Epolene® C-10 Polymer

Epolene® C-10 is a highly branched, medium molecular weight LDPE wax that was developed for use as a base polymer in hot melt coatings and hot melt adhesives for paper and packaging applications.  Coatings formulated with Epolene® C-10 exhibit exceptional gloss, grease resistance, low moisture vapor transmission, and excellent heat seal-ability.  Epolene® C-10 is also used in lost wax investment casting to make ceramic molds.  

Additionally, the properties of Epolene® C-10 make it useful as a low-cost processing aid for rubber compounding and as a dispersing and processing aid in color concentrate masterbatches. When added to masterbatch in low levels, Epolene® C-10 improves pigment dispersion and improves color yield that allows for a target color to be achieved while using less pigment.  Torque and backpressure are also reduced when Epolene® C-10 is used in masterbatch compounding resulting in lower energy consumption and more efficient manufacturing.  When used in elastomer compounding, Epolene® C-10 acts as a flow and release agent that allows the elastomer to completely fill and release easily from the mold.