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GWAX 50A

CAS Number
9002-88-4
Chemical Name
Polyethylene
Chemical Family
Waxes

GWAX 50A is a multi-purpose bio-based linear polyethylene wax with reliable quality parameters and has a format of granules. The minimum bio-based content of this grade is 96%, determined according to ASTM D6866.

Properties

Physical Form
Granules

Product families

CASE Ingredients — Additives
  • Other Additives
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
  • Fats Butters & Waxes
Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Intermediates
  • Hydrocarbons & Waxes

Other characteristics

Brand
I'm green bio-based
Synonyms

Ethene polymer, Ethylene polymer, Evanite Submicro

Labeling Claims
Bio-based
Shelf Life
3 years
Technology
  • Base Chemicals & Intermediates
  • CASE Ingredients
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
Packaging Type
  • Bags
  • Super Sacks
Quality Standards
Astm D6866
Packaging and Storage

The wax is produced in 3 mm gra nules a nd s hipped in BigBags (2 x 600 kg) stra pped on a CP9 pallet. Alternave packaging: 25 kg bags on a EUR pallet.

Base Chemicals End Uses
  • Masterbatch
  • Pigment
Adhesives And Sealants
Hot Melt Adhesive

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnitMethod
Dropping Point119°CDIN ISO 2176
Solidification Point104°CDIN ISO 2207
Melting Point (at 25°C)118°CDIN 51007
Needle Penetration (at 140°C)210 -1mmDIN 51579, ASTM D1321
Dynamic Viscosity (at 23°C)141mPasDIN EN ISO 2555
Density0.94g/cm³DIN EN ISO 1183-1
Acid Valuemax. 1mg(KOH)/gDIN EN ISO 2114
Saponification Valuemax. 1mg(KOH)/gDIN EN ISO 3681
Yellowness Index30—DIN EN ISO 11664
Flash Pointmin. 225°CDIN EN ISO 2719, Pensky M

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