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AquaMatte® 22

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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.

Functions: Flattener, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Polyethylenes, Polyolefins, Waxes

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Sealer, Seed Coating, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Blocking Resistance, Excellent Flow, Good Gloss Control, Good Toughness, High Performance, Mar Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyethylenes,

Polyolefins,

Waxes

Chemical Name

Ethene, homopolymer, oxidized

CASE Ingredients Functions

Flattener,

Surface Modifier

CAS No.
68441-17-8
EC No.
614-498-8
Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Composition

Oxidized polyethylene

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Abrasion Resistance,

Blocking Resistance,

Excellent Flow,

Good Gloss Control,

Good Toughness,

High Performance,

Mar Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Architectural Coatings,

Concrete Coatings & Stains,

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Architectural Coatings

Building & Construction — Building Materials

Siding & Trim

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings,

Metal Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Overprint Varnishes

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Overprint Varnishes

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography,

Gravure Printing

Paints & Coatings — Specialty Coatings

Other Specialty Coatings

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Leather,

Masonry,

Metal,

Plastics,

Wood

Coating Type

Sealer,

Seed Coating,

Stains,

Varnishes,

Waterborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Gravure Ink

Use Level
2.0 - 5.0 (depending on the level of gloss reduction desired)
Systems and Applications
  • Water based coatings.
  • Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal, masonry and leather) architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings: printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); seed coatings.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance
White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)0.99g/cc-
Maximum Particle Size22μm-
Mean Particle Size6.0 - 8.0μm-
Melting Point135 - 140°C-
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo--
NPIRI Grind2.0 - 3.0--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 9001,

REACH (Europe)

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)