Products in Metal Coatings: Stains

AQAGloss® is an aqueous dispersion of an innovative, water-based acrylic/alkyd hybrid. The binder in AQAGloss® enables the formulation of water-based exterior wood coatings and high-gloss decorative coatings, serving as an environmentally advanced alternative with solvent-borne alkyd-like features. It is an anionic dispersion type used in high-gloss decorative coatings and trim paints, offering superior gloss and good gloss retention.

ASCOTRAN® H30 is a ready-to-use, liquid-form flash rust inhibitor for waterborne coatings. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection, providing effective protection against flash rusting. This product can be used for waterborne neutral or alkaline paints or coatings and for industrial, professional, and do-it-yourself applications.

ASCOTRAN® H10 is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, anti flash-rust additive for waterborne coatings and galvanized steel substrates. It replaces mineral anticorrosive pigments and enhances their effectiveness. This product functions as a hydrophobic agent and increases the water resistance of dry films. It helps shield against corrosion in metal packaging.

ASCOTRAN® H14 is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, anti flash-rust additive for waterborne coatings. It functions as a hydrophobic agent, providing protection for the almost dry film in severe ambient humidity conditions. Additionally, it serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection.

ASCOTRAN® HPB is a ready-to-use, liquid-form flash rust inhibitor for waterborne coatings. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection, providing effective protection against flash rusting. This product can be used for waterborne neutral or alkaline paints or coatings and for professional and do-it-yourself applications.

ASCOTRAN® AL4 is a ready-to-use, VOC-free, liquid-form, anti flash-rust additive for any waterborne coating. It contains a hydrophobic agent that protects nearly dry films under severe ambient humidity conditions. Additionally, this product acts as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection.

ASCOTRAN® H18 is a ready-to-use, liquid-form, flash rust inhibitor for waterborne coatings. It serves as a corrosion inhibitor for metal packaging protection, providing effective protection against flash rusting. This product can be used for waterborne neutral or alkaline paints or coatings and for industrial, professional, and do-it-yourself applications.

ASCOTRAN® H14 is a multi-metal substrate renowned for its high water-resistance properties.

Ascotran® H10 is a versatile liquid antiflash-rust additive tailored for waterborne coatings. This ready-to-use solution acts as a hydrophobic agent, safeguarding almost dry films even in harsh ambient humidity conditions. Ascotran® H10 serves as a corrosion inhibitor, ensuring reliable protection for metal packaging. Ideal for diverse coating applications, it offers robust defense against rust and corrosion, preserving the integrity of metal surfaces.

Ascotran® H18 is a ready-to-use liquid antiflash-rust additive crafted for waterborne coatings. This innovative solution serves as a potent corrosion inhibitor, offering robust protection for metal packaging. Ideal for diverse coating applications, Ascotran® H18 ensures reliable defense against rust and corrosion, safeguarding the integrity of metal surfaces.

Ascotran® AL4 is a convenient liquid antiflash-rust additive formulated for waterborne coatings. This ready-to-use solution acts as a hydrophobic agent, safeguarding nearly dry films even in harsh ambient humidity conditions. Ascotran® AL4 serves as a corrosion inhibitor, ensuring protection for metal packaging. Ideal for various coating applications, it offers reliable defense against rust and corrosion, preserving the integrity of metal surfaces.

NatureMatte 31 is Finely micronized natural, biodegradable PHBV for efficient matting and burnish resistance in paints, coatings and inksFeatures and Benefits Natural biofermentation powder Tough, high molecular weight biopolymer provides efficient gloss reduction Improved burnish resistance, better than many synthetic additives Imparts non-slip properties Freshwater and marine biodegradable to OECD test standards Microplastic alternative

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.

Micropro 400 is Modified high melt point hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with surface slip, mar and abrasion resistanceFeatures and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Provides antiblocking properties. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension. Easy to disperse in both polar and non-polar systems.

Micropro 600VF is High performance modified high molecular weight polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with excellent mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Ideal for applications where higher COF is desired. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

MicroMatte® 1213 UVW is modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.Features and Benefits Effective gloss control with good in-can stability. Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance. Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives. Provides burnish and blocking resistance. Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW.

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.

Micro Powders Inc MP-22VF is a high performance, versatile grade of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Provides antiblocking properties Gives long-lasting water beading and weather resistance to exterior alkyd-based stains Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

AquaBead® 916A is specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water beading and long-lasting water repellency and weather resistance.Features and Benefits Imparts immediate water beading. Provides long-lasting water repellency. Formulated with harder, higher molecular weight polymers for longer lasting water repellency in both penetrating and non-penetrating systems. Provides a uniform matting effect (without chalking) and long lasting moisture repellency for clear varnish stains. Combine with silica to improve weather resistance.

Micropro 600 is High performance modified high molecular weight polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with excellent mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Ideal for applications where higher COF is desired. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

Micropro 500 is a higher molecular weight modified hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Improved solvent resistance vs. Micropro 400. Imparts antiblocking. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

MicroMatte® 1011 UVW is An economical modified polypropylene wax densified with inorganic pigment for consistent gloss control and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.Features and Benefits Effective gloss control with good in-can stability. Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance. Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives. Provides burnish and blocking resistance.

Micropro 200 is Economical modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

Micro Powders Inc MP-22XXF is High performance, versatile grade of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Provides antiblocking properties Gives long-lasting water beading and weather resistance to exterior alkyd-based stains Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

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.

Micro Powders Inc MP-26VF is High performance, versatile grade of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Provides antiblocking properties Gives long-lasting water beading and weather resistance to exterior alkyd-based stains Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

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.

PropylTex 230S-3639 are Medium particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent 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 medium texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower 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® 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

Micropro 700 is a unique combination of modified polypropylene wax and PTFE for consistent gloss control with surface lubricity and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes PTFE contributes lubricity and slip properties

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.

AquaBead® R331E are high solids non-ionic rice bran wax emulsion providing water repellency and lubricity with excellent rub and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Based on natural, biodegradable, sustainable and upcycled rice bran wax. Adds slip and rub resistance to high gloss inks and coatings. Excellent abrasion resistance. Outstanding water repellency/beading properties superior to paraffin emulsions. Developed for broad compliance in food packaging and agrochemicals.

Micro Powders Inc MP-22XF is a high performance, versatile grade of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Provides antiblocking properties Gives long-lasting water beading and weather resistance to exterior alkyd-based stains Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

PropylTex 230S-3034 are Medium particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent 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 medium texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower 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

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.

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