Aluminum Flake

Bright flake aluminum powder with lamellar metallic silver-gray particles. Produced using advanced nano-processing technology for stable quality and improved metallic shining.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used as a premium metallic pigment for high-end painting and printing.
• Suitable for PE, PU film coatings, and electrostatic spray coatings.
• Ideal for dacromet and geomet technology anticorrosive applications.
• Provides superior metallic shining and white brightness.
• Applicable in offset, gravure, and screen printing.
• Enhances the durability and aesthetic appeal of coatings.

Caution:

Handle with care. Avoid inhalation, sparks, and exposure to open flames. Store in a dry, cool environment.

Carnauba Wax Flakes #1, Prime Yellow

Carnauba wax flakes are a hard, brittle, light yellow wax that provides a lustrous gloss. This top-quality food/cosmetic-grade wax is vegetable-derived and comes in flake form. It is FDA-approved under Regulation 21 CFR 175.320 and CTFA listed. Compatible with all vegetable, animal, and mineral waxes, as well as natural and synthetic resins, fatty acids, glycerides, and hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol.

Product Specifications

Applications:

• Polishing waxes for shoes, furniture, leather, automobiles, floors, fruits, and wood
• Cosmetics such as creams, lip balms, lipsticks, hair care products, and mascara
• Lubricants including greases and mold release
• Glazing agent for candies, gum, fruits, and paper
• Protective coatings such as varnishes, lacquers, and enamels
• Pharmaceutical applications including salves, ointments, tablet coatings, and time-release agents
• Other uses: candles, inks

Caution:

Ensure compatibility with intended applications. Follow safety precautions when handling.

Carnauba Wax Flakes #3, Amber

Carnauba wax flakes are a hard, brittle, amber-colored wax that provides a lustrous gloss for various applications. This high-quality cosmetic/industrial-grade wax is vegetable-derived and comes in flake form. It is FDA-approved under Regulation 21 CFR 175.320 and CTFA listed. Compatible with all vegetable, animal, and mineral waxes, as well as natural and synthetic resins, fatty acids, glycerides, and hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol.

Product Specifications

Applications:

• Polishing waxes for shoes, furniture, leather, automobiles, floors, fruits, and wood
• Cosmetics such as creams, lip balms, lipsticks, hair care products, and mascara
• Lubricants including greases and mold release
• Glazing agent for candies, gum, fruits, and paper
• Protective coatings such as varnishes, lacquers, and enamels
• Pharmaceutical applications including salves, ointments, tablet coatings, and time-release agents
• Other uses: candles, inks

Caution:

Ensure compatibility with intended applications. Follow safety precautions when handling.

Carnauba Wax Flakes #4, Dark Brown

Carnauba wax flakes are a hard, brittle, dark brown wax that provides a lustrous gloss for various industrial applications. This basic-quality, industrial-grade wax is vegetable-derived and comes in flake form. It is FDA-approved under Regulation 21 CFR 175.320 and CTFA listed. Compatible with all vegetable, animal, and mineral waxes, as well as natural and synthetic resins, fatty acids, glycerides, and hydrocarbons. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol.

Product Specifications

Applications:

• Polishing waxes for shoes, furniture, leather, automobiles, floors, fruits, and wood
• Cosmetics such as creams, lip balms, lipsticks, hair care products, and mascara
• Lubricants including greases and mold release
• Glazing agent for candies and gum
• Protective coatings such as varnishes, lacquers, and enamels
• Pharmaceutical applications including salves, ointments, and time-release agents
• Other uses: candles, inks

Caution:

Ensure compatibility with intended applications. Follow safety precautions when handling.

CU7005F Copper Powder

Copper Powder offers exceptional metallic shine, ideal for metallic inks and paints. Compatible with most resins and conductive for ink creation.

For more details, visit the CU7005F product data sheet.

Key Features

• Exceptional metallic shine
• Art-grade pigment quality
• Compatible with various resins
• Usable with drying oils like linseed
• Enables creation of conductive inks

Product Specifications

Similar Products

• Metallic-shine gold powder for inks
• Silver pigment powder, art-grade
• Bronze powder, resin-compatible
• Reflective aluminum powder, versatile
• Artistic brass powder for painting

Graphite Powder, Micronized Flake, 95+%

Micronized natural graphite is an electrically conductive powder that can produce metallic shine on skin and smooth surfaces. Particle size of about 5 micron and flake shape of particles allow you to apply this powder by brush or by foam to create a conductive surface or the metallic shine effect. GRPM5 is a natural graphite with more than 95% carbon content, ground to a fine powder with average particle size of about 5 micron.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Lubrication (cold and hot)
• Lubricant pastes
• Conductive pastes
• Electroplating on plastics and non-conductive objects
• Powder metallurgy for alloy and sintering control

Caution:

The natural graphite may have impurities such as sulfur, quartz, mica, ash, and humidity.

Gum Rosin Flakes, Brazilian, WW Grade

Gum Rosin Flakes, also known as colophony, are light yellow-amber in color and sourced from Pinus Elliottii, commonly known as the slash pine. This WW grade rosin complies with Class A, Type I, Grade WW Mil. Spec. A-A-59142. It is supplied in a mixture of small and large flakes, crystals, occasional large lumps, and fine powder. The product is brittle at room temperature but melts at stove-top temperatures. Gum Rosin Flakes are widely used in printing inks, varnishes, adhesives, soaps, sealing wax, soldering fluxes, depilatory hard wax, and paper sizing. 550 lb pallets of rosin are available at discounted prices or free shipping within parts of the U.S.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used in printing inks for enhanced adhesion and color quality.
• Essential in varnishes, adhesives, and paper sizing.
• Key ingredient in depilatory wax (hard wax) formulations.
• Used in soaps, sealing wax, and soldering fluxes.
• 550 lb pallets available with free shipping in select regions.
• Brazilian rosin is a good choice for scalding hogs—provided its properties (a slightly higher softening point and lower tackiness) result in a more controlled adhesion that minimizes skin damage and eases cleanup.

