Licowax® OP powder

Licowax® OP powder is a partly saponified ester wax.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Functions: Lubricant (Internal)

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Other Thermosets, Polyamides, Polyesters, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Reinforced Polypropylenes, Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)

End Uses: Masterbatches

Labeling Claims: Butyl Benzyl Phthalate (BBP)-free, Cadmium-free, Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reproductive Toxic (CMR) Substances-free, Cobalt-free, Conflict Minerals-free, DEHP (Diethylhexylphthalate) Free, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP)-free, Diisobutyl Phthalate (DIBP)-free, Endocrine Disruptor-free, Hexavalent Chromium-free, Lead-free, Mercury-free, Mica-free, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free, Titanium dioxide-free

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Identification & Functionality

Function
Lubricant (Internal)
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
Product Code
MITM02988
Technologies
Product Families

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Polymers & Resins
Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
Product Applications
  • Lubricant for plastics: PVC and engineering resins like polyamides, polyesters and their masterbatches.
  • It is also used for re-inforced polypropylene compounds, for thermoplastic elastomers and thermosets.
  • Excellent paste forming properties and solvent-binding capacity with organic hydrocarbon solvents for hard pasty polish products.

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
Yellowish powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Light yellow
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 Number9.0-14.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 2114
Saponification Value102.0-122.0 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 Point96.0-102.0 °C°CISO 2176
Viscosity300.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53019 at 120°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Burning Number (SDS)1.0-
Burning Number (SDS)1.0-ESCIS Volume 1
Burning Number (SDS)1.0-VDI 2263
Deflagration Index (SDS)150.0 bar.m/sbar.m/s
Density (SDS)1.02 g/cm³g/cm³at 73°F
Density (SDS)1.02 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Drop Point (SDS)approx. 210.0 °F°FDIN ISO 2176
Ignition Energy (SDS)13.0 MJMJModified Hartmann tube
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)2.0-at 20°C, n-octanol/water
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)approx. 2.0-OECD 107 at 20°C
Median Particle Size (SDS)163.0 µmµmLaser Diffraction D50
Minimum Ignition Energy (SDS)13.0 mJmJ
Relative Density (SDS)1.02-at 20°C
Relative Density (SDS)1.02-ISO 1183 at 20°C
Solubility In Water (SDS)5.0 mg/Lmg/LAt 68°F
Solubility In Water (SDS)5.0 mg/Lmg/LOECD 105 at 20°C, pH 7
Vapor Pressure (SDS)44.0 PaPaAt 68°F
Vapor Pressure (SDS)11.0 PaPaAt 122°F
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.000044 PaPaOECD 104 at 20°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)79.0 PaPaAt 77°F
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.000079 PaPaOECD 104 at 25°C
Vapor Pressure (SDS)0.0011 PaPaOECD 104 at 50°C
Viscosity (SDS)300.0 mPa.smPa.sat 120⁰C
Viscosity (SDS)approx. 300.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53019 at 120°C
pH (SDS)approx. 7.0-at 20°C, Saturated Aqueous Solution
pH (SDS)7.0-at 68°F