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Petrac® 230

Product information

Product Name
Petrac® 230
Description

Petrac 230 WAX is a high density oxidized polyethylene wax for rigid PVC applications. It is an excellent external lubricant, imparting metal release properties while promoting fusion of the PVC compound. 

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
  • Plastic Processing
Applications
  • Processing Aids & Lubricants
  • Rigid PVC
  • Rubber processing
Value Propositions
  • Good metal release
Market Segments
  • Wax
Functions
  • Lubricant

Properties

Physical State
Solid
Form
Powder
Color
White
Odor
Slight
Explosive properties
Not explosive
Oxidizing Properties
Not oxidizing

Specifications

Fineness (sieve, through 20 mesh)
≥ 99
%
Acid Value
17
mgKOH/g
Viscosity, Brookfield at 125 °C
1500
cps
Hardness at 25 °C
< 1
dmm
Mettler softening point
111
°C
Appearance
Off white coarse powder

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