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9.2 ADDITIVES USED

GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: hydrophobic additives
Product composition: modified paraffin; water-based non-ionic paraffin wax emulsion; carnauba
wax
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
State: liquid, solid Odor: characteristic Color: white
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Melting point, C: 35-84 pH: 2.5-4
USE & PERFORMANCE
Outstanding properties: Water-repellency. Improved water resistance and smoothness of the sur-
face
Recommended for products: Additives and systems for construction materials. Used in water-based
coating for waterproofing of wood
Concentrations used, wt%: 1-6% of total formulation