Licowax™ OP fine powder
Licowax OP fine powder is a partly saponified ester wax of montanic acids used for a wide variety of polymers as multifunctional lubricant and dispersing agent. Suitable for PVC, engineering resins, thermosets etc.
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Product Information
- Excellent wetting and dispersion of inorganic filler in PO compounds
- Excellent paste forming properties
- Superior solvent-binding capacity
- High thermal stability, low volatility
- Excellent external release in PVC and engineering resins outperforming standard lubricants
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.
Delivery Specifications and (*) General Properties
| Characteristics | Unit | Target value | Test method |
| Appearance | yellowish powder | QM-AA-634 | |
| Drop point |
[°C] | 96 - 102 | ISO 2176 |
| Acid value | [mg KOH/g] | 10 - 14 | ISO 2114 |
| Saponification value | [mg KOH/g] | 102 - 122 | ISO 3681 |
| Calcium content | [%] | 1.40 - 1.60 | DGF M-IV 4 |
| Particle size D50 | [µm] | 14 - 22 | QM-AA-112 |
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.
Delivery form
Powder
The product is also available in other physical forms.
Packaging
Paber bag 20 kg
Pallet 600 kg (30 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.
