Calford® WB
- Chemical Name
- Ethylene Distearamide
Calford® WB is an ethylene bis stearamide (EBS) wax (C38H76O2N2) in beaded (WB) form, produced using vegetable based stearic acid. It is primarily used as an internal and external lubricant for polymers such as polyethylene, polypropylene, ABS, polystirene, PVC, and phenols. It can also be used in coating and ink applications as dispersants and matting agents.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Prills
- Solid
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Calford
- Features
Cost Effective, Dust-Free, Food Contact Acceptable, High Gloss
- Synonyms
Ethylene Bis(Stearamide), Ethylene Distearylamide
- Labeling Claims
Cadmium-free, Chrome-free, Conflict minerals-free, Dust-free, Food Contact Acceptable, Lead-free, Phthalates-free, Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free, Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free; Cadmium-free; Chrome-free; Conflict minerals-free; Dust-free; Food Contact Acceptable; Lead-free; Phthalates-free; Polybrominated Biphenyls (PBB)-free; Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)-free
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), Polyamides, Polyesters, Polyethylenes (PE), Polystyrenes (PS), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
- Appearance
- White beads/prills
- Shelf LIfe
- 36 Months
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Material Features
- Cost Effective
- Dust-Free
- Food Contact Acceptable
- High Gloss
- Storage Condition
Shelf life is 36 months when stored indoors in a dry environment at ambient temperatures.. Products > 36 months old may be useable; contact Blachford for a specific recommendation
- Chemical Inventories
- AICS (Australia)
- DSL (Canada)
- EINECS (EU)
- ELINCS (EU)
- ENCS (Japan)
- IECSC (China)
- KECI (Korea)
- NDSL (Canada)
- Country Availability
- Canada
- USA
- Packaging Information
Standard packaging is 25 kg (55 lb.) paper bags; other packaging may be available depending on order quantities and inventory status.
- Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventories - Listed on DSL (Canada), TSCA (USA), EINECS (EU) and other commonly referenced inventories; contact Blachford for specific confirmations.; Conflict Minerals - Does not intentionally contain gold, tantalum, tin, tungsten or their derivatives; Proposition 65 - Contains no substances known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity; 40 CFR 261: RCRA - Does not meet the definition of a 'hazardous waste'; RoHS / CONEG Heavy Metals - Contains no intentionally introduced lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, PBBs or PBDEs and complies with the concentration limits; Reach - Registered (contact Blachford for usage advice). Does not contain any SVHC's; FDA - Regulated as an indirect food additive under FDA 21 CFR sections : 175.105, 175.300, 175.320, 176.170, 176.180, 177.1200, 177.1350, 177.1400, 177.1640, 177.2470, 177.2480, 178.3860
- Benefits and Features
- Economical
- Provides excellent gloss, slip and printability
- Low dusting (bead/prill form)
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | max. 3 | Gardner | CLI-COLR |
| Acid Value | max. 10 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Acid Value | max. 3 | mg KOH/g | — |
| Ash Content | max. 0.1 | wt % | — |
| Moisture Content | max. 0.3 | wt % | — |
| Melting Point | 140-147 | °C | — |
| Flash Point | 280.0 | ° C | — |
| Particle Size | approx. 1 | mm dia. | — |
