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Paints & Coatings

ACumist® A-12

Micronized high density, oxidized polyethylene (HD OX PE) homopolymer

Overview
Micronized Oxidized High Density Polyethylene Homopolymer for use in water based coatings, flexographic and gravure inks and overprint varnishes, which lowers the COF and therefore improves: mar, abrasion, rub, scrub, and burnish resistance of coatings and inks. 

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Specifications

General Information

  • Application
    • Gravure/Flexo Solvent-Based Ink
    • Gravure/Flexo Water-Based Ink
    • Lithographic Paste Ink
  • Brand
    • ACumist®
  • Industry
    • Inks
    • Paints & Coatings
  • Performance Function
    • Adhesion-Cohesion
    • Anti-Blocking
    • Burnish Resistance
    • Non-Slip or Anti-Skid
    • Release Feel and Touch
    • Rub/Mar Resistance
  • Physical Form
    • Micronized Powder
  • Product Family
    • High Density Oxidized PEs
    • Micronized Oxidized PE Homopolymer
  • Size
    • 10.0 to 13.0 Micron
  • Type
    • Extrusion Toners

Properties

  • Acid Number
    • 26 to 40
  • Density
    • 0.99
  • Drop Point Mettler
    • 137 °C (279 °F)
  • Hardness
    • < 0.5 at 25 °C
  • Hide Drop Point
    • No

Standards & Approvals

  • FDA Direct Food Additives Approval*
    • No
  • FDA Indirect Food Additives Approval*
    • Yes
  • Plastic Pipe Institute/NSF*
    • No

Sampling

  • Sample Products
    • Yes

General Information

  • Application
    • Gravure/Flexo Solvent-Based Ink
    • Gravure/Flexo Water-Based Ink
    • Lithographic Paste Ink
  • Brand
    • ACumist®
  • Industry
    • Inks
    • Paints & Coatings
  • Performance Function
    • Adhesion-Cohesion
    • Anti-Blocking
    • Burnish Resistance
    • Non-Slip or Anti-Skid
    • Release Feel and Touch
    • Rub/Mar Resistance
  • Physical Form
    • Micronized Powder
  • Product Family
    • High Density Oxidized PEs
    • Micronized Oxidized PE Homopolymer
  • Size
    • 10.0 to 13.0 Micron
  • Type
    • Extrusion Toners

Properties

  • Acid Number
    • 26 to 40
  • Density
    • 0.99
  • Drop Point Mettler
    • 137 °C (279 °F)
  • Hardness
    • < 0.5 at 25 °C
  • Hide Drop Point
    • No

Standards & Approvals

  • FDA Direct Food Additives Approval*
    • No
  • FDA Indirect Food Additives Approval*
    • Yes
  • Plastic Pipe Institute/NSF*
    • No

Sampling

  • Sample Products
    • Yes
  • Physical Form : Micronized Powder
  • Size : 10.0 to 13.0 Micron
  • Performance Function : Adhesion-Cohesion|Anti-Blocking|Burnish Resistance|Non-Slip or Anti-Skid|Release Feel and Touch|Rub/Mar Resistance
  • Type : Extrusion Toners
  • Product Family : High Density Oxidized PEs|Micronized Oxidized PE Homopolymer
  • Industry : Inks|Paints & Coatings
  • Application : Gravure/Flexo Solvent-Based Ink|Gravure/Flexo Water-Based Ink|Lithographic Paste Ink
  • Hardness : < 0.5 at 25 °C
  • Density : 0.99
  • Hide Drop Point : No
  • Drop Point Mettler : 137 °C (279 °F)
  • Acid Number : 26 to 40
  • FDA Indirect Food Additives Approval* : Yes
  • Plastic Pipe Institute/NSF* : No
  • FDA Direct Food Additives Approval* : No
  • Sample Products : Yes
  • Brand : ACumist®
Sales Sheet
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 77.09 KB
2/12/2024
77.09 KB
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 84.04 KB
10/31/2023
84.04 KB
Technical Note
Name
Description
File Size
Date
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Typical properties
application/pdf 89 KB
10/31/2023
89 KB
Brochure
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Product Portfolio
application/pdf 2.41 MB
4/15/2024
2.41 MB
Brochure
application/pdf 2.43 MB
2/15/2024
2.43 MB
Data Sheet
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
ACumist® A-12, Micronized Oxidized Polyethylene Homopolymer for use in water based coatings, flexographic and gravure inks and overprint varnishes. It also can be used as a processing aid, matting and antissetling agent in paints.
application/pdf 10.63 KB
10/31/2023
10.63 KB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
ACumist® A-12, Micronized Oxidized Polyethylene Homopolymer for use in water based coatings, flexographic and gravure inks and overprint varnishes. It also can be used as a processing aid, matting and antissetling agent in paints.
application/pdf 10.63 KB
10/31/2023
10.63 KB
Product Portfolio
application/pdf 2.41 MB
4/15/2024
2.41 MB
Brochure
application/pdf 2.43 MB
2/15/2024
2.43 MB
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 77.09 KB
2/12/2024
77.09 KB
Product sell sheet
application/pdf 84.04 KB
10/31/2023
84.04 KB
Typical properties
application/pdf 89 KB
10/31/2023
89 KB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Product sell sheet
84.04 KB
10/31/2023
Typical properties
89 KB
10/31/2023
Product Portfolio
2.41 MB
4/15/2024
Brochure
2.43 MB
2/15/2024
ACumist® A-12, Micronized Oxidized Polyethylene Homopolymer for use in water based coatings, flexographic and gravure inks and overprint varnishes. It also can be used as a processing aid, matting and antissetling agent in paints.
10.63 KB
10/31/2023
Product Number
Image
SKU
Description
alt
10210994
ACumist® A12, 20 kg, BAG
alt
10670159
ACumist® A12 15 kg BAG CN
Image
SKU
Description
alt
10210994
ACumist® A12, 20 kg, BAG
alt
10670159
ACumist® A12 15 kg BAG CN