Wax dispersions

Wax additives to enhance the performance of surface printing ink and overprint varnish formulations

Our wax additives are used to enhance the performance of surface printing ink and overprint varnish (OPV) formulations. JONCRYL WAX additives improve rub and scuff resistance with minimal loss of gloss. Zinc Oxide Solution #1 improves the chemical and heat resistance of water-based formulations.

Key features and benefits

Improved rub characteristics
Small to large particle sizes available
FDA status available upon request

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Wax dispersion brands

JONCRYL® Wax

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JONCRYL Wax 4
Highly efficient, large particle size polyethylene wax dispersion designed to impart outstanding rub and scuff resistance to water-based ink formulations
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JONCRYL Wax 26
A 26% solid, small particle size, polyethylene wax emulsion that improves the rub resistance of water-based inks and coatings with no significant loss of gloss
3

JONCRYL Wax 28
A 35% solids polyethylene wax emulsion that improves the rub resistance of water-based inks and coatings without significant loss of gloss often associated with polyethylene wax additions
4

JONCRYL Wax 120
A paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion for overprint varnish, industrial coating, and functional packaging coating applications

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