Metalworking & Foundry

CATEXEL Nease provides specialty chemicals that support critical metalworking and foundry processes, from machining and metal cleaning to mold and core production. Our NAXONAC® Phosphate Esters deliver lubrication, corrosion protection, and wetting performance in metalworking fluids, while NAXSOFT® Surfactants and NAXONATE® Hydrotropes enhance cleaning efficiency and formulation stability. For foundry applications, NAXCAT® Sulfonic Acid Catalysts enable reliable curing of resin-bonded sand systems, and NAXAN® and NAXAF® dispersants improve the performance of foundry coatings and refractory materials. Together, these technologies help manufacturers improve productivity, product quality, and process efficiency in demanding industrial environments.

NAXONAC® Phosphate Esters

NAXONAC phosphate esters are among the most relevant products for metalworking applications. They function as lubricants, extreme-pressure additives, wetting agents, emulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors in metalworking fluids, cutting oils, drawing compounds, and metal cleaning formulations. These products help improve tool life, surface finish, and overall machining performance.

NAXSOFT® Surfactants

NAXSOFT surfactants are used in metal cleaners, degreasers, and metalworking fluid formulations where excellent wetting, detergency, and emulsification are required. They help remove oils, greases, and metal fines while improving cleaning efficiency.

NAXONATE® Hydrotropes

NAXONATE hydrotropes improve the solubility and stability of metalworking fluid concentrates, industrial cleaners, and degreasing formulations. They enable higher active ingredient loading while maintaining formulation clarity and performance.

NAXAN® and NAXAF® Dispersants

NAXAN and NAXAF naphthalene sulfonate-based dispersants help stabilize pigments, fillers, and particulate systems used in foundry coatings, refractory materials, and specialty metalworking applications. They provide excellent dispersion and suspension stability.

NAXCAT® Sulfonic Acid Catalysts

NAXCAT sulfonic acids are widely used in foundry applications as catalysts for resin-bonded sand systems, including phenolic and furan binder technologies. These catalysts help control curing rates, improve mold and core production efficiency, and contribute to consistent casting quality.

PERACTIVE® Bleach Activators

While not a primary metalworking product, PERACTIVE bleach activators can be utilized in certain industrial cleaning applications where enhanced cleaning performance is required.