PE Wax

PE or Polyethylene Wax is a low molecular weight polyethylene polymer. It is widely used for the improvement and enhancement of the process parameters and properties of the end products, which are widely used in the plastic industry. It has wax-like characteristics and it is prepared by using the distillation process, which enhances the properties of the product and also helps in producing different grades of PE wax.

Properties of PE Wax

PE wax has such amazing properties that make it a pre-requisite component in the plastic industry. This wax features a high degree of crystalline and linearity. It helps in enhancing the quality of diverse materials and thus, widely used in plastic additives, rubber processing, petroleum wax blends, and diverse other blends. A good quality PE wax has attributes like oil thickening capability, hardness at elevated temperatures, low solubility in solvents, and others. The two major features of PE wax are:

  • If the wax is completely saturated and linear then it remains hard even at elevated temperatures. It also offers heat stability and complete resistance to chemical attack.
  • If PE wax has a controlled molecular weight and narrow poly disparity then it offers different benefits such as narrow melt range, low melt viscosity, and formulating flexibility.

Uses Of PE Wax

PE or polyethylene wax is used as an activator and dispersing material for ABS resins, polyethylene, polypropylene, etc. With the addition of the PE wax in hydrocarbon waxes, it increases the melting points to a certain degree. Also, this wax is available in two grades; emulsifiable and non-emulsifiable. Emulsifiable is used as a textile processing chemical in textile finishing, polishes, leather auxiliaries, cosmetics, crayons, etc. Non-emulsifiable is used as lubricants for elastomers and plastics, carriers for pigment concentrates, and others. It is also used in the coating sector and food packaging industry.

More About The Wax

Our proprietary manufacturing process yields materials that provide benefits that are unique and quite distinct from other synthetic or petroleum based waxes. The manufacturing process can be controlled to the extent that the molecular weight and molecular weight distribution are consistently achieved.

Features Benefits
High Crystalline Low solubllity in solvents
Hardness at elevated temperatures
Oil thickening capability
Controlled molecular weight
and narrow poly disparity
Formulating flexibility
Low melt viscosity
Narrow melt range
Fully linear and fully saturated Resistance to chemical attack
Excellent heat stabillty

CP-WAX Polyethlene Homopolymer Wax : Refined (Distilled) Type

Product Name Form Viscosity at
140 °C*
(Cst) ASTM
D 3236
Density (g/cm3) ASTM C
693
Dropping
point (°C)
ASTM D 3954
Penetration
hardness (dmm @ 5 Secs
at 23) ASTM D
1321
Recommended
Applications
Key
Characteristics
CP 700 Flakes Below 30 0.93-0.94 111+/- 1 6-8 Filler master batch One Pack Stabilizer Rigid PVC Pipes - FDA compliance
- High melting and softening point
- Low viscosity
- Excellent head resistance & thermal stability
- High hardness level
- Excellent chemical resistance
- Excellent compatbility with other waxes
- Excellent lubrication
CP 300 Flakes Below 50 0.93-0.94 114+/- 1 3-4 Hot Melt Adhesive One Pack Stabilzer PVC Pipes
CP 300 Plus Flakes Above 80 0.93-0.94 115+/- 1 3-4 Colour Masterbatch
CP 400 Prills Less than 50 0.91-0.94 112+/- 1 5-6 PVC Pipe One Pack Stabilizer Road Marking Paint PVC Cable Compounding
CP 500 Prills Less than 25 0.91-0.94 115+/- 1 3-4

CP-WAX Polyethlene Homopolymer Wax : Non-Refined Type

Product Name Form Viscosity at 140 °C* (Cst) ASTM D 3236 Density (g/cm3) ASTM C 693 Dropping point (°C) ASTM D 3954 Penetration hardness (dmm @ 5 Secs at 23) ASTM D 1321 Recommended Applications Key Characteristics
CP 100 Flakes Less than 100 0.91-0.94 109+/- 1 >8 PP Filler MasterBatch None

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  • The product can be used only for the applications as specified herein. - To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of publicaion, however we do not assume and completeness of such information.
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