LICOWAX PE 520 PDR

Product Details

Licowax PE 520 powder is a medium-molecular weight, non-polar polyethylene wax.

Benefits

• Excellent anti-sticking properties when used in PVC melts
• Improved flow of PE compounds
• Effective dispersing agent for PE Masterbatch applications
• Provides excellent organoleptic properties, brilliant dispersing properties for pigments, fillers and additives as well as thermal stability and color stability
• Excellent rub and scratch resistance properties
• Effective matting agent in wood coatings
• FDA approved

Typical Applications

Licowax PE 520 powder is an efficient external lubricant for rigid PVC applications, providing excellent anti-sticking properties to the PVC melt, resulting in a smooth and glossy surface of the end article. It can also be used as an internal lubricant for polyolefins providing flow improvement of PE compounds and as an release agent for elastomers and rubber applications.

It is also an effective dispersing agent for PE masterbatch applications, providing excellent organoleptic properties, brilliant dispersing properties for pigments, fillers and additives as well as thermal stability. 

Licowax PE 520 powder can be used in hotmelt adhesives as viscosity modifier. Depending on the dosage, open and set time can be adjusted.

It can also be used as a wax compound in printing inks to provide rub and scratch resistance as well as a slip modification additive. It is especially recommend for offset printing inks.