WOOD PRODUCTS
Extended Wax
Develop an innovative evolution to wax emulsion technology by creating a natural, bio-
based extended wax that exceeds various wood (OSB, MDF, particleboard) safety and
performance standards and delivers comparable, or enhanced, performance.
Create a value-added product for the industry. We set out to design an industrial wax that is
not derived from fossil fuels and saves the customer time, money, resources and improves
performance and safety.
We set out to invent the perfect
solution for the customer’s needs.
Starting with a control formula we began evaluating a variety of extender
materials and ration options. Leveraging our expertise with two-
component mixtures in polyurethane and dispensing of chemicals, we
refined the product through comprehensive testing, including:
We created a value-added wax emulsion that uses a bio-based extender to offset at least 20% wax based on non-renewable chemical feed stocks.
This innovative product represents a breakthrough for the
market — as a stand-alone product, the formula offers
increased benefits, but when mixed with a pMDI it offers an
additional suite of benefits.
Superior pMDI and wax distribution on OSB flakes causing improved adhesion and moisture durability. The picture shows a representative OSB strand with pMDI-EW spray distribution.
The extended wax is engineered to provide chemical stability when mixed with pMDI causing minimum or no pre-mature curing. Regular wax emulsion and water causes drastic pre-mature reaction with pMDI causing failure. The time-domain viscosity data shown above.
Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) of regular and EW emulsion showing ~ 50 F rise in peak volatility. The EW emulsions has reduced volatility as compared to its parent wax emulsion, making it safer and better performing.
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