Wax Additives

Delivering Quality PTFE-Free Additives for Printing Inks

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 07/11/2023

With strict PFA regulations already in place, the ability to replace PTFE in ink formulations without sacrificing performance enables formulators to comply and compete.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Printing, Wax Additives

The Growth of PTFE-Free Wax Additives

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/26/2023

PTFE-free wax additives are available in micronized and dispersed forms that deliver similar properties to PTFE-containing additives when exploring compliant solutions without sacrificing performance.

Categories: Packaging, Paints & Coatings, Wax Additives

Comparing Bio-Based Waxes to Conventional Waxes for Coatings and Inks

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/22/2023

Bio-based wax additive innovations continue to change the landscape of ink and coating capabilities and opportunities.

Categories: Wax Additives

The Move To Be PTFE-Free

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/08/2022

Coating and ink formulators must adapt by exploring compliant solutions for PTFE, and Lubrizol can help.

Categories: Wax Additives, Printing, Paints & Coatings, Packaging

An Introduction to Natural Waxes

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 04/12/2022

As the coating and ink industries continue to move towards more sustainable technology, natural waxes are becoming more helpful for formulators.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Wax Additives

WB Coatings for Wood Surfaces Provide an Alternative to SB Systems

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/09/2022

While solvent-based wood coatings systems still have their place, water-based coatings continue to advance and deliver similar performance.

Categories: Paints & Coatings, Resins & Binders, Wax Additives, Dispersants

Viable PTFE Alternatives in Packaging Inks

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 02/22/2022

As the world continues to move away from PTFE-containing materials, achieving its benefits in inks and coatings becomes a challenge - until now.

Categories: Wax Additives, Packaging

A Circular Approach to a Sustainable Future

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 01/20/2022

With a circularity approach driving innovation, Lubrizol helps coating, ink, and composite manufacturers achieve a range sustainability initiatives. This article kicks off a series of articles exploring new capabilities and product opportunities.

Categories: Resins & Binders, Dispersants, Wax Additives

Lubrizol TMMs Help Enable Customer Success

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 06/09/2021

Technical Marketing Managers at Lubrizol play a vital role in collaborating with customers to formulate, test, and market differentiated coatings and inks, putting customers first and delivering competitive advantage in the market.

Categories: Resins & Binders, Specialty Additives, Dispersants, Wax Additives

How Coating and Ink Technologies Are Enhancing Sustainability in Packaging

Posted by Performance Coatings Team | 03/10/2021

Resins, additives, and waxes can help formulators deliver exciting improvements in the sustainability of packaging materials and applications.