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Petrac® 215

Product information

Product Name
Petrac® 215
Description

Petrac 215 Wax is a high quality low density oxidized polyethylene lubricant primarily for rigid PVC applications that require consistent performance under high shear conditions. It provides excellent external lubrication, increased gloss, and good metal release during processing.

Petrac 215 Wax is listed in NSF / ANSI International Standard 14 – Plastics Piping System Components and Related Materials. Additionally, it is suitable for use in food packaging applications in accordance with FDA Code of Regulations; Subpart B177.1620. 

Available in these regions
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • India
  • Middle East/Africa
  • North America
  • South America

Identifiers

Chemical Name
Oxidized polyethylene
CAS #
68441-17-8

Classifications

Product Group
Lubricants
Product Category
Waxes and Fatty Acids

Tags

Industries
  • Food
  • Plastic Processing
Applications
  • Processing Aids & Lubricants
  • Rigid PVC
  • Rubber processing
Value Propositions
  • Increased gloss
  • Low density
  • Good metal release
  • High quality
  • FDA approved
Market Segments
  • Consumer goods
  • Wax
Functions
  • Lubricant

Properties

Physical State
Solid
Form
Color
White
Odor
Slight
Melting point/freezing point
102
°C
Flash Point
> 204
°C
Explosive properties
Not explosive
Flammability class
Combustible IIIB estimated
Oxidizing Properties
Not oxidizing
Specific gravity at 20 °C
0.94

Specifications

Mettler softening point
100
°C
Needle penetration at 25 °C
12
Density
0.9
g/cc
Fineness (sieve, through 20 mesh)
≥ 99
%
Appearance
Off white coarse powder
Color (Gardner)
≤ 4
Acid Value
16
mgKOH/g

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