Caution:

Store in a cool, dry place. Handle with proper safety precautions. Refer to the SDS for detailed safety and handling instructions.

Nickel Flake 18 Micron Average

Fine nickel powder, flaked grade 50, with irregular-shaped platelets and a high average aspect ratio. This material is ideal for various applications, including anti-seize lubricants, conductive coatings, pigments, and binders. Its unique morphology and properties make it suitable for industrial use.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Used in anti-seize lubricants for improved performance.
• Essential for conductive coatings in various industries.
• Acts as a pigment and binder in industrial applications.
• High aspect ratio and irregular platelets enhance versatility.

Caution:

Handle with care. Avoid inhalation and contact with eyes or skin. Refer to the SDS for detailed safety instructions.

Portuguese Rosin Flakes

Portuguese Rosin Flakes are a rare type of Brazilian rosin flaked and packaged in Portugal. These flakes are durable at room temperature and come in a limited quantity.

Key Features:

• Rare type of Brazilian rosin
• Flaked and packaged in Portugal
• Durable flakes at room temperature
• Limited quantity available

Target Audience:

The target audience for Portuguese Rosin Flakes includes music professionals such as violinists and other string instrument players, artists and craftsmen, manufacturers of adhesives and coatings, chemical industry professionals, and individuals looking for high-quality rosin flakes. These individuals are likely to appreciate the rare and high-quality nature of the product, as well as its durability at room temperature. They may also be interested in the limited quantity available, which adds to the exclusivity of the product.

Similar Products:

• Brazilian Pine Rosin
• Colophony Rosin Flakes
• Greek Rosin Flakes
• French Rosin Flakes
• Italian Rosin Flakes

Note: These are similar products, and each product is different, so research is required to find the best fit for your needs.

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Potassium Hydroxide Flakes

Potassium Hydroxide Flakes, also known as caustic potash, is a highly versatile chemical compound that is widely used in various industrial and laboratory applications. With a purity of 90%, these flakes are ideal for a wide range of uses including soap making, biodiesel production, and as a strong base in chemical reactions. Potassium Hydroxide Flakes are also commonly used in the production of fertilizers, dyes, and pharmaceuticals. Due to its highly corrosive properties, it is important to handle Potassium Hydroxide Flakes with care and follow proper safety precautions.

Silver Powder, Micronized Flakes >99%

High-purity silver powder flake with D50 - 8 Micron. Designed for use in conductive inks, conductive paints, and art applications.

Product Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• For use in passive components and flexible circuitry applications.
• Ideal for polymer thick conductive inks, suitable for epoxy-based resins.

Caution:

Handle with care. Follow safety guidelines as detailed in the SDS.

Stearic Acid Flakes (Vegetable Source)

Stearic Acid Flakes, derived most likely from vegetable sources, is a saturated fatty acid known for its versatility in various industrial and cosmetic applications. With an 18-carbon chain, stearic acid is a soft, waxy solid commonly used in the production of soaps, candles, cosmetics, and lubricants. The IUPAC name for stearic acid is octadecanoic acid, and its chemical formula is CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CO₂H. It is valued in cosmetic formulations for its thickening properties, ability to stabilize formulations, and enhance the texture and shelf-life of products. Stearic acid also acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water-based ingredients.

With a melting point of 156.7°F (69.3°C) and a boiling point of 681.8°F (361°C), stearic acid flakes offer high stability, making them suitable for use in a wide range of temperatures. Its molar mass is 284.48 g/mol, and it has a density of 941 kg/m³, making it a reliable choice for consistent performance in manufacturing processes.

Key Features

• Derived from vegetable sources
• Soft, waxy solid form
• Ideal for cosmetics, soaps, and candles
• Effective emulsifier and thickening agent
• High stability across a range of temperatures
• Enhances texture and shelf-life of products

Product Specifications:

Stearic Acid NF/USP Ext. Flake, From Tallow

Stearic Acid HYSTRENE 5016 NF EXT FLAKE (For External Use Only) is a high-purity mixture of saturated fatty acids (Octadecanoic and Hexadecanoic) with approximately 50% palmitic acid content. Typical of the triple-pressed grade, this product offers excellent color and a low iodine value, making it ideal for applications requiring heat and color stability. Common uses include candle making, plastics, oil pastels, cosmetics, soaps, aerosol shaving creams, and rubber softening. It also functions as a parting compound, release agent, lubricant in injection molding, anti-oxidation coating for metals, and for manufacturing compounds like glycol stearate and zinc stearate. For industrial use only.

Specifications

Applications and Benefits:

• Soap making for hard, long-lasting bars with stable lather
• Cosmetics ingredient
• Release agent and lubricant in injection molding
• Parting compound and anti-oxidation coating for metals
• Candle making, oil pastels, and plastics manufacturing
• Used in rubber softening and aerosol shaving creams
• Manufacturing glycol stearate for pearly effect in shampoos
• Production of zinc stearate and other compounds

Caution:

For industrial use only. No COA or expiration date unless agreed upon prior to order placement. Handle with care. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for optimal use and safety precautions.