Lubricants / Waxes for Plastic Compounds

IncroMax™ 100 by Cargill acts as an internal lubricant, processing aid and friction modifier for polyethylene terephthalate (PET). It improves flow during processing and reduces energy consumption & coefficient of friction (high slip). It offers increased output rate, packing & de-nesting, scratch resistance, reduced scuff as well as 60% reduction in mold release force.

• It provides medium slip, torque release and composite lubrication, while having no impact on optical clarity.
• It can be dispersed evenly through the polymer in the melt phase that migrates to the surface of the polymer, where it forms a thin lubrication layer reducing unwanted adhesion.
• It can be used to improve product quality and process efficiency in film & sheet extrusion and injection molding.
• It is suitable for automotive, wood polymer composites, composites, and biopolymers.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.5%.
• It is used in PETg, PC, PBT, PLA & its blends and other bioplastics applications.
• It has a shelf life of 1 year.

IncroMax™ 300 by Cargill acts as an internal lubricant, processing aid and friction modifier designed specifically for polycarbonate (PC). It offers increased output rate, slip performance, scratch resistance, reduced processing temperature and improved mold release.

• It can be used to improve product quality and process efficiency in PC sheet, glazing and injection molding applications.
• It provides improved flow during processing and reduced coefficient of friction with no impact on optical clarity.
• IncroMax™ 300 is used in automotive plastics.
• Recommended dosage level is 0.1-0.5%.
• It has a shelf life of 1 year.

Optislip™ EBS (Powder) by Cargill is a non-vegetable origin, secondary bisamide-based slip, anti-block agent & processing aid for polyolefins and external lubricant for PVC. It offers mold release benefits in polyamides (nylon).

• It disperses evenly through the polymer in the melt phase, and migrates to the surface where it forms a thin lubricating layer that reduces the coefficient of friction between surfaces and reduces unwanted adhesion.
• Optislip™ EBS (Powder) is suitable for composites, styrenics and rubber applications.
• The recommended dosage level is 500-2000 ppm for films and 0.2-1.0% for molding applications.
• It has a shelf life of 365 days.

Optislip™ EBS (Bead) by Cargill acts as a slip, anti-block agent & processing aid for polyolefins and external lubricant for PVC. It is non-vegetable origin secondary bis-amide. It offers mold release benefits in polyamides (nylon).

• It disperses evenly through the polymer in the melt phase, and migrates to the surface where it forms a thin lubricating layer that reduces coefficient of friction between surfaces and reduces unwanted adhesion.
• Optislip™ EBS (Bead) is suitable for composites, styrenics and rubber.
• The recommended dosage level is 500-2000 ppm for films and 0.2-1.0% for molding applications.
• It has a shelf life of 365 days.

Optislip™ EBS (Microbead) by Cargill acts as an external lubricant for PVC, slip, anti-block agent and processing aid for polyolefins. It offers mold release benefits in polyamides (nylon). It is non-vegetable origin secondary bis-amide.

• It disperses evenly through the polymer in the melt phase, and migrates to the surface where it forms a thin lubricating layer that reduces the coefficient of friction between surfaces and reduces unwanted adhesion.
• It is suitable for composites, styrenics and rubber applications.
• The recommended dosage level is 500-2000 ppm for films and 0.2-1.0% for molding applications.
• Optislip™ EBS (Microbead) is EU 10/2011, FDA (175.105) and FDA (175.300) approved.
• It has a shelf life of 365 days.

Optislip™ EBS (Pastille) by Cargill acts as ethylene bisstearamide-based slip, anti-block agent & processing aid for polyolefins and external lubricant for PVC. It offers mold release benefits in polyamides (nylon).

• It disperses evenly through the polymer in the melt phase, and migrates to the surface where it forms a thin lubricating layer that reduces coefficient of friction between surfaces and reduces unwanted adhesion.
• Optislip™ EBS (Pastille) is suitable for composites, styrenics and rubber applications.
• Recommended dosage level is 500-2000 ppm for films and 0.2-1.0% for molding applications.
• It has a shelf life of 365 days.

SILMAPROCESS AL2660 by Silma is a highly concentrated masterbatch of super-high molecular weight functionalized polysiloxane, finely and synergistically dispersed on LLDPE carrier.

