Discover BASF’s Industrial Formulators portfolio
BASF Industrial Formulators | Surfactants, polymers and additives
- 1PLURONIC® | Surfactants for foam suppression and emulsification
- 2POLIGEN® | Wax emulsion additives to improve scratch resistance
Learn how the POLIGEN® range provides durable water repellency and improves resistance to mechanical stress on coated surfaces in industrial coatings
The POLIGEN® range from BASF Industrial Formulators is a series of oxidized polyethylene wax emulsions and dispersions designed to enhance surface performance. These products support formulators in applications such as parquet lacquer in forming a fine wax coating needed to protect the flooring.
Key benefits of the POLIGEN® range
- Improve surface protection and durability in formulated coatings and finishes
- Adds water repellence
- Creates a smoother, more resistant surface
Key products in the POLIGEN® range
Discover in the table below the featured grades from POLIGEN®, including Poligen WE1 and Poligen WE6:
| Product | Form | Key properties |
|---|---|---|
| Poligen WE 1 | Aqueous, finely divided polyethylene wax emulsion |
Improves scratch and abrasion resistance
Helps create a tough protective wax film with minimal gloss loss in many systems Adds water repellency Controls slip Boosts slip and reduces sliding friction |
| Poligen WE 6 | Aqueous oxidized polyethylene wax emulsion |
Improves scratch & abrasion resistance, as well as surface hardness
Can increase and maintain gloss Supports coating rheology, contributing to smoother surfaces and better anti-blocking |
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