Michem® Prime 6121

Michem Prime Family Overview

Michem® Prime functionalized copolymer dispersions deliver the flexibility, water and chemical resistance, and barrier properties of polyethylene in a water-based form. Property enhancements include excellent clarity, adhesion, lower heat seal temperature, durability, and crosslinkability. Learn more about Michem Prime »

Usage

Provides outstanding adhesion to both metallic and cellulosic substrates, aids corrosion protection, and enhances the water, grease, oil and solvent resistance of coatings and adhesives. It can serve as a tie coat or primer for extrusion coatings, a foil laminate, a specialty paper coating, a paper sizing agent, a heat sealable coating or a nonwoven binder.

Performance Attributes

This product is used in many applications including the following:

ApplicationProperties Imparted
Die Lubes & Mold Releasescorrosion resistance
Leatheradhesion promotion, chemical resistance, fiber sizing, heat seal
General Metaladhesion promotion, chemical resistance, fiber sizing, heat seal

Physical Properties

AppearanceTranslucent liquid
pH9.5 – 10.8
Emulsifier ChargeN/A
Percent Non-Volatile20.0% – 22.0%
Recommended pH Range> 7
Brookfield Viscosity Range< 400
Spindle Number2
RPM60

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

Additional Information

Description: Copolymer dispersion

Handling: Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. If this product contains synthetic polymer microparticles, ensure that the product is not released to the environment If applicable, the product should be mixed in closed containers to prevent a release of synthetic polymer microparticles into the environment.

Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep from freezing

Shelf Life: 12 Months

Technical Data Sheet: Click here to download a Technical Data Sheet PDF for Michem® Prime 6121

Site(s) of Manufacture (and Product Code):

Cincinnati, OH, USA (MP6121)

Aubange, Belgium (MP6121.E)

Tuas, Singapore (MP6121.S)