Wetcare™ water-repellency additive
Wetcare water-repellency additive is a next generation water repellency additive that delivers an extreme hydrophobic layer of protection to a broad range of wood, textiles, paper and paperboard coatings. It is an emulsion of a hydrophobic polyethylene-paraffin emulsion, crosslinked with zirconium chelates. This stabilization of the emulsion links the
hydrophobic agent, via covalent bonding, to the hydroxyl groups of the substrate. This chemistry forms an extremely hydrophobic layer after application, offering excellent long-term protection of wood, paper and paperboards against water.
Product Availability
- Asia Pacific
- Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
- Latin America and South America
- North America
Application InformationWant to know more about how our products are used?
It is an emulsion of a hydrophobic polyethylene-paraffin emulsion, crosslinked with zirconium chelates. This stabilization of the emulsion links the hydrophobic agent, via covalent bonding, to the hydroxyl groups of the substrate. This chemistry forms an extremely hydrophobic layer after application, offering excellent long-term protection of wood, paper and paperboards against water.
- Extreme hydrophobicity
- Long-term substrate protection
- Can be used on interior or exterior wood
- Bonds with cellulosic | bers in paper and paperboard
- Easy to formulate
- Ready-to-use product, formulated with water
- VOC free and surfactant-free
Document LibraryInformation available to download for this product.
Related ProductsOther products Ashland offers that might be of interest.
Additional InformationNeed more information about this product?
| Description | Emulsion of hydrophobic polyethylene-paraffin, crosslinked with zirconium chelates |
|
Appearance |
Opaque emulsion |
|
Odor: |
No odor |
|
Density |
1.00 –1.02 g/ml (20°C) |
|
Solubility |
Water soluble |