AquaTex® 325

CAS Number: 68441-17-8
EC Number: 614-498-8
Chemical Name: Ethene homopolymer oxidized
Chemical Family: Polyethylenes, PolyolefinsPolyethylenesPolyolefins

AquaTex® 325 are Fine particle size grades of oxidized polyethylene for reducing gloss and adding surface texture.\nFeatures and Benefits\nProvides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives.\nAdds a mild texture to the surface.\nOxidized polyethylene provides lubricity and mar resistance.\nHigh density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation.

Properties

Physical Form: Powder
Solid

Identification

CASE Ingredients Features: Good Gloss ControlGood Lubricating PropertiesGood Surface FeelingHigh PerformanceMar ResistanceProvides Good Texture
CASE Ingredients Functions: FlattenerSurface ModifierTexturizing Agent

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Architectural Coatings
Concrete Coatings & Stains
Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Building Envelope & Roofing

Architectural Coatings

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

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand: AquaTex
End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Sealer, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating
Features: Good Gloss Control, Good Lubricating Properties, Good Surface Feeling, High Performance, Mar Resistance, Provides Good Texture
Functions: Flattener, Surface Modifier, Texturizing Agent
Markets: Building & Construction
Paints & Coatings
Printing & Packaging
Use Levels: 3.0 - 10.0 (on Total formula weight)
Appearance: White Powder
Composition: Oxidized polyethylene
Coating Type: Sealer
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, masonry and leather) architectural wall and trim paints; stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure).
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 9001
REACH (Europe)
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces: Leather
Masonry
Metal
Plastics
Wood

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Density (25°C)	0.99	g/cc
Maximum Particle Size (325 mesh)	44	μm
Mean Particle Size	10.0 - 15.0	μm
Melting Point	135 - 140	°C
Natural or Naturally Derived	No	—