PERFORMANCE COATINGS WAX ADDITIVES & SURFACE MODIFIERS PRODUCT GUIDE www.lubrizol.com/coatings Functions of a Surface Modifier In addition to micronized products Lubrizol also provides solutions in dispersion or emulsion form. These can be used to Many factors must be considered when selecting the best improve ease of incorporation, stability and can be provided at lower particle size, and thus have less of an effect on gloss. surface modifier: Below is a simple chart which describes the differences and benefits of each. 1. Surface modifier chemistry and particle size 2. Coating properties such as film thickness and resin chemistry Micronized Dispersion Emulsion 3. Application and cure methods • Typically Dv50 ranges • Small particle size Dv50 • Generally particle size Additive performance is evaluated using a variety of quantitative from 5-9 microns ranges from 2-6 microns Dv50 ≤ 1 micron and qualitative test methods. • High efficiency (100% active) • Wide range of liquid carriers • Water-based applications only • Most effective matting option • Ease of incorporation/handling • Ease of incorporation Below is a representation of some of the major • Broadest compatibility • Limited effect on gloss and handling chemistries used in our surface modifiers, • Great gloss retention/ • Most cost effective solution • Good in-can/formulated along with the general properties each highest clarity stability chemistry can provide. Baking Sytems Amide Air Dry Systems • Good in-can/formlated stability Matting Soft Feel Release Air Release Microcrystalline Sandability PTFE Scratch, Rub & Re-coatability Abrasion Resistance COF Reduction Anti-Stick/Anti-Block Gloss Retention COF Reduction Hydrophobicity Polyethylene Multi-Purpose Wax COF Reduction Waxy polymers used for surface modification are typically supplied in prilled or flaked forms. The particle size for surface Scratch & Rub Resistance modification is optimized to balance ease of incorporation, compatibility and performance without compromising Carnauba Matting Polypropylene COF Reduction secondary properties. The particle size can be controlled using micronization, dispersion and emulsification techniques. Matting Scratch & The chart below illustrates the average particle size range using these techniques. Re-coatability Abrasion Resistance COF Increase Gloss Retention PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION Surface Hardness Release Typical particle size distributions of different preparations Silica Matting Soft Feel Typical particle size ranges/borders Lanco, Pinnacle and PowderAdd Range for Lubrizol’s micronized waxes MF – fineness: Dv50 ≤ 15μm, Dv90 ≤ 30μm – powder coatings Because Lubrizol believes in the importance F – fineness: Dv50 ≤ 9μm, Dv90 ≤ 22μm 0.1 0.5 1 5 10 50 100 of particle size distribution we have LF – fineness: Dv50 ≤ 9μm, Dv90 ≤ 18μm – narrow distribution Particle Size (μm) developed our own fineness grade Micronized Wax SF – fineness: Dv50 ≤ 6μm, Dv90 ≤ 14μm Wax Dispersion specifications for specific applications Wax Emulsion to give the best performance. EF – fineness: Dv50 ≤ 5μm, Dv90 ≤ 9.5μm – very fine specialties 1 2 Surface Modifier Curing Mechanisms HANDLING GUIDELINES The performance of a surface modifier is dependent on the ability of the particle to be present at the coating-to-air interface. Incorporation The two mechanisms to accomplish this are described below: Dispersed and emulsified surface modifiers can be easily incorporated into inks and 1. Surface modifiers float to the surface due to density differences or incompatibility between the additive and the bulk coatings using low speed mixers. Occasionally, high-speed mixing is required. coating. This is referred to as the floatation effect. Caution should be taken if using high-speed mixing to avoid foam generation and overgrinding. 2. The average particle size of the additive is larger than the dry film thickness of the coating/ink or the concentration of particles is high enough to facilitate stacking near the coating-to-air interface. This is referred to as the ball bearing Micronized waxes can be easily dispersed using mixers or dissolvers. Formulation variables or overlay effect respectively. such as viscosity, solvent package, resin type, selection of dispersant and pigment surface treatment can influence the ease of incorporation. Processing temperatures should be maintained below 40°C to prevent particle swelling in solvent based systems. 