Floor Care Heavy Clariant Waxes

Waxes
FLOOR CARE
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2015
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Outline
– General information on Floor Care

- Floor types
- Product types
- Raw Materials
– Clariant Products for Floor Care
– Guide Formulations
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GENERAL
INFORMATION
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FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS

Types
INDUSTRIAL FLOORS (I&I)
High level of wear on the floor, high traffic areas
e.g. hotels, supermarkets, airports, hospitals
Special equipment for polishing
DOMESTIC FLOORS
Low level of wear on the floor, low traffic areas
e.g. at home
Achieve gloss without buffing
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FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS
Requirements Product Types (for these requirements)

PROTECTIVE FILM DRY-BRIGHT EMULSIONS
gloss comes without buffing,
MAINTENANCE & CARE
excellent wear resistance
BUFFABLE PRODUCTS
gloss can be achieved by buffing,
fast and easy reparability
WASH & WAX

a combination of cleaner and polish,
Contains wax for protection

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INDUSTRIAL FLOORS DOMESTIC FLOORS
DRY-BRIGHT EMULSIONS
for protective coating, or
for maintenance & care (diluted),
as sealer (for porous surfaces) or
for protective coating
for maintenance & care (diluted)
BUFFABLE PRODUCTS WASH AND WAX

for maintenance & care (e.g. mopping)
for maintenance & care (e.g. All-Wax)
WASH AND WAX BUFFABLE PRODUCTS

for maintenance & care (e.g. spray cleaners) for protective films (e.g. solvent-based)
for maintenance & care

CRYSTALLIZERS
for care (for excellent-shine)
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DRY-BRIGHT
EMULSIONS
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FLOOR CARE DRY-BRIGHT EMULSIONS

Composition (Water-Based)
WAX
FLOOR CARE PRODUCT
Emulsifier Our offer

POLYMER DISPERSION
Temporary plasticizer
Permanent plasticizer
Wetting agents
FLOOR
Supplementary additives
(Detergents, Defoamers,
Preservatives, Antistatic agents, ...)
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General
They contain waxes and/or polymers in finely dispersed form which dry to a bright
film after the evaporation of water. The ratio of wax to polymer should be geared to
the particular flooring. It influences the following properties of the protective film:
• gloss, filling power
• traffic resistance, wear resistance
• dirt pick-up and heel marking
• resistance to water and detergents
• non-slip properties
Guide formulations:
• adhesion N 13-153, N 35-453
IND 50-855, IND 50-863, IN 34-853
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Polymer Content
LOW HIGH
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with high-polymer and low wax-content
– Metal-salt-containing polymer dispersions (e.g. Licomer M 55- Michelman) lead to
readily removable protective films.
– Products based on metal-salt-free acrylate or styrene/acrylate dispersions such as
Licomer A 53 may be regarded as polymer sealants.
– The use of plasticizers/ coalescing aids are mandatory, with polymers.
– Wax emulsions have a matrix effect, prevent powdering of the relatively hard
protective film and provide the required non-slip properties.
– Licowax 371 FP, Licocene PPMA 1332 TP, Licowax KC 132 TP have a particularly
good non-slip effect.
– For solving adhesion problems on stone, modern pre-treated parquet and laminate
floorings the wax portion has to be increased.
– The given formulations can be prepared also as concentrates up to 32% solid
content, simply by reducing the water-content.
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Waxes
in DRY-BRIGHT EMULSIONS
Clariant waxes LICOWAX®, LICOCENE® help for..
 Appearance
 Wear resistance
 Slip-properties
 Adhesion
Waxes are generally added into floor care products in

emulsified form.
Clariant supplies only solid waxes that can be

incorporated into wax emulsions concentrates.
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Emulsifiers
Waxes can be emulsified both in non-ionic- or ionic manner. Both

