Michem® Lube 180

Brand Family Overview

Michem® Shield waterbased polyethylene emulsions are an effective and inexpensive way to improve the performance of OPVs, and is FDA approved. Enhanced properties include excellent rub resistance, good gloss, re-coatability, and water resistance.

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Usage

Provides slip, release and anti-blocking properties in a number of applications from wood coatings to synthetic and natural lattices. It also provides mar and scratch resistance and water repellence in varnishes and other coatings.

Description

Anionic co-emulsion of carnauba and paraffin waxes

Performance Attributes

This product is used in many applications including the following:

ApplicationProperties Imparted
Textiles & Leatherblock resistance
Inksrelease
Overprint Varnishesrelease
Glovesdonnability, release
Industrial Wood & Plasticblock resistance, lubricity, water resistance

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Physical Properties

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

AppearanceWhite liquid
pH4.5 - 6.5
Emulsifier ChargeAnionic
Percent Non-Volatile24.5 - 25.5
Brookfield Viscosity (cps, mPa·s) <25
Spindle Number1
RPM60

Site of Manufacture (and Product Code)

CIN (ML180)
SNG (ML180.S)