Water-based ink and coating formulators often face a tough challenge: common wax additives flocculate or lose efficacy once mixed with high levels of methanol or ethanol. Alcohol-rich ink systems demand wax dispersions that remain stable without losing slip, scratch resistance or anti-blocking properties. BATON BD-8060B is engineered to solve exactly this pain point — a high-solid, alcohol-resistant aqueous polyethylene wax dispersion built for alcohol-containing waterborne formulations.
BD-8060B can greatly upgrade surface performance of your finished films, delivering outstanding abrasion resistance, slip effect and anti-blocking capability. Its standout advantage is excellent alcohol tolerance, which keeps the wax dispersion stable in ink systems loaded with methanol or ethanol.
Core Applications
- Aqueous coatings and printing inks
- Wood and furniture water-based coatings
- Overprint varnishes
- Water-based adhesives
Key Features & Benefits
- Enhanced scratch resistance
- Improved abrasion resistance
- Reliable matting effect
- Superior anti-blocking / anti-sticking performance
Typical Technical Specifications
Values shown in this data sheet represent typical properties and do not constitute binding specification limits.
- Appearance: White dispersion
- Active ingredient: Polyethylene wax
- Solid content: 60 %
- Ionic character: Nonionic
- Wax melting point: 130℃
- pH value: 10
- Particle size (D50): 1.5 µm
- Recommended dosage: 1–5 % (as supplied) based on total formulation weight
Formulation addition guidance: It is recommended to add BD-8060B at the final stage of production under low-shear stirring.
Performance Advantages for R&D Engineers
- Fine particle size D50 1–4 µm: Perfectly suited for thin coating films, uniform surface coverage without grainy defects.
- High 60% solid content: Reduces transportation and storage costs, cuts water addition in your formula for better cost efficiency.
- Low viscosity (<1500 mPa.s): Smooth pumping, compatible with automatic feeding systems in large-scale factories.
- Alcohol-resistant: Maintains stability in formulations with high methanol or ethanol content, avoiding aggregation.
- Tolerant to hard water: Remains stable in 20% CaCl₂ aqueous solution, excellent compatibility in high-hardness aqueous systems.
Why Alcohol Resistance Matters for Water-Based Inks
Many water-based printing inks use alcohols as co-solvents to adjust drying speed and improve substrate wetting. Most conventional wax dispersions will break down, precipitate or lose surface modification effects once exposed to high alcohol concentration. BD-8060B’s special stabilization system avoids that failure. It retains matting, slip and anti-blocking functions even in alcohol-rich ink formulas. The fine 1.5µm particle size delivers consistent surface modification without negatively impacting gloss uniformity in thin ink layers.
The 60% high solid grade also brings economic benefits. Compared with 40% solid wax dispersions, less volume is required to add the same amount of wax active substance, lowering freight and inventory expenses. Its low viscosity supports automated dosing lines, which is friendly for large continuous production.
Formulation Suggestion
Recommended loading range is 1–5% based on total formula. Add in the late mixing phase with low shear. High shear mixing is unnecessary and not recommended. Always run lab compatibility, stability and film performance tests in your own resin system before mass production.
Wrap-up
For procurement and R&D teams looking for high-solid wax additive that survives high alcohol ink systems, BD-8060B polyethylene wax dispersion is a practical choice. It combines scratch resistance, anti-blocking and matting properties with robust alcohol and electrolyte stability.
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