Products in Metal Coatings: Radiation Curable Ink

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.

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® 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

Micro Powders Inc MPP-230VF is Economical grade of micronized polyethylene wax for abrasion resistance and slip.

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

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

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

Micro Powders Inc MPP-230F is Economical grade of micronized polyethylene wax for abrasion resistance and slip.

Polyfluo® 120 is an economical wax/PTFE composite for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Economical product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface High slip wax provides excellent surface lubricity PTFE enhances abrasion resistance and film hardness Easy to disperse fine powder that can beincorporated with high speed mixing

Polyblend 100XF are Unique blends of polyethylene and PTFE that provide scratch and abrasion resistance with surface lubricity and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High density polyethylene provides excellent abrasion resistance and surface hardness PTFE adds slip, lubricity and antiblocking Good heat and solvent resistance Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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

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

Polyblend 200 are Unique blends of polyethylene and PTFE that provide scratch and abrasion resistance with surface lubricity and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High density polyethylene provides excellent abrasion resistance and surface hardness PTFE adds slip, lubricity and antiblocking Good heat and solvent resistance Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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.

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

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

Micro Powders Inc MPP-230 is Economical grade of micronized polyethylene wax for abrasion resistance and slip.Features and Benefits Imparts abrasion resistance with some slip Provides excellent antiblocking properties Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Suitable for use in powder coatings as a de-gassing additive

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

SuperGlide 904XF is a 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

NatureFine H325 is Finely micronized hydrogenated castor oil for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products.Features and Benefits Naturally derived wax Adds slip, lubricity and rub resistance to industrial and graphic arts coatings Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Adds hydroxyl functionality (>155) Effective dry powder binding agent Microplastic alternative

Polyfluo 400XFA 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

TexMATTE 6005 is a cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate product.

Polyfluo® 523XF is a unique extra fine, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for superior 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 High density polyethylene provides improved surface slip Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity

NatureFine R331 is Finely micronized food grade rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products.Features and Benefits Natural food grade wax conforming to 21CFR 172.890 Excellent burnish and abrasion resistance compared to synthetic wax additives Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Improves lubricity, dust-off, and block resistance in seed coatings Effective dry powder binding agent Microplastic alternative

FluoroSLIP® 533 is a blend of hydrophilic synthetic wax and PTFE where the synthetic wax shows a uniform melting range peaking at 97°C.

FluoroSLIP® 225 is a blend of low molecular weight synthetic wax and PTFE.

PHOTOMER® 4173 is a proprietary UV/EB curable acrylate oligomer of low functionality and low viscosity. Designed primarily for use in etch-resist inks for printed circuit board manufacture, it can be readily formulated into a UV curable screen ink which exhibits good scratch resistance and improved stripping characteristics.

PHOTOMER® 4149 is an aliphatic trifunctional acrylate of low viscosity, low skin irritancy and excellent crosslinking reactivity. In comparison to other trifunctional acrylates, it is an unusually effective reactive diluent with excellent solvency and viscosity reducing characteristics in radiation curable formulations based on epoxy, polyurethane, and polyester oligomers.

Omnirad 500 is a highly effective liquid photoinitiator, used for UV-polymerisation of suitable resins. The low viscosity allows lower of the viscosity of the total formulation. Well suited for water-based formulation.

Omnirad DETX is a highly effective Type II photoinitiator. In conjunction with tertiary amine synergists it is used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers e.g. acrylates, after exposure to UV light. It can be used in combination with mono or multi functional monomers as reactive diluents.

x-bond® U 9071 is a bifunctional silane binder. Acts as a curing agent and scratch resistant agent. Exhibits flexibility with excellent UV- and chemical resistance. Applications in varnishes based on polyurethane, polyacrylate or polyester.

UVP 0835 is hexafunctional acrylated polyester oligomer. It adds fastcure response, hardness and abrasion resistence to UV/EB curable inks coatings and adhesives.

FluorAcryl 3298 is a hydrophobic and oleophobic acrylate that produces hard scratch resistance coatings. This oligomer is compatible with UV/EB curing. FluorAcryl has a high Tg, good water resistance, high impact strength and good solvent resistance.

Omnirad 4PBZ is an effective Type II photoinitiator used to initiate radical polymerization of unsaturated oligomers e.g. acrylates after exposure to UV light.