Plastic Additives
Zinc Stearate
| Melting Point (°C) | Metal Content (%) | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Bulk Density (gr/ml) | Particle Size (Mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116-125 | 10.4-11.4 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.5 | 0.2-0.3 | 500 Mesh-99% Pass |
| 116-125 | 10.4-11.4 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.5 | 0.2-0.3 | 350 Mesh-99% Pass |
| 116-125 | 10.4-11.4 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.5 | 0.2-0.3 | 325 Mesh-99% Pass |
| 116-125 | 10.4-11.4 | Max 0.5 | Max 0.5 | 0.2-0.3 | 325 Mesh-99% Pass |
| 116-125 | 10.4-11.4 | Max 1 | Max 0.5 | 0.2-0.3 | 350 Mesh-99% Pass |
Environment: Biodegradable
Toxicity: Zinc Stearate is non-toxic as per the following
references:
- (U.S.A) FDA Title 21CFR 175.300-177.2600-182.8994
- (EEC) Commission directive 90/128/EEC and further amendments
Calcium Stearate
| Melting Point °C | Metal Content (%) | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Bulk Density (gr/ml) | Particle Size (200 Mesh) | Particle Size (325 Mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 145~160 | 6.5~7.3 | Max 0.5 | 3.0 Max | 0.2~0.3 | 90% Pass | |
| 145~160 | 6.5~7.3 | Max 0.5 | 3.0 Max | 0.2-0.3 | 90% Pass |
Environment: Biodegradable
Toxicity: Calcium Stearate is non-toxic as per the following
reference:
- (U.S.A) FDA Title 21CFR 172.863-177.2600-184.1229,
- (EEC) Commission Directive 90/128/EEC and further amendments.
Magnesium Stearate
| Melting Point (°C) | Metal Content (%) | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Bulk Density (gr/ml) | Particle Size (200 Mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120~135 | 4~5 | 1 Max | Max 3.0 | 0.24 | 90% Pass |
Modified Magnesium Stearate (IR-302):
| Melting Point (°C) | Metal Content (%) | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Bulk Density (gr/ml) | Particle Size (200 Mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130-140 | 3.5~4.5 | 2.0 Max | Max 3.0 | 0.28 | 90% Pass |
Environment: Biodegradable
Toxicity: Magnesium Stearate is non-toxic as per the following
reference:
- (U.S.A) FDA Title 21CFR 172.863-175.300
- (EEC) Commission Directive 90/128/EEC and further amendments.
Aluminium Stearate
| Melting Point (°C) | Metal Content (%) | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Bulk Density (gr/ml) | Particle Size (200 Mesh) | Particle Size (325 Mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 Maximum | 5.5 Maximum | 8.0 Max | 1.5 Max | 0.20~0.30 | 90% Pass | - |
Barium Stearate
| Melting Point (°C) | Metal Content (%) | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Bulk Density (gr/ml) | Particle Size (200 Mesh) | Particle Size (325 Mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200~210 | 19.5~20.5 | 2.0 Max | 1.0 Max | - | 90% Pass | - |
Lithium Stearate
| Melting Point (°C) | Metal Content (%) | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Bulk Density (gr/ml) | Particle Size (200 Mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190~200 | 2.5 Max | 0.5 Max | 2.0 Max | - | 90% Pass |
Sodium Stearate
| Melting Point (°C) | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Particle Size (200 Mesh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200~210 | 1.5 Max | 3.0 Max | 90% Pass |
Potassium Stearate
| Appearance | Free Fatty Acid Content (%) | Moisture Content (%) | Particle Size (200 Mesh) | Neutral Fat and Unsaponifiable Matter (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Powder | 2 Max | 6.0 Max | 90% Pass | 2.0 Max |
PE-Wax (Iscowax)
| Viscosity (cps/160°C) | Density (gm/cc) | Hardness (dmm) | Melting Point | Acid Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iscowax-A | 100±5 | 0.92 | 3.2 | Max 110 | Nil |
| Iscowax-E (Powder) | Max 200 | 0.92-0.94 | Max 5 | Max 110 | Nil |
| LP Wax (Flakes) | Max 200 | 0.92-0.94 | Max 5 | Max 110 | Nil |
| Iscowax-PP 102 | 397 | 0.89 | Max 1 | 148±5 | Nil |
| Iscowax-O | 200 | 0.93 | Max 5 | 105 | 16 |
Iscowax (Fatty Acid Secondary Bis-Amides) - Secondary Amides
| Acid Value | Amine Value | Melting Point (°C) | 200 Mesh | 325 Mesh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iscowax-C | Max 10 | Max 2.5 | 141-143 | 90% Pass | - |
| Iscowax-OL | Max 10 | Max 5 | 115-125 | - | - |
| Iscowax-HF | Max 10 | Max 5 | 135-145 | 90% Pass | - |
| Iscowax-HF | Max 10 | Max 5 | 90-100 | Coarse Powder | - |
| Iscowax-OPT | Max 10 | Max 5 | 65-70 | Coarse Powder | - |
Glycerol Esters (Fatty Acid Esters)
| Appearance | Acid Value | Melting Point (°C) | Moisture (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS-40 | White Powder | Max 3 | 56-63 | Max 0.5 |
| White Powder | Max 2 | 65-75 | Max 0.5 | |
| White Powder | Max 2 | 65-75 | Max 0.5 | |
| Iscoaid-161 | Liquid | Max 5 | - | Max 0.5 |
Long Chain Fatty Acid Ester of Pentaerythritol
| Appearance | Acid Value | Melting Point (°C) | Moisture (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Powder | Max 5 | 55-60 | Max 0.5 |
Iscoaid-T (Fatty Amine Ester)
Description: Iscoaid-T is a processing aid that acts as a coupling agent between polymers and fillers. The particle gets activated when heat and shear are applied, creating a network of fiber-like structures between the polymer and filler.
Appearance: White Powder
Acid Value: Max 5
Melting Point: 95-105°C
Non-Ionic Surfactants (PEGs)
- PEG 3350
- PEG 4000
- PEG 6000
- PEG 8000
Polysorbates
- Polysorbates 20
- Polysorbate 60
- Polysorbate 80
