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Description
Product Description
S-394 N5 is a polyethylene wax powder with narrow melt point temperature range and reduced solubility for use in a wide range of inks and coatings. It has a fairly high melt point, with a softening point only a few degrees lower.
Application
S-394 N5 is easily incorporated with mild agitation (or high speed mixing equipment). S-394 N5 is compatible with PTFE at levels of 0.5 – 1.0% (SST-2 or SST-3).
Inks: Liquid and Paste Inks.S-394 N5 provides excellent rub resistance, excellent imprintability and freedom from overprint varnish “crawling.” It is ideal for ink applications requiring only a light canning pass. It is used in paste inks with normal three-roll milling.
Coatings: Can, Coil, Powder, Wood, Industrial, and UV Coatings. S-394 N5 enhances mar resistance, recoatabillity, hardness, and anti-blocking characteristics.
Recommended Levels
Inks: 1.0 to 2.0% of total formula weight for liquid inks. 2.0 to 3.0% of total formula weight for paste inks. Coatings: 2.0 to 3.0% of total formula weight. Note: Higher concentrations of S-394 N5 may cause gloss reduction.
Features and Benefits
- Abrasion Resistance
- Gloss Reduction
- Mar/Scuff resistance
- Matting
- Recoatability
- Rub Resistance
- Slip (COF)
Typical Properties
Appearance
Off-White Powder
Specific Gravity
0.95
Particle Size Mean Value
7 – 9 μm
99% of Particle Under
25 μm
NPIRI Grind
3.0 – 4.5 Max
Hegman Grind
6.0 – 7.0 Min
DSC Melt Point
235°F / 113°C
Regulatory Status
The components of this product are listed on multiple chemical inventories. For specific information on the applicable chemical inventories, please refer to the product SDS.
Safety, Shipping and Handling
For complete safety, shipping and handling information please contact your regional Customer Service Representative, or our Customer Service Team at customerserviceteam@shamrocktechnologies.com.
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Additional Information
End Use Applications
Air Dry, Appliance, Aqueous, Architectural, Automotive, Baking, Can, Coatings, Coil, Commercial, Flexographic, Gravure, Heat Set, Industrial, Inks, Liquid Inks, Offset Inks, Overprint Varnish, Packaging, Powder, Publication, RadCure, Sheet Fed, Solvent, UV, Wood
Composition
Synthetic Wax, Wax