Deuteron® WD A is a dispersion of micronized amide wax in water, free from additives. It's designed to offer an excellent velvet surface feel, improved sanding properties, and grain enhancement (anfeuerung). This easy-to-use liquid is suitable for auto dosage units and is formulated without dispersing additives, emulsifiers, or defoamers, ensuring high compatibility without negatively impacting coating performance.

Chemical Family: Amide Waxes

End Uses: Varnishes

Labeling Claims: Additive-free

Features: Excellent Sandability , Good Surface Feeling

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
CASE Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating End Applications
Use Level
0.5 - 6.0 %
Product Applications

Deuteron® WD A is suitable for a wide range of applications including

  • Wood and joinery coatings
  • Flexographic inks
  • Overprint varnishes
  • Metal coatings (can and coil coatings)

The use of Deuteron® WD A especially improves performance in

  • Velvet surface feel (soft touch)
  • Sanding properties
  • Long lasting wood grain enhancement (clear coats)
  • Meat-release (can-coating)
Dosage Information

0.5 - 6.0 % (calculated on the complete formulation) depending on binder, application and required properties.

Processing Information
  • Deuteron® WD A is easy to disperse and can be incorporated using a common high-speed stirrer. It is recommended to add Deuteron® WD A while stirring to avoid eventual agglomeration caused by concentration differences.
  • Aqueous, additive free dispersion of amide wax

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White suspension
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Densityapprox. 1.00g/cm³-
Melting Point143°C-
Active Content45%-
Viscosityapprox. 2000mPa.s-
Particle Size (dv 50)6.5μm-
Particle Size (dv 90)15μm-

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • USA
Packaging Information

Plastic barrel (30 kg net)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Storage Conditions

12 months at room temperature and dry conditions. Storage temperature should not exceed 35°C.