mechanisms can also be combined.
NON-IONIC EMULSIFIERS: These emulsions can be prepared using tap water of medium
hardness (<20° German hardness). Clariant offers non-ionic wax emulsifiers Wax Emulsifier
2106 and 4106 as non-ionic wax emulsifiers.
IONIC EMULSIFIERS : These emulsifiers are soaps derived during emulsification from oleic
acid and/or wax acids with volatile amines or inorganic bases, particularly potassium
hydroxide solution. Commonly used amines are 2-amino-2-methylpropanol (AMP),
Diethylaminoethanol (DEAE), 2-dimethylamino-2-methyl-1-propanol (DMAMP), 3-
methoxypropylamine (MPA), Morpholine (MOR), Triethanolamine (TEA).
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Polymer dispersions
These are dispersions based on a polymer obtained by combination of

different types of acrylic monomers, e.g. ethylacrylate, butylacrylate,
styrene.
Polymer dispersions are used in floor care to provide glossy, hard and
dirt repellent films. Also improve the water and detergent resistance.
Film strippability will be improved if acrylic dispersion contains metal
salts.
*Clariant does not supply polymer dispersions anymore, as in the past with the
Licomer range. Licomer business is taken over by Michelman in 2011.
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Plasticizer & Film Forming Aids

– Plasticizers are added to reduce the minimum film-forming temperature (MFT) and
also improve the wetting- and leveling properties.
– The type and amount of plasticizer depends on the polymer dispersion used.
Typically permanent and temporary plasticizers are combined.
PERMANENT PLASTICIZERS remain in the protective film. Hostaphat TBEP HQ is a

Clariant product for polymer dispersions that also improves the wetting-levelling
properties of dry-bright emulsions.
TEMPORARY PLASTICIZERS are volatile and evaporate: e.g. Ethyl diglycol (EDG),
Methyl diglycol (MDG), (N-methyl)-2-pyrrolidone.
FILM-FORMING AIDS (“coalescents”) should facilitate the diffusion of plasticizers into

the polymer particles and assist film formation; e.g. Genapol (Clariant), ethylene glycol
Combining different plasticizers: for polymer- rich, dry-bright emulsions about 2 parts by weight permanent plasticizer, about
3 parts by weight temporary plasticizer and 0.5 parts by weight film-forming aids are suitable. In wax-containing, dry-bright
emulsions, it is advisable to reduce the proportion of temporary plasticizer to about half, as the waxes contribute to film-
forming.
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Wetting and Flow agents

– Alkaline solutions of wetting levelling resins or fluoro-surfactants are used as

wetting and flow agents.
– For ionic emulsions, basic adjustment can be made with wetting resin solution,
e.g. with an ammoniacal Syncera 1464 (Paramelt) solution or Licomer T51
(Michelman) and the fine tuning with fluorosurfactants such as Zonyl FSJ (BYK)
or Silco FLW (Keim).
– Nonionic wax emulsions do not require these additives because Wax emulsifier
2106 and 4106 produce emulsions with good wetting and levelling properties. If
necessary, fluorosurfactants can be added.
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SUPPLEMENTARY ADDITIVES (1)

FOAM SURPRESSION / DEFOAMERS

Defoamers of approx. 1 g/l can be used can be used in floor polishes, wash & wax or
cleaner formulations. In general the foam formation should be minimized by using dip
tubes for filling. In general defoamers are less effective in straight ionic systems.
PRESERVATIVES
Microorganisms introduced via air, water or contaminants often find favourable living
conditions in aqueous systems and multiply very rapidly. The metabolic products they
produce can cause unpleasant odours, discoloration and instability. Emulsions with a
low pH and those diluted with cold tap water (crash cooling method) are particularly at
risk. It is therefore advisable to preserve the emulsions against bacteria and moulds
(0.1 -0.2% preservative in the formulation).
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SUPPLEMENTARY ADDITIVES (2)

FREEZE/THAWS RESISTANCE
The low-temperature resistance of nonionic emulsions can be improved needs to be
taken into consideration. One could add around 5% ethanol or other appropriate
products.
ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES
Many floor coverings, e.g. untreated, highly insulating PVC coverings, tend to
accumulate electrostatic charge as a result of traffic. It is advisable to treat such floor
coverings with nonionic dry-bright emulsions because the film formed by these products
accumulates only a relatively weak electrostatic charge. Hostaphat KL 304 or suitable
Hordaphos types from Clariant could be used to increase antistatic effect.
IMPROVING THE CLEANING EFFECT

