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EPOLENE® C-13P Polymer
EPOLENE® C-13P is a highly branched, low-density polyethylene wax. It is present in powdered form. It is used as an additive in inks and a base polymer in color concentrates, coatings, and hot-melt adhesives.
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- Manufacturer: Westlake
- Product Line: EPOLENE® Polymers
- Product: EPOLENE® Coating Polymers
- Industries: Adhesives | Agriculture | Coatings | Elastomers | Inks | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
EPOLENE® C-13P is a highly branched, medium molecular weight, low-density polyethylene wax supplied in powdered form. It is commonly used as a base for color concentrates, offering excellent pigment dispersion and improved processability.
EPOLENE® C-13P wax can also be used as a base polymer in hot-melt coatings and adhesives. It provides excellent grease resistance, high gloss, abrasion resistance, and low moisture vapor transmission. Additionally, it can be blended with paraffin waxes to increase the viscosity of the wax blend. In solvent-based and water-based inks, EPOLENE® C-13P functions as an additive to increase rub resistance, create higher slip on the printed surface, and reduce offset. These properties make it ideal for coatings, inks, and adhesives for packaging and paper. The low coefficient of friction of EPOLENE® C-13P also makes it a useful lubricant for rubber compounding operations.
Specifications
Polymer type: LDPE
Product form: Powder
Molecular weight: 76,000
Ring and Ball softening point (ASTM E28): 110°C
Penetration hardness (ASTM D5): 3 dmm
Viscosity (at 190°C): 63,000 cP
Melt index (190°C/2.16 kg): 190
Primary Chemistry: Polyethylene polymer
Features & Benefits
- Low moisture vapor transmission
- Low color
- Grease resistance
- High gloss
- Good heat stability
- Antiblocking
Problems Solved
Difficulties processing EPOLENE® C-13 due to particle size Enhanced adhesion for coatings and adhesives used in packaging Poor adhesion of coatings and adhesives to paper and packaging films High moisture transmission rates through coatings used in packaging
Applications
Automotive carpet backings Wax modification Plastics Color concentrates and masterbatches
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