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MicroKlear 116AL

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MicroKlear 116ALA is micronized composite of polyethylene, carnauba wax and aluminum oxide for maximum scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention.

Features and Benefits

  • HPDE/carnauba wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9).
  • Provides maximum scratch resistance with surface lubricity.
  • In coil coatings, provides maximum slip for forming and fabrication of finished coil.
  • Reduces coil coating surface haze post-bake and water quench.
  • Provides excellent slip, scratch resistance and food release properties in metal packaging coatings.

Functions: Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Waxes

End Uses: Coil Coating, Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Seed Coating, Solventborne Coating, Waterborne Coating

Features: Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Gloss Retention, Good Release Properties, High Clarity, High Performance, Improved Slip

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies
Composition

Polyethylene/carnauba wax/aluminum oxide

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Use Level
1.0 - 3.0 (on Total formula weight)
Systems and Applications

Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); interior and exterior can and container coatings; coil coatings; seed coatings.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Tan Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)1.01g/cc-
Maximum Particle Size15.56μm-
Mean Particle Size3.5 - 5.5μm-
Melting Point107 - 113°C-
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo--
NPIRI Grind1.5 - 2.5--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
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