• It is used in halogen-free compounds as a processing aid, improving viscosity and homogeneity.
• It acts as a flame-retardant synergist (L.O.I.) and smoke suppressant, while also eliminating surface defects and die drool.
• It works as a slipping agent, external lubricant, and releasing agent during cable extrusion.
• It improves mechanical properties and surface quality of the finished goods.
• It reduces melt viscosity during compounding, enhancing throughput, stability, compound homogeneity.
• SILMAPROCESS AL2660 reduces THR (Total Heat Release) and PHRR (Peak Heat Release Rate) in halogen-free compounds and serves as a scratch and abrasion resistance enhancer in polyolefin and rubber compounds.
• The recommended dosage for the processing aid is 0.5-1%, while for extrusion or injection molding processes is 0.5-5%.
• It has a shelf life of one year.

Einar® 201 by Palsgaard is a plant-based, general purpose internal anti-static agent for a broad range of PP injection molding applications and will ensure clean, dust free and an attractive appearance of packaging, appliances and other household products.

• Recommended loading levels for homopolymer PP is 0.3-0.5% and for random copolymers is 0.1-0.3%.
  
• It is also an efficient mold release and de-nesting additive and allows easy separation of stacked parts.
• In mold release applications, the recommended loading levels for homopolymers is 0.2-0.4%, for random copolymers 0.1-0.2% and for impact copolymers 0.3-0.5%.
• It is also a very good mold release for many PVC injection molding applications and is typically used at loading levels of 0.3-0.6%.
• The food-grade status of the product makes this mold release and anti-static agent the perfect match for food packaging.
• It has a shelf life of 24 months.
• It also serves as an aging modifier for PE and PP foams.
• The high consistent quality of the product guarantees reliable and dependable performance when PE and PP foam is conditioned after manufacture for release of excessive blowing agent.
• A typical loading level of the product when foams are produced with physical blowing agents is 0.4-1.5%.
• Loading levels in combination with chemical blowing agents is typically 0.2-0.5%.
• Einar® 201 key features and benefits include:
• Highly effective replacement for anti-static ethoxylated amines and amides.
• A high-quality glycerol monostearate made from vegetable oils.
• An internal anti-static additive for additive masterbatches based on polypropylene.
• Especially well-suited for PP applications including R-PP, H-PP & B-PP.
• It has an ideal migration profile in PP that delivers sufficient lubrication and will promote lower cycle times & continuous operation.
• Worldwide regulatory approval for food-contact applications.
• Produced in CO₂-neutral factories.
• Available in both pellet and powder form.
• Excellent anti-static performance in homopolymer and random copolymers.
• Good mold release and denesting properties.
• No worries when used in food-contact applications.
• High heat resistance and low volatility.
• No adverse effects on mechanical, optical, and barrier properties.
• Consultancy and technical evaluations available from Palsgaard's applications team.

PALMESTER 3976 by KLK OLEO is pentaerythritol tetrastearate derived from renewable vegetable oils. It exhibits excellent lubricating properties internally and/or externally in PC and most engineering plastics. It functions as slip & anti-blocking agent, flow modifier, anti-static, dispersing- and mold release agent. It is used in appliances, personal safety/protection equipment, building & construction, electrical market, electronics/computer, fiber, textile and carpets. It is recommended for packaging, household, products/consumer goods, wiring & cables, pipe, hoses, fittings and urban equipment. PALMESTER 3976 is HALAL certified.

BRUGGOLEN® P130 by Brüggemann is a very low volatile, mixture of effective lubricants and processing auxiliary for engineering thermoplastics like polyamides, polyesters and others. In the polymer melt it serves as a very effective internal and external lubricant. It offers improved melt flow of the polymer melt, protection of the polymer against damage due to reduced friction, very good compatibility, good temperature stability and minimum discoloration. It provides improved surface (high gloss), mold release of the finished parts and feeding behavior of the plastic granules in the processing machines. It is designed for the acceleration of injection molding process, dry blending and compounding on twin screw extrusion machines. The dosage level of the grade is 0.2-2.0%, depending on the polymer and the desired properties of the finished parts. The shelf life of BRUGGOLEN® P130 is 12 months under (closed, dry, 25°C) conditions.