Honeywell ACumist® Micronized Polyolefin Waxes

Typical Properties
Mettler
Drop Acid #
Microns Point Density Hardness Mg KOH/g
Microns Maximum ASTM (g/cc) ASTM (dmm) ASTM
Product Avg (mv) (<99.90%) D-3954 D-1505 ASTM D-5 D-1386 Performance Advantages

High Density Oxidized Polyethylene Homopolymers • Surface functionality for water wettability and to promote
ACumist® A-6 6.0 to 7.5 22 adhesion to topcoats
ACumist® A-12 10.0 to 13.0 44 • Outstanding slip, abrasion resistance and toughness
137oC
ACumist® A-18 16.0 to 19.0 62 279oF 0.99 <0.5 26 to 40 • Controlled maximum particle size for a consistent grind
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• For solvent, water and UV based systems
ACumist A-45 30.0 to 40.0 125
• Excellent matting without burnishing
139oC • Special FDA 175.300 compliant oxidized HDPE wax
ACumist® 1812 (2) 8.3 to 9.3 26
282oF
0.99 <0.5 16 to 19
• All comments above for “A” series also apply
Polyethylene Homopolymers • Insoluble in solvent and UV based systems at RT
ACumist® B-6 6.0 to 7.5 22 • Excellent abrasion resistance with good slip
ACumist® B-12 10.0 to 11.5 44 126oC • FDA 175.300 and other compliances
259oF 0.96 <1.0 Nil • Controlled maximum particle size for a consistent grind
ACumist® B-18 14.0 to 17.0 62
• Minimal gloss reduction
ACumist® C-3 3.5 to 4.2 13 • Insoluble in solvent and UV based systems at RT
ACumist® C-5 4.5 to 5.5 16 • Excellent slip with good abrasion resistance
121oC 0.95 <1.0 Nil • FDA 175.300 and other compliances
ACumist® C-12 10.0 to 13.0 44 250oF
62 • Controlled maximum particle size for a consistent grind
ACumist® C-18 14.0 to 17.0 • Good gloss retention for the smaller size grades
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ACumist D-6 6.0 to 7.5 22
118oC
ACumist® D-9 8.0 to 10.0 31 0.94 <2.0 Nil • A good balance of properties and economy
244oF
ACumist® D-12 10.0 to 13.0 44

Polypropylene Homopolymer • High coefficient of friction for "non-skid" performance

ACumist® P-5 (2) 5.0 to 6.0 16 • Excellent abrasion resistance
ACumist® P-10 (2) 8.0 to 10.0 31 145oC 0.91 <0.5 Nil • Good matting performance
293oF • Controlled maximum particle size for a consistent grind
ACumist® P-20 (2) 18.0 to 22.0 88

Propylene Maleic Anhydride Copolymer • Copolymer functionality to promote adhesion to

o substrates and topcoats
® 152 C 87
ACumist 1863 (2) 6.0 to 7.5 22 0.93 <0.5 • Excellent non-slip and abrasion performance
306oF (SAP)
• For solvent, water and UV based systems
• Good matting performance
PTFE Modified Polyethylene
ACumist® 3105B (2) 6.0 to 7.5 22 126oC 0.98 • Enhanced slip and abrasion performance
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ACumist 3205B (2)
6.0 to 7.5 22 259oF 1.10 • For higher performance applications
<0.5 Nil
121oC • Lowest particle size for thin film, high performance
ACumist® 3405 (2) 4.5 to 5.5 16
250oF
1.10
applications
Amide Modified Polyethylene • Provides sandability, matting with clarity, and soft feel
® (1,2) 143oC • Promotes slip and release in a wide range of coatings
ACumist 1528 6.0 to 7.5 22 0.97 <2.5 <5
289oF • Promotes gas release in powder coatings
(1) Developmental product. All properties are pending and subject to change. (2) Minimum order quantities and extended order lead times may apply.

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