Metallocene polyethylene wax
Licocene® PE 4201 powder
Edition Number :
10
Edition Date :
April 30, 2020
The highly efficient lubricant Licocene PE 4201 powder is a low viscous, non-polar polyethylene wax.
Product Information
Benefits
- Lower energy consumption and higher efficiency in PVC processing compared to paraffins and standard PE waxes
- Excellent external release properties in PVC
- Highly efficient nucleating agent in expandable Polystyrene (EPS)
Safety
Hazards
The product does not require a hazard warning label according CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended).
For further information please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet.
The product does not require a hazard warning label according CLP regulation (Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008, as amended).
For further information please refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet.
Specifications
Delivery Specifications and (*) General Properties
| Characteristics | Unit | Target value | Test method |
| Appearance | white powder | QM-AA-634 | |
| Drop point | [°C] | 125 - 130 | ASTM D 3954 |
| Viscosity | [mPa·s] | 40 - 80 | DIN 53019 at 140 °C |
| Density (23°C) | [g/cm³] | 0.96 - 0.98 | ISO 1183 |
Applications
Licocene PE 4201 powder is a low viscosity Metallocene catalyzed Polyethylene wax. It acts as a nucleating agent in expandable Polystyrene (EPS) and adjusts the cell size of the foam.
With its high crystallinity and low molecular weight, Licocene PE 4201 powder is a highly compatible modifier for open time, set time and viscosity, especially for polyolefin based hot melt adhesives.
In printing inks, it improves the rub resistance and acts as an anti-offset agent for electrophotographic toners.
Formulators of asphalt and bitumen based formulation will benefit from the improved wetting of incorporated fillers combined with an increased heat and creep resistance.
External lubricant in PVC processing.
With its high crystallinity and low molecular weight, Licocene PE 4201 powder is a highly compatible modifier for open time, set time and viscosity, especially for polyolefin based hot melt adhesives.
In printing inks, it improves the rub resistance and acts as an anti-offset agent for electrophotographic toners.
Formulators of asphalt and bitumen based formulation will benefit from the improved wetting of incorporated fillers combined with an increased heat and creep resistance.
External lubricant in PVC processing.
Packaging and Handling
Delivery form
Powder
The product is also available in other physical form.
Package
Polyethylene bag 20 kg
Pallet 1000 kg (50 bags)
Storage
For best shelf life store this product in a dry area at normal ambient temperatures.
Minimum shelf life is two years from the date of shipping when properly stored.
Powder
The product is also available in other physical form.
Package
Polyethylene bag 20 kg
Pallet 1000 kg (50 bags)
Storage
For best shelf life store this product in a dry area at normal ambient temperatures.
Minimum shelf life is two years from the date of shipping when properly stored.
