Michem® Lube 180

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.

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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:

Application	Properties Imparted
Leather	block resistance
Inks	release
Overprint Varnishes	release
Gloves	donnability, release
Industrial Wood & Plastic	block resistance, lubricity, water resistance

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Physical Properties

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

Appearance	White liquid
pH	4.5 - 6.5
Shelf Life (mo)	12
Freeze/Thaw Stability	None: protect from freezing
Percent Non-Volatile	24.5 - 25.5
Specific Gravity	0.98 - 1.00
Brookfield Viscosity (cps, mPa·s)	<25
Spindle Number	1
RPM	60

Site of Manufacture (and Product Code)

CIN (ML180)
SNG (ML180.S)

Storage

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.