MICRONISED WAXES

Micronised Waxes can be defined as wax powder with an average particle size of less than 10 micrometres. Hard waxes (such as Fischer Tropsch or Polyethylene wax) can be ground or sprayed to this fine particle size while other lower melt viscosity waxes can be sprayed to achieve the desired size. Micronised waxes are used in applications such as printing inks to provide rub resistance while maintaining over-printability. In coatings Micronised waxes provide mar and abrasion resistance. Cerax has the ability to supply Micronised waxes using a variety of different base wax raw materials.

Selecting a micronised wax involves more than particle size alone. The base wax, melting behaviour, hardness and compatibility with the wider formulation can all influence processing and the final surface effect. Cerax works with customers to consider these application requirements when identifying an appropriate micronised wax grade. This technical approach supports formulators seeking controlled performance in inks, industrial coatings and related systems, while access to different base wax materials creates options for balancing rub resistance, mar resistance, abrasion resistance and over-printability.

Customers can begin an enquiry with the intended application, current formulation constraints and target performance. This helps narrow the available base wax and particle-size options before samples or further technical evaluation.