Citrus fruit coatings

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Micronized Biomers

Drop point (wax)
°C
Penetration
dmm
Particle size
50 % ≤ x µm
Drop point (wax)
°C
Penetration
dmm
Particle size
50 % ≤ x µm
Biodegradable wax, micronized
Drop point (wax) °C 80-88
Penetration dmm -
Particle size 50 % ≤ x µm ≤ 12

Biomers as granules

Drop point (wax)
°C
Penetration
dmm
Emulsifiability
HLB
Drop point (wax)
°C
Penetration
dmm
Emulsifiability
HLB
Biodegradable wax, paste
Drop point (wax) °C 76-86
Penetration dmm 50-60
Emulsifiability HLB 18

Micronized waxes

Drop point (wax)
°C
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Particle size
98 % ≤ x µm
Drop point (wax)
°C
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Particle size
98 % ≤ x µm
Bio based, vegetable Carnauba wax T1, micronized
Drop point (wax) °C 80-88
Penetration dmm -
Density (Wax) g/cm³ -
Particle size 98 % ≤ x µm ≤ 25
Drop point (wax)
°C
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Particle size
98 % ≤ x µm
Bio based, vegetable Carnauba wax T3, micronized
Drop point (wax) °C 80-88
Penetration dmm -
Density (Wax) g/cm³ -
Particle size 98 % ≤ x µm ≤ 15
Drop point (wax)
°C
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Particle size
98 % ≤ x µm
Bio based, vegetable Carnauba wax T3, micronized
Drop point (wax) °C 80-88
Penetration dmm -
Density (Wax) g/cm³ -
Particle size 98 % ≤ x µm ≤ 30

Wax granules and powders

Drop point (wax)
°C
Acid value
mg KOH/g
Viscosity
mPas
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Drop point (wax)
°C
Acid value
mg KOH/g
Viscosity
mPas
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Oxidized MDPE wax, fine granules, [E 914]
Drop point (wax) °C 105-113
Acid value mg KOH/g 14-19
Viscosity mPas 100-300
Penetration dmm ≤ 2
Density (Wax) g/cm³ 0,93-0,95
Drop point (wax)
°C
Acid value
mg KOH/g
Viscosity
mPas
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Oxidized HDPE wax, wet oxidized, powder, [E 914]
Drop point (wax) °C 134-137
Acid value mg KOH/g 6-8
Viscosity mPas ≤ 25000
Penetration dmm ≤ 1
Density (Wax) g/cm³ 0,97-0,99
Drop point (wax)
°C
Acid value
mg KOH/g
Viscosity
mPas
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Oxidized HDPE wax, wet oxidized, powder, [E 914]
Drop point (wax) °C 132-135
Acid value mg KOH/g 15-19
Viscosity mPas ≤ 4000
Penetration dmm ≤ 1
Density (Wax) g/cm³ 0,97-0,99
Drop point (wax)
°C
Acid value
mg KOH/g
Viscosity
mPas
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Oxidized HDPE wax, wet oxidized, powder, [E 914]
Drop point (wax) °C 132-135
Acid value mg KOH/g 23-27
Viscosity mPas ≤ 2500
Penetration dmm ≤ 1
Density (Wax) g/cm³ 0,97-0,99
Drop point (wax)
°C
Acid value
mg KOH/g
Viscosity
mPas
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Oxidized HDPE wax, wet oxidized, powder, [E 914]
Drop point (wax) °C 132-135
Acid value mg KOH/g 28-32
Viscosity mPas ≤ 2000
Penetration dmm ≤ 1
Density (Wax) g/cm³ 0,97-0,99
Drop point (wax)
°C
Acid value
mg KOH/g
Viscosity
mPas
Penetration
dmm
Density (Wax)
g/cm³
Oxidized HDPE wax, wet oxidized, powder, [E 914]
Drop point (wax) °C 132-135
Acid value mg KOH/g 33-37
Viscosity mPas ≤ 1600
Penetration dmm ≤ 1
Density (Wax) g/cm³ 0,97-0,99

Citrus fruit coatings

Oxidized polyethylene waxes are used as coating agents for citrus fruits (and other fruits such as melons or pineapples). The protective wax prevents the fruit from drying out, keeps it fresh longer, and preserves a more attractive appearance.

  • You can easily order samples of the above waxes for citrus fruit coatings. Simply click on the preferred product and select "Request sample".