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.
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 .
