WaxTech Ltd
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Welcome to Waxtech Solutions
WaxTech was founded in 2002 as a research and development organization that developed emulsion
solutions for bespoke applications.
Over the years, we have evolved to offer a range of wax emulsions alongside our confidential contract formulating service.
Water Based Barriers
We develop bespoke water-based barriers and functional coatings for flexible film packaging, paperboard, and corrugated cartons; and water-based surface modifiers, additives, and polymers for numerous industries including paints, decorative finishes, polishes, industrial coatings, inks, fibre, composites, and construction products.
We serve our customers with unique products, often bespoke to the customer, and can provide technical support for scale-up and manufacturing. We can offer low surfactant emulsions which exhibit more of the desirable characteristics of waxes
than conventional emulsions, while remaining cost-effective:
- Slip
- Water repellence
- Rub resistance
How to formulate Wax Emulsions
Wax emulsions are now well established and extensively used in various aqueous formulations such as:
Paints, Coatings (including decorative coatings), Inks, Varnishes, Textile & leather treatments, Paper & corrugated coatings
Simple mixing can easily incorporate These ready-to-use wax emulsions into a formula. Their very fine particle size ensures thorough homogeneous incorporation with other ingredients.
The wax properties that impact formulation performances most are described below. When selecting a wax, it is important to consider:
The regulatory aspects of waxes.
If the emulsion is intended for food contact use (in a coating or in a package), both the wax and all other incorporated additives (emulsifiers, antifoams, biocides etc.) must comply with applicable statutes and regulations (FDA, BfR, European Directives, Kosher Certification etc.).
The melting point of the wax.
When curing is required, the wax must have a lower melting point than the curing temperature. This allows the wax to melt, migrate to the surface of the coating, re-crystallize as the coating cools and, eventually, form a continuous film to encourage blooming.
The coating thickness layer.
The wax emulsion should have a particle size as close as possible to the thickness of the coating layer to create a smooth, even coating. Sometimes a wax emulsion with a smaller particle size performs equally well, provided that the concentration is correctly adjusted.
The PH of the wax emulsion.
The PH of the emulsion can usually be adjusted using aqueous ammonia or acetic acid to improve the compatibility of the emulsion with other materials.
Compatibility of Polymer Emulsions & Thickeners.
WaxTech emulsions are compatible with most polymer emulsions (acrylics, SBR, PVA, PVOL, PVC latex etc). For more information contact us for assistance.
Most thickeners are compatible with WaxTech emulsions. By changing the type and concentration of the thickener, the rheology of the final blend can be adjusted to meet your requirements.
Products Available
We can produce most grades in Anionic, Cationic or non-ionic forms using either our own low surfactant technology or conventional technology. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.