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EPOLENE® E-20P Polymer
EPOLENE® E-20P is a low–molecular weight oxidized polyethylene polymer ideal for creating wax emulsion coatings and aiding plastic extrusions.
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- Manufacturer: Westlake
- Product Line: EPOLENE® Polymers
- Product: EPOLENE® Emulsifiable Polymers
- Industries: Adhesives | Coatings | Plastics
- Authorized Countries: Canada | Mexico | United States
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Overview
EPOLENE® E-20P polymer is an oxidized, low–molecular weight polyethylene wax with exceptional hardness, medium density, and low color. It is an emulsifiable polyethylene wax primarily used in coating and plastic processing applications. EPOLENE® E-20P, with its low softening point and low viscosity, facilitates short drying times and provides excellent gloss in coating applications. EPOLENE® E-20P is ideal for creating polyethylene fruit coatings to preserve freshness. Though EPOLENE® E-20P is emulsifiable, pressure equipment is required to create emulsions.
The EPOLENE® E-20P polyethylene wax polymer is also excellent for high-speed buffable floor finishes. Here, the polyethylene wax improves the buffability and durability of floor finishes. Emulsions utilizing the EPOLENE® E-20P will exhibit high gloss, good rub resistance, and improved surface lubricity.
Specifications
Acid number (mg KOH/g): 14–18.5
Penetration hardness (dmm): Less than 1
Mettler drop point (°C): 108–116
Viscosity at 125°C (cPs): 1,000–2,000
Yellowness index: Less than 4.0
Median particle size (microns): 125
Primary Chemistry: Oxidized polyethylene
Features & Benefits
- Exceptional hardness
- Low color
- Low molecular weight
- Imparts slip resistance, durability, and toughness to floor finishes
- Oxidized to provide emulsifiable capabilities
- Produces stable water-based emulsions
- Useful as a lubricant for HDPE extrusion
- Meets specific FDA 21 CFR clearances
Problems Solved
Difficulty creating emulsions using polyethylene waxes that are not emulsifiable Permeability of fruit coatings that leads to reduced shelf life Difficulty buffing floor polishes Long drying times and low gloss of floor polishes
Applications
Plastic extrusions Floor polishes Waterborne adhesives Wax modification Fruit coatings
Related Applications
Coatings
Related Chemistries
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Related Functions
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Related Technologies
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