Products in Packaging Coatings: Gravure Ink

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.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-123ALA is highly engineered LDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance for non-slip surfaces LDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9) Provides excellent antiblocking properties Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina Effective replacement for PTFE additives

Synfluo 180XF is 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

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.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-620VF is High performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and anti-blocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Imparts excellent abrasion, rub and mar resistance with good surface slip Provides excellent antiblocking properties Adds heat resistance Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes

Micro Powders Inc MP-12 is an economical micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Provides antiblocking properties Economical and easy to incorporate in either a grind step or during the letdown step Readily incorporated into formulations that use sand mills, ball mills, or roller mills for processing of dry color pigments Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

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

Micro Powders Inc MP-28XF is Higher molecular weight grade of Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Processed to a fine and narrow particle size distribution Excellent gloss retention Provides antiblocking properties Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

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.

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

Micro Powders Inc MP-22C is Spherical grade of Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Processed to an extremely fine and narrow particle size distribution Excellent gloss retention Provides antiblocking properties Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

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

Polysilk® 14 is a complex formulated wax composite that provides a high degree of surface slip, scratch and rub resistance with gloss retention and a silky smooth feel.Features and Benefits Provides a high level of scratch and rub resistance Improves tape release, block resistance, and heat resistance Adds surface slip to impart a silky smooth feel Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours Useful for adding abrasion and antiblock properties to lamination inks at a 0.25-0.5% level

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.

MicroTouch 850XF is Highly resilient modified 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. Modified to enhance surface slip and lubricity. Improves burnish and abrasion resistance. Effective gloss reduction

Superslip™ 6530A is combination of high performance polyethylene and amide wax that provides maximum lubricity with scratch resistance, anti-blocking, and a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Excellent solvent resistance; will not affect drying rate Reduces dusting buildup on sanding media

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.

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

AquaTex® 270 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-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

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

AquaPoly 250 is unique micronized polyethylene wax blend for maximum rub and scratch resistance with improved slip in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits A hard, high density modified polyethylene blend. Provides outstanding rub, mar and scratch resistance. Adds slip properties. Imparts antiblocking.

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

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 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

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-611 is High performance grade of micronized polyethylene 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 MPP-230F is Economical grade of micronized polyethylene wax for abrasion resistance and slip.

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

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 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.

MicroKlear 295A is micronized composite of polyethylene and carnauba wax for slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.Features and Benefits Provides an excellent combination of slip, abrasion resistance, and scratch resistance. Ideal for applications where high gloss and clarity are required. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing. In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance.

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.