Packaging and Corrugated Wax
Waxes for Packaging and Corrugated Board
IGI is a trusted choice for many companies, providing a perfect balance of moisture barrier, heat sealability, gloss, and more, customized for specific applications. We cater to all packaging needs, from quick service wraps to frozen foods and tamper-evident lidding laminates.
We offer a diverse range of petroleum-based waxes as well as bio-based alternatives to address the packaging industry’s growing demand for sustainable solutions. This comprehensive selection ensures that clients can choose from both traditional and eco-friendly options to meet their specific needs.
Blended Waxes for Enhanced Performance
Paraffin wax can be blended with other waxes and additives to impart the following important properties to paper packaging:
- Heat Sealability
- Hot Tack
- Blocking
- Friction
- Scuff Resistance
- Oil and grease resistance
Custom Wax Blends for Your Specific Needs
IGI can take the specific needs of a customer, balancing the above properties to develop a custom blend for their process. Please contact IGI to review your specific application.
- Corrugated
- Wax enhancements for the packaging industry
- Water-resistant packaging for food products provides multiple advantages, improving the quality, safety, and shelf life of the items inside.
- Wax serves as an excellent barrier against odor and gas transmission. This property helps protect products from losing their flavor and freshness while also shielding them from environmental contamination.
- Waxes are highly cost-effective water-resistant materials. Their low viscosity allows for efficient application at high speeds with minimal machinery investment.
- Many waxes comply with wide variety of food contact regulations, are tasteless and odorless
