Waxes and Wax Emulsions for Industrial Formulators

Our customers provide chemical formulations and services for industrial processes in various industries. Dispersing, emulsifying, wetting, control of metal ions, foam control, controlling growth of microorganisms, and corrosion protection are core requirements for formulation ingredients. BASF has developed a wide range of surfactants, water-soluble polymers, chelating agents, micronutrients, waxes and wax emulsions, as well as biocides tailored to the specific needs of formulations. 

These products are used in a variety of applications such as agriculture, construction, metal surface treatment, plastics, steel manufacturing and processing, textile & leather. The modification of surface interaction on fibers, fabrics, plastic, metal, and many other substrates is a prerequisite to enabling many industrial processes and ensuring superior product performance.

Our portfolio at BTC Europe covers a wide range of waxes and wax emulsions, including polyethylene waxes, oxidized polyethylene waxes, ethylene copolymer waxes, montan waxes, and polyether wax. They are supplied as powder, granules, flakes, pastilles, micronized waxes, and aqueous wax emulsions. Our products are used as lubricants in PVC, dispersing agents in pigment masterbatches, or as additives in coatings and printing inks. Due to their unique hydrophobic properties they are an essential component in many more applications where surface interactions and properties are crucial.