Products in Packaging Coatings: Excellent Scratch Resistance

Efka® SL 3259 is a liquid formulation crafted to serve as a slip agent, wetting agent, and leveling agent. This versatile solution offers good compatibility and high gloss while enhancing substrate wetting and scratch resistance. In its liquid form, Efka® SL 3259 ensures ease of application. Ideal for waterborne, solventless/high solids, and solventborne coatings, it brings innovation to coatings by providing essential functions along with superior properties for substrate wetting, gloss, and scratch resistance.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1017 is an HDPE dispersion of fine particle-sized wax used to enhance optical and physical properties. This product is amine-free, and it possesses good abrasion resistance, which makes it suitable for both indirect and direct food contact. It is particularly recommended for water-based overprint varnishes with direct food contact.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1017 is:

• Suitable for food contact applications such as Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, and Chinese GB
• Highly abrasion-resistant
• Solvent-free
• Non-ionic
• Free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

ULTRALUBE® GA 2300 is an HDPE wax microdispersion used to improve surface qualities. It is amine-free, has good abrasion resistance, and is suitable for indirect and direct food contact. This product is especially recommended for water-based printing inks with direct food contact.

SILCO® GA 5157 is a highly effective leveling and surface additive that improves slip, leveling, and scratch resistance. This organomodified polysiloxane is particularly recommended for water and solvent-based formulations. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks and overprint varnishes Water-based systems UV systems

ULTRALUBE® GA 2000 is a solvent-free, HDPE-type wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities, including:

• Increases the scratch resistance
• Increases the slip of the surface
• Abrasion resistance
• Mechanical strength

It has the best price-performance ratio, good abrasion resistance, and is suitable for indirect food contact. This product is especially recommended for water-based printing inks and overprint varnishes. Properties include:

• Anionic
• APEO-free
• Emulsion
• Formaldehyde-free
• Suited for topcoats
• Suited for UV-crosslinking systems
• Hard film
• Solvent-free

ULTRALUBE® GA 1042, a unique HDPE-type, fine particle-sized aqueous wax dispersion, is your solution for surface quality improvement. Its additives effectively control the surface modification of coating systems, enhancing durability and optical properties. This product is particularly recommended for water-based overprint varnishes, making it a standout choice in the market.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1042 properties include:

• APEO-free
• Formaldehyde-free
• Suitable for food contact applications (e.g. Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, Chinese GB)
• High abrasion resistance
• Solvent-free
• Non-ionic
• Free from volatile organic compounds (VOC)

SILCO® GA 5053 is an aqueous emulsion of polysiloxane. This high-performance slip additive is used as a leveling and surface additive in water-based formulations. It is particularly recommended as a slip additive for use in printing inks and clear formulations such as overprint varnishes.

ULTRALUBE® GA 2030 is a silicone/HDPE wax microdispersion that is:

• APEO-free
• Formaldehyde free
• FDA cleared
• Solvent-free
• Shear stable
• Suitable for surface treatments and topcoat

ULTRALUBE® GA 2030 is used to improve surface qualities such as:

• Scratch resistance
• Surface slip
• Abrasion resistance
• Anti-blocking properties
• Sliding

It has lower CoF, high anti-blocking/slip properties, and is suitable for indirect food contact. This product has the best price-performance ratio and is especially recommended for water-based metallic printing inks.

AFCONA 6960 is a micronized PTFE wax for all types of paint, ink and plastic surface modifiers. It gives better transparency to wet paint and final coating comparing to other PTFE waxes that are available in the market. It also provides anti-blocking and anti-scratch properties.

Hauthane HD-2107 DMM (L-2877) is a hard, NMP-free, APEO-free, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with an exceptional balance of properties. Features: Forms tough, abrasion- and mar-resistance films. Outstanding water and chemical resistance. Excellent exterior weathering performance. Can be crosslinked to enhance performance. Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water. Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) co-solvent.

Polysilk® 14 is a complex formulated wax composite that provides a high degree of surface slip, scratch and rub resistance with gloss retention and a silky smooth feel.Features and Benefits Provides a high level of scratch and rub resistance Improves tape release, block resistance, and heat resistance Adds surface slip to impart a silky smooth feel Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours Useful for adding abrasion and antiblock properties to lamination inks at a 0.25-0.5% level

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.

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

AquaPoly 250 is unique micronized polyethylene wax blend for maximum rub and scratch resistance with improved slip in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits A hard, high density modified polyethylene blend. Provides outstanding rub, mar and scratch resistance. Adds slip properties. Imparts antiblocking.

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

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

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.

Propyltex® 270HD are Medium to fine particle size grades of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems Adds a mild to medium texture to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31HD

Polyfluo® 150 is a unique, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface High slip polyethylene provides excellent surface lubricity PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity

Superslip™ 6530A is combination of high performance polyethylene and amide wax that provides maximum lubricity with scratch resistance, anti-blocking, and a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Excellent solvent resistance; will not affect drying rate Reduces dusting buildup on sanding media

Propyltex® 325HD are Medium to fine particle size grades of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems Adds a mild to medium texture to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31HD

Polyfluo® 540XF is a wax/ PTFE combination for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Wax component provides improved surface slip 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

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

SuperGlide 904A is unique combination of amide wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Provides scratch and mar resistance Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels

Micro Powders Inc MP-22XF is a high performance, versatile grade of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Provides antiblocking properties Gives long-lasting water beading and weather resistance to exterior alkyd-based stains Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

Polyfluo® 150XF is a unique, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface High slip polyethylene provides excellent surface lubricity PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity

Micro Powders Inc MP-12 is an economical micronized 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 Provides antiblocking properties Economical and easy to incorporate in either a grind step or during the letdown step Readily incorporated into formulations that use sand mills, ball mills, or roller mills for processing of dry color pigments Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

AquaBead® R331E are high solids non-ionic rice bran wax emulsion providing water repellency and lubricity with excellent rub and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Based on natural, biodegradable, sustainable and upcycled rice bran wax. Adds slip and rub resistance to high gloss inks and coatings. Excellent abrasion resistance. Outstanding water repellency/beading properties superior to paraffin emulsions. Developed for broad compliance in food packaging and agrochemicals.

Micropro 400 is Modified high melt point hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with surface slip, mar and abrasion resistanceFeatures and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Provides antiblocking properties. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension. Easy to disperse in both polar and non-polar systems.

Synfluo 180XF is High performance 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