Products in Overprint Varnishes: Surface Modifier

Joncryl® Wax 4 is a liquid surface modifier and binder designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging markets. With benefits like improved slip and abrasion resistance, it excels in packaging coatings and overprint varnishes. This versatile liquid is a game-changer in waterborne ink formulations.

Hydropalat® WE 3197 is a versatile addition to waterborne coatings. Belonging to the alcohol ethoxylates chemical family, this formulation is compatible with epoxies (EP) and alkyds. Boasting low surface tension, alkali resistance, high gloss, improved substrate wetting, and acid resistance, Hydropalat® WE 3197 ensures exceptional performance. Tailored for waterborne coatings, it proves ideal for various applications.

Hydropalat® WE 3485 is a liquid solution meticulously crafted for varnishes. As part of the anionic chemical family, it guarantees compatibility with cellulose and cellulosics. This formulation boasts low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming for optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3485 seamlessly integrates into varnish formulations, ensuring ease of use.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1046 is a silicone/PE-type, fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities. This product is amine-free, has anti-blocking properties, and is suitable for indirect and direct food contact. It is especially recommended for overprint varnishes (OPV).

ULTRALUBE® GA 1803 is an HDPE-type wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities. This product is amine-free, provides maximum abrasion resistance, and is suitable for indirect and direct food contact. It is especially recommended for water-based printing inks with direct food contact.

ULTRALUBE® GA 5670 is an EVAC/PE-type, fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities. It has anti-slip properties and the best price-performance ratio. This product is suitable for hard resins and is especially recommended for water-based printing inks and overprint varnishes.

ULTRALUBE® GA 2300 is an HDPE wax microdispersion used to improve surface qualities. It is amine-free, has good abrasion resistance, and is suitable for indirect and direct food contact. This product is especially recommended for water-based printing inks with direct food contact.

ULTRALUBE® GA 2000 is a solvent-free, HDPE-type wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities, including:

• Increases the scratch resistance
• Increases the slip of the surface
• Abrasion resistance
• Mechanical strength

It has the best price-performance ratio, good abrasion resistance, and is suitable for indirect food contact. This product is especially recommended for water-based printing inks and overprint varnishes. Properties include:

• Anionic
• APEO-free
• Emulsion
• Formaldehyde-free
• Suited for topcoats
• Suited for UV-crosslinking systems
• Hard film
• Solvent-free

ULTRALUBE® GA 1017 is an HDPE dispersion of fine particle-sized wax used to enhance optical and physical properties. This product is amine-free, and it possesses good abrasion resistance, which makes it suitable for both indirect and direct food contact. It is particularly recommended for water-based overprint varnishes with direct food contact.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1017 is:

• Suitable for food contact applications such as Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, and Chinese GB
• Highly abrasion-resistant
• Solvent-free
• Non-ionic
• Free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is an aqueous HDPE-type wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities, including:

• Abrasion resistance
• Mechanical strength
• Scratch resistance
• Surface slip

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is APEO- and formaldehyde-free. It is FDA-approved, anionic, and free from organic solvents. It is suited for topcoats and UV-crosslinking systems.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is suitable for indirect food contact. It is especially recommended for water-based printing inks.

ULTRALUBE® GA 6668 is a PP-type, fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities. It has anti-slip properties, improves adhesion, and has the best price-performance ratio. This product is suitable for soft resins and is especially recommended for water-based overprint varnishes.

ULTRALUBE® GA 6668 is:

• Anionic
• APEO-free
• Formaldehyde-free
• Suitable for surface treatments
• Suited for topcoats
• Suited for UV-crosslinking systems
• Anti-slip

ULTRALUBE® GA 2030 is a silicone/HDPE wax microdispersion that is:

• APEO-free
• Formaldehyde free
• FDA cleared
• Solvent-free
• Shear stable
• Suitable for surface treatments and topcoat

ULTRALUBE® GA 2030 is used to improve surface qualities such as:

• Scratch resistance
• Surface slip
• Abrasion resistance
• Anti-blocking properties
• Sliding

It has lower CoF, high anti-blocking/slip properties, and is suitable for indirect food contact. This product has the best price-performance ratio and is especially recommended for water-based metallic printing inks.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1042, a unique HDPE-type, fine particle-sized aqueous wax dispersion, is your solution for surface quality improvement. Its additives effectively control the surface modification of coating systems, enhancing durability and optical properties. This product is particularly recommended for water-based overprint varnishes, making it a standout choice in the market.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1042 properties include:

• APEO-free
• Formaldehyde-free
• Suitable for food contact applications (e.g. Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, Chinese GB)
• High abrasion resistance
• Solvent-free
• Non-ionic
• Free from volatile organic compounds (VOC)

Syntran® PA-1475 is based on a patented acrylic-olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin onto the backbone of the acrylic increases the wear resistance and stability of the formulation without sacrificing the burnishability of the wax when used in a floor finish.

Syntran® PA-1465 is based on a patented acrylic-olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin onto the backbone of the acrylic increases the wear resistance and stability of the formulation without sacrificing the burnishability of the wax when used in a floor finish.

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.

Aquawax 214VF is Oxidized Fischer-Tropsch wax for rub resistance and improved surface slip.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity. Lowers COF. Improves rub resistance. Economical alternative to polyethylene waxes.

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.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635G is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance Imparts excellent antiblocking properties High molecular weight and hardness improvesresistance to solvent absorption and swelling Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Micro Powders Inc MPP-611AL is a highly engineered HDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity HDPE 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 Effective replacement for PTFE additives Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder

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 MPP-611XF is High performance grade of micronized olyethylene wax for inks and coatings.Features and Benefits Imparts excellent rub and mar resistance with good surface slip Provides excellent antiblocking properties Good heat resistance Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes

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

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.

MicroTouch 800XF is Highly resilient spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks while improving burnish, scratch and mar resistance.Features and Benefits Virtually indestructible elastic particles that distort when disturbed by a physical force and then return to their original spherical shape when the force is removed. Provide different tactile effects ranging from satiny smooth to rubbery to leathery in properly formulated coatings Different particle sizes available to create a unique surface "touch" Improves burnish and abrasion resistance Effective gloss reduction

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 MPP-1241 is Coarse micronized HDPE wax for use as a dusting agent in hot melt adhesives.Features and Benefits Effective as a partitioning (dusting) agent for EVA, polyethylene, APAO, and styrene copolymer hot melt adhesives Can be applied to the solid adhesive (pellets or ribbons) by dusting Can be applied as a dispersion in water for underwater pelletizing Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Coarse particle size is ideal for use as a surface modifier for high film build paints and coatings

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

MicroKlear 116A is micronized composite of polyethylene and carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention.Features and Benefits Provides an excellent combination of slip, abrasion resistance, and scratch resistance. Ideal for applications where excellent gloss and clarity are required. In coil coatings, provides maximum slip for forming and fabrication of finished coil. Reduces coil coating surface haze post-bake and water quench. Provides excellent slip, scratch resistance and food release properties in metal packaging coatings.

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

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.