About Micro Powders
Micropowders’ cosmetic lab in Tarrytown, New York specializes in small particle additives and wax technology for industrial applications. Operating from their 580 White Plains Road facility, Micropowders offers:
- Ultrafine synthetic and natural powders
- Nanocomposite surface modifiers
- Biodegradable coating solutions
- EcoVadis gold-certified sustainable products
With over 50 years of particle technology expertise and multinational regulatory approvals, Micropowders serves clients across industrial coatings, personal care, and agricultural sectors throughout the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Micro Powders manufactures the following product categories:
- Particle additives
- Synthetic wax powders
- Natural wax powders
- Ultrafine powders
- Surface modifiers
- Abrasion resistance additives
- Scratch resistance additives
- Coefficient of friction modifiers
- Nanocomposite materials
- Biodegradable products
- Composite additives
- Surface protection agents
All products undergo testing according to ASTM standards for quality verification.
Micro Powders maintains the following technical infrastructure:
- Testing capabilities
- ASTM D4060 Abrasion Resistance
- ASTM D1894 Coefficient of Friction
- ASTM D3363 Pencil Hardness
- Product development
- Wax technology research
- Particle size control
- Surface modification techniques
- Manufacturing processes
- Ultrafine powder production
- Nanocomposite synthesis
- Biodegradable materials processing
The company transitions from PTFE-based products to composite alternatives by 2025.
Micro Powders serves multiple industry segments with their additives:
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Products maintain global food contact compliance and multinational regulatory approvals.
More details about Micro Powders
Leading particle technology innovation in New York
Based in Tarrytown, New York, Micropowders has specialized in small particle additives for over five decades. Operating as a cosmetic lab and research facility, the company has built its reputation in the development of specialty waxes and fine powders.
Technical expertise and services
From their White Plains Road facility, Micropowders develops and manufactures products that enhance performance across multiple sectors:
- Industrial coatings and inks
- Agricultural applications
- Personal care formulations
Advanced product development
The company maintains an extensive portfolio of synthetic, natural, and biodegradable products, incorporating advanced wax technology and surface modification techniques. Their laboratory facilities enable the creation of both coarse and ultrafine materials tailored to specific applications.
Environmental commitment and innovation
Micropowders demonstrates its commitment to environmental responsibility through several initiatives:
- Development of nanocomposite alternatives to PTFE-based products
- Implementation of sustainable manufacturing practices
- Creation of biodegradable product lines
Quality assurance and compliance
Operating from their New York location, Micropowders maintains strict quality standards with:
- Multinational regulatory approvals
- Global food contact compliance certification
- EcoVadis gold medal recognition for sustainability
Future focus
The company is actively transitioning away from PTFE-based products, with plans for complete phase-out by 2025. This transformation includes the development of new composite and nanocomposite solutions that meet or exceed current performance standards.
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