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Micropro 440W

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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.

Functions: Flattener, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polypropylene Waxes, Polypropylenes (PP), Waxes

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Powder Coating, Sealer, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Burnish Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Gloss Control, Good Surface Feeling, High Performance, Mar Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyolefins,

Polypropylene Waxes,

Polypropylenes (PP),

Waxes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Flattener,

Surface Modifier

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Composition

Modified polypropylene

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Abrasion Resistance,

Burnish Resistance,

Excellent Scratch Resistance,

Good Gloss Control,

Good Surface Feeling,

High Performance,

Mar Resistance

Applications & Uses

Markets

Building & Construction,

Paints & Coatings,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Concrete Coatings & Stains,

Floor Coatings,

Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Floor Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings,

Metal Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings,

Overprint Varnishes

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings,

Overprint Varnishes

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography,

Gravure Printing

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Leather,

Metal,

Plastics,

Wood

Coating Type

Powder Coating,

Sealer,

Stains,

Varnishes,

Waterborne Coating

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Gravure Ink

Use Level
0.5 - 2.0 (mar and abrasion resistance), 2.0 - 5.0 (gloss control)
Systems and Applications
  • Water based coatings and inks.
  • Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; interior and exterior can and container coatings; floor coatings.

Properties

Physical Form

Powder,

Solid

Appearance
Off - White Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (25°C)0.97g/cc-
Maximum Particle Size31μm-
Mean Particle Size7.0 - 10.0μm-
Melting Point150 - 156°C-
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo--
NPIRI Grind3.0 - 5.0--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

ISO 9001,

REACH (Europe)

Chemical Inventories

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Availability

This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 440W.