Agriculture
Waxes for Agricultural Applications
IGI’s waxes offer various benefits for agricultural purposes, including controlled-release coatings for fertilizer, vapor barriers, and dust control.
IGI offers a range of waxes suitable for agricultural use, including paraffin, microcrystalline, and customized wax blends, providing the following advantages for fertilizer and other agricultural needs:
- Controlled release coating
- Vapor and water barrier
- Biodegradable coating
- Dust and fine control
With increasing regulations impacting fertilizer application to crops, controlled-release coatings offer a solution. Waxes can be formulated to create a durable, water-resistant coating that gradually breaks down, enabling the controlled release of active components. Melt point and hardness can be adjusted to meet specific manufacturing requirements.
Wax application on large surface areas of fertilizer, crops, or other agricultural materials can effectively manage dust and fines.
Moreover, paraffin, microcrystalline wax, and their blends are chemically inert, serving as a non-reactive, moisture-free carrier system for active ingredients in agricultural settings.
| PRODUCT CODE |
WAX TYPE |
DROP MELT ASTM D127 |
CONGEAL POINT ASTM D938 |
NEEDLE PENETRATION ASTM D1321 |
END USE APPLICATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R6940A | Blend | N/A | 155-163 | 16-22 | Controlled Release |
| 7089A | Blend | N/A | 143-153 | 11-16 | Controlled Release |
| 5788A | Microcrystalline | 125-145 | 135-155 | 25-45 | Fertilizer Coatings |
| 5799A | Microcrystalline | 170-182 | N/A | 25-35 | Fertilizer Coatings |
| 5801A | Microcrystalline | 177-188 | N/A | 9-16 | Fertilizer Coatings |
| 5871A | Microcrystalline | 175-188 | N/A | 15-22 | Fertilizer Coatings |
| 1297A | Paraffin | 148-154 | 146-150 | 8-18 | Fertilizer Coatings |
| 251A | Soft-Wax Oil Mixture | 120-133 | N/A | N/A | Anti-caking/De-dusting |
| 201A | Soft-Wax Oil Mixture | 130-160 | N/A | N/A | Anti-caking/De-dusting |