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
This dispersion provides outstanding adhesion to both metallic and cellulosic substrates 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, specialty paper coating, paper sizing agent, heat sealable coating, and a nonwoven binder, and used as a thermally active binder in thermal transfer release coatings.
Performance Attributes
This product is used in many applications including the following:
| Application | Properties Imparted |
|---|---|
| Inks | adhesion promotion, chemical resistance, heat seal, water resistance, thermal transfer release |
| Overprint Varnishes | adhesion promotion, chemical resistance, heat seal, water resistance, thermal transfer release |
| Nonwovens | heat seal for binders |
| Leather | adhesion promotion, chemical resistance, fiber sizing, heat seal |
| Automotive Care | water resistance |
| Heat Seal Coatings | Substrate - paper, metal |
| Die Lubes & Mold Releases | adhesion promotion, chemical resistance, heat seal, lubricity, thermal transfer release |
| Thermal Transfer | release |
| Fiber Sizing | PE compatible |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Translucent liquid |
|---|---|
| pH | 8.4 – 9.4 |
| Emulsifier Charge | N/A |
| Percent Non-Volatile | 24.2% – 25.4% |
| Recommended pH Range | > 7 |
| Brookfield Viscosity Range | 50 – 400 |
| Spindle Number | 2 |
| RPM | 60 |
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
Additional Information
Description: Copolymer dispersion
Handling: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal protective equipment as required.
Storage: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep from freezing
Shelf Life: 24 Months
Technical Data Sheet: Click here to download a Technical Data Sheet PDF for Michem® Prime 4983R
Site(s) of Manufacture (and Product Code):
Cincinnati, OH, USA (MP4983R)
Aubange, Belgium (MP4983R.E)
Tuas, Singapore (MP4983R.S)
Solutions
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