Oxidized polyethylene wax
CAS: 68441-17-8
Category: Polymers
| Purity | >98% - 99% (typically specified by acid value) |
| Molecular Formula | (C₂H₄)ₙOₓ |
| Molecular Weight | 1500-5000 |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder, flakes, granules, or prills. |
| Packaging | 25 kg/paper bag with PE liner, 25 kg/cardboard drum, 50 kg/woven bag, or 500 kg/1000 kg FIBC bulk bags. |
| Testing Indicators | Acid Value — Titration (ASTM D974, GB/T 5530); Softening Point — Ring & Ball Method (ASTM E28) or Mettler Drop Point; Density — Density Gradient Column (ASTM D1505) or Hydrometer; Melt Viscosity — Brookfield Viscometer at 140°C (ASTM D3236); Penetration — Needle Penetration at 25°C (ASTM D5); Melting Point — DSC (ISO 11357) or Capillary Method; Moisture — Karl Fischer Titration or Oven Drying; Particle Size — Laser Diffraction (for micronized grades); Ash Content — High-Temperature Gravimetric Analysis (GB/T 9345.1); Functional Groups — FT-IR Spectroscopy. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, below 30°C (ideally <40°C) and away from direct sunlight. Keep packaging sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Separate from strong oxidizing agents. Avoid generating dust and keep away from heat and open flames to prevent dust explosion risks. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Functions as an excellent internal and external lubricant, dispersant, and coupling agent in polar resin systems (e.g., PVC, engineering plastics). Used as a processing aid in PVC extrusion, a component in hot-melt adhesives and masterbatches, and a key ingredient in water-based coatings, inks, textile auxiliaries, and leather finishes to improve scratch resistance and abrasion resistance.