Wax Emulsions Center

User ID
Password
remember me forgot password

Using Wax Emulsions to Improve Performance
Benefits

Anti-Blocking
Slip & Mobility
Abrasion Resistance
Slip Resistance
Water Repellency
Touch & Feel
Matting Agent
Black Heel Marks

Applications
Technology
How to Formulate with Wax Emulsions?
Testing Methods


Water Repellency

Effect of Wax on Water Repellency

Water repellency or water resistance is another important property obtained or improved with waxes. As the name implies, this characteristic is the protection of a surface against water penetration. Depending on formulation, the protection may be temporary or very durable and long-lasting.

Water Repellency - Wax Emulsions
Figure 1: Water Repellency

Also, water resistance generally implies the resistance to liquid water, whereas moisture resistance refers to the protection against water in a gaseous or vapor state.

Thanks to this property, wax emulsion is a key ingredient in a wide range of formulation for Wood, Architectural coatings and Floor Polish .


Coatings & Inks Formulation Bulletin
Coatings & Inks Industry Letter

About SpecialChem - About
Contact Us - Forgot your UserID / Password? - Site Map - RSS - Terms and Conditions - SpecialChem Portal
Copyright © 2010 SpecialChem S.A.