China Wax

China Wax, commonly known as Polyethylene Wax (PE Wax), is a low molecular weight synthetic wax produced through polyethylene polymerization or thermal cracking processes. It is widely used in plastics, rubber, PVC processing, masterbatch, inks, coatings, adhesives, and lubricant industries because of its excellent lubrication, dispersion, thermal stability, and surface enhancement properties. PE Wax is available in powder, flakes, granules, and pastilles forms and provides superior processing efficiency with improved surface finish and gloss.

Key Specifications

Typical PE wax grades provide low viscosity, high hardness, excellent thermal stability, and superior dispersion properties.

Applications

Plastic & PVC Industry

• PVC pipes and fittings
• PVC profiles and sheets
• Injection molding
• Extrusion processing
• Cable compounds
• Engineering plastics

Masterbatch & Compounding

• Color masterbatch
• Filler masterbatch
• Pigment dispersion
• Carbon black dispersion

Paints, Inks & Coatings

• Printing inks
• Powder coatings
• Industrial paints
• Surface polish applications

Rubber & Adhesives

• Hot melt adhesives
• Rubber processing
• Lubricating additives

Wax Products

• Candles
• Floor wax
• Car polish
• Shoe polish

Lubricant Industry

• Viscosity modifier additive
• Friction reduction additive
• Flow improvement agent

PE Wax is extensively used as a processing aid and lubricant in polymer industries due to its excellent compatibility and flow-enhancing properties.

Functions

1. Lubrication

Reduces friction during plastic processing and improves machine output.

2. Dispersion

Provides uniform pigment and filler distribution in masterbatch formulations.

3. Surface Enhancement

Improves gloss, smoothness, and scratch resistance of finished products.

4. Processing Aid

Enhances melt flow and reduces processing torque.

5. Demoulding Effect

Prevents sticking during molding and extrusion operations.

6. Thermal Stability

Maintains stability at elevated processing temperatures.

7. Viscosity Control

Acts as a viscosity improver and flow modifier in lubricants and coatings.

Benefits

• Excellent internal and external lubrication
• Improves production efficiency
• Better surface finish and gloss
• Reduces energy consumption during processing
• Improves pigment dispersion
• Enhances scratch and abrasion resistance
• High thermal and chemical stability
• Non-toxic and environmentally stable
• Improves extrusion capacity
• Reduces sticking and die build-up
• Enhances toughness and flexibility of plastic products
• Increases product consistency and quality