• Shoe Polishes.

For its distinctive chemical and physical properties, wax is an essential raw material in the elaboration of shoe polishes. Wax performs two basic functions in this application:

• To keep the shoe leather in good condition.
• To shine the shoe leather.

The first shoe polishes, elaborated in the paste form from natural waxes, came out at the end of the XVIII century. In our days, these products can be formulated from natural waxes, such as Candelilla or carnauba, petroleum waxes, mineral waxes or synthetic waxes.

Multiceras has developed diverse products for this application, optimizing the wax properties for the formulation of shoe polishes. These products have the following characteristics:

• Low penetration.
• Abrasion strength.
• Easiness to form solutions and emulsions.
• Excellent shine.
• High protection against humidity.
• Easy to remove.

Shoe polishes are classified into three main categories:

Solid polishes.- Waxes utilized in this case are normally hard and combined with solvents and other solid charges to obtain a firm consistency of the polish material, enabling to preserve the shoe leather while providing an excellent shine. It is also of prime importance that the polish has a long shelf and storage life in its container, in order to assure the product optimum conditions when delivered to the final customer.

Creamy polishes.- These polishes are normally emulsified in such a way that they develop a creamy consistency. They include normally silicone additives in their composition. They give a finishing texture as professional as that given by solid polishes, buy they are easier to apply due to their creamy consistency and their presentation in tubular containers.

Liquid polishes.- Waxes emulsified in water, properly mixed with ionic and non-ionic emulsifiers, are used in this particular application. Liquid polishes present essential characteristics of leather preservation while they provide an excellent shoeshine, besides showing an inherent easiness of application due to their liquid nature.

Application Table for Shoe Polishes

Notes:
Melting point is determined by the USP 741 Class II method. Penetration (dmm) by the ASTM D1321 method.

• Floor Polishes.

As an integral part of the interior and exterior of buildings, frequently exposed to continuous wear, floors must receive special protection and care.

Wax application, to preserve wood floors, dates back to several centuries ago. In case of modern floors, covered with flexible materials like rubber or plastics, as well as provided with internal fibers that operate as impact absorbers, the wax application inhibits air and moisture penetration, thus increasing the material life and preventing the surface wear by abrasion and scratching.

In accordance with the highest cleaning, safety and quality standards, a wide range of products for floor cleaning and treatment has been developed in the last few years. Floors waxes can be found in this category.

The current cleaning standards demand for the blending of waxes with acrylic emulsions, to form protecting blends, which protect and condition the floor surface according to the most stringent hygiene and safety norms.

In order to facilitate the work of floor waxes manufacturers, Multiceras offers a wide variety of wax products for this application. Moreover, the company has the capability to develop new materials, in accordance with the specific customer requirements.

Application Table for Floor Polishes

Notes:
Melting point is determined by the USP 741 Class II method. Penetration (dmm) by the ASTM D1321 method.