Hot melts and coatings
Hard microcrystalline grades add flexibility and adhesion to a hot melt or coating without dropping its heat resistance.
- Congealing
- 76–89 °C
- Penetration
- 4–17 (0.1 mm)
- Oil content
- ≤ 2 %
Used in
For products that have to bend without cracking and hold oil without sweating it.
Slabs · pastilles · hard · soft · micro blends
Hard microcrystalline grades add flexibility and adhesion to a hot melt or coating without dropping its heat resistance.
Microcrystalline grades that structure lipsticks, balms and creams and keep the oil phase where it belongs. USP and BfR-compliant options.
Micro grades and micro blends that add flexibility and oil binding to a candle blend. Quality-mark options for retail lines.
Micro and micro-paraffin blends that bloom to the rubber surface and protect it against ozone cracking, for new goods and through service life.
Soft microcrystalline wax for sealants and rubber compounds that need to stay pliable.
| Family | Congealing / drop, °C | Penetration, 0.1 mm | Viscosity 100 °C, mm²/s | Compliance | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard microcrystalline | 76–106 | 4–17 | 13–19² | BfR XXV | Hot melts, coatings, rubber |
| Microcrystalline | 70–90 | 18–60 | 11–17 | USP · BfR XXV · RAL-GZ 041 | Cosmetics, candles, adhesives, food |
| Soft microcrystalline | 66–72 | 65–90 | — | — | Rubber, sealants |
| Micro / paraffin blends | 61–82 | 10–20 | — | USP · FDA option | Candles, cosmetics, tyre & rubber protection |
² One hard grade is specified at 120 °C and is left out of this band. Bands span the grades we supply in each family. Figures are a starting point for sampling; the current TDS and CoA govern.
Most grades in slabs; selected hard grades in pastilles for easier dosing.
Technical and safety data sheets, a certificate of analysis on every lot, and the declarations your quality team will ask for — sent without you having to chase them. Figures shown on this site are a starting point for sampling; the current TDS and CoA govern.
Hot melt adhesives, cosmetics and lip care, candles, rubber protection, sealants and coatings — anywhere a wax has to stay flexible and hold oil.
Yes, USP and BfR XXV-compliant grades are available for cosmetics and food-contact work.
Our rubber protection blends, congealing 61–72.5 °C. Tell us your service temperature and whether you need fast bloom for new goods or long protection in service.
Usually as a partner rather than a replacement — micro adds flexibility and oil binding to a paraffin blend. Send us your blend and we will suggest a starting ratio.
A line or two about what you are making is enough to start — we’ll take it from there.