To impart a cleaning effect to dry-bright emulsions, active detergents of the Genapol
type, e.g. Genapol OX-100, can be incorporated. The cleaning effect and water
resistance can be regulated by the type and amount of surfactant used.
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BUFFABLE PRODUCTS
(WATER-BASED)
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ALLWAX Guide formulations:

INA 1-655, INA 2-755, INA 3-655
the multipurpose floor care
– Due to a higher level of wax in the formulation the waxes can serve as a solid
plasticizer/matrix for imbedding polymer particles. The amount of liquid
plasticizers/coalescing agents can be reduced drastically.
– The advantages are quick drying, excellent adhesion, hard and durable films which
can easily buffed with UHS machines. While the waxes act as a lubricant for the
pads the wear is reduced an machines on floor surfaces as well, adding additional
safety for UHS-operations.
– The risk of “powdering“ caused by poor adhesion of polymers on critical surfaces
(stone etc.) or low temperature conditions (winter season) is also drastically reduced.
– Considering the constantly increasing areas furbished with stone, pretreated parquet,
laminate, rubber and polyurethan finished floorings, where polymer coatings fail to
perform, provides a new field for the multipurpose Allwax system in the household
and industrial field.
* The type of raw materials and their role in the formulation are identical as for dry-bright
emulsion (see previous section).
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BUFFABLE PRODUCTS
(SOLVENT-BASED)
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SOLVENT-BASED FLOOR POLISH
– Dispersion of wax in solvent (e.g. white spirit)
– Solid (paste) or liquid form
– Protective coating
– Good cleaning action
– Needs be buffed after drying
– Only to be used on solvent-resistant floorings

such as wood or stone. Guide formulations:
B 91, BF 21
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Waxes
in SOLVENT-BASED FLOOR POLISH
Clariant waxes LICOWAX®, LICOCENE® help for..
 Gloss
 Wear resistance
 Soil repellency
 Solvent-binding
 Heat resistance
 Rheology regulation
In paste-type polish products, multiple Clariant waxes can be

combined to fine-tune the paste hardness, solvent-binding
and heat-resistance.
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Other Ingredients
in SOLVENT-BASED FLOOR POLISH
PARAFFIN & MICROCRYSTALLINE WAXES
These waxes in the solvent-based floor polish formulation, improve the

buffability, decrease film hardness, and reduce raw material costs.
SOLVENT
White spirit (boiling range between 140 and 200 °C) is the solvent mostly
used, sometimes mixed with turpentine (boiling range between 150 and
180 °C).
In pastes, the use of turpentine alone or as an additive often produces a

more ointment-like consistency and better surface gloss than white spirit.
Turpentine improves the homogeneity of pastes and liquid floor polishes.
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WASH & WAX

PRODUCTS
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WASH & WAX

General
– As far as use of the finished products is concerned, a basic distinction is made
between application in the household and in the industrial field. Another distinction is
between manual and machine use of care products. There are also special
treatments such as care of sport halls (non-slip coating) and hospitals (disinfection
and routine maintenance treatment). However, there is no fundamental difference in
formulation between dry-bright emulsions, wash-and-wax systems and floor cleaners
for manual and machine application or for small and large-scale consumers.
– The advantage of machine as opposed to manual application is more cost-efficient,
involves less physical effort, and is more effective because the cleaning action is
mechanically assisted. However, machines are not always useable and manual
cleaning is sometimes preferred. Competition compels keen cost calculations. Since
labour and machine costs often account for more than 95 % of total costs, high-
quality care products are preferred if they can reduce cleaning operations and hence
labour costs.
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DAMP/WET MOPPING (Manual)
– These products are general applied on a previously polished

(e.g. with dry-bright emulsion) floors.
– Wax emulsions combined with detergents have proved very

successful. They are applied highly diluted by a damp mop onto
the dry-bright emulsion film.
– Nonslip properties can be adjusted with suitable additives.
– The damp mopping method is suitable for lightly soiled floors.

