Licowax® KST

Licowax® KST is an ester of montanic acids with multifunctional alcohols with a very low drop point.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Functions: Fixing Agent, Retarding Agent, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Chemical Mixtures & Blends

End Uses: Polish

Features: Easy Handling, Good Lubricating Properties, High Gloss, Self-Emulsifying Properties

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Function
Fixing Agent, Surface Modifier, Retarding Agent
Industrial Additives Functions
Product Code
MITM09642
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Industrial Additives End Use
Product Applications
  • Nonionic dry-bright emulsions for polish applications. Retarding and fixing agent for crop protection products.
  • Licowax® KST is suited for applications in the wide-ranging field of release agents - primarily as water - or solvent-based dispersions.

Properties

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 fine grain
Appearance (SDS)
Granules
Color (SDS)
Light yellow
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Item Number
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Numbermax. 5.0mg KOH/gISO 2114
Saponification Valuemax. 15.0mg KOH/gISO 3681
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0yr
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Drop Point56.0-63.0°CISO 2176
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Number (SDS)2.0-ESCIS Volume 1
Burning Number (SDS)2.0-VDI 2263
Decomposition Temperature (SDS)200.0-392.0°F
Deflagration Index (SDS)50.0bar.m/s
Density (SDS)1.2g/cm³at 73°F
Drop Point (SDS)approx. 140.0°FDIN ISO 2176
Flash Point (SDS)approx. 464.0°FDIN 51758
Ignition Energy (SDS)100.0-300.0MJ
Kinematic Viscosity (SDS)120.0-200.0mm²/s