MICROSPERSION® R331-50

A anionic water based dispersion of finely micronized rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products


FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic wax dispersion
  • Natural wax
  • Excellent burnish and abrasion resistance compared to synthetic wax additives
  • Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
  • Improves lubricity, dust-off, and block resistance in seed coatings
  • Effective dry powder binding agent

COMPOSITION

Anionic wax dispersion

RENEWABLE CARBON INDEX

>95%

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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AppearanceWhite Liquid
Density at 25 °C (g/cc)0.98
Dry Wax IDNatureFine R331
Emulsifier TypeAnionic
Mean Particle Size (µm)6.0 - 10.0 (wax)
Natural or Naturally DerivedYes
NPIRI Grind4.0 - 6.0
pH10.0 - 11.0
Viscosity at 25 °C (cP)1,000 - 2,500
Wax Solids50%

FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES

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Burnish Resistance
Cleanability
Matting and Gloss Control
Resistance to Dirt Pick Up
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Scratch Resistance
Scuff and Mar Resistance
Water Repellency/Beading
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Polishing
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip
Block Resistance
Matting and Gloss Control
Rub Resistance
Slip and Lubricity
Abrasion Resistance
Block Resistance
Dustoff Resistance
Lubricity and Flow
Glide wax
Scratch and Abrasion Resistance
Slip and Mobility
Block Resistance
Burnish Resistance
Lubricity and Smooth Feel
Matting and Gloss Control
Scratch and Mar Resistance
Soft Touch
Key: Effective     Very Effective     Extremely Effective