Stick with our A-C^® performance products for superior adhesive results. All meet the high standards of the construction, automotive and packaging industries. Benefits include improved substrate wetting, peel strength, higher service temperatures, and a wider range of substrate and raw material choices.

When combined with resins of higher molecular weight, A-C^® polyethylene waxes improve crucial properties of hot melt adhesives, such as application viscosity.

Selected A-C^® performance products are key ingredients in coatings that reduce moisture loss, improve the appearance and the shelf life of citrus fruit and vegetables. Permitted A-C^® wax grades are identified in our FDA Bulletin (GEN-002). A-C^® polyethylenes are used as slow release coatings in fertilizers.

Contributing to surface gloss and durability, A-C^® performance products are ideal for today's rugged and responsive vehicles. They include ingredients for anti-corrosion surface coatings, car polishes, and metal flake orientation in base coat/clear coat applications. The automotive industry also relies on A-C^® performance products for superior abrasion- and scuff-resistant gloss coat protectants.

A-C^® polyethylene performance products and Rheochem^™ performance solutions are used in lubricant formulations and as process aids in the manufacture of PVC pipes, siding, fencing and decking. Visit our Rheochem^™ performance solutions website for more information on a full range of lubricant products and technical services for all vinyl applications. Additional information can be found in the Vinyl industry section.

If you manufacture coatings, Honeywell has you covered. Our A-C^® polyethylene performance products include A-C^® Polyethylenes and Copolymers, ACumist^® micronized waxes and AClyn^® ionomers. These versatile additives enhance performance in solvent-borne high-solids, water-borne powder and radiation-cured coatings. They are widely used to increase resistance to marring, scratching and blocking, to reduce coefficient of friction and to control gloss. Other uses include rheology control, pigment suspension, metal flake orientation and sag control.

A-C^® performance products and AClyn^® ionomers improve production efficiencies and performance of color concentrates for plastics. Key benefits in both organic and inorganic colorants include improved pigment dispersion and color strength development. Compatible with most thermoplastic resins, including polyolefins and engineering types, these products excel as processing/dispersions aids.

A-C^® performance products are well suited for use as both direct and indirect food additives. The protective properties of certain A-C^® polyethylene waxes, permitted under FDA 21 CFR, are used to advantage in chewing gum bases and fruit coatings. Imparting improved wet crush strength and enhanced wax coating adhesion, A-C^® polyethylene waxes are also employed in saturated corrugated packaging for the storage and transport of fresh produce.

A-C^® performance products are used in glass bottle coatings to reduce scratching and breakage. A-C^® polyethylene waxes improve matrix adhesion and physical properties in glass-reinforced thermoplastic resins.

Backed by years of experience in ink applications, A-C^® performance products improve scruff and scratch resistance, toughen film, enhance slip, and reduce blocking and offsetting. ACumist^® products are provided in stir-in form. The ink manufacturer can prepare compounds or emulsions of Honeywell products, or purchase these formulations from a merchant supplier. A-C^® polyethylene-based additives are found in lithographic, flexographic and publication gravure inks, overprint varnishes, and digital ink media such as toners.

A-C performance products, used to thicken greases, are suitable for a broad range of applications, from common industrial lubricants to high performance, long-life sealed bearing systems. A-C^® polyethylene waxes are also used in water-based emulsions for metal forming and stamping.

A-C^® performance products play an essential role in the production of protective packaging. Used as coatings in materials ranging from dry wax paper to saturated corrugated boxes, these products provide an outstanding barrier to moisture and vapors, and impart gloss, flexibility, scuff resistance, heat seal and color preservation. Maleated A-C^® polyethylene and polypropylene waxes are the choices for improving crush strength.

For information on packaging for food items, please review the Food Contact Applications section.

A-C^® performance products are well suited to solvent-based paint applications. Our product line of polyethylene homopolymers, copolymers and petroleum wax blends prevent marring and abrasion and improve blocking resistance. Honeywell also offers wax products for use in road-marking paints. Please review the Coatings page for more information on the use of A-C^® polyethylene waxes in other paint and coatings applications.

Asensa^™ polymers are listed in the CTFA ingredient dictionary and are used widely in the cosmetics and personal care industries. Asensa^™ products are used as non-irritating abrasive in hand scrubs; as gelling agents in creams, lotion and stick products; as water-resistant components in sunscreens and make-ups. These products provide improved payout for make-ups and deodorants/anti-perspirants. Our highly knowledgeable technical team works with manufacturers to create specific performance characteristics.

Color concentrates and plastic compounds are improved by A-C^® performance products, which include polyethylene and polypropylene waxes, and by AClyn^® ionomers, often used in conjunction with our waxes to add functionality. Benefits include improved dispersion, enhanced pigment and filler performance, better compatibility and coupling, and improved melt flow and surface properties. Noted for cost-effectiveness, these Honeywell products are compatible with most thermoplastics.

Important components in floor, automobile and footwear polishes, A-C^® polyethylene-based polymer additives increase resistance to abrasion and scuffing, improve gloss retention and durability, and enhance overall performance. A-C^® performance products are compatible with most waxes used in paste polishes. Honeywell also offers the industry's largest selection of emulsifiable products. With A-C^® brand products, you can adjust performance and appearance to achieve an optimal balance of properties.

A-C^® performance products significantly improve the dispersion of rubber additives and fillers, particularly carbon blacks, to help protect rubber from UV rays, ozone and sunlight.

Manufacturers use A-C^® performance products as softeners and lubricants in textile treatment, contributing to improved tear strength, abrasion resistance and crease recovery. These products impart a finish that is durable or non-durable to washing. Fabric treated with these products exhibits less needle wear and cutting during fabrication.

A-C^® performance products are superior lubricants, flow modifiers and dispersion aids for the extrusion, calendering and injection molding of vinyl resin (PVC). These products improve PVC impact strength by maximizing the dispersion of impact modifiers and fillers. A-C^® polyethylene waxes also enable increased extrusion rates without causing deterioration of surface finishes. Rheochem^™ performance solutions provide numerous lubricant options for the vinyl processor. They include hydrocarbon and synthetic waxes, and specialty stearates. Our Total Lubricants Packages (customized combinations) contain all the lubricants needed for processing PVC compounds.

A-C^® performance products have long set the standard for gelation of filling and flooding compounds used in copper telecommunication cable. With the increased use of fiber-optic cable, Honeywell also offers products that deliver superior water blocking and buffering capabilities without elevated hydrogen generation. Further, A-C^® polyethylene waxes find applications in undersea cables, buried cables and power cables.