Can and Container Coatings
Coatings for cans and containers have demanding performance requirements such as abrasion and block resistance as well as surface slip and mobility. Micro Powders' micronized wax additives can enhance these properties with optimal gloss, clarity and durability.
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AquaKlean 418
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A smaller particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with slip, block and mar resistance. Also useful in seed coatings.
- Provides excellent block and mar resistance with good slip properties
- Imparts water beading and soil release
- Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
- Formulated for 40CFR Part 180 compliance for both food and non-food use
- Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 100 nm
AquaPoly 250
Request SampleA unique micronized polyethylene wax blend for maximum rub and scratch resistance with improved slip in aqueous systems
- A hard, high density modified polyethylene blend
- Provides outstanding rub, mar and scratch resistance
- Adds slip properties
- Imparts antiblocking
MicroKlear 116
Request SampleA micronized composite of polyethylene and carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful in seed coatings.
- Provides an excellent combination of slip, abrasion resistance, and scratch resistance
- Ideal for applications where excellent gloss and clarity are required
- In coil coatings, provides maximum slip for forming and fabrication of finished coil
- Reduces coil coating surface haze post-bake and water quench
- Provides excellent slip, scratch resistance and food release properties in metal packaging coatings
MicroKlear 418
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Micronized T-1 prime yellow refined carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings
- Provides surface lubricity and scratch resistance
- Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss
- 100% natural and biodegradable
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
MicroKlear 418AL
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Aluminum oxide modified carnauba wax for maximum scratch resistance with surface slip, clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings
- 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
- Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
- Composite wax/aluminum oxide particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free aluminum oxide
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
Micromide 520
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Micronized fatty amide wax for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties
- Adds slip, release and lubricity with an excellent surface "feel"
- High melting point to improve heat and block resistance
- Lowers COF
- Reduces dust buildup on sanding belts and increases longevity in sanding sealers
Micromide 520XF
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Micronized fatty amide wax for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties
- Adds slip, release and lubricity with an excellent surface "feel"
- High melting point to improve heat and block resistance
- Lowers COF
- Reduces dust buildup on sanding belts and increases longevity in sanding sealers
Micropro 500
Request SampleA higher molecular weight modified hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with 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
- Improved solvent resistance vs. Micropro 400
- Imparts antiblocking
- Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension
Microspersion® 1226XF-50
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and lubricity.
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- HDPE composite reinforced with hard, inert ceramic microspheres and nanoceramic platelets
- Improved Taber abrasion resistance when compared to PE/PTFE additives
- Provides slip and lubricity
- Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
Microspersion® 250-50
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of micronized oxidized polyethylene wax for maximum rub and scratch resistance with improved slip in aqueous systems
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- A hard, high density modified polyethylene blend
- Provides outstanding rub, mar and scratch resistance
- Adds slip properties
- Imparts antiblocking
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® 418-40
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A nonionic water based dispersion of natural, biodegradable carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Provides surface lubricity and scratch resistance
- Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss
- 100% natural and biodegradable wax
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
Microspersion® 418AL-40
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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
- 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
Microspersion® 520
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An anionic water based dispersion of EBS for maximum surface slip, scratch resistance and release properties
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable anionic wax dispersion
- Adds slip, release and lubricity with an excellent surface "feel"
- High melting point to improve heat and block resistance
- Lowers COF
- Reduces dust buildup on sanding belts and increases longevity in sanding sealers
Microspersion® 611AL-50
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Maximum scratch and abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
- HDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling
- Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity
Microspersion® 611XF-50
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of a high performance grade of micronized polyethylene wax for inks and coatings
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Imparts excellent rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Good heat resistance
- Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to synthetic waxes
Microspersion® 620VF-50
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of high performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and antiblocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Imparts excellent abrasion, rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Adds heat resistance
- Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to synthetic waxes
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 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
MicroTouch 800XXF
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 850XF
Request SampleHighly resilient 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
- Modified to enhance surface slip and lubricity
- 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-611AL
Request SampleA highly engineered HDPE/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance
- Maximum scratch and scuff resistance with slip and lubricity
- HDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
- Composite particle density maximizes efficiency and minimizes settling
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
MPP-611XF
Request SampleHigh performance grade of micronized polyethylene wax for inks and coatings
- Imparts excellent rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Good heat resistance
- Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes
MPP-620XF
Request SampleHigh performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and antiblocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks
- Imparts excellent abrasion, rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Adds heat resistance
- Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes
MPP-620XXF
Request SampleHigh performance micronized polyethylene wax which provides a unique combination of surface slip, abrasion/rub resistance, and antiblocking in a wide variety of coatings and inks
- Imparts excellent abrasion, rub and mar resistance with good surface slip
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Adds heat resistance
- Better resistance to solvent absorption and swelling when compared to Fischer-Tropsch (synthetic) waxes
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
PolyGlide 1226XF
Request SampleA highly engineered HDPE/ceramic/nanoceramic composite for abrasion resistance and lubricity
- HDPE composite reinforced with hard, inert ceramic microspheres and nanoceramic platelets
- Improved Taber abrasion resistance when compared to PE/PTFE additives
- Provides slip and lubricity
- Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
- Effective replacement for PTFE additives
- Compare to (coarser) Polyfluo 900
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® 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-1518
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
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
SuperGlide 904XF
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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
Superslip 6515AL
Request SampleA highly engineered HDPE/EBS/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance
- Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives
- HDPE/amide wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
- Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties
- Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
- Compare to Superslip 6515XF
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
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
MicroKlear 438
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Micronized T-3 refined carnauba wax for surface slip and scratch resistance with excellent clarity and gloss retention. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings
- Provides surface lubricity and scratch resistance
- Does not adversely affect clarity or gloss
- 100% natural and biodegradable
- Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing
- In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance
Microspersion® 6515AL-30
Request SampleA nonionic water based dispersion of a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance
- Convenient, ready-to-use, pourable nonionic wax dispersion
- Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives
- HDPE/amide wax composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
- Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties
- Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved
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
Superslip 6515AL-EZ
Request SampleAn easy to disperse HDPE/EBS/aluminum oxide nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance
- Maximum scratch resistance; equal to PE/PTFE additives
- Surface treated powder for effortless dispersion into waterbased systems
- HDPE/EBS composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9)
- Good abrasion resistance with slip and lubricity
- Amide wax component provides excellent antiblocking and release properties
- Ideal for can and container coatings; 21CFR 175.300 approved