German technical background VOK ®- AP 997 R Teflon wax

VOK ®- AP 997 R micronized, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) modified polyethylene wax, used for solvent based and powder coatings to improve the surface smoothness, scratch resistance and wear resistance.

Product Information

Chemical composition

Micropowdered, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) modified polyethylene wax

Typical Physicochemical Data

The data given in this data page are only typical values, not technical indicators of the product.

Density (20 ℃): 0.96 g/ml

Melting point: 115 ° C

Particle size distribution (laser diffraction, volume distribution): D50: 7 µ m D90: 13 µ m

Supply form: micronized substance

Storage and transportation

Sensitive to temperature, stored and transported below 50 ° C.

Special precautions

VOK ®- AP 997 R is VOK ®- The AP 997 complies with the version of the EU REACH regulation.

Application field

Powder coating

Product features and advantages

The additive improves the scratch resistance, abrasion resistance and smooth surface of the powder coating.

Recommended dosage

0.5-2% auxiliary dosage (supply form) is based on the general formula.

The above recommended dosage is for reference only, and the appropriate dosage shall be determined through a series of tests.

Adding method and processing guidance

The additive shall be mixed with resin, curing agent, pigment and other additives at a high speed, and then extruded completely.

Coating industry

Product features and advantages

The additive increases the smoothness of the surface of the solvent based paint, and improves the scratch resistance, metal resistance and dark heel trace. It also increases the hydrophobicity of the coating.

Recommended use

Architectural coatings

Industrial coatings

Wood and furniture coatings

Coil coating

Recommended dosage

0.3-2% auxiliary dosage (supply form) is based on the general formula.

The above recommended dosage is for reference only, and the appropriate dosage shall be determined through a series of tests.

Adding method and processing guidance

The additive is preferably added to the coating at a moderate shear rate at the end of the production process.