Data Sheet C34 Issue 03/10
CERAFLOUR 993
CERAFLOUR 994
Micronized Waxes for Improving Surface Properties of Solvent-Borne Paint Systems and Powder Coatings
Composition
CERAFLOUR 993 CERAFLOUR 994 Micronized amide wax Ultra fine micronized amide wax
Typical Properties
Particle size distribution Laser Diffraction Analysis, by volume in m D10 CERAFLOUR 993 CERAFLOUR 994 3 1 D50 13 5 D90 31 10 293 293 Melting point in F
Values indicated in this data sheet describe typical properties and do not constitute specification limits.
Recommended Levels
% additive (as supplied) based upon total formulation CERAFLOUR 993 CERAFLOUR 994 0.5 - 2
Incorporation and Processing Instructions
These products should preferably be post added using medium speed agitation. Powder Coatings: Mix these products together with the resin, hardener, pigments and other additives using a high speed mixer and extrude along with all components.
Data Sheet C34 Issue 03/10
Applications
CERAFLOUR 993 CERAFLOUR 994 are used in solvent-borne systems and powder coatings.
Special Features and Benefits
improve the following surface properties: scratch resistance sandability reduced gloss meat release (in Can Coating) electrostatic charge (in powder coatings) pigment wetting (in powder coatings) degassing (in powder coatings)
CERAFLOUR 993 CERAFLOUR 994
Special Note
The components of CERAFLOUR 993 and CERAFLOUR 994 are approved under FDA 175.105, 175.300, 176.170, 176.180.
Storage and Transportation
CERAFLOUR 993 CERAFLOUR 994 Temperature sensitive To be stored and transported at a temperature below 50C (122F)
BYK USA Inc. 524 South Cherry Street P.O. Box 5670 Wallingford, CT 06492 USA Tel 203 265-2086 Fax 203 284-9158 [Link]@[Link] [Link]/additives
ANTI-TERRA, ATEPAS, BYK, BYK-DYNWET, BYK-SILCLEAN, BYKANOL, BYKETOL, BYKOPLAST, BYKUMEN, DISPERBYK, DISPERPLAST, ISAROL, LACTIMON, NANOBYK, SILBYK and VISCOBYK are registered trademarks of BYK-Chemie. AQUACER, AQUAMAT, AQUATIX, CERACOL, CERAFAK, CERAFLOUR, CERAMAT, CERATIX and MINERPOL are registered trademarks of BYK-Cera. LICOMER is a registered trademark of Clariant. The information and data stated herein, although in no way guaranteed, are based upon tests and reports considered to be reliable and are believed to be accurate. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made or intended. Use by a customer should be based upon their own investigations and appraisals. Any recommendation should not be construed as an invitation to use a material in infringement of patents. This issue replaces all previous versions - Printed in the USA
