Application of Wax Emulsion (1)

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

Wood Coatings

    Surface modifiers (i.e., wax emulsions) are added to wood stain and sealants to significantly improve weather resistance for exterior applications (e.g., decks, railings, stairs, and exterior walls):

1. Relatively extend the service life of outdoor applications and reduce losses.
2. Maximize their long-term aesthetic value.
    Proper use of surface modifiers protects wood floor coatings (residential, commercial, and sports facilities) from varying degrees of wear during their service life and can meet VOC requirements. Experimental evidence shows that wax emulsion formulations reduce scratching, abrasion, scuffing, general wear, and gloss loss.

Concrete Coatings

    Unprotected concrete in residential or commercial applications is vulnerable to damage from multiple sources, including weather, equipment, vehicles, and human activity. Wax emulsions are used in coating and sealant formulations for finished concrete to enhance water resistance, scratch resistance, abrasion resistance, stain resistance, graffiti resistance, and heat resistance against tire pick-up. They can also serve as "concrete curing membranes" for freshly poured concrete to control and optimize curing speed. Third, surface modifiers are added to "cure and seal" formulations, where the product is applied to wet concrete to act as both a curing membrane and a durable barrier coating.

Metal Coatings

    Metals are used in numerous consumer and industrial products, from beverage cans to furniture to bridges. They are almost always coated, primarily to prevent corrosion but also to enhance product attractiveness. Depending on the application, wax emulsions enhance coating performance through multiple functions. Fixed structures such as bridges and industrial parks require regular coating maintenance to protect these valuable assets. Selective use of appropriate wax surface modifiers in coating formulations provides:

1. Water repellency (supplementary barrier properties),

2. Scratch and mar resistance,

3. Aesthetic performance.

Inks, OPV, and Primers

    OPVs (Overprint Varnishes) are most commonly water-based or UV-curable, with solvent-based types also used. Various wax-based slip/friction additives are formulated into different OPV types. The correct selection of wax surface modifiers also depends on the end use of the printing medium.

    Wax surface modifiers are critical additives in ink formulations, providing slip control, rub resistance, and scratch resistance—all essential for maintaining the integrity of graphic designs.

    Beyond inks and OPVs, primers are sometimes used to prepare printing substrates. Primers enhance surface ink absorption, improve ink adhesion, rub resistance, and image quality.