For heavily soiled floors, wet mopping is required.
– For wet-mop daily maintenance a wash and wax product is Guide formulations:
RW 41 m, RW 48,
added to the cleaning water. Wet mop products are always used
RW 49, RW 65
diluted in water (solids content about 2 %).
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ULTRA-HIGH SPEED METHOD (Machine)
– This method involves the use of Ultrahigh-speed polishing machines operating at

1000-2500 rpm. It is essential, however, for the floor to have been coated previously
with a polymer based dry-bright emulsion. The dried protective film is then polished
by the machine and is heated to max. 60 °C by the fast rotation of the polishing pad.
This temperature should not be exceeded as otherwise the protective film and even
the floor may be damaged (“burnt”). The spray cleaner concentrate described
– For the use with UHS machines a wax:polymer ratio of 1:1 is the best choice in
regard to adhesion, buffability and lubrication of the pad.
Guide formulations:
INA 1-655
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SPRAY CLEANER (Machine)
– A cleaner is sprayed over the floor, one area at a time, and then a
polishing machine with pads cleans and polishes in one
operation until a thin, shiny film is obtained. Soil and traffic marks
are removed. The most commonly used products of this type are
emulsion cleaners.
Guide formulations:
RW 61
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CRYSTALLIZERS
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Crystallizers
– Leads to very shiny surfaces with mirror effect

– A combination of magnesium fluorosilicate and
Montan wax.
– Suitable for a marble and terrazzo floors
– Crystallizers are very resistant to traffic
– for industrial floors; e.g. hotels, banks and airports
– to be carried out by care professionals
Guide formulations:
JS 423h
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Clariant Products
for Floor Care
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Clariant Products in Floor Care

WAXES
MONTAN WAXES
These are pale, very hard waxes. They can be processed alone
and in combination with other waxes to form both nonionic and
ionic dry-bright emulsions. They can also be used to produce
wash & wax systems and floor cleaners.
Licowax KPS and Licowax KSL are similar in composition and

properties. Emulsions using these waxes exhibit great self-shine
properties. Licowax KPS must be emulsified with deionized
water, while Licowax KSL can be processed with tap water.
Licowax KC 132 TP is a modified montan-ester wax, that shows

enhanced anti-slip properties, improved flexibility and adhesion,
besides self-shine.
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WAXES
MONTAN WAXES (Self-Emulsifying)
Licowax KST has self-emulsifying properties, can be

processed into water-clear emulsions which are
particularly suitable for wax-containing floor cleaners. It
is the only wax available which is soluble in alcohol as
well.
Licowax KLE contains an emulsifier and can be

processed into nonionic, dry-bright emulsions by the
very straight-forward sprinkling-in method (wax flakes
into hot water). It minimizes the errors in processing and
keeps the inventory low.
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WAXES
POLYETHYLENE WAXES
These are higher molecular weight, pale polyethylene

waxes. These form very hard films.
Licowax PED 521 is the standard emulsifiable

polyethylene wax. It can be emulsified under
atmospheric pressure (open kettle).
Licowax PED 153 and PED 191 are the hardest

emulsifiable polyethylene waxes in the range. Because
of their high melting point, the required emulsification
temperatures can only be achieved under pressure.
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WAXES
WAXES BASED ON OTHER RAW MATERIALS
Licocene PPMA 1332 and Licocene PPMA 6252 are

maleic-anhydride grafted polypropylene waxes. They
show great adhesion and anti-slip properties. In addition,
Licocene PPMA 1332 shows excellent flexibility and can
be emulsified under atmospheric pressure (open kettle).
Licowax 371 FP is a hard, highly flexible co-polymer

wax. It forms a protective film with very good anti-slip
properties.
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WAXES
MONTAN WAXES (for Solvent-Based-Floor Polish)
Licowax O and OP are used as a base for pastes and

