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Polymeric wax

GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: polymeric wax CAS #: 61827-42-7; 61791-26-2; 68439-49-6
Solids content, wt%: 30-40
Product composition: non-ionic aqueous emulsion of a modified polypropylene wax, 9-10% fatty
alcohol, alkoxylated; cationic aqueous emulsion of an oxidized HD polyethylene wax, 3-4%
amines, tallow alkyl, ethoxylated; non-ionic aqueous emulsion of an oxidized HD polyethylene
wax, 7-8% alcohols C16-C18, ethoxylated; 2-3% wax; polyethylene wax; modified polypropylene
wax
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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State: liquid, solid, powder Boiling point, C: 100 Color: off-white, light yellow
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Melting point, C: 2.00/product; 105-150 (wax component) Density, kg/m : 870-1000
pH: 5-8.5 Particle size mm: 50-90 Viscosity, mPas: 10-<400
HEALTH & SAFETY
Rat oral LD50, mg/kg: >5000/product; >2000/wax, >500/fatty alcohol, alkoxylated
Carcinogenic: NTP, IARC, OSHA, ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels
greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen.
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OSHA, PEL, mg/m : 2/wax fumes UN/NA class: 3082
USE & PERFORMANCE
Outstanding properties: Provides strong anti-slip effect and good dirt repulsion. In aqueous leather
finishes, it produces an anti-slip and anti-tack effect. It also improves water and alcohol resistance,
scuff resistance, and protects against heel marks (black heel resistance). Provides very good
scratch and abrasion resistance. Exhibits very good resistance against burnishing. Offers uniform
matting with smooth surface feel. Imparts reduction of the coefficient of friction. Gives good anti-
blocking properties, due to its high melting point.
Recommended for polymers: EVA, TPE, TPU
Recommended for products: leather, inks, polishes, coatings, marble care
Concentrations used, wt%: 1-7% (based on total formulation)
Food approval FDA: 175.105 adhesives, 176.180 components of paper and paperboard in contact
with dry food