MICROMATTE® 1213 UVW

A modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water based and UV/EB coatings


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Effective gloss control with good in-can stability
  • Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance
  • Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives
  • Provides burnish and blocking resistance
  • Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW

COMPOSITION

Densified modified polypropylene

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

1.0 - 3.0% (slip, mar and block resistance); 3 - 5% (gloss control)

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); floor coatings.

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceOff-White Powder
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)1.07
Maximum Particle Size (µm)22
Mean Particle Size (µm)5.0 - 7.5
Melting Point °C150 - 156
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind2.0 - 3.5
This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 1213 UVW

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Cleanability
In-Can Stability
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Matting and Gloss Control
Resistance to Dirt Pick Up
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Soft Touch
Block Resistance
Clarity
In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Block Resistance
Clarity
In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Early Water Resistance
In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Metal Mark Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Block Resistance
Cleanability
Film Clarity
In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Scuff and Heel Mark Resistance
Soft Touch
Water Repellency/Beading
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Cleanability
In-Can Stability
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Block Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective