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Waxes & Q Compound

Waxes & Q Compound

Apiezon Waxes and Q Compound are known around the globe for their quality, consistency and versatility. M&I Materials Limited is the sole manufacturer of Apiezon products which are produced by our team of specialists and sold via an extensive network of distributors.

The Apiezon range of waxes features three products including the popular Apiezon Wax W, also known as ‘Black Wax’. All of our waxes can be used as permanent or semi permanent vacuum sealants or mounting media and Apiezon Wax W is a perfect etch resist.

Apiezon Q Compound is an effective, temporary vacuum sealant that is used as a short term solution in situations where it is not immediately possible to dismantle a system for repair.

Why Use Apiezon Waxes?

  • Versatile products suitable for a multitude of uses
  • Etch fluid resist (Wax W only)
  • First-rate vapour pressure characteristics 
  • High purity combined with powerful ‘gettering’ & clean meltdown properties
  • Excellent waterproof media 
  • Easy to use and to remove
  • 10 year shelf life

Why Use Apiezon Q Compound?

  • Temporary vacuum sealant
  • Versatile product suitable for a multitude of uses 
  • Excellent waterproof medium
  • Easy to use and to remove
  • 10 year shelf life
Apiezon Waxes and Q Compound
Apiezon Wax W Hard Vacuum Sealing, Mounting Wax, Etch Resist
Apiezon Wax W100 Softer Vacuum Sealant, Mounting Wax
Apiezon Wax W40 Softest Vacuum Sealant, Mounting Wax
Apiezon Q Compound Vacuum Sealing Compound

To help you select the right product we provide extensive on-line technical information and our team of experts are available to answer your questions via our helpline: Apiezon Technical Helpline

For further information about the properties of Apiezon Waxes and Q Compound click here



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