Bleached & Crude Montan Wax

Crude Montan Wax is found in Germany, Eastern Europe and areas of the USA in certain types of lignite or brown coal deposits which have been formed over millions of years by transforming the fossil plant material. Wax which once protected the plant leaves from extremes of climate did not decompose, but instead enriched the coal. After mining, the Montan Wax is extracted from the coal by means of solvent which is distilled from the wax solution and removed with super heated steam. The remaining Montan Wax is then either cast into small blocks or sprayed to form fine prills.

The largest manufacturer of Montan Wax in the world is Romonta GmbH located in Amsdorf, Germany, and Poth Hille are pleased to act as their agent for the UK, Northern Ireland and Eire.

Poth Hille can also offer the complete range of acid and ester based bleached montan waxes.

Eamples of industries using Montan Wax: