Michem® Lube 190

Brand Family Overview

ACqua™ aqueous dispersions offer an environmentally-friendly metal protection alternative. Based on ionomers of ethylene copolymers, these coatings resist acids, solvents and corrosion.

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Usage

Provides mar, rub, block and scratch resistance as well as improved water resistance in coatings and graphic arts formulations.

Description

Anionic polyethylene wax emulsion

Performance Attributes

This product is used in many applications including the following:

Application	Properties Imparted
Textiles & Leather	block resistance, lubricity for needle and thread
Die Lubes & Mold Releases	lubricity, mold release
Building Paints	block resistance, durability, mar resistance, water resistance
Industrial & Institutional	abrasion resistance
Concrete	stain and dirt resistance
Inks	block resistance, block resistance, mar resistance, mar resistance, rub resistance, rub resistance, scratch resistance, scratch resistance
Overprint Varnishes	block resistance, mar resistance, overprints with heat resistance, rub resistance, scratch resistance
Industrial Wood & Plastic	abrasion resistance, block resistance, lubricity, scratch resistance
Exterior Wood Protection	durability, scratch resistance, water beading
Industrial Maintenance	block resistance
Furniture Polish	mar resistance
Thermal Transfer	mar resistance

Physical Properties

These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.

Appearance	Amber, translucent liquid
pH	8.7 - 9.7
Emulsifier Charge	Anionic
Percent Non-Volatile	34.5 - 35.5
Recommended pH Range	>7
Brookfield Viscosity (cps, mPa·s)	<50
Spindle Number	1
RPM	60

Site of Manufacture (and Product Code)

CIN (ML190)
AUB (ML190.E)
SNG (ML190.S)

Storage

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal protective equipment as required.