Oxidized, high density polyethylene wax
Licowax™ PED 121
Edition Number :
11
Edition Date :
April 15, 2025
Licowax PED 121 is an oxidized, high density polyethylene wax.
Product Information
Benefits
- Surface protection and pore sealing
- Prevents weight loss and lowers the risk of fruit diseases
- Enhances fruit appearance
- Hydrophobing effect
- Emulsifiable
- Improves slip characteristics
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.
Delivery Specifications and (*) General Properties
| Characteristics | Unit | Target value | Test method |
| Appearance | almost white flakes | QM-AA-634 | |
| Acid value | [mg KOH/g] | 16 - 19 | ISO 2114 |
| Drop point | [°C] | 113 - 118 | ISO 2176 |
| *Viscosity | [mPa·s] | ~ 150 | DIN 53019 at 140°C |
| *Density (23°C) | [g/cm³] | ~ 0.98 | ISO 1183 |
Hard, high-melting, emulsifiable polyethylene wax for dispersions used in citrus fruit coating and textiles.
As lubricant for the manufacture of glass filament and glassfibre, dispersions of hard and high-melting polyethylene waxes are added to common synthetic resin dispersions.
For improving slip caracteristics and for protection against scratching during transport of glass bottles (beer, wine etc.) the dispersions of Licowax PED 121 are suitable.
Delivery form
Flakes
Packaging
Polyethylene bag 20 kg
Pallet 800 kg (40 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.
