MICROSPERSION® 418AL-40

A nonionic water based dispersion of 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

  • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
  • Natural 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
  • Composite wax/aluminum oxide particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free aluminum oxide
  • In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance

COMPOSITION

Nonionic wax dispersion

RENEWABLE CARBON INDEX

>90%

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

2.0 - 5.0%

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

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

Natural or Naturally Derived

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceTan Liquid
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)1.02
Dry Wax IDMicroKlear 418AL
Emulsifier TypeNonionic
Mean Particle Size (µm)6.0 - 8.0 (wax)
Natural or Naturally DerivedYes
NPIRI Grind2.0 - 3.5
pH6.0 - 8.0
Viscosity at 25 °C (cP)1,000 - 5,000
Wax Solids40%

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Cleanability
Exfoliating
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Resistance to Dirt Pickup
Scratch Resistance
Scuff 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
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Block Resistance
Clarity
Gloss Retention
Rub Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Tape Release
Abrasion Resistance
Block Resistance
Dustoff Resistance
Lubricity and Flow
Glide wax
Moisture Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Block Resistance
Clarity
Gloss Retention
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Water Repellency/beading
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective