Horticulture & Agriculture

Grafting Wax, Wax Marking & De-feathering Wax

Harnessing the unique physical properties of waxes and blends for diverse applications in agriculture and horticulture.

Our waxes can be precisely formulated to suit a wide range of agricultural and horticultural needs. We can enhance flexibility with polymer additives, incorporate food-grade colourants for marking purposes, and include growth hormones when required. Each formulation is tailored to deliver optimal performance for your specific application.

Grafting Wax

Grafting Wax

Ease of use, flexibility, and outstanding water resistance make waxes ideal for grafting applications, perfect for roses, fruit trees, and grapevines.

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Our Graft-It waxes are trusted by vineyards and growers worldwide for their reliability and performance. We combine high-quality formulations with competitive pricing to meet the demands of large and small-scale operations alike. Get in touch today to discuss your grafting wax requirements.
De-Feathering Wax

De-Feathering Wax

Take the hassle out of de-feathering. Our high-performance wax products make processing poultry and game fast, clean, and incredibly efficient, giving you smooth, professional results every time.

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Facing a Seasonal Rush? We’ve Got You Covered.

DW955 is a high-performance blend of microcrystalline and paraffin wax, engineered specifically for professional game and poultry processors. Its low application temperature reduces the risk of bird damage while delivering a smooth, clean finish making it the go-to choice for farmers who demand reliability.

We stock DW955 year-round to support your peak seasons with short lead times, often with next-day delivery,  and small minimum order quantities to help ease cash flow pressures.

Every batch is produced under ISO 9001-certified processes with full traceability and testing, giving you the confidence you need for consistent results and stress-free audits.

Available in 5kg slabs or fast-melt pastilles, in blended or non-blended formats to suit your process.

 Ready to keep your operation running smoothly?

Coloured Waxes

Coloured Waxes

Coloured waxes can be used for a variety of applications, from sheep marking to fruit coatings.

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  • Coloured waxes can be used to identify grades of fruit and vegetables by dipping part or all in low temperature waxes. Complete dipping can provide protection and extended shelf life.
  • For livestock marking, waxes can be formulated to be soft and highly coloured. These are used as livestock marking crayons or even made into ‘Ram Harness’ blocks where the wax compound provides visual evidence of mating.

Other, application-specific coloured waxes can be produced. Contact us now with your custom blend enquiry.

Others

Others

These are just some of the applications we sell waxes for. Many customers contact us for a custom blend – Please contact us now with your enquiry. Other waxes include:

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  •  Slow release fertilisers etc: The incorporation of waxes into coatings can control the rate at which fertilisers or weed killers are introduced into soil.
  • Vermin control can be achieved by combining poisons with feed and special low taint waxes.
  • Special, wax based adhesives can be formulated for many other agricultural applications.

Darent Wax UK

  • The Darent Wax Company Ltd.

    1 The Mills, Station Road
    South Darenth, Kent DA4 9BD

  • Telephone

    +44(0)1322 865892

  • Email

    mail@darentwax.com

Darent Wax Australia

  • The Darent Wax Company PTY Ltd.

    PO Box 93
    Vincentia
    NSW 2540

  • Telephone

    +61 419 461307

  • Email

    dwax@bigpond.net.au