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NatureShield® additives for wood & concrete surface coatings are designed to improve the durability, weatherability, and aesthetics of wood and stone-based substrates. These environmentally-friendly additives impart abrasion, scratch, & water resistance, provide good water beading, and enhance the natural pattern of wood. Comprised of naturally-derived materials, many NatureShield® products are certified under the USDA BioPreferred Program. Learn more about NatureShield »
This additive provides scratch and abrasion resistance to various building paints, and OEM & on-site applied wood protection and concrete applications.
This product is used in many applications including the following:
These physical properties are typical but should not be considered specifications.
Description: Proprietary wax emulsion
Handling: Avoid contact with eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal protective equipment as required.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. 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 NatureShield® 60
Cincinnati, OH, USA (NSHLD60)
Aubange, Belgium (NSHLD60.E)
Solutions
Environmentally friendly emulsions and natural oil blends which provide water resistance and good water beading to wood and concrete coatings.
Applications
For maximum formulation flexibility, our extensive line of Michem® surface additives, NatureShield® natural oil emulsions and Michelman po…
Michelman's range of polymers allows formulators to develop factory-applied wood coatings for a broad range of end-use applications. Typical…