Bareco® microcrystalline wax
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Description
[NuCera (formerly Baker Petrolite Polymers)] A registered trademark for series of microcrystalline waxes. Bareco waxes are chemically inert. The product series provides a range in flexibility, hardness and melting point. Former Bareco polyethylene waxes are now sold under the name Polywax®.
| Product | Melting Point (°C) | Viscosity @ 149°C/*99°C (cP) | Penetration @25°C (dmm) | Heat of Fusion (ΔH) (Jg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLYWAX™ 400 polyethylene | 81 | 7 | 10 | 205 |
| POLYWAX™ 500 polyethylene | 88 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 220 |
| POLYWAX™ 600 polyethylene | 94 | 10 | 3 | 225 |
| POLYWAX™ 655 polyethylene | 99 | 7 | 2 | 225 |
| POLYWAX™ 725 polyethylene | 104 | 10 | 1.5 | 235 |
| POLYWAX™ 1000 polyethylene | 113 | 15 | 1 | 235 |
| POLYWAX™ 2000 polyethylene | 126 | 55 | 0.5 | 255 |
| POLYWAX™ 3000 polyethylene | 129 | 130 | 0.5 | 260 |
Synonyms and Related Terms
Bareco wax; Bareco polywax; polyethylene wax: Polywax
Physical and Chemical Properties
Bareco® 2000: clear:
- m.p =219-230C
Resources and Citations
- NuCera Solutions: Polyethylene Waxes
- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997