| adhesives, hot melts | viscosity regulation, open time | rapid set off |
| agriculture (fertilizers, plant protection) | anti-agglomeration aids in controlled release fertilizers; grafting | retard release of chemical protection against microbes in grafting |
| automotive industry | | surface protection on metal and painted surfaces; corrosion protection in cavities |
| candles | moldability and extrudability | fuel for controlled burn |
| carbon paper | dispersing agent and binder | clarity of reproduction |
| cardboard, paper | improvement of MVT properties of substrate and adhesion | coating, impregnation, surface gloss, laminating |
| ceramics and metal (powder) | binder for sintering | improved surface and reduction of rejects |
| cheese | encapsulation; moisture controll | coating, surface protection |
| chewing gum | dispersion of rubber and gumbase aditives | chewability of gumbase |
| citrus (and other) fruit | surface and emulsifier treatment | protective coating |
| cosmetics | binder, consistency regulation | component of ointments, pastes, creams, lipsticks |
| electrical and electronic applications | release agent; masking agent in edging process | insulator |
| explosives | process aid | phlegmatizer |
| metal working | lubrication | corrosion inhibitor |
| paints and coatings | viscosity regulation | matting, surface protection; slip agent |
| pharmaceuticals | dispersion or surface treatment aid | surface protection; glazing agent; release retardant in drugs |
| pigments | processing aid | carrier (base wax) in pigment masterbatches |
| plastics and rubber | lubricant (PVC), release agent (PA) | improves surface appearance |
| polishes | major ingredient | surface protection of leather, floors, cars |
| poultry | defeathering | smooth skin |
| printing inks | dispersion promotor | improvement of rub resistance, slip, gloss |
| recycling | homogenizer | compatibilizer |
| ski | | lubricant; polish |
| textile industry | sizing agent | water repellant, lustering |
| toner (photocopiers) | dispersing aid | print clarify |