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- Manufacturer: Westlake
- Product Line: EPOLENE® Polymers
- Product: EPOLENE® Emulsifiable Polymers
- Industries: Adhesives | Care Chemicals | Coatings | Elastomers | Inks | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
EPOLENE® E-16 Polymer
EPOLENE® E-16 is a low density, oxidized polyethylene wax. It is used to make water based wax emulsions that are useful in floor polish and coatings.
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CAS number: 68441-17-8
Polymer Type:
Oxidized Polyethylene
Molecular Weight: 5,500
Mettler Softening Point:
100°C (ASTM D 6090)
Penetration Hardness:
4 dmm (ASTM D5)
Viscosity, Brookfield: 700 cP @ 125°C
Primary Chemistry:
Oxidized Polyethylene
- Manufacturer: Westlake
- Product Line: EPOLENE® Polymers
- Product: EPOLENE® Emulsifiable Polymers
- Industries: Adhesives | Care Chemicals | Coatings | Elastomers | Inks | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
EPOLENE® E-16 is an oxidized polyethylene polymer with low density and low molecular weight. It has physical characteristics that are between E-10 and E-14. EPOLENE® E-16 can be used to make low-color wax emulsions with good anti-slip and durability properties for use in textiles, polishes, and coatings.
Specifications
CAS number: 68441-17-8
Polymer Type:
Oxidized Polyethylene
Molecular Weight: 5,500
Mettler Softening Point:
100°C (ASTM D 6090)
Penetration Hardness:
4 dmm (ASTM D5)
Viscosity, Brookfield: 700 cP @ 125°C
Primary Chemistry:
Oxidized Polyethylene
Features & Benefits
- Low moisture vapor transmission
- Low color
- Grease resistance
- High gloss
- Good heat seal ability
- Produces stable emulsions
Problems Solved
Instability of water based wax emulsions.
Polish does not produce a glossy finish.
Applications
Automotive refinish, Automotive OEM, Pressure sensitive adhesives, wax modification, floor finishes, Plastic processing aid
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