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Libwax KD

Libwax KD is a Polyethylene wax. Superior Dispersing power and Good compatibility with polyolefins.

Properties

Physical Form
  • Powder
  • Solid

Identification

Product families

Applications

Automotive & Transportation — Automotive
  • Tires
Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
  • Other Industrial Applications

Product Families

Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
  • Performance Additives
  • Processing Aids
Plastics — Polymer Additives
  • Performance Additives
  • Processing Aids

Other characteristics

Brand
Libwax
Functions
Dispersant, Lubricant (Internal)
Processing Methods
Extrusion
Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyethylenes (PE), Polypropylenes (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Dosage
  • 3.0 - 5.0% for Masterbatches
  • 1.5 - 2.0% for Rubber
Markets
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Industrial
Appearance
White Powder
Application

For Masterbatches; PE or PP Pigment master batches to achieve optimum pigment dispersion in final product.; For Rubber; Libwax - KD acts as an internal lubricant and adhesiveness regulator in rubber and synthetic elastomers. Since Libwax – KD is compatible with Rubber, it improves flow properties, especially dimensional accuracy

Technology
  • Elastomers
  • Plastics
Material Features
  • Excellent Compatibility
  • Excellent Dispersibility
  • Excellent Flow Properties
HIGHLIGHTS
  • • Excellent Thermal Stability
  • Improve polymer flow properties
  • Low adhesion on hot metal surfaces
Compatible Polymers and Resins
  • Polyethylenes (PE)
  • Polypropylenes (PP)
  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Plastics and Elastomers Functions
  • Dispersant
  • Lubricant (Internal)
Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
Extrusion

Technical data

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CharacteristicValueUnit
Melting Point100 - 105°C
Melt Viscosity at 140°C40cps
Penetration Hardness at 25° C3-5dmm

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