Superior waxes for moisture-resistant, high-performance packaging

Hywax paraffin and microcrystalline waxes improve the barrier properties of paper and board, enabling reliable packaging solutions that meet food safety and regulatory standards.

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How it works

Unlocking the barrier potential of paper and board

Paper and paperboard are superior packaging materials - more resilient and cost-effective than glass, plastic, or metal. But they have limited barrier properties. Wax coatings change that:

Moisture and water vapor resistance through wax impregnation
Improved gas and odor barrier performance
Surface coating for lamination and sealing applications
FDA and BfR compliance for food-contact applications

Hywax offers a wide range of paraffin and microcrystalline waxes suited to impregnate, laminate, or coat different paper stocks - backed by full regulatory compliance documentation.

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 for paper and packaging applications

Choose based on barrier requirements and coating process:

Paraffin Waxes

Versatile coating and impregnation grades

Broad processing range, reliable barrier

Suitable for impregnation, coating, and lamination
Low oil content for clean application
Wide melting point range available

Best for:General paper and board coating applications

Microcrystalline Waxes

Enhanced flexibility and adhesion

Better for complex shapes and flex packaging

Higher flexibility reduces cracking in folded packaging
Improved adhesion to various substrates
Better performance at low temperatures

Best for:Flexible packaging and specialty coatings

Food-Grade Grades

FDA & BfR compliant options

Safe for direct and indirect food contact

Compliant with FDA and BfR food-contact regulations
Suitable for primary packaging in food applications

Best for:Food packaging with direct or indirect contact

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Whether you need help selecting the right grade or require compliance documentation, our paper and packaging specialists are ready to help.

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