Energy Curable Inks
UV and other energy curable coatings and inks benefit when formulated with micronized wax additives that impart slip, rub; and scratch resistance, while improving hardness and antiblock performance. Micronized wax additives can enhance these properties with the optimum gloss level, haptics, and durability that your customer demands.
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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
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 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
MicroMatte® 1011 UVW
Request SampleAn economical modified polypropylene wax densified with inorganic pigment for consistent gloss control 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
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
MicroMatte® 2000
Request SampleMicronized modified hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss reduction with high clarity in industrial coatings
- Effective gloss control
- Imparts mar and abrasion resistance with antiblock properties
- Excellent film clarity, especially in UV systems
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
MicroTouch 800F
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 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
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-123
Request SampleUnique grade of micronized low density polyethylene wax for extra toughness and block resistance
- Imparts a high degree of abrasion resistance
- Provides excellent antiblocking properties
- Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades
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-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
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
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
Superslip 6515
Request SampleEconomical combination of polyethylene and amide wax that provides scratch and mar resistance with a smooth surface feel
- Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance
- EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
- Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
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
Superslip 6530
Request SampleA combination of high performance polyethylene and amide wax that provides maximum lubricity with scratch resistance, antiblocking, and a smooth surface feel
- Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance
- EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE
- Imparts a smooth surface "feel"
- Excellent solvent resistance; will not affect drying rate
- Reduces dusting buildup on sanding media
GraphShield 777
Request SampleA versatile soluble nanocomposite powder of graphene and acrylic resin for liquid coatings
- Dry graphene composite powder is soluble in both solvent (alcohols, glycols, glycol ethers) and alkaline water based systems for easy incorporation into most coatings
- Graphene can improve corrosion resistance, mechanical durability, and electrostatic dissipation properties
- For best results, pre-dissolve in a glycol ether compatible with your solvent or waterbased coating
- More stable and versatile than graphene dispersions
- Formulated exclusively with Asbury Carbons EFG technology
- Easier-to-disperse nanotechnology in a safe, non-nano powder
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
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
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
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