50μm A pre-dispersion of micronized wax can be prepared to simplify incorporation into coatings or inks. As a guide, Coating Film Coating Film 15μm 15-30% micronized wax could be pre-dispersed in a blend of resin and solvent consistent with the ratios in the coating. Pre-dispersion of micronized wax into an aqueous system will require the use of wetting agents. Temperature control is important in solvent based systems to prevent particle swelling and viscosity drift. Substrate Substrate Addition Rate Typically, surface modifiers are used between 1-5% to achieve targeted performance properties. Floatation Effect Overlay/Ball Bearing Effect The curing mechanism affects the migration of the additive to the surface of the film and can also influence the Storage performance of the finish itself. Surface modifiers are stable under standard conditions (5-40°C). Product data sheets should always be referenced for specific storage recommendations. It is important to protect wax preparations from extreme temperature conditions such Density differences between the wax and liquid enable the wax to migrate to the surface of air dried, solvent based or water as frost and high heat. Solvent based dispersions should not be stored above 40°C to prevent swelling and viscosity drift. based coatings or inks. Convection currents are generated during solvent evaporation, causing the additive to float to the Aqueous dispersions should be protected from freezing. coating-to-air interface. As solvent evaporates, the volume of coating or film decreases, causing film shrinkage which allows the formulator to take advantage of the ball bearing or the overlay effect. Food Grade Applications In UV cured, high-solids or solvent-free systems, viscosity and degree of film shrinkage impact surface modifier Many surface modifiers comply with performance. As a result, the mobility of the surface modifier and the ability to float to the coating-to-air FDA regulation 21 CFR § 175.300, 175.105, interface is limited. Rapid cure cycles constrain the mobility of a surface modifier to migrate to the surface 176.170 and 176.180 in addition to other in UV cured systems. Due to these constraints, the floatation effect is limited in these systems, and the food content regulations. Additional overlay/ball bearing effect has a greater influence on performance. Therefore, selecting the correct regulatory compliance information on particle size surface modifier is critical to achieving the targeted performance characteristics. Swiss Annex, Nestle, EU 10/2011 and The curing temperature is important because it influences the viscosity and the mobility of the additive other regional food compliance particles. If it is above the melting point of the additive, it can lead to significantly different performance requirements can be provided. because a microscopic wax layer can be formed at the coating-to-air interface. This is known as the layering effect. Coating Film Substrate Layering Effect 3 4 MICRONIZED MICRONIZED MELTING PARTICLE SIZE DENSITY COATING TYPES PERFORMANCE BENEFITS POINT DV50 DV90 WATER- SOLVENT- RADIATION COF REDUCTION SCRATCH & SILKY PRODUCT NAME POLYMER TYPE µm µm °C (°F) g/cm3 @ 20 °C BORNE BORNE POWDER CURED PRODUCT NAME (SLIP) ABRASION RESISTANCE MATTING FEEL ANTI-BLOCKING OTHER PROPERTIES/BENEFITS Polypropylene Polypropylene Modified Lanco™ 1370 LF ≤9 ≤18 150 (302) 0.93 ○ ● ○ ● Lanco™ 1370 LF ○ ● ● ○ ○ Burnish resistance. Designed for wood coatings. Polypropylene Wax Modified Lanco™ 1380 F ≤9 ≤22 150 (302) 0.95 ● ● ○ ● Lanco™ 1380 F ○ ● ● ○ ● Burnish resistance. Polypropylene Wax Modified Lanco™ PP 1362 D ≤9 ≤22 140 (284) 0.94 ● ● ○ ● Lanco™ PP 1362 D ○ ● ● ○ ● Excellent multi-purpose wax. Polypropylene Wax Modified Lanco™ PP 1362 SF ≤6 ≤14 140 (284) 0.94 ● ● ○ ● Lanco™ PP 1362 SF ○ ○ ○ ● ● For thin film applications. Polypropylene Wax Modified Good stability in water-based coatings. Lanco™ 1390 F <11 ≤22 165 (329) 1.03 ● ○ ○ ● Lanco™ 1390 F ● ● ● Polypropylene Wax Anti-slip control. Polypropylene Lanco™ 1394 F ≤13 ≤25 140 (284) 0.9 ● ● Lanco™ 1394 F ○ ● ● Anti-slip control. Wax Polypropylene Lanco™ 1394 LF ≤9 ≤18 140 (284) 0.9 ● ● Lanco™ 1394 LF ○ ● ○ ● Anti-slip control. Designed for wood coatings. Wax PP-Modified Lanco™ PP 1340 F ≤9 ≤22 140 (284) 0.94 ○ ● ○ ○ Lanco™ PP 1340 F ○ ● ○ ● PE Wax PP-Modified Lanco™ PP 1350 F ≤9 ≤22 150 (302) 0.94 ● ● ○ ● Lanco™ PP 1350 F ○ ● ● ○ ● PE Wax Polyethylene Polyethylene Modified Lanco™ PE 1500 F ≤9 ≤22 102 (216) 0.96 ● ● ○ ○ Lanco™ PE 1500 F ○ ○ ● ○ Polyethylene Wax Modified Lanco™ PE 1500 SF ≤6 ≤14 102 (216) 0.96 ● ● ○ Lanco™ PE 1500 SF ○ ○ ○ ● ○ For thin film applications. Polyethylene Wax Modified Designed for can and coil coatings. For thin Lanco™ 1530 SF ≤6 ≤14 118( 244) 0.97 ○ ● ○ ○ Lanco™ 1530 SF ○ ● ● ○ Polyethylene Wax film applications. Modified Lanco™ PE 1544 F ≤9 ≤22 140 (284) 0.99 ● ● ● ○ Lanco™ PE 1544 F ○ ○ ● ○ Polyethylene Wax Modified Lanco™ 1552 F ≤10 ≤20 111 (232) 0.96 ● ○ ○ Lanco™ 1552 F ● ● ○ ○ Designed for aqueous coatings. Polyethylene Wax Polyolefin Polyolefin Modified Excellent scratch resistance. Designed for Lanco™ 1510 EF