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AQUABEAD® R331E

A high solids nonionic 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

COMPOSITION

Rice Bran Wax Emulsion

RENEWABLE CARBON INDEX

>95%

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

3.0 - 10.0%

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

Water based coatings. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and masonry); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure), seed coatings.

Natural or Naturally Derived

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceOff-White Liquid
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)1
Emulsifier TypeNonionic
Natural or Naturally DerivedYes
pH8.0 - 10.5
Total Solids50%
Viscosity at 25 °C (cP)500 - 2,000
Wax melting point80 °C

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Cleanability
Film Clarity
Gloss Retention
Heel Mark Resistance
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Resistance to Dirt Pick Up
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Water Repellency/Beading
Block Resistance
Gloss Retention
Meat Release
Moisture Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Block Resistance
Gloss Retention
MVTR
Rub Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Water Resistance
Glide wax
Heat Resistance
Moisture Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective