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Bio-based wax additives for modern coatings
The requirements for coating systems are evolving. In addition to high performance, resource efficiency, CO2 reduction, and regulatory requirements are increasingly coming into focus.
Additives in particular play an important role here. Although they are used only in small quantities, they have a significant impact on the properties, service life, and environmental footprint of a formulation.
Bio-based wax additives address exactly this point. They are based on plant-based or biogenic raw materials and represent a high-performance alternative to conventional petrochemical waxes. Modern developments show that they offer comparable performance, for example in scratch resistance, slip behavior, or surface protection.
Added value for formulators
The targeted use of bio-based additives offers clear advantages:
- Reduced carbon footprint: Replacing fossil raw materials can measurably reduce the environmental impact of coatings
- Reduced dependence on petrochemical resources: The use of renewable raw materials supports stable supply chains in the long term
- Contribution to regulatory and ESG goals: A relevant lever for environmentally optimized product strategies
- Efficient formulations with a strong effect even at low use levels: Even small additive quantities have a significant impact on the performance and lifespan of coatings
Productperformance without compromise
Bio-based wax additives perform the same functions as conventional systems and offer:
- Improved scratch and abrasion resistance
- Optimized slip behavior and surface feel
- Anti-blocking
- Additional functions such as water and oil repellency
Current product developments show that bio-based waxes are increasingly matching the performance of synthetic alternatives or can even outperform them in specific properties.
CHT wax additives can generally be integrated easily into water-based systems and offer a high degree of formulation flexibility.
Overview of the CHT portfolio
ULTRALUBE® CT 1090 | Bio-based HDPE wax dispersion for high mechanical resistance, slip, and surface protection
ULTRALUBE® CT 7000 | Natural wax emulsion with a focus on water and oil repellency
ULTRALUBE® CT 7080 | Carnauba wax dispersion for optimizing abrasion and scratch resistance
Application areas
- Wood and industrial coatings
- Overprint varnishes (OPV)
- Specialty coatings
Bio-based wax additives from CHT Group enable a new generation of formulations that combine resource efficiency, regulatory requirements, and technical performance.
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