EPOLENE® C-17 is a branched low-density polyethylene with a relatively high melt point and viscosity compared to other EPOLENE C-type Polymers. It is useful to modify paraffin wax to improve the blend viscosity, grease resistance, blocking temperature, scuff resistance, and gloss. EPOLENE® C-17 polymer commonly replaces granular LLDPE as the base polymer in color concentrates because it’s easier to process and has higher output rates. EPOLENE® C-17 polymer has good high temperature stability, low color, low temperature flexibility, and excellent compatibility with various hydrocarbon tackifying resins.

Attributes:

• Enhances paraffin wax coating properties like gloss, grease resistance, and MVTR

• Excellent thermal stability

• Low color

• Useful in color concentrates

Applications:

• Automotive carpet backing

• Compounding

• Hot melt adhesives

• Packaging

• Wax modification