Polyethylene Wax (PE wax)

Category: Industrial Waxes

is a low‑molecular‑weight polyethylene used as a high‑performance lubricant and processing aid in plastics, coatings, inks, and adhesives, improving flow, surface slip, and scratch resistance.

Polyethylene wax is a finely divided, high‑melting synthetic wax with low viscosity, excellent thermal stability, and strong compatibility with common polymers such as PVC, PE, PP, and EVA. It provides internal and external lubrication, reduces melt viscosity and friction, enhances mold release, and delivers a smooth, glossy, and scratch‑resistant surface. ​

Key applications include plastics and masterbatch processing, where PE wax improves extrusion and injection molding efficiency, prevents die build‑up, and improves dispersion of pigments and fillers. It is also used in hot‑melt and pressure‑sensitive adhesives, inks, and powder coatings to control melt viscosity, boost cohesion and toughness, and optimize open and setting times. Additional uses span bitumen and road‑marking paints, wood‑plastic composites, rubber compounding, cable compounds, and formulated wax products such as polishes and crayons, where it raises softening point, hardness, and water resistance.

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Applications

["plastics manufacturing","Lubricant","Processing Aid","Mold Release Agent","Dispersant","Surface Enhancement"]

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