Aquamat® 263 is a matting wax dispersion based on oxidized HDPE, designed to enhance surface properties in aqueous coatings, printing inks, and overprint coatings.

Functions: Anti-Blocking Agent

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Waxes, Polyolefins, Waxes

End Uses: Can Coating, Printing Ink, Waterborne Coating

Features: Abrasion Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance, Good Surface Care, Heel Mark Resistance, Matting

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Area
Coating End Applications
Ink & Toner End Applications
Application Information

Coatings and Printing Inks
Special Features and Benefits

Improves the abrasion resistance of printing inks. In aqueous coatings it improves the scratch resistance, resistance to black heel marking, anti-blocking and the soft feel effect. The additive has a matting effect.

Recommended Levels
3-6% additive (as supplied) based upon total formation.
The above recommended levels can be used for orientation. Optimal levels are determined through a series of laboratory tests.
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
The additive is preferably incorporated into the coating at the end of the production process at low shear rate. Mix well before use.

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value9.5--
Particle Size Distribution25μmHegman
Non-Volatile Matter (60 min, at 125°C)35%-
Melting Point (Wax component)130°C-
Viscosity (at 23°C, D=200/s)175mPa.s-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Boiling Point100°C-
Melting Point2°C-
Density (at 20°C, 1013 hPa)1g/cm³-
Dynamic Viscosity175mPa.s-
AppearanceDispersion--
ColorOff-white--
Flammability (liquids)Will not burn--
Miscible inWater--
pH (at 20°C, Concentration: 100%)9.5
Composition Data

Dispersion of an oxidized HD polyethylene wax

Note

Opened containers may lead to the additive drying out inside the container. Since such dried additive residues can cause defects in the end product, the additive must be homogenized and filtered before use.

Regulatory & Compliance

OEM Specifications

Storage & Handling

Storage and Transportation

Temperature sensitive.To be stored and transported between 5 °C and 35 °C. Stir before use.