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

Labeling Claims: Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP)-free, Cadmium-free, Conflict Minerals-free, DEHP (Diethylhexylphthalate) Free, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)-free, Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP)-free, Hexavalent Chromium-free, Lead-free, Mercury-free, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free

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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

Labeling Claims
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

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000004
Principal

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

Appearance
Yellowish powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Light yellow
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flammability (SDS)
Non flammable
Item Number
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
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
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)approx. 197.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Density (SDS)1.016 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Density (SDS)1.016 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 20°C
Drop Point (SDS)approx. 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)64.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Relative Density (SDS)1.016-at 23°C
Relative Density (SDS)1.016-ISO 1183 at 23°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)21.0 mg/Lmg/Lat 20°C, pH 7
Solubility In Water (SDS)21.0 mg/Lmg/LOECD 105 at 20°C, pH 7
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.00056 MPaMPaDirective 92/69/EEC, A.4 at 25°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)56.0 MPaMPaAt 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)60.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 100°C
Viscosity (SDS)approx. 60.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53019 at 100°C
pH (SDS)7.0-at 20°C
pH (SDS)approx. 7.0-at 20°C, Saturated Aqueous Solution