• Their larger contact area with the skin is expected to improve adhesion and fit.
Biconvex Lenticular
Others
(Aspect Ratio: 1.5)
The wider range of light reflection creates a soft-focus effect, while the large contact area improves fit on the skin.
Hydrophilic Cross-linked Acrylic
[AQS Series]
The porous structure provides a pleasant feel and oil-absorbing properties. The particles can be used as a viscosity modifier and impart a matte finish to cosmetics.
Product Specifications – MBP Series
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Polyacrylic Ester Cosmetic Particles [ACX-C Series]
The soft particles give cosmetics a rich, creamy-smooth feel.
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
• Acrylates / Ethylhexyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
• Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Spherical particles composed of hydrophilic cross-linked PMMA.
• Good compatibility with water.
IBM-3
| • Both oil- and water-absorbing properties. | • Suitable for water-based cosmetics such as skincare products. |
| Methyl Methacrylate / PEG / | PPG-4/3 Methacrylate |
| Crosspolymer (145℃×1hr) | Good water- and oil-absorbing properties; suitable for water-based skincare products. Oil absorption: 80 mL/100 g; water absorption: 75 mL/100 g. |
| Other Cosmetic Ingredients (Tg) | 72℃ |
| PMMA Particles [MB Series] (Mw) | 75×104 |
| Spherical particles composed of polymethyl methacrylate. The products are supplied in powder form. | Product Specifications – Polymethyl Methacrylate |
None
Grades and Specifications – MB Series
Degree of Cross-linking
TECHPOLYMER Paints and Inks
TECHPOLYMER Applications — Paints / Inks
"TECHPOLYMER" is widely used as a matting agent in paints. When incorporated into paints and coatings, it is easy to handle because it disperses well in solvent-based formulations and adds scratch resistance and matting properties.
| When incorporated into paints and coatings, “TECHPOLYMER” | Spherical particles composed of polymethyl methacrylate. The products are supplied in powder form. | When incorporated into paints and coatings, “TECHPOLYMER” | Spherical particles composed of polymethyl methacrylate. The products are supplied in powder form. | When incorporated into paints and coatings, “TECHPOLYMER” | Spherical particles composed of polymethyl methacrylate. The products are supplied in powder form. |
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| can add functions such as reducing gloss, increasing scratch resistance, and adding texture. | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties | Provides matting and texture. | Good Dispersion Properties | Different levels of solvent resistance are available to ensure good dispersion compared with alternative materials in solvent-based formulations and binders. | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties |
| Increases the abrasion resistance of the coating surface. | Good Dispersion Properties | Soft Feel (Haptics) | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties | Soft-particle grades can add a soft feel to the coating surface. | Improved Chemical Resistance |
| “TECHPOLYMER” can improve the chemical resistance of the coating surface. Grades with different levels of solvent resistance provide multiple solutions. | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties | An uneven surface created by incorporating spherical polymer particles into coatings helps matte the surface through light diffusion and adds texture. | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties | Smaller-particle-size “TECHPOLYMER” creates finer surface unevenness and can add depth to a matte surface, | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties |
| while larger-particle-size grades can provide a satin finish. | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties | • Adds texture and matting effects to the coating surface. | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties | • Adds a soft feel. | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties |
| • Increases abrasion resistance. | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties | Relative Compressive Strength | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties | Cross-linked Polybutyl Methacrylate / Cross-linked Polyacrylic Ester, Spherical Particles | Adding Light-Diffusion Properties |
| Cross-linked PMMA-PS Particles [MSX (SMX) Series] | Improved Chemical Resistance | Cross-linked PMMA-PS Particles [MSX (SMX) Series] | Improved Chemical Resistance | Spherical particles composed of a cross-linked copolymer of methyl methacrylate and styrene. Grades with refractive indices from 1.49 to 1.59 are available. The products are supplied in powder form. | Improved Chemical Resistance |
Product Specifications – Cross-linked Methyl Methacrylate/Styrene Copolymer
Cross-linked Copolymer of Methyl Methacrylate and Styrene
*Varies depending on the monomer composition.
The following is an example of the particle size distribution for the evaluated “TECHPOLYMER” Series.
Product Specifications – MSX (SMX)
Standard-
*Optical properties can be controlled by adjusting particle size or refractive index.
• Refractive Index Adjustment
The refractive index of the MSX (SMX) Series can be customized to your requirements. Available refractive indices range from 1.49 to 1.59.
Biconvex lenticular particles composed of cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate, developed using our proprietary particle-shape control technology.