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Build a Better Formula with Shamrock Technologies
Our latest innovations
Shamrock Technologies, a leading provider of specialty additives for coatings and inks, is excited to unveil its latest advancements in the field of modern coatings. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, Shamrock introduces BioSLIP®, MaxWAX™, HydroCER® AE Emulsions, and Texture Series to cater to the evolving needs of the industry.
The BioSLIP® product line stands at the forefront of biobased innovation, offering advancements that redefine industry standards. Designed to provide superior slip and mar resistance while maintaining gloss and clarity, BioSLIP® incorporates naturally sourced materials into formulations, enhancing the performance of coatings and inks. This not only extends the useful life of products but also enables customers to sustainably meet their technical needs.
The MaxWAX™ product line offers effective alternatives to traditional materials, providing enhanced performance properties tailored to meet the demands of modern coatings.
Shamrock is also focusing on water-based formulas, providing solutions to performance issues packaged in their easy-to-use HydroCER® AE emulsions. These emulsions deliver maximum handling efficiency coupled with attributes such as controlled slip, abrasion resistance, and release.
Additionally, Shamrock’s Texture Series addresses the growing demand for surface effects, catering to the visual and hand feel requirements of modern coatings.
Wax Emulsions
Waxes emulsified in water to sub-micron particle size to accommodate the thinnest films and maintain gloss and clarity
| Product | Solids % | Particle Size Mean Value | Composition | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HydroCER® AE-50P | 47 | 8 | PP | Controlled Slip, Hydrophobicity, Water Beading, Mar Resistance, Reduce surfactant leaching |
| HydroCER® 59 | 30 | 8 | PP | Non-skid dispersion with good rub resistance |
| HydroCER® AE-40FG | 40 | <1 | Ox-HDPE | Abrasion/Scratch/Scuff/Mar Resistance, Rub, Burnish Resistance, Gloss Retention, Clarity, Slip |
Natural Wax
Sustainable micronized waxes for outstanding slip and mar resistance with controlled impact on gloss and clarity.
| BioSLIP 222 | 102-106 | 5 | Micronized bio-based wax alloy | Mar and slip for general industrial and can coatings |
| BioSLIP 275 | 124-128 | 5 | Hard carnauba wax alloy | Taber/Abrasion resistance |
| BioSLIP EC-722 | 141-145 | 4 | Amide based wax alloy | Slip and release for internal can coatings |
Texturing Macropowders
Controlled particle sized polymers that provide multifunctional surface effects.
| Product | MP (°C) | Typical MV (μm) | Composition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPP (10,25,40,300,500) | 150 | 10, 25, 40, 300, 500 | PP | Texture for matting, rough feel and wrinkle effect |
| Texture W (TUF, 5378, 5380, 5382, 5384, 5386, 5388) | 144 | 35, 50, 65, 80, 110, 150, 165 | UHMWPE | High temperature cured abrasion resistant coatings |
| TexMATTE (6005, 6010, 6014, 6017, 6020, 6030, 6050) | 5, 10, 14, 17, 20, 30, 50 | PMMA | Matting, mar and scuff resistant fine texture additive |