Products in Printing & Inks: Waxes

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.

Deuteron® Wax PP is a micronized modified polypropylene wax known for its well-balanced properties and economical profile. It serves as a versatile product suitable for application in solvent-based, water-based, 100% systems (e.g., UV curable), and powder coatings, offering a universal solution across various coating systems.

Deuteron® WD PE is a dispersion of micronized Polyethylene wax, free of additives. Polyethylene waxes are preferred for their cost-effectiveness and positive impact on mechanical stability and visual appearance. The inclusion of Deuteron® WD PE improves resistance against abrasion and scratches, enhances matting, and creates a pleasant surface feel. Designed for ease of use in auto dosage units, this liquid dispersion is formulated without dispersing additives, emulsifiers, or defoamers, ensuring high compatibility without adversely affecting coating performance.

Deuteron® Wax A is a micronized amide wax known for delivering an excellent velvet surface feel and enhancing grain (anfeuerung). This versatile product is applicable across various mediums, such as solvent-based, water-based, 100% systems (e.g., UV-curable), and powder coatings. It comprises micronized polyamide wax, offering universal utility in diverse coating systems.

Deuteron® WAX PP2 is a micronized modified polypropylene wax with well-balanced properties and an attractive economic profile. It's a versatile product suitable for various applications such as solvent-based, water-based, 100% systems (like UV curable), and powder coatings. This wax provides an elegant surface feel, good matting, and excellent mechanical stability. When used with silica, it enhances the polishing resistance and settling properties of heavy materials. In powder coatings, Deuteron® WAX PP2 contributes to good degassing properties.

Deuteron® Wax PE is a micronized polyethylene wax recognized for its well-balanced performance characteristics. PE waxes stand out as cost-effective materials known for positively impacting mechanical stability and visual appearance. Utilizing Deuteron® Wax PE enhances abrasion and scratch resistance, offering a pleasing matte effect and a pleasant surface feel.

Deuteron® WD OPE is a dispersion of micronized oxidized polyethylene wax, formulated without additives. Its high hardness and melting point offer significant improvements in anti-blocking and abrasion resistance. Additionally, it demonstrates excellent matting performance and high storage stability across various coating systems. Designed for easy use in auto dosage units, this liquid dispersion is made without dispersing additives, emulsifiers, or defoamers, ensuring high compatibility without negatively impacting coating performance.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.