Licowax® E flakes
Licowax E flakes 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 flakes is used as lubricant and dispersing agent in a wide variety of polymers like PVC, PS, PBT, PA, PDM, PC, TPU. Licowax E flakes is also applied in polish & care industries, such as shoe & leather care, car care. It is a hard ester wax and good paste forming properties and it is easily emulsifiable.
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Product Information
- Excellent internal and external release properties in PVC and engineering resins like PA, TPU
- High thermostability and low volatility, low migration
- Good paste forming properties
- Excellent release properties in engineering resins outperforming standard lubricants
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.
Delivery Specifications and (*) General Properties
| Characteristics | Unit | Target value | Test method |
| Appearance | pale yellowish flakes | QM-AA-634 | |
| Acid value | [mg KOH/g] | 15 - 20 | ISO 2114 |
| Saponification value | [mg KOH/g] | 140 - 160 | ISO 3681 |
| Drop point | [°C] | 79 - 83 | ISO 2176 |
| *Viscosity | [mPa·s] | ~ 20 | DIN 53019 at 100°C |
| *Density (23°C) | [g/cm³] | ~ 1.02 | ISO 1183 |
Good paste-forming properties with organic hydrocarbon solvents.
Delivery form
Flakes
The product is also available in other physical form.
Packaging
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.
