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Optimising output “Better economies can be achieved by choosing the best wax for each formula to optimise hourly output on flood-fed extruders and reduce energy consumption,” concludes Neuber. “Better physical [properties] and product integrity can be achieved by lubrication packages that use montan/RBW waxes in place of stearate waxes, yielding im- proved melt/tensile strength. Fusion and gelation times may also be improved, resulting in better mixing and less shear-damaged polymer.” He says that these processing and property benefits are beneficial for any application, but are especially critical for asymmetric extrudates, such as window frames or decorative moldings. Neuber says that the tests demonstrated that
Licocare RBW bio-based lubricants are an option for PVC. “Physical attributes can be improved in extruding asymmetric geometries, while reducing the yellowing seen with previous generations of montan analogues.” In Europe, Clariant’s Licocare RBW Vita range —
Licolub FA 1 and Licowax C — were awarded an “OK compost Industrial” certificate in June 2020, which makes them suitable as processing and
dispersing additives in compostable biopolymers. “Converting bioplastics into commercially viable goods has long been limited, among the others, by the lack of suitable bio-based additives. … As [the new additives] do not compromise the composta- bility or biodegradability of the final products, they make a valuable contribution to creating truly circular packaging and consumer goods, and reducing fossil waste generation”, according to Manuel Mueller, Global Market Segment Leader, Clariant BU Additives.
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ENGINEERED TO IMPROVE PROCESS AND PRODUCT PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT AN EXTENSIVE ARRAY OF INDUSTRIES.
> Activators > Dispersants > Homogenizers > Lubricants > Metal Stearates
> Montan Ester Wax Alternatives
> Odor Control
> Peptizers > Plasticizers > Polyethylene Waxes > Processing Agents > Silane Coupling Agents > Slip Agents (Amides) > Tackifiers > Viscosity Modifiers
Above: Clariant’s Licocare RBW grades are montan wax equivalents based on renewable feedstocks such as rice bran wax
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