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Epolene® C-13P is a powdered form, low density polyethylene wax. It is used as a base polymer in color concentrates, coatings, and hot melt adhesives.
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Product Overview
Epolene® C-13P is a highly branched, medium molecular weight, LDPE polymer that is supplied as a powdered wax.. It is commonly used as a base for color concentrates where it offers excellent pigment dispersion and improved process-ability. Epolene C-13P can also be used in hot melt coatings and adhesives as a base polymer. It provides excellent grease resistance, high gloss, scuff resistance and low moisture vapor transmission. Additionally, it can be blended with paraffin waxes to increase the blend viscosity. These properties make it ideal for coatings and adhesives for packaging and paper. The low coefficient of friction of Epolene® C-13P makes it a useful lubricant for rubber compounding operations.
Product Specifications
Polymer Type: LDPE
Product Form: Powder
Molecular Weight: 76,000
Ring and Ball Softening Point: 110°C (ASTM E 28)
Penetration Hardness: 3 dmm (ASTM D5)
Viscosity @ 190°C: 63,000 cP
Melt Index, 190°C/2.16 kg: 190 cP
Product Form: Powder
Molecular Weight: 76,000
Ring and Ball Softening Point: 110°C (ASTM E 28)
Penetration Hardness: 3 dmm (ASTM D5)
Viscosity @ 190°C: 63,000 cP
Melt Index, 190°C/2.16 kg: 190 cP
Primary Chemistry: Polyethylene Polymer
Features & Benefits
Low moisture vapor transmission
Low color
Grease resistance
High gloss
Good heat stability
Improved fibers binding
Enhanced adhesion
Low color
Grease resistance
High gloss
Good heat stability
Improved fibers binding
Enhanced adhesion
Problems Solved
Difficulties processing Epolene® C-13 due to particle size.
Applications
Automotive carpet backing, wax modification, PVC lubricant, plastics color concentrates and masterbatching.