Wax solutions for every food and agricultural process

From carriers and release agents to protective coatings and conditioning aids, Hywax products support reliable, compliant formulations across the food and ag supply chain.

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How it works

The multifunctional role of wax in food and agriculture

Hywax products in food and agricultural applications serve as processing aids and formulation additives across diverse processes:

Inert carriers for colours, active ingredients, and scents
Hydrophobic protective coatings for surfaces and substrates
Sealing and release agents adapted to the application
Dust binders and anti-caking agents in fertilizer production
Lubricating aids in animal feed extrusion

All relevant Hywax grades meet applicable food-contact and agricultural safety standards, providing the regulatory confidence your formulations require.

Advanced Industrial Capability

Global wax expertise built for industrial performance

From standard formulations to highly specialized industrial applications, manufacturers need more than a raw material supplier.

With international production and distribution capabilities, Hywax supports customers worldwide with reliable supply continuity and consistent product performance.

Hywax offers a diversified portfolio including Fischer-Tropsch waxes, paraffin waxes, microcrystalline waxes, specialty blends, and modified waxes.

Our capabilities extend beyond standard wax refining and include advanced production, fractionation, and modification technologies designed for highly consistent material properties and precise performance control.

By combining synthetic and mineral-based wax technologies, Hywax helps customers balance technical performance, regulatory requirements, and commercial targets.

Waxes matched to your application

Different processes call for different wax properties:

Paraffin Waxes

Versatile processing aids

Widely used across food and ag applications

Rodent bait formulation and extrusion aid
Carrier for active ingredients in aquaculture nets
Anti-fouling dispersion carrier (e.g. HydroWax 730)

Best for:Bait formulations, net protection, and extrusion

Microcrystalline Waxes

Consistency and lubrication

Higher viscosity for demanding applications

Grafting wax consistency in nurseries and orchards
Lubricating aid in feed extrusion processes

Best for:Grafting waxes and feed extrusion

Specialty Blends

Fertilizer and conditioning agents

Purpose-built for ag processing

Dust binders for fertilizer granules
Anti-caking and moisture-barrier agents

Best for:Fertilizer production and conditioning

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Need help identifying the right wax for your food or agricultural process? Our technical specialists are available to support your formulation.

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