MICROKLEAR 418AL
Aluminum oxide modified carnauba wax for maximum scratch resistance with surface slip, clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- Carnauba wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Provides maximum scratch resistance with surface lubricity
- Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss
- Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
- Composite wax/aluminum oxide particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free aluminum oxide
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
COMPOSITION
Carnauba wax/aluminum oxide
RENEWABLE CARBON INDEX
>95%
RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS
1.0 - 3.0% (on total formula weight)
SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); interior and exterior can and container coatings; coil coatings; seed coatings.
Natural or Naturally Derived
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
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| Density at 25 °C (g/cc) | 1.04 |
| Maximum Particle Size (µm) | 22 |
| Mean Particle Size (µm) | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Melting Point °C | 81 - 86 |
| Natural or Naturally Derived | Yes |
| NPIRI Grind | 2.0 - 3.5 |
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This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 418AL-40
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FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
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AUTOMOTIVE POLISHES | |
CAN AND CONTAINER COATINGS | |
COIL COATINGS | |
ENERGY CURABLE COATINGS | |
ENERGY CURABLE INKS | |
PRINTING INKS AND OPVS | |
SEED COATINGS | |
SKI AND SURF | |
WOOD COATINGS | |
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