Precision waxes for inks, paints, and industrial coatings

From printing inks to surface treatment compounds, Hywax offers superlative wax grades - liquid, micronized, flaked, and pelletized - engineered for exact performance requirements.

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How it works

The critical role of wax in surface performance

Waxes in inks, paints, and coatings serve several functional roles that directly affect end-use performance:

Improving scratch and abrasion resistance on printed surfaces
Controlling slip and friction coefficients in coatings
Enhancing water and chemical resistance
Optimizing rheology and flow during application
Providing matting effects and surface aesthetics

Hywax produces specially formulated wax grades using the Fischer-Tropsch process combined with state-of-the-art fractionation and micronization - delivering consistent, application-ready products for ink makers and coatings formulators.

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.

Wax grades for every ink and coating need

Available in multiple forms to match your process:

Fischer-Tropsch Waxes

Precision performance for demanding inks

Micronized, flaked, or pelletized

Consistent particle size for predictable dispersibility
Low viscosity for smooth integration
Excellent abrasion and scratch resistance

Best for:High-quality printing inks and overprint varnishes

Micronized Waxes

Fine particle grades for coatings

Including Hymicro 20-G

Optimized particle size distribution
Easy dispersion in water- and solvent-borne systems
Consistent surface feel and slip properties

Best for:Paints, coatings, and surface treatment compounds

Wax Emulsions

Water-borne solutions

HydroWax emulsions for water-borne systems

Compatible with water-borne paint formulations
Stable across a range of pH and temperature conditions
Multiple grades: HydroWax 138, 115, 5050, 5080, ProA18B

Best for:Water-borne inks, paints, and industrial coatings

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Need help selecting the right wax grade or form for your ink or coating system? Our specialists will guide you to the best solution.

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