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Micropro 440W

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.

Brand: Micropro (7 products)

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.