MICROSPERSION® 440W

An anionic water based dispersion of modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance, specifically formulated for stability in water based paints and coatings


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic acrylic-stabilized wax dispersion
  • Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance
  • Uniform gloss reduction with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes
  • Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
  • Will not powder or chalk in exterior applications

COMPOSITION

Anionic acrylic-stabilized wax dispersion

RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS

2.0 - 5.0%

SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS

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

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

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AppearanceBeige Liquid
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)0.98
Dry Wax IDMicropro 440W
Emulsifier TypeNonionic
Mean Particle Size (µm)7.0 - 10.0 (wax)
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo
NPIRI Grind4.0 - 5.0
pH7.0 - 10.0
Resin Type/SolidsAcrylic/7.8%
Viscosity at 25 °C (cP)200 - 1,000
Wax Solids40%

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Metal Mark Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective