Licolub® WE 4 powder

Licolub® WE 4 powder is an ester of montanic acids with a polyol. Due to its polar center and the long, non-polar hydrocarbon chains, Licolub WE 4 powder combines internal and primarily external lubrication effects in the processing of engineering resins and PVC, especially in polyester compounds. In calendering of rigid PVC films, Licolub WE 4 powder offers excellent lubrication properties at high thermal stability and low volatility.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Functions: Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyesters, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Processing Methods: Calendering

End Uses: Masterbatches, Rigid PVC Film, Sheets

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Lubricant (Internal), Lubricant (External)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM02974
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Combines internal and external lubricantion effects in PVC and engineering resins
  • Low volatility
  • High thermal stability
  • Low migration tendency
  • Highly efficient lubricant for PVC calendering, out performing conventional Fatty acid complex ester

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Product Applications
  • Lubricant for plastics. It is particulary suitable for the production of rigid PVC film and sheet as well as for the improved processing of engineering resins (e.g. poly esters)
  • and their masterbatches.
  • Its excellent thermal stability and compatibility with polar plastics allows high end processing conditions.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Poly ethylene bag 20kg
  • Pallet 1000kg (50 bags

Storage & Handling

Storage Conditions
  • For best shelf life store this product in a dry area at normal ambient temperatures.
  • Mininum shelf life is two years from the date of shipping when properly stored.

Other

Acid Number
22.0-29.0 mg KOH/g
Appearance
Yellowish powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Light yellow
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)
197.0 °C
Density
1.01 g/cm³
Density (SDS)
1.016 g/cm³
Drop Point
79.0-81.0 °C
Drop Point (SDS)
80.0 °C
Item Number
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)
max. 1.0
Melting Point (SDS)
76.0 °C, 64.0 °C, 49.0 °C, 73.0 °C
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
Principal
Relative Density (SDS)
1.016
Saponification Value
130.0-160.0 mg KOH/g
Shelf Life
2.0 yr
Solubility In Water (SDS)
21.0 mg/L
Vapor Pressure (SDS)
56.0 MPa
Viscosity
60.0 mPa.s
Viscosity (SDS)
60.0 mPa.s
pH (SDS)
7.0
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Number22.0-29.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 2114
Saponification Value130.0-160.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 3681
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.01 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Drop Point79.0-81.0 °C°CISO 2176
Viscosity60.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53019 at 100°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)197.0 °C°C
Density (SDS)1.016 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Drop Point (SDS)80.0 °C°CDIN ISO 2176
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)max. 1.0-at 20°C, pH: 5.5 - 5.8, n-octanol/water
Melting Point (SDS)76.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Melting Point (SDS)64.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Melting Point (SDS)49.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Melting Point (SDS)73.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Relative Density (SDS)1.016-at 23°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)21.0 mg/Lmg/Lat 20°C, pH 7
Vapor Pressure (SDS)56.0 MPaMPaAt 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)60.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 100°C
pH (SDS)7.0-at 20°C