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
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- Marie Svoboda, Conservation Survey Index, unpublished, 1997