At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Lubrication · Slip / Release
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Internal and external lubricant in rigid and flexible PVC extrusion and injection molding, where it improves melt flow, reduces plate-out, and prevents sticking to hot metal surfaces.
- ▸ Mold-release and slip additive for engineering thermoplastics and thermosets, delivering clean part ejection and improved surface finish.
- ▸ Nucleating and lubricating wax in polyester (PET/PBT) and polyamide compounding to control crystallization and processing torque.
- ▸ Polishing and gloss-enhancing component in shoe creams, floor and furniture polishes, and automotive care waxes due to its high hardness and high melting point.
- ▸ Matting, scuff-resistance, and slip additive in solvent and water-based coatings, printing inks, and powder coatings.
Physical Properties
appearance
typical: hard, brittle solid; off-white to yellow-brown flakes, granules or powder
odor
typical: faint waxy / characteristic
drop_melting_point
typical: 79-95 degC (grade dependent)
acid_value
typical: 10-30 mg KOH/g (partially saponified ester grades)
saponification_value
typical: 100-160 mg KOH/g
density
typical: ~1.0 g/cm3 at 20 degC
physical_state
solid at 20 degC
water_solubility
practically insoluble in water
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
8002-53-7
Synonyms & Trade Names
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