ProHere®, Michem®, and other specialty brand solutions for factory-applied and field-applied protective coatings on metal, concrete, wood or plastic.
Applications
Leather
Michelman offers a broad range of Michem® surface modifier additives to enhance the performance properties of water-based coatings for leather.
Can & Coil
The addition of a Michelman emulsion or dispersion enhances the processing and performance of a wide range of metal products by improving mar and scratch resistance, mobility, slip/lubricity and corrosion resistance. Many of our products are waterborne and achieve these goals without solvents.
Concrete
For maximum formulation flexibility, our extensive line of Michem® surface additives, NatureShield® natural oil emulsions and Michelman polymers add specific attributes to water-based protective and cure and seal formulations.
Gloves
Michelman wax emulsions improve the in-plant handling and service life of natural and synthetic rubber gloves.
OEM Applied Wood Protection
Michelman's range of polymers allows formulators to develop factory-applied wood coatings for a broad range of end-use applications. Typical applications include cabinetry and furniture, parquet flooring, wood doors, and window frames. Various surface modifier additives enhance many formulations' surface appearance, haptics, and durability.
On-Site Applied Wood Protection
Michelman's range of polymers allows formulators to develop wood coatings for in-field use for a broad range of applications, including parquet flooring, wood doors, and window frames. Various surface modifier additives enhance many formulations' surface appearance, haptics, and durability for contractor and do-it-yourself (DIY) applied solutions.
Die Lubes & Mold Releases
Mold release agents and sprays are designed specifically for use with all types of rubber, plastic, composites, wood fiber composites/panel pressing, concrete, stone veneers, and polyurethane parts to allow easy and clean release. A wide variety of wax types are used in die lubricants and mold releases for plastics, metals, and concrete, where high-temperature lubricity is required.
General Metal
ProHere® polymers and surface modifiers for waterborne metal coatings enhance lubricity; torque, tension and noise control; as well as appearance, haptics, durability, and anti-scratching of the finish.
Textiles
Selected Michelman water-based binders are ideally suited for textile coating formulations. Generally used as topcoats, they offer functional properties such as good abrasion and water-resistance.
Maintenance Coatings
Selected Michelman waterborne polymers and additives are ideally suited for direct-to-metal primer and coating formulations, offering a range of functional properties.
Metalworking Fluids
Metalworking fluids (MWFs) are specialized liquids used in machining and metal-forming processes to cool, lubricate, and improve the quality of metal parts. They help reduce friction, dissipate heat, prevent tool wear, and remove metal debris (chips). They are essential in industries like automotive, aerospace, and general metal fabrication. ProHere® E water-based additives help MWFs protect against corrosion and improve surface finishes.
Metal Plating
ProHere® waterborne polymer dispersions and emulsions specifically developed for use in metal coatings enhance the binding properties of coatings used in electroplating, supporting the key benefits electroplating offers in improving the durability of metal parts.
Applications
Can & Coil
The addition of a Michelman emulsion or dispersion enhances the processing and performance of a wide range of metal products by improving ma…
Applications
Concrete
For maximum formulation flexibility, our extensive line of Michem® surface additives, NatureShield® natural oil emulsions and Michelman po…
Applications
Die Lubes & Mold Releases
Mold release agents and sprays are designed specifically for use with all types of rubber, plastic, composites, wood fiber composites/panel …