GWAX 50W
- CAS Number
- 9002-88-4
- INCI Name
- Polyethylene
- Chemical Name
- Polyethylene
GWAX 50W is a bio-based surface modifier derived from polyethylene waxes. It falls under the category of CASE ingredients and is suitable for various applications in personal care, industrial, and cosmetic manufacturing. With its granular form, GWAX 50W ensures convenient handling and is particularly effective as a surface modifier in hot-melt adhesive formulations and resin manufacturing processes. This versatile product finds use in skin care and other beauty and care products. With its bio-based labeling claim, GWAX 50W offers a sustainable solution for enhancing the performance of your masterbatch and other end-use products.\nFor more information regarding REACH, please visit Braskem's REACH site
Properties
- Physical Form
- Granules
- Solid
- Wax
Identification
- Chemical Family
- Polyethylene Waxes, Polyethylenes, Polyolefins, WaxesPolyethylene WaxesPolyethylenesPolyolefinsWaxes
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Surface Modifier
Product families
Applications
- Other Beauty & Care
- Skin Care
- Resin Manufacturing
Product Families
- Surface Modifiers
- Polyolefins
- Fats Butters & Waxes
- Hydrocarbons & Waxes
Other characteristics
- Brand
- I'm green bio-based
- Synonyms
Ethene polymer, Ethylene polymer, Evanite Submicro
- Polymer Name
- Polyethylene (unspecified)
- Markets
- Industrial
- Personal Care
- Shelf LIfe
- 3 years
- Technology
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- CASE Ingredients
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Super Sacks
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based
- Sustainable
- Quality Standards
- In Preview
- Packaging Information
The wax is produced in 3 mm granules and shipped in BigBags (2 x 600 kg) strapped on a CP9 pallet.; Alternative packaging: 25 kg bags on a EUR pallet.
- Base Chemicals End Uses
- Masterbach Base Resin
- Pigment
- Certifications and Compliance
Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensations & Liability Act (CERCLA); EC No.1907/2006; SARA 311/312; SARA 313
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Masterbatches
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Adhesives And Sealants
- Hot Melt Adhesive
Technical data
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11 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropping Point | 104.0 | °C | DIN ISO 2176 |
| Solidification Point | 92.0 | °C | DIN ISO 2207 |
| Melting Point | 103.0 | °C | DIN 51007 |
| Needle Penetration (at 25°C) | 6.0 | 10‐1mm | DIN 51579, ASTM D1321 |
| Dynamic Viscosity (at 140°C) | 138.0 | mPas | DIN EN ISO 2555 |
| Density (at 23°C) | 0.88 | g/cm³ | DIN EN ISO 1183‐1 |
| Acid Value | max. 1 | mg KOH/g | DIN EN ISO 2114 |
| Saponification Value | max. 2 | mg KOH/g | DIN EN ISO 3681 |
| Yellowness Index | 4.0 | — | DIN EN ISO 11664 |
| Flash Point (Clevel) | min. 250 | °C | DIN EN ISO 2592 |
| Flash Point (Pensky M.) | min. 220 | °C | DIN EN ISO 2719 |
