Polyethylene Wax

What is Polyethylene Wax (PE-WAX)?

Polyethylene Wax (PE-WAX) is a low molecular weight polymer obtained by high-pressure polymerization of polyethylene. It belongs to the synthetic wax class.

• It exhibits thermoplastic properties.
• It has a flexible structure with high chemical resistance.
• It has a low friction coefficient, high viscosity index, and good electrical insulation properties.
• It is used in many industries such as paint, ink, plastic, rubber, cast wax, varnish, and asphalt.

Polyethylene Wax (PE-WAX) Properties

Which Industries Use Polyethylene Wax (PE-WAX)?

Plastics Industry

• Reduces friction and surface roughness in polymer blends.
• Increases the fluidity of plastics.

Paint Industry

• It ensures better dispersion of pigments.
• Adds matting and anti-skinning properties to paints and varnishes.
• It increases surface durability and quality.

Printing Ink Industry

• Reduces the viscosity of inks.
• It improves print quality by reducing friction.

Rubber and Rubber Industry

• It increases wear resistance and adhesion properties in rubber compounds.
• Provides stabilization in rubber compounds.

Cast Wax Industry

• Increases the hardness and brightness of candles.

Asphalt Industry

• Improves the workability of asphalt.
• Increases water resistance.

How is Polyethylene Wax (PE-WAX) Produced?

Polyethylene Wax (PE-WAX) is obtained by the polymerization of ethylene gas under high pressure and temperature.

Production stages:

1. Melting of polyethylene granules → Performed in special reactors under high temperature and pressure.
2. Solidification and crystallization → The molten polyethylene is crystallized with the aid of a solidifier.
3. Grinding and micronization → Crystallized PE-WAX is ground into powder.
4. Final adjustments → Molecular weight and structure are adjusted according to the desired properties.

This process results in a low molecular weight, thermoplastic synthetic wax.