German technical background  VOK®-AP 961 wax auxiliary

A highly effective wax additive in VOK®-AP 961 powder coatings to improve the degassing properties of porous substrates. 

Product Information 

Chemical composition 

Micronized modified polyethylene wax 

Typical materialized data 

The data presented on this data page are typical values only and are not technical indicators of the product. 

Density: 0.95 g/ml 

Melting point: 140 °C 

Particle size distribution (laser diffraction, volume distribution): D50: 5 μm D90: 11 μm 

Supply form: Micronized 

Storage and transportation 

The product is temperature sensitive and must be stored and transported below 50 °C. 

Application areas 

Powder coating 

Features and benefits 

The additive improves degassing on porous substrates in powder coatings. It reduces pinholes and bubble formation and optimizes scratch resistance. 

Recommended apps 

VOK®-AP 961 is recommended for polyester / TGIC / β- HAA / powder coatings of glycidyl esters with epoxy groups, polyester/epoxy, polyurethane, acrylates and epoxy. 

Recommended dosage

0.5-2% additive dosage (purchased form) is based on the total formulation and extruded with the other components in the formulation. 

The above recommended addition amount is for reference, and the suitable addition amount needs to be determined by a series of tests. 

Add method and processing guidance 

The additive should be mixed and stirred with resin, curing agent, pigment and other additives at high speed, and then all extruded and discharged.