Products in Paints & Coatings: Varnishes

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

Synfluo 168XF is an economical combination of micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax and PTFE for surface lubricity and scratch resistance.

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.

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

PropylTex 230S-3034 are Medium particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent 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 medium texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower 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

Propyltex® 270S 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® 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® 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® 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.

AquaBead® 425E has larger particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with weather resistance, slip, block and mar resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent initial and long term water beading Imparts weather and moisture resistance Can improve moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) Reduces water absorption in water based sound deadening systems (< 1.0% dosage) Prevents cracking in thick layer sound deadening systems and plasters (1.0 - 5.0% dosage)

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

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.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-620VF 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

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

Propyltex® 14 are Extra coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent coarse textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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

Propyltex® 20 are Extra coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent coarse textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Propyltex® 140S are Coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent medium textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

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

Propyltex® 230S are Medium particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent 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 medium texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower 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

NatureMatte 31 is Finely micronized natural, biodegradable PHBV for efficient matting and burnish resistance in paints, coatings and inksFeatures and Benefits Natural biofermentation powder Tough, high molecular weight biopolymer provides efficient gloss reduction Improved burnish resistance, better than many synthetic additives Imparts non-slip properties Freshwater and marine biodegradable to OECD test standards Microplastic alternative

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

Propyltex® 30 are Extra coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent coarse textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse 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

Propyltex® 200S are Coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent medium textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

Propyltex® 200SF are Coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent medium textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

Propyltex® 270-18523HD is Fine particle size grade 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 texture to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces

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

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

Propyltex® 140S-4550 are Coarse particle size grade of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent medium textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

Propyltex® 230HD areMedium 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

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.

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

Propyltex® 100S are Coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and non-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides a consistent medium textured coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability Does not lower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings