Michem® Lube 156 PFP
Brand Family Overview
Michem® Lube is a versatile family of nanoscale wax emulsions, mostly carnauba and paraffin-based, used to improve processing and performance in many industries, as well as provide a wide array of surface properties.
See more Michem Lube products.Usage
Used as an additive in polish (specifically car polish), cosmetics, paints, coatings and graphic arts to increase scratch resistance, lubrication, release and anti-block properties. It can also be used in coatings for OPP films.
Description
Nonionic carnauba wax emulsion
Performance Attributes
This product is used in many applications including the following:
| Application | Properties Imparted |
|---|---|
| Textiles & Leather | block resistance, release, rub resistance, scratch resistance |
| Automotive Care | block resistance, buffability, gloss enhancement, lubricity, mar resistance, release, rub resistance, scratch resistance, spray wax |
| Overprint Varnishes | block resistance, chemical resistance, release, rub resistance, scratch resistance |
| Gloves | block resistance |
| Industrial Wood & Plastic | block resistance, buffability, lubricity, mar resistance, release, rub resistance, scratch resistance |
| Functional Coatings | block resistance, release, rub resistance, scratch resistance |
| Thermal Transfer | mar resistance, release |
| Furniture Polish | block resistance, buffability, mar resistance |
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Physical Properties
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
| Appearance | Cream colored, opaque liquid |
|---|---|
| pH | 4.5 - 7.5 |
| Shelf Life (mo) | 12 |
| Freeze/Thaw Stability | Stable after 5 Cycles |
| Percent Non-Volatile | 24.5 - 25.5 |
| Recommended pH Range | 1 - 12 |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98 - 1.01 |
| Brookfield Viscosity (cps, mPa·s) | <15 |
| Spindle Number | 1 |
| RPM | 60 |
Site of Manufacture (and Product Code)
CIN (ML156PFP)
AUB (ML156PFP.E)
SNG (ML156PFP.S)
Storage
Avoid contact with eyes. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal protective equipment as required.