Harness the power of POLYOX™ water-soluble resins
POLYOX™ Water Soluble Resins (WSR) are versatile, high-molecular-weight polymers that combine water and solvent solubility with thermoelastic and thermoplastic behavior. They deliver binding, lubricity, thickening, film formation, and adhesion functions. They can form flexible films using a wide range of processing methods, such as solution casting, melt extrusion, and vapor deposition. A broad grade selection and molecular weight range help you match formulation and processing needs.
Why choose POLYOX™ WSR
POLYOX™ WSR provides multifunctional performance and processing flexibility for industrial applications. These polymers are non-ionic in nature and offer the unique combination of water and organic solvent solubility. They can form association compounds to achieve additional effects in formulations.
POLYOX™ WSR, Markets & applications
- Performance Materials & Construction: in coatings & inks and adhesives, POLYOX™ provides binding, adhesion, thickening, and film formation to support stable and high-performance formulations. In electronics, POLYOX™ is used as a binder in fluorescent lighting, battery electrodes and energy storage devices, and as a lubricant for wires, cables and optical fibers; it is also used in ceramics and automotive fluids
- Paper & board: in paper production, POLYOX™ helps flocculate fine particles and fibers, improving retention and yields. In tissue manufacturing, POLYOX™ helps soften fibers, leading to flexible and uniform paper, making it ideal for toilet paper, towels and napkins. POLYOX™is also used as a paper sizing and coating polymer, to enhance surface properties, tack, and wet strength. In paper mills waste water treatment plants, POLYOX™ is used as a flocculant to improve yields and aid with sludge dewatering.
- Home Care & Industrial Cleaning: in household and industrial cleaning applications, POLYOX™ WSR provides thickening and rheology control, lubricity, and film formation. Its non-ionic nature, water and organic solvent solubility, wide molecular weight range, and low toxicity support compatibility and safe use across diverse home and industrial cleaning formulations and processes
Functional properties
- Thickener and rheology modifier
- Binding and adhesion
- Lubricity
- Thermoplastic; thermoelastic behavior
- Forms strong and flexible films
- Soluble in water and organic solvents
- Wide range of molecular weight options
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