Results of abrasion resistance measurements (Quartant testing machine)
at two different flexographic printing inks with a content of a1/2)
1 % ULTRALUBE® MD-2000 (calculated as solids, 2000 abrasion cycles),
b1/2) 1 % of a typical micronised HDPE-wax (2000 abrasion cycles),
c1/2) without any wax (200 abrasion cycles).
SEM-image of wax particles in ULTRALUBE® MD-2000
Product
description
ULTRALUBE MD-2000 is a water based microdispersion
based on HD-PE wax improving the surface qualities of water
based printing inks and lacquers.
Technical data
Form supplied
white
dispersion
Wax type
HD-PE
wax
Solid contents
50 %
Emulsifier
nonionic
Melting range
approx.
127 °C (wax)
pH-value
8,5 - 9,5
Density
approx. 0,98 g/cm3
Dosing
1 - 5 % based on the whole formulation
Application
ULTRALUBE MD-2000 is used in water based printing inks and lacquers
in order to increase antiblocking effect, abrasion resistance
and mar and scuff resistance.