CLUSTER 03 · PLASTICSVERIFYING
PE Wax
Fischer-Tropsch / oxidised
At a glance
CAS9002-88-4
EINECSPolymer
HS / TARIC3404 90 00
REACHRegistered · polymer exempt
PACK FORMAT25 kg paper-PE bags · 500 kg big-bags
What it does
Polyethylene wax — low-molecular-weight PE used as an external/internal lubricant, dispersant and processing aid in PVC compounds, masterbatches, hot-melt adhesives and inks. Fischer-Tropsch and oxidised grades available.
Typical applications
- PVC rigid profile and pipe (external lubricant)
- Pigment dispersion in masterbatch and inks
- Hot-melt adhesive formulations
- Coatings and polishes
Specification band
Drop melting point100 – 115 °C
Viscosity at 140 °C30 – 70 mPa·s
Density at 23 °C0.93 – 0.97 g/cm³
Acid value (oxidised grades)15 – 35 mg KOH/g
Penetration at 25 °C≤ 2 dmm
Industry-typical published bands. Producer-specific values on the COA issued per shipment.
Handling & packaging
- Stable solid · store dry, below 50 °C
- Shelf life 36 months
- Not classified as hazardous for transport
Documents on file per shipment
Per-batch COA with melting point, viscosity, acid valueSDS in EU CLP formatTDS · grade-specificFood-contact compliance where requested (Reg. EU 10/2011)
Serica execution notes
- FT (Fischer-Tropsch) vs oxidised grade matched to the buyer's PVC formulation or pigment system.
- DDP to gate.
Pricing, MOQs, lead-times and producer identities are quoted per buyer.