CERALENE® 2E

CERALENE® 2E is a low density polyethylene wax with a typical average molecular weight of 3000 MW.

Brand: CERALENE (4 products)

Chemical Name: Polyethylene

Functions: Lubricant, Release Agent, Surface Modifier

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Waxes, Polyethylenes, Polyolefins, Waxes

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Benefits
  • Plasticising
  • Viscosity Reduction
  • Internal/External Lubrication
  • Reduced Energy Input/Friction
  • Slip And Anti-blocking Effect
  • Improved Wetting Of Pigments, Fillers And Fibers

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Base Chemicals End Uses
Coating Type
Major Fields of Application

For different kinds of technical applications like pigment dispersion in polyolefin masterbatches, external lubricant in the processing of PVC, external release agent for the processing of polar plastics, slip and scratch resistance in powder coatings.

For Different Kinds of Application
  • Color Masterbatches (Dispersing Additive)
  • Pvc (Ext. Release, Surface Improvement, Int./Ext. Lubricant)
  • Technical Plastics (Flow/Surface Improvement, Mold Release)
  • Additive Masterbatches (Dispersing Additive, Compatibilizer)
  • Duroplasts (Flow, Leveling. Pigment Dispersion)
  • Pigment And Fillers (Surface Coating)
  • Rubber Processing (Release)
  • Powder Coatings (Flow/Leveling/Scratch Resistance)
  • Bitumen
  • Hot melt adhesives
  • Aqueous and solvent based coating systems
  • Toner
  • Cosmetic applications
  • Lubricants in wood plastic components.
Applications
  • Specially recommended for masterbatch.
  • Specially recommended for PVC.
  • Specially recommended for wood/fire plastic.
  • Recommended for powder coatings.
  • Recommended for solvent based formulations.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
white prills
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Density (23°C)0.92g/cm3PN-EN ISO 1183-1
Drop Point106.0°CASTM D3954-94
Penetration (25°C)2.0mm·10^-1 DIN 51579
Viscosity (120°C)550.0mPa·sPN-EN ISO 3219
Acid Value0mg(KOH)/gPN-EN ISO 2114
Ecology/Toxicology properties
  • Acute oral toxicity LD50: min. 2000 mg/kg (rat)
  • The product is water insoluble and shows no harmful effects on fish and bacteria.

Regulatory & Compliance

Status Under Food Legislation

The product fulfills legislations of various countries.

Status Under Food Legislation

FDA/BfR and Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
  • PE-bags of 20 kg netto
  • Palett of 1000 kg (50 bags)
  • Big bags of 1000 kg netto

Storage & Handling

Storage
  • The product has to be stored dry at room temperature.
  • Beware of sunlight and heat.
  • Stability at least 2 years from date of delivery.