Ethylene Bis Stearamide Wax for Flow, Slip & Surface Control in Powder Coatings FLOWAX-C is micronized Ethylene Bis Stearamide (EBS) wax, chemically derived from stearic acid and ethylene diamine. EBS wax is a proven functional additive in powder coating sy...
Why EBS Waxes is the preferred choice for paints & coatings formulations
Comprehensive range of EBS Waxes grades for diverse industrial applications
Common questions about EBS Waxes in paints & coatings applications
EBS wax offers better polarity-driven interaction with polar pigments, fillers, and resin surfaces versus non-polar PE wax, resulting in improved pigment distribution, more consistent surface slip, and better anti-blocking behavior. EBS wax also maintains thermal stability at standard powder curing temperatures (160–200°C) where some lower-melting PE waxes may lose effectiveness.
Yes — in both Epoxy-Polyester hybrid decorative and Polyester TGIC appliance powder coatings, FLOWAX-C delivers improved scratch and mar resistance compared to conventional EBS wax references, with consistent surface slip and smoother film appearance while maintaining equivalent gloss retention.
Yes — FLOWAX-C is compatible with Epoxy, Epoxy-Polyester Hybrid, Polyester TGIC, and general industrial powder coating systems. Guideline formulations demonstrate effective performance across all three major coating types, with consistent results in powder flow, surface slip, and blocking resistance.
Typical usage levels are 0.3–1.5% by weight, depending on the powder system and required surface performance. Decorative and appliance systems use 0.3–0.5% for balanced slip and flow, while industrial and anti-blocking formulations may use up to 1.5% for maximum blocking resistance under demanding storage conditions.
The amide group polarity of EBS wax promotes surface interaction with polar pigment particles during melt-mixing in the twin-screw extruder, improving pigment wetting, dispersion uniformity, and color consistency in the final cured powder coating film — an advantage not available with non-polar PE wax grades.
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