergopak® M5 provides excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

Pergopak® M3 is a matting agent used in the paint and varnish industries. It has a low impact on rheology and improved scratch and abrasion resistance, along with improved adhesion and elasticity. On the other hand, Pergopak® M3 provides excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

Pergopak® M4 is a matting agent used in the paint and varnish industries. It has a low impact on rheology and improved scratch and abrasion resistance, along with improved adhesion and elasticity. On the other hand, Pergopak® M4 provides excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

Deuteron® UV RMP is a micronized wax compound specifically crafted as a matting additive for UV-curable inks and coatings. When incorporated into UV-curable systems undergoing free radical polymerization, Deuteron® UV RMP induces controlled incompatibility during the curing process. This micronized wax compound offers robust matting effects for 100% UV systems and is free from monomers.

Synfluo 170VFA cost effective combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

Polyfluo® 400 is a high performance wax/PTFE combination for improved surface lubricity with scratch resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface High slip wax provides excellent surface lubricity PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance

Synfluo 168XF is an economical combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.

Polyfluo® 540 is a wax/ PTFE combination for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Wax component provides improved surface slip Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Synfluo 168XF is an economical combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

Synfluo 171VF is a cost effective combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

Polyfluo® 535 is An economical wax/PTFE combination for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Wax component provides improved surface slip Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Polyfluo® 380A is high performance wax/PTFE combination for improved surface lubricity with scratch resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface High slip wax provides excellent surface lubricity PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance

Synfluo 178XF is a high performance combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

Synfluo 172VF is a combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

Superslip™ 6515 is Economical combination of polyethylene and amide wax that provides scratch and mar resistance with a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel"

Polysilk® 14 is a complex formulated wax composite that provides a high degree of surface slip, scratch and rub resistance with gloss retention and a silky smooth feel.Features and Benefits Provides a high level of scratch and rub resistance Improves tape release, block resistance, and heat resistance Adds surface slip to impart a silky smooth feel Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours Useful for adding abrasion and antiblock properties to lamination inks at a 0.25-0.5% level

Superslip™ 6530A is combination of high performance polyethylene and amide wax that provides maximum lubricity with scratch resistance, anti-blocking, and a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Excellent solvent resistance; will not affect drying rate Reduces dusting buildup on sanding media

SuperGlide 904A is unique combination of amide wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Provides scratch and mar resistance Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels

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

Synfluo 180XF is High performance combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

Synfluo 168VF is an economical combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

Polyfluo® 535XF is An economical wax/PTFE combination for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Wax component provides improved surface slip Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Superslip™ 6515AL is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives HDPE/amide wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9) Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved Compare to Superslip 6515XF

Polyfluo® 540XF is a wax/ PTFE combination for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Wax component provides improved surface slip Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Polyfluo® 150 is a unique, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface High slip polyethylene provides excellent surface lubricity PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity

Micromide 520 is Micronized fatty amide wax for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties.Features and Benefits Adds slip, release and lubricity with an excellent surface "feel". High melting point to improve heat and block resistance. Lowers COF. Reduces dust buildup on sanding belts and increases longevity in sanding sealers.

Synfluo 172XF is a combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance PTFE provides lubricity, abrasion resistance and antiblocking Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface

Polyfluo® 150XF is a unique, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface High slip polyethylene provides excellent surface lubricity PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity

Polyfluo® 523AL ia A highly engineered HDPE/PTFE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity HDPE/PTFE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9) Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina