Products in Building & Construction: Waxes

AquaMatte® 31Fine is micronized oxidized high density polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation in water based systems. Ideal for water based systems. In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance.

Aquawax 214 is Oxidized Fischer-Tropsch wax for rub resistance and improved surface slip.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity. Lowers COF. Improves rub resistance. Economical alternative to polyethylene waxes.

MicroMatte® 2000 is Micronized modified hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss reduction with high clarity in industrial coatings.Features and Benefits Effective gloss control. Imparts mar and abrasion resistance with antiblock properties. Excellent film clarity, especially in UV systems.

PropylTex 230S-3034 are Medium particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Adds a medium texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

AquaPoly 215 is Micronized oxidized polyethylene for rub resistance and slip in aqueous systems.Features and Benefits Provides good rub and mar resistance. Improves slip properties Imparts antiblocking Economical

Micropro 200 is Economical modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

AquaMatte® 26HDA are very fine grade of densified oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction and optimum stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance. Optimized density of 1.08 eliminates flotation and ensures maximum in-can stability. Ideal for water based systems. Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing.

Superslip™ 6515XF is a highly engineered HDPE/amide wax/alumina nanocomposite for maximum scratch, scuff and block resistance.Features and Benefits Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel"

MicroMatte® 1011 UVW is An economical modified polypropylene wax densified with inorganic pigment for consistent gloss control and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.Features and Benefits Effective gloss control with good in-can stability. Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance. Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives. Provides burnish and blocking resistance.

Superslip™ 6515 is Economical combination of polyethylene and amide wax that provides scratch and mar resistance with a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits Polyethylene provides scratch and mar resistance EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Imparts a smooth surface "feel"

AquaBead® 525E-AM is an anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency. Imparts weather and moisture resistance. Gives surface slip and antiblocking properties. Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity.

Micropro 700 is a unique combination of modified polypropylene wax and PTFE for consistent gloss control with surface lubricity and anti-blocking.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes PTFE contributes lubricity and slip properties

Micropro 440W is Modified polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance, specifically formulated for stability in water-based paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Uniform gloss reduction with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Imparts a smooth surface "feel". Will not powder or chalk in exterior applications. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-123ALA is highly engineered LDPE/alumina nanocomposite for unsurpassed scratch and scuff resistance.Features and Benefits Maximum scratch and scuff resistance for non-slip surfaces LDPE composite reinforced with 300 nm aluminum oxide nanoparticles (Mohs Hardness 9) Provides excellent antiblocking properties Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades Composite wax/alumina particle is less abrasive on processing equipment compared to free alumina Effective replacement for PTFE additives

PropylTex 230S-3639 are Medium particle size grades of micronized polypropylene for adding consistent texture and structure to a wide variety of paints and coatings.Features and Benefits Provides gloss reduction with improved burnish resistance vs. silica Adds a medium texture effect to the coating surface Tough, high molecular weight polypropylene gives good durability Does not Iower COF; ideal for non-skid surfaces Narrow cut mean particle size grades available for maximum texture control Adds texture in low bake (Low E) powder coatings

Aquawax 214VF is Oxidized Fischer-Tropsch wax for rub resistance and improved surface slip.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of lubricity. Lowers COF. Improves rub resistance. Economical alternative to polyethylene waxes.

AquaBead® 525E is an anionic paraffin/carnauba wax emulsion ideal for water repellency and weather/moisture resistanceFeatures and Benefits Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency. Imparts weather and moisture resistance. Gives surface slip and antiblocking properties. Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity.

Micropro 500 is a higher molecular weight modified hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Improved solvent resistance vs. Micropro 400. Imparts antiblocking. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

SuperGlide 904A is unique combination of amide wax and Fischer-Tropsch wax that provides slip, scratch and block resistance with a very smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits EBS provides maximum surface lubricity and block resistance without the use of PTFE Provides scratch and mar resistance Imparts a smooth surface "feel" Provides uniform gloss control at higher dosage levels

NatureFine R331 is Finely micronized food grade rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products.Features and Benefits Natural food grade wax conforming to 21CFR 172.890 Excellent burnish and abrasion resistance compared to synthetic wax additives Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Improves lubricity, dust-off, and block resistance in seed coatings Effective dry powder binding agent Microplastic alternative

Micropro 600 is High performance modified high molecular weight polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with excellent mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Ideal for applications where higher COF is desired. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

Micropro 600VF is High performance modified high molecular weight polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with excellent mar and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Ideal for applications where higher COF is desired. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension.

