AQUACER 526

WACKER® W 23 is a specialized silicone wax used in various industrial applications. Here’s a detailed overview:

What It Is:

• Type: Silicone Wax
• Chemical Structure: Alkyl modified polysiloxane
• Appearance: White, wax-like solid
• Hydrolysis Resistance: High

Technical Data:

• Melting Point: 39.0 - 45.0 °C
• Density (at 50 °C): 0.85 g/cm³
• Viscosity (dynamic at 50 °C): 300 mPa·s

Applications:

WACKER® W 23 is versatile and used in various sectors:

• Antifriction Agents & Lubricants: Reduces friction and improves lubrication in mechanical systems.
• Car Care: Enhances the performance of car care products, such as polishes and conditioners.
• Car Polishes: Provides a durable, resistant finish on painted surfaces.
• Paint Preservatives: Offers protection to paint surfaces, improving longevity and resistance to environmental factors.
• Plastic-Care Products: Used in products designed to clean and protect plastics.
• Polyurethane Processing: Assists in processing polyurethane materials.
• Surface Care: Helps in maintaining and improving the quality of various surfaces.

Application Details:

WACKER® W 23 is particularly effective in polishes due to its high substantivity, meaning it adheres well to surfaces. It is ideal for:

• Car Polishes and Paint Conditioners: Provides long-lasting resistance to detergents and weathering, protecting treated paint surfaces.

Packaging and Storage:

• Storage Instructions:
  • Store in a cool, dry place.
  • The 'Best use before end' date is indicated on the product label. While the product may still be usable beyond this date, its properties should be verified.

Safety and Handling:

• Safety Instructions:
  • Comprehensive safety instructions are available in the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
  • MSDS can be obtained from WACKER subsidiaries or downloaded from the WACKER website.

CERAFLOUR 950 is a micronized wax additive based on modified high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It is primarily used in solvent-borne and solvent-free coatings, printing inks, and powder coatings to enhance scratch resistance, impart a soft-feel effect, and provide matting properties. Here are the key details from the provided data sheet:

1. Product Data:

• Composition: Micronized, modified HD polyethylene wax
• Typical Properties:
  • Density: 0.95 g/cm³
  • Melting Point: 135 °C
  • Particle Size Distribution:
    • D50: 9 µm
    • D90: 15 µm
  • Form: Micropowder

2. Applications:

• Liquid Coatings:
  • Enhances scratch resistance, provides a soft-feel effect, and mattes the surface.
  • Suitable for solvent-free, radiation-curable coating systems.
• Printing Inks and Overprint Varnishes:
  • Improves surface slip and abrasion resistance in solvent-free, radiation-curable formulations.
  • Recommended for both printing inks and overprint varnishes.
• Powder Coatings:
  • Recommended for matting powder coatings based on various resins including polyester, polyester/epoxide, acrylate, polyurethane, and epoxides.
  • Enhances surface protection in powder coating applications.

3. Recommended Levels:

• Liquid Coatings:
  • 1-10% additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation, depending on the desired gloss level.
• Printing Inks and Overprint Varnishes:
  • 0.1-0.3% additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation.
• Powder Coatings:
  • 0.5-2% additive (as supplied) based on the total formulation.

4. Incorporation and Processing Instructions:

• Liquid Coatings and Printing Inks:
  • Incorporate at the end of the production process at a moderate shear rate.
• Powder Coatings:
  • Mix with resin, hardener, pigments, and other additives using a high-speed mixer.
  • Extrude along with all components for optimal dispersion.

5. Handling and Storage:

• Storage: Temperature sensitive; store and transport below 50 °C.
• Shelf Life: Typically stable for 60 months from the date of manufacture in unopened packaging.

CERAFLOUR® 991 is a micronized polyethylene wax designed for use in solvent-borne coating systems and powder coatings to improve surface properties such as slip and protection.

General Description:

• Type: Micronized Polyethylene Wax
• Form: Micropowder

Typical Properties:

• Density: 0.95 g/cm³
• Melting Point: 115°C
• Particle Size Distribution (by laser diffraction, volume distribution):
  • D50: 5 µm
  • D90: 9 µm

Food Contact Legal Status:

• Suitable for applications with food contact. For detailed status, contact BYK's product safety department or visit their website.

Storage and Transportation:

• Temperature-sensitive; should be stored and transported below 50°C.

Applications:

• Coatings and Printing Inks: Enhances surface slip and improves surface protection. Suitable for solvent-borne and solvent-free systems.
• Powder Coatings: Recommended for matting powder coatings, also improves surface slip and protection. Suitable for polyester/TGIC/primid/powder link, polyester/epoxy, acrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy-based powder coatings.

Recommended Levels:

• Coatings and Printing Inks: 0.3-0.5% of the total formulation (1-5% for printing inks).
• Powder Coatings: 0.5-2% of the total formulation.