Licowax R 21 for liquid products. Licowax OP, and
Licowax O can bind large quantities of organic solvents
and are typically combined with ester- and polyethylene
waxes.
Licowax E and PE 520 are used for adjustment of paste

properties. Licowax PE 520 improves the heat
resistance of pastes. For very low-priced floor polishes,
Licowax PE 520 can be used as the base wax as well as
an adjusting component.
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EMULSIFIERS and PLACTICIZERS
Wax emulsifier 2106 and Wax emulsifier 4106 show excellent

emulsifying effect, and besides that they assist wetting and flow,
further additions of wetting levelling agents are not required. Wax
emulsifier 4106 is an APEO-free emulsifier with an HLB-value of
13.5 suitable for waxes with an acid value of up to 40.
Hostaphat TBEP HQ is a permanent plasticizer for polymer

dispersions that also improves the wetting-levelling properties of
dry-bright emulsions. The product is used in amounts of 1-2.5%
based on the diluted polymer dispersion.
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GUIDE FORMULATIONS
(Dry-bright)
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Wax-Based with low-polymer content
N13-353: Universal care product, neutal pH and readily buffable, excellent
adhesion on all substrates
N 35-453: Formulation for buffable care product for all floors
Formulation N13-353 N35-453

Licowax KLE 12% Emulsion 85.0 57.0
Licomer A 53 4.5 14.2
Ethyldiglycol - 2.0
Hostaphat TBEP HQ - 1.3
Zonyl FSJ or Silco FLW (1%) - 2.0
Water 10.5 23.5
TOTAL 100 100
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with high-polymer and low wax-content
IND 50-855, IND 50-863: Dry-bright emulsion for large areas with extremely hardwearing
protective film (with metal-salt)
Formulation IND 50-855 IND 50-863
Water 44.9 36.0
Ammonia solution - 0.4
Ethyldiglycol 2.6 3.1
Hostaphat TBEP HQ 1.8 2.1
Syncera 1464 4.8 -
Licomer M 55 37.4 -
Licomer M 63 - 47.2
Wax emulsion 6.7 7.3
(e.g. Licomer W 19, IN 55, IN 31, IN 67, Lu 1029/2, N3-C)
Genapol OX-80 0.8 0.9

Licomer T 51 - 2.1
Zonyl FSJ or Silco FLW (1%) 1.0 0.9
TOTAL 100 100
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Metal-salt-free formulations
IN 34-853: appr. 20% for industrial floors, polymer sealant, the protective film stands-up for machine polishing.
IN 50-8623: Dry-bright emulsion for the household field.
Formulation IN 34-853 IND 50-8623

Water 50.2 32.7
Ethyl diglycol 2.4 5.0
Hostaphat TBEP HQ 1.6 2.0
Ammonia solution, 25% 0.1
Syncera 1464 2.8
Licomer A 53 33.8
Licomer A 623 - 40.0
Licomer T 51 - 3.1
Wax emulsion
6.4 11.1
(e.g. Licomer W 19, IN 55, IN 31, IN 67, Lu 1029/2, N3-C)
Genapol OX-60 1.7 -

Caprolactamsol, 50% 5.0
Zonyl FSJ or Silco FLW (1%) 1.0 1.0
Preservative - 0.1
TOTAL 100 100
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Wax emulsions
Formulation IN 55 IN 31 IN 67 Lu 1029/2 N3-C
Licowax PED 191 28.0 - - - -
Licowax PED 153 - 27.6 14.2 - -
Licowax 371 FP - - 14.2 - -
Licocene PPMA 1332 TP - - - 23.5 -
Licowax KC 132 TP - - - - 30.0
Genapol OX-100 6.9 6.0 - -
Dobanol 91/6, Shell or Synperonic 91/5 6.5 - - - -
Wax emulsifier 4106 - - - - 6.0
Imbentin C/091/040 - - - 5.0 -
Oleic Acid - - - 5.0 -
KOH (~86%) 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.9 -
Diethylaminoethanol 0.7 0.7 - 1.6 -
Sodium sulfite 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 -
Water 64.4 64.4 65.1 63.8 -
TOTAL 100 100 100 100 -
Very hard Slip resistant Very slip Slip resistant
Characteristic Hard film
film film resistant film film
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GUIDE FORMULATIONS
(Buffable-WATER BASED)
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ALLWAX Formulations
for all floors
Formulation INA 1-655 INA 2-755 INA 3-655
Water 61.9 49.0 55.0
Ethyldiglycol 1.4 2.4 0.9
Hostaphat TBEP HQ 0.5 1.6 0.6
Ammonia sol. (~ 25%) 0.4 0.5 -
Genapol X 080 - - 0.5
Syncera 1464 4.0 3.0 3.0
Licomer M 55 15.4 30.0 21.0
Wax Emulsion INA 1 15.4 - -
Wax Emulsion INA 2 - 13.0 -
Wax Emulsion INA 3 - - 18.0
Zonyl FSJ or Silco FLW
1.0 0.5 1.0
(1%)
TOTAL 100 100 100
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WAX EMULSIONS
for ALLWAX Formulations
Formulation INA 1 INA 2 INA 3
Licowax KSL or
14.0 12.0 8.0
Licowax KC 132 TP
Licowax PED 153 14.0 13.0 -
Licowax PED 191 - - 20.0
Diethylaminoethanol 1.0 - 0.9
KOH (~86%) 0.2 0.6 0.3
Sodium sulfite 0.1 0.2 0.2
Emulsifier* 5.5 6.5 5.0
Water 65.2 67.7 65.6
TOTAL 100 100 100
Emulsifier*: *: Licowax 371 FP or Licocene PPMA 1332

