MICROMIDE 520

Micronized fatty amide wax for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Adds slip, release and lubricity with an excellent surface "feel"
  • High melting point to improve heat and block resistance
  • Lowers COF
  • Reduces dust buildup on sanding belts and increases longevity in sanding sealers

COMPOSITION

Ethylene bis(stearamide) wax (EBS)

RENEWABLE CARBON INDEX

>90%

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

0.5 - 3.0%

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

Solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; interior and exterior can and container coatings; powdered metals.

Natural or Naturally Derived

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceOff-White Powder
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)0.97
Maximum Particle Size (µm)22
Mean Particle Size (µm)5.0 - 8.0
Melting Point °C141 - 146
Natural or Naturally DerivedYes
NPIRI Grind1.5 - 3.0
This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 520

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Block Resistance
Meat Release
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Flow enhancer
Partitioning agent
Anti-Caking
Block Resistance
Dry Flow and Release
Moisture Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Water Resistance
Abrasion Resistance
Anti-block
Matting and Gloss Control
Mold Release
Slip and Lubricity
Water Resistance
Anti-Wear
Drawing
Lubricity
Mold Release
Water Repellency
Anti-Gassing
Slip and Lubricity
Apparent Hardness
Compressibility
Flow Rate
Green Strength
Lubrication
Sintered Density
Abrasion Resistance
Block Resistance
Dustoff Resistance
Lubricity and Flow
Glide wax
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective