Architectural Paints and Finishes
The performance demands of today’s modern interior and exterior architectural coatings can be achieved with a wax additive that provides effective gloss control, enhanced burnish resistance, improved soil release, and superior in-can stability. Micro Powders’ products can enhance these properties while also improving water repellency, scratch resistance and imparting texture and haptic effects.
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AquaBead® 519
Request SampleA specially formulated wax composite that provides immediate water repellency and weather resistance
- Imparts immediate water beading
- Provides long-lasting water repellency
- Contains lower molecular weight polymers for faster water beading in water based and solvent based penetrating stains
- Combine with silica to improve weather resistance
AquaBead® 525E
Request SampleAn anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistance
- Imparts a uniform sandpaper-like surface texture when formulated in a matte polyester/acrylic system
- Typically added into the powder coating pre-mix before extrusion
- PTFE (PFAS) free
- Natural, sustainable, and renewable
- Biodegradable
AquaKlean 403
Request SampleAn anionic paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion ideal for cleanability and water repellency in architectural coatings
- Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency
- Imparts soil release for improved cleanability
- Imparts slip, antiblocking, scratch and abrasion resistance
- Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity
- Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity
AquaMatte® 22
Request SampleUltrafine grade of micronized oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.
- Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity and a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives
- Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance
- High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation in water based systems
- Ideal for water based systems
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
AquaPoly 215
Request SampleMicronized oxidized polyethylene for rub resistance and slip in aqueous systems
- Provides good rub and mar resistance
- Improves slip properties
- Imparts antiblocking
- Economical
Aquawax 214VF
Request SampleOxidized synthetic wax for rub resistance and improved surface slip
- Imparts a high degree of lubricity
- Lowers COF
- Improves rub resistance
- Economical alternative to polyethylene waxes
MicroMatte® 1213 UVW
Request SampleA modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water based and UV/EB coatings
- Effective gloss control with good in-can stability
- Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance
- Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives
- Provides burnish and blocking resistance
- Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW
Micropro 400
Request SampleModified high melt point hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with surface slip, mar and abrasion resistance
- Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance
- Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes
- Provides antiblocking properties
- Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension
- Easy to disperse in both polar and non-polar systems
Microspersion® 1213 UVW
Request SampleA water based anionic dispersion of modified polypropylene wax, densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water based and UV/EB coatings
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic acrylic-stabilized wax dispersion
- Effective gloss control with good in-can stability
- Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance
- Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives
- Provides burnish and blocking resistance
Microspersion® 123AL-40
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered LDPE/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Maximum scratch and abrasion resistance for anti-slip surfaces
- LDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades
- Composite wax/aluminum oxide particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free aluminum oxide
Microspersion® 215-50
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of oxidized polyethylene for rub resistance and improved surface slip
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Provides good rub and mar resistance
- Improves slip properties
- Imparts antiblocking
- Economical
Microspersion® 31HD-40
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of finely micronized densified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with superior in-can stability in water based paints, coatings and inks
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Efficient gloss reduction from satin to matte finish
- Improves burnish resistance vs. silica mattifiers
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in most water based systems
- Imparts anti-slip properties
Microspersion® NM31-35
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A nonionic water based dispersion of finely micronized natural, biodegradable PHBV for efficient matting and burnish resistance in paints, coatings and inks
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Natural biofermentation powder
- Tough, high molecular weight biopolymer provides efficient gloss reduction
- Improved burnish resistance, better than many synthetic additives
- Imparts anti-slip properties
- Freshwater and marine biodegradable to OECD test standards
Microspersion® R331-50
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A anionic water based dispersion of finely micronized rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products
- 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
MicroTouch 800VF
Request SampleHighly resilient spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks while improving burnish, scratch and mar resistance
- Virtually indestructible elastic particles that distort when disturbed by a physical force and then return to their original spherical shape when the force is removed
- Provide different tactile effects ranging from satiny smooth to rubbery to leathery in properly formulated coatings
- Different particle sizes available to create a unique surface "touch"
- Improves burnish and abrasion resistance
- Effective gloss reduction
MicroTouch 800XF
Request SampleHighly resilient spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks while improving burnish, scratch and mar resistance
- Virtually indestructible elastic particles that distort when disturbed by a physical force and then return to their original spherical shape when the force is removed
- Provide different tactile effects ranging from satiny smooth to rubbery to leathery in properly formulated coatings
- Different particle sizes available to create a unique surface "touch"
- Improves burnish and abrasion resistance
- Effective gloss reduction
MP-22XF
Request SampleHigh performance, versatile grade of micronized synthetic wax for improved slip, scratch and rub resistance in a wide variety and paints, coatings and inks
- Imparts a high degree of lubricity and slip with rub and mar resistance
- Provides antiblocking properties
- Gives long-lasting water beading and weather resistance to exterior alkyd-based stains
- Consider MP-22C & MP-28C (spherical) for improved surface slip
- Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
- Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions
MPP-123AL
Request SampleA highly engineered LDPE/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Maximum scratch and scuff resistance for anti-slip surfaces
- LDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades
- Composite wax/aluminum oxide particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free aluminum oxide
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
NatureFine R331
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Finely micronized rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products
- Natural food grade wax conforming to 21CFR 172.890
- 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
- Microplastic alternative
PropylMatte 31
Request SampleFinely micronized polypropylene for efficient matting and gloss control in paints, coatings and inks
- Provides consistent gloss reduction with no effect on coating viscosity
- Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance
- Imparts anti-slip properties
- Density (0.89) ideal for solvent based systems
- For more efficient matting with a fine microtexture, try PropylTex 325S/270S
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
PropylMatte 31HD
Request SampleFinely micronized densified polypropylene for consistent matting and gloss control with superior in-can stability in water based paints, coatings and inks
- Efficient gloss reduction from satin to matte finish
