Products in Printing & Inks: Flexography Ink

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.

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

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.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-620XXF 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

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

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

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 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

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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

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

Aquawax 214 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.

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.

Superslip™ 6515 is Economical combination of polyethylene and amide wax that provides scratch and mar resistance with 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"

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635XF is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in inks and coatings.Features and Benefits Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance Imparts excellent antiblocking properties High molecular weight and hardness improves resistance to solvent absorption and swelling 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.

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

Synfluo 168VF 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

MicroKlear 418 is Nanoalumina modified carnauba wax for maximum scratch resistance with surface slip, clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.Features and Benefits Natural carnauba wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9). Provides maximum scratch resistance with surface lubricity. Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss. Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder. Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina. Effective replacement for PTFE additives.

Micro Powders Inc AquaPolysilk 19A is unique micronized polyethylene wax composite for lubricity with abrasion and heat resistance in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits A synergistic blend of waxes including polyethylene, PTFE and amide. Provides abrasion and scratch resistance. Improves heat resistance. Imparts lubricity, tape release and a smooth surface feel after 12 to 24 hours.

Synfluo 178VF 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

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

Superslip™ 6515XF is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.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"

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

AquaTex® 140 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.