Application of Wax Emulsion (2)

    Wax emulsions optimize the final performance of coatings and inks by effectively controlling surface properties, thus being widely used in:

Architectural Coatings

    Interior and exterior architecture have different requirements for coatings. In exterior architectural applications, wax emulsions can be reused to provide early and long-lasting water resistance. Meanwhile, interior coatings and sealants must be easy to clean and anti-blocking. Even if the paint splatters on windows, it can be easily removed. Wax emulsions effectively eliminate this problem—a common issue in interior architectural coatings.

Plastic Coatings

    There are three main reasons for coating plastics: aesthetics, feel, and wear resistance. Wax emulsions are used in paint formulations applied to plastic surfaces to provide scratch and mar resistance, and can even resist common products such as sunscreen oil, coffee, and food stains.

Paper, Film and Foil Coatings

    Flexible film packaging systems—usually laminated with foil or paper—are increasingly popular alternatives for packaging food and other goods. For food, wax emulsions can be incorporated into film coating formulations to meet strict regulatory requirements for direct food contact. Additionally, wax surface modifiers offer other special film properties, including barrier properties against oxygen, moisture, and grease, as well as heat sealability (preferably at low temperatures), which is why wax emulsions are used in packaging systems.

Floor Polishes

    Wax surface modifiers meet many performance requirements of floor polishes. The correct selection and use of wax emulsions will control the polish's response to buffing, minimize black heel marks, and provide slip control with an appropriate friction coefficient to offer traction for foot traffic under wet or dry conditions. By enhancing scuff, scratch, and abrasion resistance, wax emulsions also extend the durability of polishes, thereby reducing maintenance needs.