- Improves burnish resistance vs. silica mattifiers
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in most water based systems
- Imparts anti-slip properties
- For more efficient matting with a fine microtexture, try PropylTex 325HD/270HD
PropylTex® 230HD
Request SampleMedium particle size grade of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water based paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems
- Adds a mild to medium texture to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
PropylTex® 270HD
Request SampleFine particle size grade of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water based paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems
- Adds a mild texture to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
PropylTex® 270S
Request SampleMicronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
PropylTex® 325HD
Request SampleFine particle size grade of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water based paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems
- Adds a mild texture to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
PropylTex® 325S
Request SampleMicronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- Narrow cut mean particle size grade available for maximum texture control
- For a finer texture, try PropylMatte 31
PropylTex® 50
Request SampleExtra coarse particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding texture, structure and anti-slip properties to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides a consistent coarse textured coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good film durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- Easy to disperse powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
SuperGlide 904
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A unique combination of amide wax and synthetic wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel
- EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
- Provides scratch and mar resistance
- Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
- Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels
AquaBead® R331E
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A high solids nonionic rice bran wax emulsion providing water repellency and lubricity with excellent rub and abrasion resistance
- Based on natural, biodegradable, sustainable and upcycled rice bran wax
- Adds slip and rub resistance to high gloss inks and coatings
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Outstanding water repellency/beading properties superior to paraffin emulsions
- Developed for broad compliance in food packaging and agrochemicals
MicroTouch 875XF
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Naturally derived modified spherical polyurethane beads that can modify the tactile properties of formulated coatings and inks while improving burnish, scratch and mar resistance
- Virtually indestructible elastic particles that distort when disturbed by a physical force and then return to their original spherical shape when the force is removed
- Provide different tactile effects ranging from satiny smooth to rubbery to leathery in properly formulated coatings
- Naturally derived; Renewable Carbon Index (RCI) >61%
- Modified to enhance surface slip and lubricity
- Improves burnish and abrasion resistance
- Effective gloss reduction
NatureTex® 140
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Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds mild to moderate texture effects to the coating surface
- Naturally derived and biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments
- High melting point
- Hydroxyl functionality (OH value 116)
- Microplastic alternative
NatureTex® 270
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Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds mild to moderate texture effects to the coating surface
- Naturally derived and biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments
- High melting point
- Hydroxyl functionality (OH value 116)
- Microplastic alternative
NatureTex® 200
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Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds mild to moderate texture effects to the coating surface
- Naturally derived and biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments
- High melting point
- Hydroxyl functionality (OH value 116)
- Microplastic alternative
NatureTex® 325
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Micronized naturally derived cellulose acetate for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds mild to moderate texture effects to the coating surface
- Naturally derived and biodegradable in both freshwater and marine environments
- High melting point
- Hydroxyl functionality (OH value 116)
- Microplastic alternative
Microspersion® EZ-2
Request SampleA synergistic blend of surfactants ideal for making waterbased wax dispersions
- Improved stability vs. Microspersion® EZ
- Use 4% Microspersion EZ-2 with (optionally) a defoamer to disperse up to 50% wax solids
- 40CFR Part 180 compliant for seed and agricultural systems
- Microplastic-free
- For maximum wax dispersion storage stability, post-add a thickening agent to increase viscosity and slow wax flotation
- Refer to our brochure and video on "How to Disperse Micronized Wax" guide for complete use instructions
MP-28AL
Request SampleA value engineered synthetic wax/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for scratch and scuff resistance
- Improves scratch, scuff and mar resistance
- Adds surface slip and lubricity
- Excellent gloss retention
- Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
- Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions
NatureMatte® C44
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Fine cellulose powder for superior gloss reduction with excellent viscosity stability
- Highly effective matting additive capable of achieving single digit gloss (60°)
- Superior in-can stability with no impact on rheology
- Biodegradable
- Natural, sustainable, and renewable
- Microplastic alternative
PolyTuf® 1229
Request SampleA highly engineered LDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and surface durability
- 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
PropylTex® 270-18523HD
Request SampleFine particle size grade of densified micronized polypropylene for adding consistent surface texture and structure with excellent in-can stability in water based paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Particle density optimized to essentially eliminate flotation or settling in water based systems
- Adds a mild texture to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
PropylTex® 270S-16520
Request SampleMicronized polypropylene for reducing gloss and adding consistent surface texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings
- Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica
- Adds a mild texture effect to the coating surface
- Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability
- Does not lower COF; ideal for anti-skid surfaces
- Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control
- Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings
Microspersion® 1229-40
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered LDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and surface durability
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- 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
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
Microspersion® 28AL-50
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of a value engineered synthetic wax/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for scratch and scuff resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Improves scratch, scuff and mar resistance
- Adds surface slip and lubricity
- Excellent gloss retention
- Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard
- Not a microplastic per ECHA definitions
Microspersion® 510E
Request SampleA nonionic polyethylene wax emulsion for improving surface properties in water based coatings
- Imparts slip, scuff and abrasion resistance
- Improves mar resistance, block resistance and slide angle of water based inks, coatings and overprint varnishes
- Adds early water resistance
- Provides optimum surface protection while maintaining excellent gloss and film clarity
- Broad global food contact compliance
MicroMatte® 1415-EZ
Request SampleA multifunctional matting additive that improves soil release and dirt pickup resistance in architectural coatings
- Complex wax composite dramatically improves DPUR vs. inorganic flattening agents
- Provides efficient gloss reduction
- Improves burnish resistance
- Surface treated for easy incorporation into waterbased systems
- Particle density provides optimal in-can stability
- Not classified as a microplastic