Technical datasheet
Product Description
P1Wax Grade LV1 is a low viscosity, low molecular weight homopolymer polyethylene wax in powder form, produced in Thailand under the standard control to ensure consistent product quality.
It is used in a broad range of applications, including pigment and filler dispersants, slip agents and mold release agents for molding resins, modifiers for ink and paints, shortening of setting time, improve heat resistance and reduction of blend viscosity in hot melt adhesive and thermoplastic road marking.
Packing
P1WAXTM is offered in multi package types. The standard type is 25 kg PP bag on pallet, 1.2 mt per pallet, 12 mt per 20’ container, 24 mt per 40’ container. (HS Code 34049000). See your P1WAX sales representative for packaging offerings and availability.
Storage
This product should be store in dry and dust free location at temperature below 50 oC and protected from moisture, contamination, direct sunlight and/or heat, well-ventilated area. The useful life of this product can be affected by storage and handling conditions.
| Application | Guide | Key benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Hot melt adhesive | 20-30% | Reduction of blend viscosity, shortening of setting time, and improve heat resistance |
| Thermoplastic road marking | 1-3% | Reduction of blend viscosity, and improve heat resistance |
| Color Masterbatch | 5-30% | Improve pigment dispersion |
| Filler Masterbatch | 5-8% | Improve filler dispersion |
| PVC compound | 0.5-1.5 phr | Reduce the adhesion between PVC and metal surface (external lubricant in Rigid PVC) |
| PVC Sheet/Foam | 0.5-1.5 phr | Improve filler dispersion and reduce adhesion between PVC and metal surface |
| One-packed stabilizer | 5-10% | Reduce the adhesion between PVC and metal surface (external lubricant in Rigid PVC) |
| Cable filling compound | 5-10 phr | Improve heat resistant gels and moisture barrier property |
| Rubber | 2-10% | Improve processability and additives dispersants. |
| Candle | 1-5% | Improve gloss, hardness and prolong candle life. |
| Wax blends | 3-5% | Improve softening point and hardness |
Disclaimer: The applications specified herein is for reference only. It is customer’s responsibilities to inspect and test the product for suitability of the customer’s own use and purpose. The customer is responsible for appropriate, safe, legal use, processing and handling of the product. To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate and reliable as of the date of publication. We however do not assume any liability whatsoever for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained herein.
P1Wax – LV1
Low Viscosity <40 cps
P1Wax – LV2
Medium Viscosity 40-100 cps
P1Wax – LV3
Medium Viscosity 100-150 cps
