Micropro 440W

CASE Ingredients Features: Abrasion ResistanceBurnish ResistanceExcellent Scratch ResistanceGood Gloss ControlGood Surface FeelingHigh PerformanceMar Resistance

Micropro 440W is Modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance, specifically formulated for stability in water-based paints and coatings.\nFeatures and Benefits\nImproves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance.\nUniform gloss reduction with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes.\nImparts a smooth surface "feel".

Properties

Physical Form: Powder
Solid

Identification

Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polypropylene Waxes, Polypropylenes (PP), WaxesPolyolefinsPolypropylene WaxesPolypropylenes (PP)Waxes
CASE Ingredients Functions: FlattenerSurface Modifier

Product families

Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Concrete Coatings & Stains
Floor Coatings
Wood Coatings & Finishes

Building & Construction — Flooring & Surfaces

Floor Coatings

Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings

Industrial Coatings
Metal Coatings

Printing & Packaging — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings
Overprint Varnishes

Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings

Can Coatings
Overprint Varnishes

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography
Gravure Printing

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Other characteristics

Brand: Micropro
End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Powder Coating, Sealer, Stains, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating
Features: Abrasion Resistance, Burnish Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Gloss Control, Good Surface Feeling, High Performance, Mar Resistance
Functions: Flattener, Surface Modifier
Markets: Building & Construction
Paints & Coatings
Printing & Packaging
Use Levels: 0.5 - 2.0 (mar and abrasion resistance), 2.0 - 5.0 (gloss control)
Appearance: Off - White Powder
Composition: Modified polypropylene
Availability: This product is also available as a water based wax dispersion - Microspersion 440W.
Coating Type: Powder Coating
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 and inks.. Industrial coatings (including plastic, metal and leather); stains, sealers and varnishes; wood coatings; printing inks and OPV's (including flexo and gravure); powder coatings; interior and exterior can and container coatings; floor coatings.
Certifications and Compliance: ISO 9001
REACH (Europe)
Compatible Substrates and Surfaces: Leather
Metal
Plastics
Wood

Technical data

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Density (25°C)	0.97	g/cc
Maximum Particle Size	31	μm
Mean Particle Size	7.0 - 10.0	μm
Melting Point	150 - 156	°C
Natural or Naturally Derived	No	—
NPIRI Grind	3.0 - 5.0	—