Aquacer® 539

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Aquacer® 539 is a paraffin wax emulsion that enhances surface properties in aqueous coatings and printing inks, while also serving as an internal mold release agent for fiberboard production. It improves intercoat adhesion and provides excellent scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, and hydrophobic properties. This product also offers good antiblocking properties. Suitable for use in waterborne coatings, varnishes, and on substrates such as fiberboard, chipboard, and wood, it functions as a surface modifier. Aquacer® 539 belongs to the paraffin waxes chemical family.

Chemical Family: Paraffin Waxes

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Antiblocking Properties, Hydrophobic, Improves Intercoat Adhesion

End Uses: Varnishes, Waterborne Coating

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Paraffin Waxes
Manufactured By
BYK-Chemie
CASE Ingredients Functions
Surface Modifier
Composite Materials Functions
Mold Release Agent
Technologies
CASE,
Composite Materials
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Surface Modifiers
Composite Materials — Additives
Functional Additives

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Abrasion Resistance,
Excellent Scratch Resistance,
Good Antiblocking Properties,
Hydrophobic,
Improves Intercoat Adhesion
Key Features
  • The additive has a hydrophobic effect and improves antiblocking. It increases surface slip, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance and provides a soft feel effect.
  • Intercoat adhesion must be verified in multi-layer systems.
  • Aquacer® 539 can be used as a mold release agent in fiberboard and chipboard production. he best results are achieved when used as an internal release agent in PMDI-based binder systems.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Paints & Coatings
Applications
Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction
Architectural Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Industrial Coatings
Furniture Coatings
Paints & Coatings — Packaging Coatings
Overprint Varnishes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Chipboard,
Fiberboard,
Wood
Coating End Applications
Varnishes,
Waterborne Coating
Use Level
1% - 3%, 1.1% based on dry mass of wood fiber.

Properties

Physical Form
Emulsion
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value9.5--
Viscosity (at 23°C, D=400/s)35mPa.s-
Melting Point (Wax component)90°C-
CarrierWater--
Non Volatile Matter35%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Dynamic Viscosity (at 23°C)100mPa.sDIN 53019
Density (at 20°C)0.98g/cc-
Boiling Point100°CDerived
Melting Point2°C-
pH Value (at 20°C)9.5--
OdorWax like--
ColorLight yellow--
AppearanceEmulsion--
Miscible inWater--
Compatibility
  • Non-ionic emulsion of modified paraffin wax

Technical Details & Test Data

Processing Instructions
  • The additive should preferably be incorporated into the coating at the end of the production process at a low shear rate. Mix well before use.
  • The additive should be added after boiling and separating the wood fibers via the blower line.

Storage & Handling

Storage Information
  • Temperature sensitive. To be stored and transported between 5 °C and 35 °C. Mix well before use.