Michem® Guard 349

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Anti-Blocking Agent,

Anti-Marring Agent,

Flattener

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Blocking Resistance,

Excellent Scratch Resistance

Performance Attributes

Application	Properties Imparted
Building Paints	Block Resistance Matting Rub Resistance Scratch Resistance
Inks	Block Resistance Matting Rub Resistance Scratch Resistance
Overprint Varnishes	Block Resistance Matting Rub Resistance Scratch Resistance
Gloves	Block Resistance Donnability
Industrial Wood & Plastic	Block Resistance Matting Rub Resistance Scratch Resistance
Exterior Wood Protection	Block Resistance Matting Rub Resistance Scratch Resistance

 

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Consumer Goods,

Industrial,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Decorative Paints,

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Decorative Materials & Finishes

Decorative Paints, Coatings & Stains

Consumer Goods — Furniture

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Furniture Coatings,

Industrial Coatings

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Leather Manufacturing,

Technical Fabrics,

Textile Manufacturing

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Overprint Varnishes

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Overprint Varnishes

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Digital Printing,

Electrophotography & Electrostatic Printing,

Gravure Printing,

Inkjet Printing,

Offset & Lithographic Printing,

Screen Printing,

Thermal Transfer Printing

Coating Type

Varnishes,

Waterborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Waterborne Ink

Properties

Physical Form

Dispersion,

Liquid

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	6.5 - 8.5	-	-
Emulsifier Charge	Nonionic	-	-
Percent Non-Volatile	49.5 - 50.5	-	-
Recommended pH Range	2 - 12	-	-
Brookfield Viscosity (cps)	500 - 1000	mPa.s	-

Storage & Handling

Product Handling and Storage

• Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
• Ensure adequate ventilation.  Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.  Use personal protective equipment as required