Metalworking - PCC Chemax - Additives that deliver stable emulsions, superior lubricity, and lasting corrosion protection

Emulsifiers, Lubricity & Corrosion Protection – Built for Real Production

Test our emulsifiers, polymeric esters, phosphate esters and MaxCor® inhibitors with our on-site metalworking specialists. US-made. Fast delivery. Real formulation support.

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Metalworking fluids only get noticed when something goes wrong - a coolant that splits, a tool that wears out too fast, or corrosion that shows up after the part leaves the machine.

PCC Chemax develops specialty emulsifiers, polymeric esters, phosphate esters and corrosion inhibitors for straight oils, soluble oils, semi-synthetics and fully synthetic fluids. We build packages the way compounders actually run their lines – and back them with US manufacturing and direct technical support.

Explore emulsifier solutions

Specialty emulsifiers and packages for mineral, vegetable, and synthetic base oils – stable emulsions even in hard water.

Explore lubricity & EP additives

Polymeric esters, phosphate esters, and extreme-pressure additives that boost tool life and surface finish in severe operations.

Ask about corrosion inhibitors & rust preventatives

Amine borates, MaxCor® packages, and multi-metal inhibitors designed for cutting, grinding, and storage protection.

Formulation expertise

Every surfactant and additive is evaluated for the specific fluid type and metal substrate. Where standard emulsifiers fail in hard water or high-pressure systems, our team develops low-foam, self-emulsifying, or environmentally preferred alternatives that meet today’s machine-tool demands.

Reliable processing

Additives are formulated for predictable behavior in blending tanks and on the machine – consistent emulsification, controlled foam, and no surprises in filtration or tramp-oil separation. What’s specified is what performs.

Direct technical support

Our metalworking chemists work side-by-side with formulators on treat rates, compatibility, foam control, and lubricity testing (including MicroTap data). If a fluid isn’t performing the way it should, we help figure out why.

Specialty Additives for Metalworking Fluids

Emulsion instability, poor lubricity, and corrosion are process problems before they become quality problems – they increase tool costs, create rejects, and show up in customer complaints. PCC Chemax develops emulsifiers, polymeric esters, phosphate esters, wetting agents, and corrosion inhibitors for cutting, grinding, forming, and cleaning fluids, formulated for how compounders and end-users actually run their operations: stable emulsions, predictable foam control, and performance that holds up batch after batch.

Process-stable actives

Formulated to survive blending, dilution, and high-pressure application without splitting or degrading, so the performance you specify is what reaches the tool-workpiece interface.
Converter-ready dosing

Free-flowing or easily pumpable products with consistent handling – no clumping, no difficult liquid injection, and compatibility with modern automated dosing systems.
Consistent, batch-to-batch results

Reliable specification means fewer tank dumps, fewer tool changes, and fewer surprises in QC and field performance.

Metalworking additives, backed by US manufacturing and global supply

PCC Chemax formulates specialty surfactants and performance additives across the full range of metalworking fluid types – and backs every grade with on-site R&D, short US supply chains, and the production capacity of an international chemical group.