Epoxy-Polyester Hybrid
Application TypeEpoxy Powder Coatings
System / Sub-categoryEpoxy-Polyester Hybrid
Vegetable-Oil-Based Amide Wax for Slip, Scratch Resistance & Eco-Optimized Powder Coatings FLOWAX-VL is a vegetable-oil-derived amide wax powder engineered to deliver surface slip, scratch resistance, blocking control, and processing stability in powder coa...
Why FLOWAX VL for Powder Coatings is the preferred choice for paints & coatings formulations
Comprehensive range of FLOWAX VL for Powder Coatings grades for diverse industrial applications
Description / Key Performance
Vegetable-oil-based amide wax for Polyester TGIC decorative and Epoxy-Polyester hybrid appliance powder coatings; provides more efficient surface lubrication and blocking control than conventional plant-derived amide waxes, delivering improved scratch resistance, smoother surface feel, and better powder flow while maintaining gloss and coating hardness.
Application areas listed against FLOWAX VL for Powder Coatings in the Paints & Coatings application matrix
Application TypeEpoxy Powder Coatings
System / Sub-categoryEpoxy-Polyester Hybrid
Application TypePolyester Powder Coatings
System / Sub-categoryPolyester TGIC
Application TypePolyester Powder Coatings
System / Sub-categoryPolyester HAA (Super-Durable)
Application TypePolyurethane Powder Coatings
System / Sub-categoryPU Grey / Metallic
Application TypeDecorative & Architectural
System / Sub-categoryHigh-Gloss Decorative
Application TypeDecorative & Architectural
System / Sub-categoryTribostatic Powder Systems
Application TypeAppliance & White Goods
System / Sub-categoryRefrigerator / Washer Panels
Applications listed for FLOWAX VL for Powder Coatings in the Paints & Coatings product sheet
Our experts will guide you to the perfect flowax vl for powder coatings solution
Common questions about FLOWAX VL for Powder Coatings in paints & coatings applications
Vegetable amide wax has moderate polarity from its amide groups, providing better interaction with polar resins and pigment surfaces versus non-polar PE wax. This translates to improved pigment distribution, better surface compatibility, and more consistent anti-blocking behavior — while still delivering effective surface lubrication.
Yes — FLOWAX-VL's vegetable-oil-derived amide chemistry qualifies it for use in low-VOC, bio-based, and environmentally responsible powder coating formulations. Its renewable origin supports eco-label and sustainability claims in decorative architectural and appliance powder coatings.
Yes — guideline formulations for appliance-grade Epoxy-Polyester hybrid coatings confirm that FLOWAX-VL delivers improved powder flow, enhanced surface slip, superior scratch resistance, and better blocking control versus conventional plant-derived amide waxes, while maintaining equivalent surface appearance and gloss.
FLOWAX-VL is effective at 0.3–1.0% by weight. In decorative Polyester TGIC systems, 0.3% provides balanced slip and scratch resistance, while higher loadings up to 1.0% are used in appliance-grade hybrid systems where enhanced blocking resistance during long storage cycles is required.
Yes — FLOWAX-VL's controlled melting behavior and compatible polarity ensure good distribution during extrusion and consistent surface migration during curing in both corona and tribostatic powder application systems, without interfering with electrostatic charging efficiency.
Watch how 20 Microns' FLOWAX VL for Powder Coatings supports real-world industrial applications.
YouTube
Official Product Film
Partner with India's leading producer of industrial minerals for superior flowax vl for powder coatings solutions