Products in Paints & Coatings: Surface Modifier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Polyblend 200 are Unique blends of polyethylene and PTFE that provide scratch and abrasion resistance with surface lubricity and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High density polyethylene provides excellent abrasion resistance and surface hardness PTFE adds slip, lubricity and antiblocking Good heat and solvent resistance Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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

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.

Micro Powders Inc MP-15 is a coarse micronized Fischer-Tropsch wax for use as a dusting agent in hot melt adhesives.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance Ideal release/partitioning agent for EVA, polyethylene, APO and styrene copolymer hot melt adhesives (HMA) Can be applied to the solid adhesive (pellets or ribbons) by dusting Can be applied as a dispersion in water for underwater pelletizing Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions

Polyblend 100XF are Unique blends of polyethylene and PTFE that provide scratch and abrasion resistance with surface lubricity and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits High density polyethylene provides excellent abrasion resistance and surface hardness PTFE adds slip, lubricity and antiblocking Good heat and solvent resistance Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

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

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

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

SuperGlide 904A is unique combination of amide wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Provides scratch and mar resistance Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels

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

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.

MicroBlack 325 is 325 mesh black pigmented polypropylene for visual and texture effects in paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Black pigmented additive to provide unique visual and tactile effects. Adds a soft textured touch. Colorfast; will not bleed into coating materials. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

MicroTex 121 is Micronized modified PTFE for uniform texturing and abrasion resistance in powder coatings.Features and Benefits Imparts a fine uniform surface texture to powder coatings PTFE provides abrasion and scratch resistance Efficient gloss reduction Outstanding metal marking resistance Typically added into the powder coating pre-mix before extrusion Conforms to (EU) 2017/1000

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.

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.

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