Products in Overprint Varnishes: Blocking Resistance

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.

Syntran® 3211 is based on shell-core technology. This technology creates a film with very high gloss, block resistance, rub resistance, and printability with multiple ink types. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This milky dispersion is used in label, board, and packaging coatings (OPV).

Synprint AC 5151 is an acrylic polymer based on multiphase technology. This is a proprietary process that combines two different types of polymers in the same polymer network. It allows a balanced combination and an overall improvement of the physical properties of the two polymers. Synprint AC 5151 forms a film with very high gloss, blocking resistance, rub resistance, and printability with various types of inks. It also exhibits excellent adhesion to various substrates.

Texicryl® 13-819 is a styrene acrylate based vehicle designed for high gloss heat resistant overprint varnishes. It has been designed for use in hard polymers normally used in the formulating of overprint varnishes, and it can be blended into OPV’s to partially replace the hard polymer and enhance the gloss level. The product is free from APEO based surfactants.

Rovene 6204 is a 34% solids solution version of Rovene 6201 styrene-acrylic resin neutralized with ammonia hydroxide. It can be used as a pigment dispersant resin and as a modifying additive in inks or overprint varnishes. Rovene 6204 is a general use resin solution that is used as a grinding resin to produce pigment dispersions. The solution can also be used as an additive to modify certain properties of an ink or overprint varnish. The addition of Rovene 6204 will increase gloss, increase block resistance and improve resolubility on press. The solution can also be crosslinked due to the carboxyl funcationality of the styrene-acrylic resin.

Rovene 6202 is a solution version of Rovene 6201 solid styrene-acrylic resin neutralized with ammonia hydroxide. Rovene 6202 is a general use resin solution that is used as a grinding resin to produce pigment dispersions. The solution can also be used as an additive to modify certain properties of an ink or overprint varnish. The addition of Rovene 6202 will increase gloss, increase block resistance and improve resolubility on press. The solution can also be crosslinked due to the carboxyl functionality of the styrene-acrylic resin.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-230F is Economical grade of micronized polyethylene wax for abrasion resistance and slip.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-611 is High performance grade of micronized polyethylene wax for inks and coatings.Features and Benefits Imparts excellent rub and mar resistance with good surface slip Provides excellent antiblocking properties Good heat resistance Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes

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 block and mar resistance with good slip properties. Imparts water beading and soil release. Improved water resistance compared to AquaKlean 418. Can increase surface gloss. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity and excellent water resistance. Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 1 μm.

Micro Powders Inc MP-22XXF is 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

MicroMatte® 1011 UVW is An economical modified polypropylene wax densified with inorganic pigment for consistent gloss control and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.Features and Benefits Effective gloss control with good in-can stability. Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance. Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives. Provides burnish and blocking resistance.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-620F 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-620XF 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

MicroKlear 295A is micronized composite of polyethylene and carnauba wax for slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.Features and Benefits Provides an excellent combination of slip, abrasion resistance, and scratch resistance. Ideal for applications where high gloss and clarity are required. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing. In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance.

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-635F 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

Micro Powders Inc MPP-635G is Micronized high molecular weight polyethylene wax for maximum rub and abrasion resistance in coatings and inks.Features and Benefits Crystalline, high melting point wax provides superior rub and abrasion resistance Imparts excellent antiblocking properties High molecular weight and hardness improvesresistance to solvent absorption and swelling Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Micro Powders Inc MP-22VF 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

Micropro 500 is a higher molecular weight modified hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Improved solvent resistance vs. Micropro 400. Imparts antiblocking. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-611XF is High performance grade of micronized olyethylene wax for inks and coatings.Features and Benefits Imparts excellent rub and mar resistance with good surface slip Provides excellent antiblocking properties Good heat resistance Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes

MicroMatte® 1213 UVW is modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.Features and Benefits Effective gloss control with good in-can stability. Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance. Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives. Provides burnish and blocking resistance. Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW.

Micro Powders Inc MP-26VF is 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