INA 1: WE 2106, WE 4106 could be used as a part of the wax fraction in
INA 2: Genapol OX-100 the formulation, in order to increase slip-
INA 3: Dobanol91/6 or Synperonic 91/5 resistance.
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GUIDE FORMULATIONS
(Buffable-SOLVENT BASED)
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GUIDE FORMULATIONS
(Solvent-Based)
B 91: Paste floor polish for very high buffed gloss
BF 21: Liquid floor polish 12.5% for a hard protective film and high gloss
Formulation B 91 BF 21
Licowax O or OP 6.0 -
Licowax PE 520 1.5 -
Licowax R21 - 6.0
Dicera RT 0.5 -
Paraffin wax 13.5 3.0
Hard Microwax - 2.5
Soft Microwax - 1.0
White Spirit 78.5 87.5
TOTAL 100 100
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GUIDE FORMULATIONS
(Wash & Wax)
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WASH & WAX

Damp/Wet Mopping Formulations
RW 48: Damp mop wax, opaque and anti-slip properties
RW 41 m: Wet mop wax with enhanced film deposit, milky white
*Dilutions 1:30 to 1:100 with water
Formulation RW 48 RW 41 m
Water 64.0 42.0
Borax 2.0 -
(sodium tetraborate decahydrate)
Genapol OX 100 9.0 -

Wax Emulsion 35% 25.0 -
(e.g. Licomer W 19, IN 67, Lu 1029/2, N3-C)
Wax Emulsion
- 50.0
(30% Licowax KLE)
Genapol T-250 or T-500 - 5.0
Genapol OX 80 - 3.0
TOTAL 100 100
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GUIDE FORMULATIONS
Wax emulsions for Wash & Wax
IN 67, Lu 1029/2: Wax emulsions with anti-slip properties
N3-C: Easy to prepare wax emulsion with self-shine and anti-slip properties
Formulation IN 67 Lu 1029/2 N3-C
Licowax PED 153 14.2 - -
Licowax 371 FP 14.2 - -
Licocene PPMA 1332 TP - 23.5 -
Licowax KC 132 TP - - 30.0
Genapol OX-100 6.0 - -
Wax emulsifier 4106 - - 6.0
Imbentin C/091/040 - 5.0 -
Oleic Acid - 5.0 -
KOH (~86%) 0.3 0.9 -
Diethylaminoethanol - 1.6 -
Sodium sulfite 0.2 0.2 -
Water 65.1 63.8 -
TOTAL 100 100 -
Slip resistant Very slip Slip resistant
Characteristic
film resistant film film
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WASH & WAX

Damp/Wet Mopping Formulations
RW 65: Transparent wet mop wax with excellent cleaning power
RW 55: Desinfection wash/wax system for hospitals, food processing, food stores, etc.
*Dilutions 1:5 to 1:200 with water
Formulation RW 65 RW 55
Licowax KST 6.0 -
Licowax KST Emulsion (20%) - 40.0
Water 66.0 26.0
Na4EDTA 0.5 -
Ethyl diglycol 1.0 -
Isopropanol 20.0 -
Genapol OX-080 1.5 -
Genapol OX-100 - 4.0
Hostapur SAS 60 5.0 -
Dodigen 226 - 20.0
Preservative - 10.0
TOTAL 100.0 100.0
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WASH & WAX

