Licowax® PED 191 powder

Licowax® PED 191 Powder is an oxidized, high density polyethylene wax with high molecular weight.

Principal: Clariant Additives

Functions: Lubricant (External), Release Agent

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Waxes

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Leather, Paper, Polish, Textile Coating, Textiles, Waterborne Ink

Processing Methods: Sheet Extrusion

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polycarbonates (PC), Polyesters, Polyoxymethylene (POM), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Labeling Claims: Not Listed In California Proposition 65

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Labeling Claims
Materials Features
Product Benefits
  • Strong nonstick effect
  • High transparency in PVC sheet extrusion
  • Promotes gelation in calcium/zinc stabilized or lead-stabilized PVC
  • High thermal stability

Applications & Uses

Coating End Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins
Industrial Additives End Use
Ink & Toner End Applications
Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
Markets
Applications
Product Applications
  • External lubricant for plastics, especially for rigid and flexible PVC.
  • It accelerates gelation and provides excellent anti-sticking properties without impairing the transparency.
  • Release agent for engineering resins like polyester or polyoxymethylene, effective external lubricant for opaque polycarbonate.
  • Hard, high-melting, emulsifiable polyethylene wax for dispersions used in polish, textile, leather and paper applications.

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 form the date of shipping when properly stored.

Other

Appearance
Almost white powder
Appearance (SDS)
Powder
Color (SDS)
Off - white
Dust Explosion Class (SDS)
ST1
Explosive Nature (SDS)
Not explosive
Flammability (SDS)
Not highly flammable
Flammable Nature (SDS)
Not highly flammable
Item Number
Oxidizing Properties (SDS)
Not oxidizing
Temperature Control
No
USA/DOT UN Number
Not Applicable
Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Number15.0-19.0 mg KOH/gmg KOH/gISO 2114
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density0.98 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Drop Point120.0-125.0 °C°CISO 2176
Viscosity1800.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53019 at 140°C
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Autoignition Temperature (SDS)824.0 °F°F
Burning Number (SDS)2.0-at 20°C, short flaring up without spreading
Burning Number (SDS)3.0-ESCIS Volume 1 at 100°C
Burning Number (SDS)2.0-ESCIS Volume 1 at 100°C, Short flaring up without spreading
Burning Number (SDS)2.0-ESCIS Volume 1 at 20°C, short flaring up without spreading
Burning Number (SDS)2.0-VDI 2263 at 100°C, Short flaring up without spreading
Burning Number (SDS)3.0-VDI 2263 at 20°C
Burning Number (SDS)2.0-VDI 2263 at 20°C, short flaring up without spreading
Density (SDS)0.98 g/cm³g/cm³at approx. 73°F
Density (SDS)approx. 0.98 g/cm³g/cm³ISO 1183 at 23°C
Drop Point (SDS)approx. 253.0 °F°FDIN ISO 2176
Flash Point (SDS)approx. 518.0 °F°FDIN 51758
Ignition Energy (SDS)32.0-61.0 MJMJ
Log Partition Coefficient (Log Pow) (SDS)0.4-at 20°C, n-octanol/water, Log pow
Median Particle Size (SDS)190.0 µmµm
Solubility In Water (SDS)2.0 mg/Lmg/LAt 68°F
Solubility In Water (SDS)2.0 mg/Lmg/LOECD 105 at 20°C
Viscosity (SDS)1800.0 mPa.smPa.sat approx. 284°F
Viscosity (SDS)approx. 1800.0 mPa.smPa.sDIN 53019 at 140°C
Shelf Life & Stability
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Shelf Life2.0 yryr