Products in Other Printing Applications: Polyethylene Waxes

S-368-N5T is a stable water dispersible grade of synthetic wax showing melting peaks ranging from 93 – 106°C. S-368 N5T imparts lubricity, abrasion resistance and anti-blocking properties to aqueous-based systems. It also has been used successfully in laminating adhesives to improve die-cutting performance.

Ultrapoly™ 210 A is a high performance blend of tough, low COF polyethylene dispersed in a harddrying binder. Ultrapoly 210 A is recommended where abrasion, mar resistance, and slip are required. Ultrapoly 210 A is 100% non-volatile and fast-setting. It protects the film in the earliest stages of the printing process while developing exceptional toughness over time.

LUBA-print® 499 is a wax dispersion / wachsdispersion product. This product have applications in aqueous lacquer systems. Our high quality wax emulsions and dispersions are a necessity for all customers who prefer working with ready-made emulsions or dispersions in contrast to a dry wax. The ease of incorporation is the key benefit of liquid products.

Ultrapoly™ 211 A is a PTFE modified version of Ultrapoly 210 A. Ultrapoly 211 A is a high performance blend of tough, low COF polyethylene/PTFE dispersed in a hard drying binder. Ultrapoly 211 A is recommended where a high degree of slip, heat resistance, and abrasion resistance are required. Ultrapoly 211 A is 100% non-volatile and fast-setting. It protects the film in the earliest stages of the printing process while developing exceptional toughness over time. Ultrapoly 211 A is coatable and may be used for laser work. For optimum heat resistance, we recommend using 3 parts Ultrapoly 211 A to 1 part Fluoron™ 735 A (a 50% PTFE concentrate). Recommended usage level is 3 to 5%.

LUBA-print® 154/S is a wax dispersion / wachsdispersion product.This producthave uses in aqueous paint-systems. Our high quality wax emulsions and dispersions are a necessity for all customers who prefer working with ready-made emulsions or dispersions in contrast to a dry wax. The ease of incorporation is the key benefit of liquid products.

PEW-2011 is water-based wax dispersion with high solid content, especially suitable for high solid content formula, easy to use and stable for storage. With excellent abrasion&scratch resistance, stain resistance, and smooth hand-feeling in water-based inks and coatings. In leather finishing agent, it can provide very good stain resistance and wax feeling.

Optirub™ OP A is a micronized, oxidized polyethylene that easily disperses into aqueous systems. Optirub OP A is processed to a 12 micron average particle size and formulated to give excellent rub resistance, lubricity, gloss and anti-blocking properties. Addition levels range from 0.5 to 2%, depending upon application requirements.

PEW-0678AF is suitable for solvent-based coatings and inks. Combined with PTFE, it greatly improves the smoothness, and scratch resistance of the polyethylene wax powder, resulting in a very good synergy. PEW-0678AF has very high hardness, uniform particle size and shape, very concentrated particle size range; very tidy molecular weight, has excellent abrasion resistance, and disperses easily.

Yi Mei New Material Technology Maleic Anhydride Grafted Wax M66 is grafted with maleic anhydride on the carbon chain of polyethylene wax under the action of an initiator. Due to the introduction of polar anhydride groups on the non-polar carbon chain, grafted polyethylene wax has better performance and application than polyethylene wax.

Ultrapoly™ 215 A is a softer-bodied, pumpable version of Ultrapoly 211 A. Ultrapoly 215 A is a high performance blend of tough, low COF polyethylene/PTFE and is recommended where a high degree of lubricity, abrasion and mar resistance, heat resistance, and pumpability are required. Ultrapoly 215 A is a 100% non-volatile and fast-setting, protecting the film in the earliest stages of the printing process, while developing exceptional toughness over time. Ultrapoly 215 A is coatable and may be used for laser work. For optimum heat resistance, we recommend using 3 parts Ultrapoly 215 A to 1 part Fluoron™ 735 A (a 50% PTFE concentrate). Recommended use level is 3 to 5%.

Optirub™ SP1 A is a finely, micronized blend of tough polyethylene wax and premium grade PTFE. Optirub SP1 A is processed to a 6 micron average particle size and formulated to give a high degree of surface lubricity and rub resistance in inks and coatings. Addition levels range from 0.5 to 3%, depending upon application requirements.

Ultrapoly™ 2300 A is a softer bodied, pumpable version of Ultrapoly 210 A. Ultrapoly 2300 A is a high performance blend of tough, low COF polyethylene dispersed in a hard-drying binder. Ultrapoly 2300 A is recommended where abrasion and mar resistance, slip, and pumpability are required. Ultrapoly 2300 A is a 100% non-volatile and fast-setting, protecting the film in the earliest stages of the printing process, while developing exceptional toughness over time. Ultrapoly 2300 A is coatable and may also be used for laser work, when combined with PTFE. For optimum heat resistance, we recommend using 3 parts Ultrapoly 2300 A to 1 part Fluoron™ 735 A (a 50% PTFE concentrate). Recommended usage level is 4 to 6%.

Non polar Polypropylene wax

Non polar Polypropylene wax

PEW-0320 with the features of low viscosity, high softening point, good hardness, and thermal stability, low volatile under high temperature, good dispersion in pigment. It has excellent lubricity, can enhance the productivity of plastic processing. Have good anti-moisture ability under normal temperature, chemical resistance is strong, very good electrical properties, can improve the appearance of finished product.

Optirub™ PC A is a finely micronized, polyethylene and carnauba blend processed to an 8 micron average particle size. Optirub PC A is recommended for applications where gloss retention, clarity, or inter-coat adhesion is important. In addition, Optirub PC A provides an excellent combination of slip, wet scuff, mar and block resistance. Optirub PC A is not recommended for recoating, imprinting, gluing, and die-stamping applications. Recommended usage level is 1 to 3%.

Ultrapoly™ 213 A is a fine particle size blend polyethylene/PTFE dispersed in a 100% non-volatile, hard-drying binder. Ultrapoly 213 A is recommended for both sheetfed and heatset inks where gloss retention, lubricity, abrasion and mar resistance are required. Ultrapoly 213 A is coatable and may be used for laser work. For optimum heat resistance, we recommend using 3 parts Ultrapoly 213 A to 1 part Fluoron™ 960 A (a 50% PTFE concentrate). Recommended usage level is 3 to 5%.

PEW-0674F has uniform particle size and shape, very concentrated particle size range, and tidy molecular weight, easy to disperse. With very high hardness, and excellent abrasion resistance,

PEW-2001 is reflected in the water-based ink and coating, which is excellent in abrasion resistance, matting properties, scratch resistance, dirt resistance, and smooth texture.

Oxidized polyethylene wax is a synthetic wax. It has different melting point, hardness, and density, polyethylene wax is a very good choice under the high temperature condition. Wax emulsion refers to the water-based system with the particle size distribution below 1 μ m, distinguished by the emulsion iconicity, it can be non-ionic, anionic, and cationic. Wax emulsion is different from wax dispersion, it has no matting effect, and be used for coating and inks which has high requirement on gloss