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AquaBead® R331E

CAS Number
8016-60-2
EC Number
232-409-7
Chemical Name
Rice bran wax
Chemical Family
Waxes

AquaBead® R331E are high solids non-ionic rice bran wax emulsion providing water repellency and lubricity with excellent rub and abrasion resistance.\nFeatures and Benefits\nBased on natural, biodegradable, sustainable and upcycled rice bran wax.\nAdds slip and rub resistance to high gloss inks and coatings.\nExcellent abrasion resistance.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Functions
Beading AgentSurface Modifier

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
  • Concrete Coatings & Stains
  • Wood Coatings & Finishes
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
  • Industrial Coatings
  • Metal Coatings
Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings
  • Overprint Varnishes
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
  • Overprint Varnishes
Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
  • Flexography
  • Gravure Printing
Paints & Coatings — Specialty Coatings
  • Other Specialty Coatings

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
AquaBead
End Uses

Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Sealer, Seed Coating, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

Features

Abrasion Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, High Gloss, High Performance, Slip Resistance, Water Resistance

Functions
Beading Agent, Surface Modifier
Labeling Claims
  • Biodegradable, Natural
  • Biodegradable
  • Natural
Markets
  • Paints & Coatings
  • Printing & Packaging
Use Levels
3.0 - 10.0 (on Total formula weight)
Appearance
Off - White Liquid
Composition
Rice bran wax
Coating Type
  • Sealer
  • Seed Coating
  • Stains
  • Varnishes
  • Waterborne Coating
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Ink and Toner Type
  • Flexography Ink
  • Gravure Ink
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)
Application System

Water based coatings.. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and masonry); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure), seed coatings.

Certifications and Compliance
  • ISO 9001
  • REACH (Europe)
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
  • Masonry
  • Metal
  • Plastics
  • Wood

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Density (25°C)1g/cc
Emulsifier TypeNonionic—
pH8.0 - 10.5—
Total Solids50%
Viscosity (25°C)500 - 2,000cP
Wax melting point80°C

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