Products in Can Coatings: Flattener

Lo-Vel® 2018 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

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® 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® WAX TF is a micronized PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)-modified polyolefin with a fine particle size distribution and excellent ease of dispersion. PTFE imparts coatings with superior mar resistance and anti-blocking properties. Given the high cost of pure PTFE powders, this product provides a cost-effective solution by combining PTFE with polyolefin, offering many of the outstanding properties of pure PTFE.

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.

PropylMatte 500 is Finely micronized polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control in paints, inks and industrial coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity, a smoother surface feel, and no viscosity effects when compared to silica additives Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts superior burnish and abrasion resistance vs. silica Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces In powder coatings, lowers gloss, reduces slip, and functions as a highly effective degassing agent vs. benzoin Eliminates powder coating pinholes and improves surface adhesion when overcoating or using silicone sealants Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

PropylMatte 450 is Finely micronized polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control in paints, inks and industrial coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity, a smoother surface feel, and no viscosity effects when compared to silica additives Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts superior burnish and abrasion resistance vs. silica Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces In powder coatings, lowers gloss, reduces slip, and functions as a highly effective degassing agent vs. benzoin Eliminates powder coating pinholes and improves surface adhesion when overcoating or using silicone sealants Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

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.

Propylfluo 824 is a complex modified blend of polypropylene and PTFE that provides gloss control with slip and lubricity.Features and Benefits Polypropylene provides efficient gloss reduction and block resistance PTFE adds slip and lubricity Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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

Micropro 440W is Modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance, specifically formulated for stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Uniform gloss reduction with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Imparts a smooth surface "feel". Will not powder or chalk in exterior applications. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

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

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

PropylMatte 31SA is Finely micronized PTFE modified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with surface slip, abrasion and burnish resistance.Features and Benefits Efficient gloss reduction from satin to matte finish Polypropylene improves burnish resistance vs. inorganic flattening agents PTFE provides additional abrasion resistance, enhanced lubricity and surface slip Density optimized for maximum stability in water based and energy curable systems Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

PropylMatte 31HD 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

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

SYNTHACRYL® 700 is a TMA-free and VOC-free powder coating designed for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. It serves multiple applications, including automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings such as coil and metal, various packaging coatings like can, film, and foil, and overprint varnishes. Compatible with metal substrates, this product appears as pale granules in its solid form, featuring matting properties.

CERETAN® MXS 3615 is a spherical, micronized carnauba wax, coated with silica.In Powder metallurgy Application Powder metallurgy Paints and coatings, such as industrial and wood coatings Printing inks.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

CERETAN® MM 8015 is a spherical, micronized Montan wax. This product have applications in paints and coatings and Printing Inks.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

Micronized polypropylene wax

CERETAN® ME 0825 is a spherical, micronized non polar Polyethylene wax and have applications as Paints and coatings, e.g. powder-, can-, car-, industrial-, building-, furniture- and floor coatings, and as Printing inks e.g. gravure-, overprint-, screen-, flexo-, heatset-, sheetfed- and coldset inks.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

CERETAN® MM 8120 is a Spherical, micronized Montan wax (Montan wax "E"). This Product in paints and coatings is used as a matting effect, ideal surface properties, wax density ca. 1.00 g/cm³ analog to water and oils, ideal for low surfactant formulations, very good adhesion on uneven, porous, flexible and soft grounds, less hydrophobic than other micronized waxes, for hydrophilic systems/pigments. And in Masterbatch is used as a dispersing agent, lubricant, 100 to 400 times smaller particles compared to course powder (e. g.“Montan wax E powder“).

CERETAN® MM 8920 is a spherical, micronized modified Montan wax.This product have excellent rub and scratch resistance matting ideal surface properties wax density approx. 1,00 g/cm³ analog to water and oil, ideal for low surfactant formulations excellent adhesion on porous, uneven, flexible and soft substrates Less hydrophobic than other micronized waxes For hydrophilic systems / pigments Application are high quality paints and coatings e.g. powder, can, automotive, industrial, furniture and parquet coatings as well as UV- curing systems High quality printing inks e.g. overprint-, screen-, flexo-, offset and intaglio inks

Pergopak® M6 is used as a matting and effects agent for the coatings industry imparting high matting efficiency, low impact on rheology, improved scratch and abrasion resistance, improvement of adhesion and elasticity, excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

Pergopak® M4 is used as a matting and effects agent for the coatings industry imparting high matting efficiency, low impact on rheology, improved scratch and abrasion resistance, improvement of adhesion and elasticity, excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.

CERETAN® MM 8220 is a Spherical, micronized, partially saponified Montan wax (Montan wax "OP"). This product in paints and coatings is used as an excellent matting effect, ideal surface properties, wax density ca. 1.00 g/cm³ analog to water and oils, ideal for low surfactant formulations, very good adhesion on uneven, porous, flexible and soft grounds, less hydrophobic than other micronized waxes, for hydrophilic systems/pigments, and in Masterbatch it is used as a dispersing agent, lubricant, 100 to 400 times smaller particles compared to course powder (e. g.“Montan wax OP powder“).

CERETAN® ME 0825 WD is a spherical, micronized, surface-modified Polyethylene wax and have uses in Paints and coatings and Printing Inks. This product have very good scratch- and abrasion resistance properties.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

Pergopak® M5 is used as a matting and effects agent for the coatings industry imparting high matting efficiency, low impact on rheology, improved scratch and abrasion resistance, improvement of adhesion and elasticity, excellent weather resistance and gloss retention.