Polyethylene Wax
(CH₂CH₂)ₙ | CAS: 9002-88-4 | HS: 34042000
Product Description
Polyethylene Wax is a low-molecular-weight polyethylene used as a lubricant, processing aid, and surface modifier across PVC processing, inks, coatings, and rubber — delivering the higher melting point, hardness, and chemical resistance of polyethylene in a processable wax form. In PVC processing it functions as an external lubricant with exceptional metal release properties. Oxidised PE wax is emulsifiable for water-based applications. In printing inks it improves scratch resistance and rub resistance of printed surfaces. MITCHEM supplies standard and oxidised grades to plastic processors, ink manufacturers, and industrial wax formulators.
Applications by Industry
Superior external lubricant in rigid PVC profile, pipe, and film extrusion — its high melting point maintains metal release performance throughout the full range of PVC processing temperatures.
Applied in offset, gravure, and flexographic printing inks and overprint varnishes to improve scratch resistance, rub resistance, and coefficient of friction reduction on printed packaging.
Emulsifiable PE wax dispersions are used in textile finishing for softness, sewability, and surface slip; in leather finishing for surface feel, abrasion resistance, and gloss.
Applied as a processing lubricant and release agent in rubber moulding operations; higher-melting than paraffin, maintaining lubrication at elevated vulcanisation temperatures.