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AquaFLON® 52

CASE Ingredients Functions
Anti-Abrasion AgentSlip Agent

AquaFLON® 52 is a nonionic aqueous dispersion of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). The AquaFLON® product line is comprised of aqueous dispersions of PTFE or PTFE with wax. These products are designed for stability, pourability and easy incorporation into water-based systems. They are used as additives to provide slip and abrasion resistance.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid

Product families

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks
  • Flexography

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand
AquaFLON
End Uses

Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Functions
Anti-Abrasion Agent, Slip Agent
Markets
Printing & Packaging
Use Levels
1-5%
Appearance
White thick Liquid
Coating Type
Waterborne Coating
Technology
CASE Ingredients
Ink and Toner Type
  • Flexography Ink
  • Gravure Ink
  • Waterborne Ink
Regulatory Status

The components of this product are listed on multiple chemical inventories. For specific information on the applicable chemical inventories, please refer to the product SDS. This product meets the requirements of 21 CFR 175.105, 175.300, 176.170, and 176.180.

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Rub and Abrasion Resistance
  • Slip (Low COF)
  • High Temperature Resistance
  • Broad Chemical Resistance
Known For

AquaFLON® 52 is recommended for flexographic and gravure water-based inks and specialty coatings. It is used at 1 – 5% of the total formula weight.

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
MV4.0μm
Non Volatiles57 – 63%
NPIRI Grindmax. 2—
pH7 – 8—
Viscosity1,500 – 2,500cps
Weight / Gallon11.0 – 12.0lbs/gal

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