gum base additives Hard and semi hard microcrystallene waxes are used in chewing gum base to make the plastisize the rubber compound. These microwaxes are approved for use in foodstuff and are registered as food additive under E 903.
Microwax 820 Microwax™ 820 is a hard and high melting microcrystalline wax. Miscible with resins and polymers like polyisobutylene. Microwax™ 820 is suitable as gumbase ingredient for chewing gum application.
Microwax P 827 Microwax™ P 827 is a microcrystalline wax with a low penetration value. Miscible with resins and polymers like polyisobutylene. Microwax™ P 827 is suitable as gumbase ingredient for chewing gum application.
Microwax ZG Microwax™ ZG is a white microcrystalline wax. Used for many applications. Miscible with copolymers of ethylene/vinylacetate and ethylene/alkylacrylate, natural rosins, rosin derivates and synthetic hydrocarbon resins.