Coatings, Inks & Construction

MICHEM® GUARD 349

Block and scratch resistance agent for waterborne building paints, industrial & exterior wood protection and plastic coatings. Also recommended for interior furniture & floor, inks and overprint varnishes.Benefits:Provides rub and scratch resistanceImparts block resistance and matting properties

ML® 160PFP

Scratch, mar and block resistance additive designed for paints, inks, coatings for seeds, metal, wood and OPP films. It is applicable in OPV, automotive care, exterior wood protection, building paints and furniture polish. Other applications include gloves, industrial wood, plastics, interior furniture, floor, textiles and leather products. It is anionic carnauba wax emulsion and also acts as lubricant. Shelf life: 12 months.Benefits:Provides buffability and slipImproves release  Phenol-free

NATURESHIELD® 31

Water-repellent additive designed for topical wood coatings. It is suitable for wood stains and sealants. It is an anionic emulsion of natural oils and waxes.Benefits: Imparts excellent water resistance and water beading effectsEnvironment friendlyPrevents swelling of wood

VAPOR COAT® 2200.E

Water repellent recommended for paper coatings of archival storage, processed and frozen food with flexo, blade, rod and roll applicators.Benefits:Exhibits excellent MVTR, OFR and water barrierOffers good release properties

MICHEM® PRIME 4990RAFE

Adhesion promoter designed for coatings. It is used as tie coat and primer for extrusion coatings, a foil laminate and a paper sizing agent. This ethylene acrylic acid is used in heat sealable coatings and specialty paper coating. It is suitable as nonwoven binder and thermally active binder in thermal transfer release coatings. It is applied via flexo and gravure.Benefits:Offers outstanding adhesion to both metallic and cellulosic substratesProvides water, grease, oil and solvent resistanceDelivers heat seal, excellent clarity, toughness, crosslinkability Imparts flexibility, chemical resistance