Polywax
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Description
[Nucera (formerly Baker Petrolite)] A registered trademark for a seires of synthetic Polyethylene waxes. Polywax® products range from an average molecular weight of 450 to 3000 with corresponding melting points of 80C to 129C.
| 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 |
Resources and Citations
NuCera Solutions: Polyethylene Waxes