Products in Packaging Coatings: Stains

Crys-Talc® 4H-4HC is a high-purity, high-brightness, platy, medium-sized talc used in interior and exterior coating, adhesive, and sealant formulations to reduce hard settling, improve sag resistance, and maximize prime pigment extension. Crys-Talc® 4H is used in solid-color and semitransparent wood stains to prevent tannin bleed and improve gloss uniformity without introducing abrasive characteristics. Crys-Talc® 4H has a platy, hydrophobic structure used in  architectural and industrial primers to improve barrier properties which impart corrosion resistance and stain blocking  ability.

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® 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.

Mistron® 403 is a high-purity, platy, microcrystalline talc. In architectural and industrial primers, it provides barrier properties to improve corrosion resistance and stain-blocking ability. Mistron® 403 also prevents tannin bleed and improves gloss uniformity in solid-color and semi-transparent stains. In sealant formulations, Mistron® 403 enhances film strength and flexibility.

Mistron® 353 is a high-purity microcrystalline talc. Mistron® 353 is used in interior and exterior coating, adhesive, and sealant formulations to reduce hard settling, improve sag resistance, and maximize prime pigment extension. Mistron® 353 is used in solid-color and semi-transparent wood stains to prevent tannin bleed and improve gloss uniformity without introducing abrasive characteristics.

Nicron® 674 is an ultra-fine, high-purity microcrystalline talc. It is insoluble in mineral acids, hydrophobic, and non-abrasive to compounding and processing equipment. Nicron® 674 is used in a wide variety of applications, including interior/exterior coatings, color concentrates, adhesives, sealants, and thermoplastic polymers.

Nicron® 403 is a high-purity microcrystalline talc. The lamellar nature of Nicron® 403 enhances film strength and flexibility and provides barrier properties in architectural and industrial primers and topcoats to improve corrosion resistance and stain-blocking ability. Nicron® 403 is also used in paints to improve sag resistance and maximize prime pigment extension. Nicron® 403 is used in solid-color and semi-transparent wood stains to prevent tannin bleed and improve gloss uniformity without introducing abrasive characteristics.

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

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

AquaBead® 425E has larger particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with weather resistance, slip, block and mar resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent block and mar resistance with good slip properties. Imparts water beading and soil release. Improved water resistance compared to AquaKlean 418. Can increase surface gloss. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity and excellent water resistance. Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 1 μm.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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® 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

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 800VF 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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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-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

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.

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

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.

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.

MicroTouch 800F 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

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.

MicroTouch 800XXF 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

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