Micronized Polyethylenes

This category of polyethylene wax is an important segment of the MARCUS product range. These are ultra-fine powders of which there are two grades (M 5005 & M 5010) which are based upon M 300. The average particle sizes are 5 & 10 microns respectively although the particle size spread is as shown:-

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MICRONS	M 5005	M 5010
	(% Less than )
31.0		100.0
22.0		98.0
16.0		83.3
11.0	100.0	60.0
7.8	95.2	38.0
5.5	64.5	24.5
3.9	41.6	15.6
2.8	25.2	9.2
1.9	12.0	3.9

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These micronised grades retain the hard and high melting point of M 300 and both of these parameters are key elements in ensuring their status as high performance additives. The most common use is as “stir-in” products at a recommended level of 1-3% to lacquers, varnishes and inks, both solvent and water based, to augment the quality in the following respects:-

Abrasion and scratch resistance
Rub resistance
Antiblocking behaviour
Reduction of COF