Products in Printing & Inks: Surface Modifier

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is an aqueous HDPE-type wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities, including:

• Abrasion resistance
• Mechanical strength
• Scratch resistance
• Surface slip

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is APEO- and formaldehyde-free. It is FDA-approved, anionic, and free from organic solvents. It is suited for topcoats and UV-crosslinking systems.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1806 is suitable for indirect food contact. It is especially recommended for water-based printing inks.

ULTRALUBE® GA 1803 is an HDPE-type wax dispersion used to improve surface qualities. This product is amine-free, provides maximum abrasion resistance, and is suitable for indirect and direct food contact. It is especially recommended for water-based printing inks with direct food contact.

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.

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

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

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.

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

AquaMatte® 31Fine is micronized oxidized high density 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 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.

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.

Aquawax 214VF is Oxidized Fischer-Tropsch wax for rub resistance and improved surface slip.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity. Lowers COF. Improves rub resistance. Economical alternative to polyethylene waxes.

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.

AquaTex® 325 are Fine particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for reducing gloss and adding surface texture.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a mild texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.

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

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

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

Polyfluo® 535XF is An economical wax/PTFE combination 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 PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance Wax component provides improved surface slip Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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

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

Polyblend 100XF 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

Polyfluo® 302A is high performance combination of polyethylene and PTFE 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 PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance High slip polyethylene provides excellent surface lubricity Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Polyfluo® 190S is a unique, high performance composite of low density polyethylene and PTFE for maximum abrasion and burnish resistance with superior surface durability.Features and Benefits High performance product for improving surface abrasion resistance and film toughness Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance, antiblocking and film hardness Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000

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

AquaTex® 270 are Fine particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for reducing gloss and adding surface texture.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Adds a mild texture to the surface. Oxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation. Ideal for water based systems.