POLYTUF® 1229
A highly engineered LDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and surface durability
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- High performance additive for maximizing surface abrasion resistance (Taber) and film toughness
- Fortified with two types of hard, inert ceramic particles
- Low density polyethylene provides superior surface toughness, durability and mar resistance
- Ideal for walking surfaces
- PTFE-free alternative to Polyfluo 900
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
COMPOSITION
Ceramic modified polyethylene
RECOMMENDED ADDITION LEVELS
0.5-2.0% (on total formula weight)
SYSTEMS AND APPLICATIONS
Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and masonry); architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; floor coatings; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; coil coatings; rubber additives.
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
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| Density at 25 °C (g/cc) | 0.97 |
| Maximum Particle Size (µm) | 31.11 |
| Mean Particle Size (µm) | 9.0 - 12.0 |
| Melting Point °C | 110 - 113 |
| NPIRI Grind | 4.0 - 6.0 |
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This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 1229-40
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FEATURED PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES
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ENERGY CURABLE COATINGS | |
ENERGY CURABLE INKS | |
INDUSTRIAL COATINGS | |
INDUSTRIAL FLOOR COATINGS | |
LEATHER COATINGS | |
POWDER COATINGS | |
PRINTING INKS AND OPVS | |
WOOD COATINGS | |
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