PE Wax Compound for Printing Inks
CAS Number: 9002-88-4
Micronized or dispersed polyethylene (PE) wax compound for incorporation into solvent-based and waterborne printing inks to improve rub resistance, slip, and anti-blocking properties of printed surfaces. PE wax forms a lubricating layer at the ink film surface after drying, significantly reducing the coefficient of friction and protecting the print from abrasion during handling, stacking, and transport of printed packaging.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White to off-white micronized powder or aqueous dispersion |
| moisture (%) | ≤0.5 (powder) |
| density (g/cm³) | 0.93–0.97 |
| melting point (°C) | 115–135 |
| particle size (d50, µm) | 2–10 (micronized) or dispersed form |
Applications
- Rub resistance additive in flexo and gravure inks
- Slip agent in offset sheetfed printing inks
- Anti-blocking additive in waterborne flexo inks
- Surface protection agent in UV-curable inks
- Wax compound for high-speed packaging print runs
Key Features
- Significant rub resistance improvement in flexo and gravure inks
- Low addition level (0.5–3%) for cost-effective performance
- Available as micronized powder or ready-to-use aqueous dispersion
- Compatible with most solvent-based and waterborne ink binders
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