AquaKlean 403 is an anionic paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion ideal for cleanability and water repellency in architectural coatings.Features and Benefits Provides excellent initial water beading and long term water repellency. Imparts soil release for improved cleanability. Imparts slip, antiblocking, scratch and abrasion resistance. Wax emulsion particle does not reduce gloss or clarity. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity.

AquaBead® 425E has larger particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with weather resistance, slip, block and mar resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent initial and long term water beading Imparts weather and moisture resistance Can improve moisture vapor transmission rate (MVTR) Reduces water absorption in water based sound deadening systems (< 1.0% dosage) Prevents cracking in thick layer sound deadening systems and plasters (1.0 - 5.0% dosage)

MicroMatte® 1213 UVW is modified polypropylene wax densified with silica for consistent gloss control with clarity and stability in water-based and UV/EB coatings.Features and Benefits Effective gloss control with good in-can stability. Adds slip with scratch and mar resistance. Nonabrasive wax technology imparts a smoother surface feel vs. silica-based additives. Provides burnish and blocking resistance. Improved film clarity vs. MicroMatte 1011 UVW.

AquaMatte® 22 is Ultrafine grade of micronized oxidized polyethylene for gloss reduction of paints and industrial coatings. Also useful as an additive in seed coatings.Features and Benefits Provides uniform gloss reduction with good clarity and a smoother surface feel when compared to silica additives. Tough, high molecular weight polymer imparts burnish and abrasion resistance. High density polymer provides maximum in-can stability with minimal flotation in water based systems. Ideal for water based systems. In seed coatings, improves anti-blocking, flow, and abrasion resistance.

Micro Powders Inc MPP-123 is Unique grade of micronized low density polyethylene wax for extra toughness and block resistance.Features and Benefits Imparts a high degree of abrasion resistance Provides excellent antiblocking properties Does not lower COF like high density polyethylene grades

Micropro 400 is Modified high melt point hybrid polypropylene wax for consistent gloss control with surface slip, mar and abrasion resistanceFeatures and Benefits Improves mar, scratch and metal marking resistance. Effective gloss control agent with good burnish resistance in low or medium gloss finishes. Provides antiblocking properties. Low density will keep silica matting additives in suspension. Easy to disperse in both polar and non-polar systems.

SYNTRAN® WA 1001 is a hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion. This wax emulsion is specially designed for OPV, ink and coating applications. It can improve the friction resistance and anti-blocking properties of the surface. SYNTRAN® WA 1001 can be combined with various water-based polymer dispersions. Features and Benefits: Excellent abrasion resistance Excellent anti-blocking properties Very good compatibility with waterborne base polymers Very good water resistance Hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion. Abrasion and scratch resistance, anti-blocking. It can improve the friction resistance and anti-blocking properties of the surface

ULTRALUBE® CT 1271 is wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of HDPE wax / plastic compound.

ULTRALUBE® CT 1612 is fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of HDPE wax.

SYNTRAN® WA 1005 is a multi-purpose synthetic wax emulsion. It is an ethylene copolymer emulsion of a hard and high melting polyethylene wax specifically designed for use in surface coating applications of different kinds. SYNTRAN® WA 1005 has excellent compatibility and is therefore very well suited for clear wood coatings to improve slip, scratch, abrasion and blocking resistance. Features and Benefits: Very good compatibility with waterborne polymers Excellent abrasion resistance High slip and anti-blocking Very good water resistance. Hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion.

Strahl & Pitsch, LLC is the leading global refiner of Beeswax, producing White and Yellow Grades of Beeswax, certified to the current USP/NF Monograph, Food Chemicals Codex, and other compendium.The company sources crude wax from dozens of countries throughout the world. Our valued supplier relations are personal, trusted and long term associations. Among our wax sources we count individual beekeepers, local co-operatives, fair-trade community groups, honey industry suppliers and established and reliable international traders.

Strahl & Pitsch, LLC is the leading global refiner of Beeswax, producing White and Yellow Grades of Beeswax, certified to the current USP/NF Monograph, Food Chemicals Codex, and other compendium.The company sources crude wax from dozens of countries throughout the world. Our valued supplier relations are personal, trusted and long term associations. Among our wax sources we count individual beekeepers, local co-operatives, fair-trade community groups, honey industry suppliers and established and reliable international traders.

ULTRALUBE® CT 3350 is fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of paraffin wax.