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Polyfluo® 400

Chemical Name
Polyethylene, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)

Polyfluo® 400 is a high performance wax/PTFE combination for improved surface lubricity with scratch resistance.\nFeatures and Benefits\nHigh performance product for adding slip and abrasion resistance\nSynergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface\nHigh slip wax provides excellent surface lubricity\nPTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Surface Modifier

Other characteristics

Brand
Polyfluo
Features

Abrasion Resistance, Anti-Blocking, Excellent Lubricity, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Lubricating Properties, Good Mold Release, High Performance, Improved Slip, Low Gloss, Matting, Medium Slip, Water Resistant

Functions
Processing Aid, Surface Modifier
Markets
  • Industrial
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
Use Levels
0.5 - 3.0 (on Total formula weight)
Appearance
White Powder
Composition
Wax modified PTFE
Cure
Radiation Cure
Availability

Polyfluo 400 is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion PF400-50.

Coating Type
  • Coil Coating
  • Powder Coating
  • Radiation Curable Coating
  • Solventborne Coating
  • Waterborne Coating
Technology
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Elastomers
Ink and Toner Type
  • Flexography Ink
  • Gravure Ink
  • Radiation Curable Ink
Material Features
  • Anti-Blocking
  • Excellent Lubricity
  • Good Abrasion Resistance
  • Good Mold Release
  • High Performance
  • Low Gloss
  • Matting
  • Medium Slip
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)
Application System

Water based, solvent based and energy curable coatings and inks.. Industrial coatings (including plastic and metal); wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; interior and exterior can and container coatings; coil coatings; rubber additives.

Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 9001
  • REACH (Europe)
Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
O Rings

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Density (25°C)1.21g/cc
Maximum Particle Size22μm
Mean Particle Size5.0 - 6.0μm
Melting Point108 - 115°C
Natural or Naturally DerivedNo—
NPIRI Grind1.0 - 2.0—

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