Micronized additives are widely used in coating and printing ink industries for surface modification. Improved scratch and rub resistance, controlled matting effects and reduced slip properties are only some of the properties that can be adjusted by the addition of micronized waxes. So far mainly commercially available synthetic waxes have played an important role. Recently, the market requirements have changed into the direction of more sustainable additives that provide similar results. In this context Clariant has launched micronized waxes and additives for printing inks and coatings that are not only based on renewable sources but even provide performance benefits compared to standard types.
These micronized innovations are based on renewable raw materials in different particle size distributions (CERIDUST 8330 TP for printing inks, and CERIDUST 8090 TP and CERIDUST 8091 TP for wood coatings). They support customers’ ambitions to offer more sustainable solutions to industrial markets without compromising performance.