Licowax® E powder

Licowax® E powder is an ester of montanic acids with multifunctional alcohols. The montanic acids contained in raw montan wax are straightchain, unbranched monocarboxylic acids with a chain length in the range of C₂₈ -C₃₂ . As a result of the long chain these montanic acids have a high thermostability and a low volatility as well as a low tendency to migration. Licowax E powder is used as lubricant and dispersing agent in a wide variety of polymers like PVC, PS, PBT, PA, PDM, PC, TPU.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Functions: Dispersant, Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyamides, Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT), Polycarbonates (PC), Polydimethyldiallylammonium Chloride (PDM), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Styrenes, Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)

End Uses: Masterbatches

Chemical Family: Fatty Acid Esters

Labeling Claims: Aluminum-free, Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP)-free, Cadmium-free, Cobalt-free, Conflict Minerals-free, Copper-free, DEHP (Diethylhexylphthalate) Free, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)-free, Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP)-free, Hexavalent Chromium-free, Lead-free, Lithium-free, Mercury-free, Mica-free, Nickel-free, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-free

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Identification & Functionality

Blend
No
Chemical Family
Chemical Name
Function
Dispersant, Lubricant (Internal), Lubricant (External)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM02983
Single Ingredient
Yes
Synonyms
Fatty acids, montan-wax, esters with ethylene glycol, Waradur ESL
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Excellent internal and external release properties in PVC and engineering resins out performing standard lubricants
  • High thermostability and low volatility, low migration
  • Good paste forming properties
  • Excellent release properties in engineering resins out performing standard lubricants

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Product Applications

Lubricant for plastics, especially engineering resins, PVC, styrenics and their masterbatches. Also suitable for elastomers, TPU and thermosets. Good paste-forming properties with organic hydrocarbon solvents.

Properties

Physical Form

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Principal Information

Group Principal Number
S000004
Principal

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
Pale yellowish powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
White yellowish
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flammability (SDS)
Non falmmable
Item Number
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Number15.0-20.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 2114
Saponification Value140.0-160.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 3681
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density1.02 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Drop Point79.0-83.0 °C°CISO 2176
Viscosity20.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53019 at 100°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)min. 380.0 °C°Cdust
Burning Number (SDS)1.0-
Burning Number (SDS)1.0-ESCIS Volume 1
Burning Number (SDS)1.0-VDI 2263
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 180.0 °C°C
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)min. 180.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Deflagration Index (SDS)69.0 bar.m/sbar.m/s
Density (SDS)1.02 g/cm³g/cm³at 20°C
Density (SDS)1.02 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 20°C
Drop Point (SDS)approx. 81.0 °C°CDIN ISO 2176
Ignition Energy (SDS)10.0-30.0 MJMJModified Hartmann tube
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)0.9-at 20°C, pH: 7, n-octanol/water, Log pow
Melting Point (SDS)approx. 77.0 °C°CDifferential Scanning Calorimetry
Minimum Ignition Energy (SDS)10.0-30.0 mJmJ
Relative Density (SDS)1.02-at 20°C
Relative Density (SDS)1.02-ISO 1183 at 20°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)24.0 mg/Lmg/Lat 20°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)24.0 mg/Lmg/LOECD 105 at 20°C, pH 7
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.043 MPaMPaAt 25°C
Viscosity (SDS)20.0 mPa.smPa.sAt 100°C
Viscosity (SDS)approx. 20.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53019 at 100°C
Viscosity (SDS)0.043 mPa.smPa.sDirective 92/69/EEC, A.4 at 25°C
pH (SDS)approx. 7.0-at 20°C, Saturated Aqueous Solution