Spray-cleaner Formulations
RW 61: Milky cleaner, solvent-containing
*use undiluted, polishing machine and pad
Formulation RW 61
Wax Emulsion
26.5
(30% Licowax KLE)
Genapol OX-060 2.0
White spirit 20.0
Hostapur SAS 60 0.1
Zonyl FSJ or Silco FLW (1%) 0.5
Water 50.9
TOTAL 100.0
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CRYSTALLIZERS
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CRYSTALLIZER
Formulation JS 423-h
Cationic Wax Emulsion
20.0
(e.g. based on Licowax KSL)
Magnesium-fluorosilicate-6-hydrate 20.0
Water 60.0
TOTAL 100.0
Cationic Wax
Emulsion
Licowax KSL 14.0
Genamin S 080 6.0
Acetic Acid 0.2
to be carried out by care professionals Water 50.9

TOTAL 100.0
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– General information on Floor Care

– Clariant Products for Floor Care

FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS

FLOOR CARE PRODUCTS

Requirements Product Types (for these requirements)

fast and easy reparability

WASH & WAX

Contains wax for protection

INDUSTRIAL FLOORS DOMESTIC FLOORS

BUFFABLE PRODUCTS WASH AND WAX

WASH AND WAX BUFFABLE PRODUCTS

for maintenance & care

FLOOR CARE DRY-BRIGHT EMULSIONS

Emulsifier Our offer

• gloss, filling power

• traffic resistance, wear resistance

• dirt pick-up and heel marking

• resistance to water and detergents

Waxes are generally added into floor care products in

Clariant supplies only solid waxes that can be

Waxes can be emulsified both in non-ionic- or ionic manner. Both

These are dispersions based on a polymer obtained by combination of

Plasticizer & Film Forming Aids

PERMANENT PLASTICIZERS remain in the protective film. Hostaphat TBEP HQ is a

FILM-FORMING AIDS (“coalescents”) should facilitate the diffusion of plasticizers into

Wetting and Flow agents

– Alkaline solutions of wetting levelling resins or fluoro-surfactants are used as

SUPPLEMENTARY ADDITIVES (1)

FOAM SURPRESSION / DEFOAMERS

SUPPLEMENTARY ADDITIVES (2)

IMPROVING THE CLEANING EFFECT

ALLWAX Guide formulations:

SOLVENT-BASED FLOOR POLISH

– Dispersion of wax in solvent (e.g. white spirit)

– Solid (paste) or liquid form

– Good cleaning action

– Needs be buffed after drying

– Only to be used on solvent-resistant floorings

In paste-type polish products, multiple Clariant waxes can be

PARAFFIN & MICROCRYSTALLINE WAXES

These waxes in the solvent-based floor polish formulation, improve the

In pastes, the use of turpentine alone or as an additive often produces a

WASH & WAX

WASH & WAX

DAMP/WET MOPPING (Manual)

– These products are general applied on a previously polished

– Wax emulsions combined with detergents have proved very

– Nonslip properties can be adjusted with suitable additives.

– The damp mopping method is suitable for lightly soiled floors.

ULTRA-HIGH SPEED METHOD (Machine)

– This method involves the use of Ultrahigh-speed polishing machines operating at

SPRAY CLEANER (Machine)

– Leads to very shiny surfaces with mirror effect

Clariant Products in Floor Care

Licowax KPS and Licowax KSL are similar in composition and

Licowax KC 132 TP is a modified montan-ester wax, that shows

Clariant Products in Floor Care

Licowax KST has self-emulsifying properties, can be

Licowax KLE contains an emulsifier and can be

Clariant Products in Floor Care

These are higher molecular weight, pale polyethylene

Licowax PED 521 is the standard emulsifiable

Licowax PED 153 and PED 191 are the hardest

Emulsifier: : Licowax 371 FP or Licocene PPMA 1332