Licowax® C powder

Licowax® C powder is a Amide wax.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Functions: Anti-Blocking Agent, Dispersant, Flow Promoter, Lubricant, Release Agent, Slip Agent

Chemical Family: Amide Waxes

Chemical Name: Ethylene Distearamide

End Uses: Cellophane, Film, Masterbatches, Paper, Paperboard, Polymer Coating, Wood Plastic Composites (WPC)

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

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

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Amide Waxes
Chemical Name
Ethylene Distearamide
Composite Materials Functions
Lubricant
Function
Dispersant, Lubricant, Anti-Blocking Agent, Release Agent, Slip Agent
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Anti-Blocking Agent,
Dispersant,
Flow Promoter,
Release Agent,
Slip Agent
Product Code
MITM02981
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Ethylene Bis(Stearamide), Ethylene Distearylamide
Technologies
CASE,
Composite Materials,
Plastics,
Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families
CASE — Additives
Other Additives
Composite Materials — Additives
Other Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives,
Processing Aids,
Surface Modifiers
Industrial Additives & Materials — Paper & Pulp Chemicals
Finishing Additives & Treatments
Industrial Additives & Materials — Processing Aids
Other Processing Additives

Features & Benefits

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

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Polymer Coating
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Polyolefins,
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Styrenics
Composites End Use
Wood Plastic Composites (WPC)
Industrial Additives End Use
Cellophane,
Paper,
Paperboard
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Film,
Masterbatches
Markets
Industrial
Applications
Industrial — Paper & Pulp
Coated Paper & Paperboard,
Pulping & Processing
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Resin Manufacturing
Product Applications
  • Release agent and flow promoter for all engineering resins, Styrenics and their copolymers.
  • Slip- and anti-blocking agent for polyolefins and PVC, especially for film applications and also lubricant for wood plastic composites.
  • Dispersing agent for masterbatch applications, preferably for engineering resins and PVC.
  • Licowax C has no influence on the transparency of the Polymers.

Properties

Physical Form
Powder

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
BfR Recommendation XIV,
BfR Recommendation XXI,
BfR Recommendation XXXVI,
BfR Recommendation XXXVI/1,
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG),
Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2),
EC No. 1935/2004,
EC No. 2023/2006,
EU Packaging Directive (94/62/EC),
FDA 21 CFR 174.5,
FDA 21 CFR 175.105,
FDA 21 CFR 175.300,
FDA 21 CFR 176.170,
FDA 21 CFR 176.180,
FDA 21 CFR 176.200,
FDA 21 CFR 176.210,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1200,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1210,
FDA 21 CFR 177.1680,
FDA 21 CFR 177.2600,
FDA 21 CFR 178.3710,
FDA 21 CFR 178.3860,
GB 31603-2015,
GB 4806.1-2016,
GB 9685-2016,
GB4806.6-2016,
ISO 14001,
ISO 45001,
ISO 9001,
Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW),
MERCOSUR GMC Resolution 39/19,
RDC 326/2019,
Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008,
Regulation (EC) No. 1334/2008,
Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 (PIM),
Resolution AP (2004) 1,
Swiss Ordinance (SR 817.023.21),
Toy Standard EN71/3

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Eye irritating: slightly irritating, does not require labelling (rabbit) Not irritating to skin

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Bags

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000004
Principal
Clariant Additives

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Information
  • For best shelf life store this product in a dry area at normal ambient temperatures.
  • Minimum shelf life is 2 years from the date of shipping when properly stored.

Other

Appearance
Almost white powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Off - white
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Insoluble in (SDS)
Water
Item Number
ITM01917,
ITM24475,
ITM25152
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 8.0mg KOH/gISO 2114
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0yr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.0g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Drop Point139.0-144.0°CISO 2176
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 392.0°F
Deflagration Index (SDS)63.0bar.m/s
Density (SDS)1.0g/cm³At 23°C
Drop Point (SDS)approx. 288.0°FDIN ISO 2176
Ignition Energy (SDS)100.0-300.0MJat 20°C
Median Particle Size (SDS)218.0µmISO 13320-1 D50
Melting Point (SDS)291.0°FDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Minimum Ignition Energy (SDS)100.0-300.0MJModified Hartmann tube at 60°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)23.0PaAt 20°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)62.0PaAt 50°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)42.0PaAt 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)10.0mPa.sat 150°C