Products in Paints & Coatings: Polyethylenes

Joncryl® Wax 4 is a liquid surface modifier and binder designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging markets. With benefits like improved slip and abrasion resistance, it excels in packaging coatings and overprint varnishes. This versatile liquid is a game-changer in waterborne ink formulations.

Rheovis® PE 1320 is a Newtonian rheology modifier tailored for aqueous coatings, specifically engineered to enhance high brush drag (ICI viscosity) in contemporary coatings. This product boasts excellent application hiding, superior flow and leveling properties, outstanding resistance characteristics, as well as excellent roller application and spatter resistance. It is presented in a yellow, clear liquid physical form and primarily finds its end uses in waterborne coatings.

Poligen® WE 6 offers multifunctional use as an Abrasion Resistant, Release, Mold Release, and Polishing Agent. It boasts properties like Corrosion Resistance and improved Physical and Mechanical Properties. Available in powder, solid, and wax forms, it supports various industrial applications, including cleaning and materials enhancement.

Poligen® WE 1 is a versatile liquid product serving as an Abrasion Resistant, Release and Mold Agent. It finds applications in Paper Manufacturing and Textiles, offering properties such as Anti-Abrasion and Polishing.

NEXIVA® CT 714 is a dispersible polymer powder that combines acrylate and styrene components. It is specifically formulated as a co-binder or additive for powder-based paints and primers. This product eliminates the need for organic solvents, plasticizers, and film-forming agents in formulations. It also offers the advantage of easier storage, eliminating the need for a silo. Furthermore, compared to liquid polymer dispersions, it does not experience skinning-related issues.

NEXIVA® GP 121 is a flexible dispersible polymer powder formulated with vinyl acetate and ethylene. It serves as a versatile binder suitable for a wide range of applications in various industries. This product includes a fine mineral filler that acts as an antiblocking agent, ensuring smooth and easy handling. Additionally, it offers improved workability even under harsh climatic conditions.

NEXIVA® GP 225 is a dispersible polymer powder that primarily consists of vinyl acetate and ethylene. It is specifically formulated as a versatile binder suitable for a wide range of applications across various industries, including coatings and adhesives. However, its potential uses are not limited to these industries alone.

NEXIVA® CT 314 is a flexible dispersible polymer powder that contains vinyl acetate, ethylene, and vinyl ester. It serves as a binder in the paint and coatings industry. This product is manufactured without the use of organic solvents, plasticizers, or film-forming agents, resulting in a low odor characteristic. Additionally, it offers improved workability in severe climatic conditions.

NEXIVA® CT 115 is a semi-flexible dispersible polymer powder that is primarily composed of vinyl acetate and ethylene. This product serves as a binder in the paint and coatings industry. Notably, it is a biocide-free binder that enables the formulation of powder paints. Furthermore, it is manufactured without the use of organic solvents, plasticizers, or film-forming agents.

MicroWhite™ 50 are White pigmented 50 mesh polyethylene for visual effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits White pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroBlack 50 and Microscrub 50 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications Adds a strong textured touch Colorfast; will not bleed into coating Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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

MicroBlack 1005 is 100 mesh black pigmented polyethylene for visual and texture effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Black pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroWhite 1005 and Microscrub 100 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications. Adds a moderate textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

Microscrub® 50 are Coarse particle size polyethylene powders for use as a scrub agent in industrial hand cleaners, and as texturing agents for floor coatings.Features and Benefits Low density polyethylene adds texture and antislip properties to coatings intended for walking surfaces. Provides a consistent texture for industrial scrubs and cleaners. High molecular weight polymer promotes enhanced abrasion resistance.

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

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

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.

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

Propyltex® 270S-1518 is Micronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

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.

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® 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

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.

Microscrub® 80 are Medium particle size polyethylene powders for use as a scrub agent in industrial hand cleaners, and as texturing agents for floor coatings.Features and Benefits Low density polyethylene adds texture and antislip properties to coatings intended for walking surfaces. Provides a consistent texture for industrial scrubs and cleaners. High molecular weight polymer promotes enhanced abrasion resistance.

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

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

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

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.

Superslip™ 6515XF is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.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"

Micro Powders Inc AquaPolysilk 19A is unique micronized polyethylene wax composite for lubricity with abrasion and heat resistance in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits A synergistic blend of waxes including polyethylene, PTFE and amide. Provides abrasion and scratch resistance. Improves heat resistance. Imparts lubricity, tape release and a smooth surface feel after 12 to 24 hours.

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

MicroBlack 5050 is mesh black pigmented polyethylene for visual and texture effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Black pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Formulated to be used in conjunction with MicroWhite 50 and Microscrub 50 to create a "granite" look in all types of coating applications. Adds a strong textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

Microscrub® 100 are Medium particle size polyethylene powders for use as a scrub agent in industrial hand cleaners, and as texturing agents for floor coatings.Features and Benefits Low density polyethylene adds texture and antislip properties to coatings intended for walking surfaces Provides a consistent texture for industrial scrubs and cleaners High molecular weight polymer promotes enhanced abrasion resistance

MicroGranite 100 is 100 mesh multicolored pigmented polyethylene blend to impart a "granite like" visual and texture effect in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Multicolored pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Imparts a "granite like" appearance. Adds a moderate textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-620XXF is High performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and anti-blocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Imparts excellent abrasion, rub and mar resistance with good surface slip Provides excellent antiblocking properties Adds heat resistance Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes

Micro Powders Inc MPP-611AL is a highly engineered HDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity HDPE 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 Effective replacement for PTFE additives Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non- nano powder