Building Materials and Construction

Michelman provides both waterborne and solventborne products for the building materials industry. Wax emulsions are most commonly used to add barrier properties, while both emulsions and dispersions can be used to improve the integrity of composites.

Uniquely formulated paraffin-based emulsions help sealants maintain wood integrity through improved water resistance, shedding and beading. Paraffin wax emulsions can provide similar properties in composite materials.

Some building products, such as gypsum, use specialty paraffin blends to improve water resistance. When building materials are manufactured under heat and pressure, Michelman wax emulsions provide assured release from the forming mechanisms.

Properties That Affect Building Materials & Construction

Michem® Emulsion 32535: Nonionic, polyethylene emulsion

Michem® Emulsion 62330: Anionic paraffin/polyethylene emulsion

Michem® Emulsion 66035: Anionic paraffin/polyethylene wax emulsion

Michem® Emulsion 70750: Anionic scale wax emulsion

Michem® Emulsion 80939M: Nonionic paraffin wax emulsion

Michem® Emulsion 91240: Nonionic polyethylene emulsion

Michem® Guard 349: Nonionic, polyethylene dispersion

Michem® Guard 350: Nonionic, Fischer-Tropsch dispersion

Michem® Guard 60: Nonionic Fischer-Tropsch dispersion

Michem® Lube 160: Anionic carnauba wax emulsion

Michem® Lube 180: Anionic co-emulsion of carnauba and paraffin waxes

Michem® Lube 190: Anionic polyethylene wax emulsion

Michem® Wood Coating 50: Anionic proprietary blend

Michem® Wood Coating 70 Low VOC: Anionic paraffin blend

Mold Release 225SS: Solvent based, synthethic wax emulsion

Wax Dispersion 40: Solvent dispersion of paraffin wax

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