Application Tips And Principles Of Wax Emulsions In Coatings

Wax emulsions are often used to protect transparent coating surfaces from abrasive forces or damage caused by moisture exposure. Wax emulsions can be used directly in coatings or inks without affecting the appearance of the finish.

Tianshi wax emulsions ensure that the materials are easy to mix, have high compatibility and high performance, and do not affect the secondary properties of coatings and inks.

Wax emulsions are of many types and complex applications. They can be divided into polyethylene, oxidized polyethylene, Fischer-Tropsch wax, polypropylene and paraffin emulsions, etc. Tianshi wax emulsions select polymers containing appropriate composite stabilizers to achieve the required surface protection without affecting other properties such as adhesion or appearance.

Wax emulsions can be used on coatings and ink surfaces as protective coatings for a variety of applications, including tin and coil coatings, wood coatings, UV paints and packaging coatings, digital printing inks and coatings, etc.

Principles of wax application in coatings:
Wax for coatings is mainly added in the form of additives, generally in an amount of about 0.1%-3%. The type of wax powder and its addition amount are selected based on the type of resin used in the actual formula and the final performance to be achieved. The performance mainly refers to the appearance (the effect seen by the eyes), touch (the feeling when touched) and other physical performance requirements.