The Lanco™ Surface Modifier range is designed to improve both the appearance and durability of industrial coatings for wood, metal, plastics and flexible substrates such as paper, film and textiles, as well as printing inks.
Available as micronised powders and liquid preparations, including dispersions and emulsions, Lanco™ Surface Modifiers are developed to deliver enhanced performance while simplifying handling and processing.
Available as micronized powders and liquid preparations, including dispersions and emulsions, Lanco™ Surface Modifiers are designed to deliver enhanced performance while simplifying handling and processing.
For wood substrates, Lanco™ Surface Modifiers offer outstanding performance. They improve wood finishes by providing matting, scratch and mar resistance, block resistance and slip control. This range has been used for many years in the furniture industry to protect wood finishes, reduce gloss and provide a smooth, soft feel. Depending on the final application method, wood coating additives are supplied as micronized powders, dispersions, emulsions or 100% active liquids.
Why Lanco™?
The Lanco™ range is part of the portfolio of our partner, Lubrizol. Lubrizol offers a comprehensive portfolio of component technologies recognised throughout the industry for their performance, enabling customers to improve coating performance, ease of formulation and sustainability.
Lanco™ Surface Modifiers enhance both water-based and solvent-based plastic coatings by providing water resistance, abrasion resistance and block resistance for automotive, consumer electronics and sporting goods applications. They also improve product aesthetics by delivering controlled haptics and gloss control across a wide range of polymer substrates.
In addition, they can modify the coefficient of friction (COF), gloss, water resistance, abrasion resistance, scratch and mar resistance, while also providing release and anti-blocking properties for flexible films. They are available in a wide range of polymer types and particle sizes to meet the needs of formulators seeking enhanced performance and product quality for flexible packaging and printing inks.
Certain Lanco™ Surface Modifiers are also suitable for applications requiring compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for coatings and inks intended for direct contact with packaged food and beverages.
For more information, product recommendations, formulation advice, application support and more, please contact our experts regarding Lanco™ Surface Modifiers.