Products in Surface Modifiers: Powder Coating

SITREN® P 750 is a highly effective water repellent that relies on modified silanes and siloxanes supported by an inorganic carrier. This product serves the function of enhancing water repellency and belongs to the product family of finishing additives and treatments within the field of textile and leather chemicals, falling under the broader category of industrial additives and materials technologies.

AGOCEL® AC 1115 is a polygalactomannan ether used as a hydrocolloid for water-based paints and synthetic resin plasters. Belonging to the AGOCEL® product portfolio, this product is not only added to adjust the viscosity to meet processing requirements and specifications but also to influence essential properties such as storage stability and good anti-settling behavior.

Hi-Sil® T-600 is a thickening agent that belongs to PPG's Hi-Sil® product line of synthetic, amorphous, precipitated silicas that are rheology modifiers and anti-sag/suspension agents. Hi-Sil® T-600 is a premium grade thixotrope designed specifically for adhesive and sealant applications. Its unique physical characteristics make Hi-Sil® T-600 thickening agent a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fumed silica in certain applications.

Hi-Sil® T-700 is a thickening agent that belongs to PPG's Hi-Sil® product line of synthetic, amorphous, precipitated silicas that are rheology modifiers and anti-sag/suspension agents. Hi-Sil® T-700 is a premium grade thixotrope designed specifically for adhesive and sealant applications. Its unique physical characteristics make Hi-Sil® T-700 thickening agent a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to fumed silica in certain applications.

Lo-Vel® 275 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

Deuteron® Wax PP is a micronized modified polypropylene wax known for its well-balanced properties and economical profile. It serves as a versatile product suitable for application in solvent-based, water-based, 100% systems (e.g., UV curable), and powder coatings, offering a universal solution across various coating systems.

Deuteron® Wax A is a micronized amide wax known for delivering an excellent velvet surface feel and enhancing grain (anfeuerung). This versatile product is applicable across various mediums, such as solvent-based, water-based, 100% systems (e.g., UV-curable), and powder coatings. It comprises micronized polyamide wax, offering universal utility in diverse coating systems.

Deuteron® Wax PE is a micronized polyethylene wax recognized for its well-balanced performance characteristics. PE waxes stand out as cost-effective materials known for positively impacting mechanical stability and visual appearance. Utilizing Deuteron® Wax PE enhances abrasion and scratch resistance, offering a pleasing matte effect and a pleasant surface feel.

Deuteron® WAX PP2 is a micronized modified polypropylene wax with well-balanced properties and an attractive economic profile. It's a versatile product suitable for various applications such as solvent-based, water-based, 100% systems (like UV curable), and powder coatings. This wax provides an elegant surface feel, good matting, and excellent mechanical stability. When used with silica, it enhances the polishing resistance and settling properties of heavy materials. In powder coatings, Deuteron® WAX PP2 contributes to good degassing properties.

Deuteron® WAX TF is a micronized PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene)-modified polyolefin with a fine particle size distribution and excellent ease of dispersion. PTFE imparts coatings with superior mar resistance and anti-blocking properties. Given the high cost of pure PTFE powders, this product provides a cost-effective solution by combining PTFE with polyolefin, offering many of the outstanding properties of pure PTFE.

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.

Polyfluo® 900A unique ceramic fortified composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance, surface durability and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High performance product for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness Fortified with hard, inert, semi-transparent spherical ceramic for maximum abrasion resistance Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance PTFE enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

GraphShield 730 is Micronized composite of synthetic wax and edge oxidized graphene oxide (EOGO) for improved anticorrosion.Features and Benefits Black wax composite delivers graphene oxide in an easy to use micronized powder. Synthetic wax provides lubricity and slip (lower COF). Formulated with Garmor EOGO technology. Improves corrosion resistance on bare and treated cold rolled steel (CRS). 1% typically reduces mm creep by 25%. Must be added to the premix, ideally processed above 110 °C.

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

Synslip 3780 is an economical combination of high molecular weight Fischer-Tropsch wax and amide wax that provides scratch resistance, anti-blocking and surface lubricity.Features and Benefits Fischer-Tropsch wax provides slip, scratch and rub resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and blocking resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Higher molecular weight vs. Synslip 3750

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® 523AL ia A highly engineered HDPE/PTFE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity HDPE/PTFE 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 Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina

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

Synfluo 170VFA 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

NyloTex 140 is Micronized Nylon 66 for adding texture and surface durability to high temperature coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a uniform and controlled surface texture Imparts surface toughness and durability High melting point polymer is ideal for use in baking or high temperature curing systems Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

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.

Synfluo 168XF is an economical combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.

Superslip™ 6515AL is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives HDPE/amide wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9) Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved Compare to Superslip 6515XF

NyloTex 50 is Micronized Nylon 66 for adding texture and surface durability to high temperature coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a uniform and controlled surface texture Imparts surface toughness and durability High melting point polymer is ideal for use in baking or high temperature curing systems Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

Propyltex® 270S 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 grades available for maximum texture control Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635VF 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

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

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

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

Synfluo 172XF 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

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-28C is Spherical 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

NatureMatte 31 is Finely micronized natural, biodegradable PHBV for efficient matting and burnish resistance in paints, coatings and inksFeatures and Benefits Natural biofermentation powder Tough, high molecular weight biopolymer provides efficient gloss reduction Improved burnish resistance, better than many synthetic additives Imparts non-slip properties Freshwater and marine biodegradable to OECD test standards Microplastic alternative

Polyblend 200 are Unique blends of polyethylene and PTFE that provide scratch and abrasion resistance with surface lubricity and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High density polyethylene provides excellent abrasion resistance and surface hardness PTFE adds slip, lubricity and antiblocking Good heat and solvent resistance Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Propyltex® 230S are Medium particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent 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 medium texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings