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Epolene ® Polymer Product Overview

Epolene ® Polymer Product Overview. What is an Epolene Polymer?. Medium to low molecular weight polyethylene and polypropylene polymers Produced in 4 operating units in Longview, TX 3 basic types of polymers which are called C, E, and N-type polymers

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Epolene ® Polymer Product Overview

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  1. Epolene® PolymerProduct Overview

  2. What is an Epolene Polymer? • Medium to low molecular weight polyethylene and polypropylene polymers • Produced in 4 operating units in Longview, TX • 3 basic types of polymers which are called C, E, and N-type polymers • Products supplied as free flowing pellets; powder form available for some products • Products packaged in 50 lbs bags; some alternative package sizes available

  3. Epolene Performance Attributes • Used as additives and polymer modifiers in diverse applications • Product attributes deliver : • Abrasion resistance • Moisture and grease resistance • Surface slip and release properties • Compatibility with other polymers, pigments, and fillers

  4. Types of Epolene Polymers Highly branched, medium molecular C-Type Coating Grade weight polyethylene polymers (C-16 & C-18 are chemically modified) Low molecular weight polyethylene, polymers (except N-15, which is polypropylene based) Nonemulsifiable N-Type Oxidized low molecular weight polyethylene polymers (except E-43, which is polypropylene based) E-Type Emulsifiable

  5. Chemical Processing of EpolenePolymers Polyethylene: C-Type Maleation C-16, C-18, C-19 E-10, E-14, E-16, E-20 Oxidation N-Type E-Type Polypropylene: Degradation N-15 PP E-43 and E-25 Maleation

  6. Characteristics of Epolene Polymers Low Molecular Weight Polyolefins Plastic Grade Polyolefins C-Type N-Type E-Type PE PP < 100,000 > 100,000 Molecular Weight Molecular Weight 3,600-9,100 15,000-100,000 4,000-15,000

  7. Molecular Weight vs. Density Epolene C, E and N Polymers Viscosity Hardness C-14 C-17 C-13 Softening Pt. C-10/16 C-15/18 N-15 N-10 N-30 E-43 N35 N34 E-20 N-21 N-11 E-10 E-16 E-14 N-14 0.900 0.910 0.920 0.930 0.940 0.950 0.970 0.980 0.960

  8. Epolene Polymer Applications Epolene C polymers: Adhesives/Wax Blends Epolene N polymers: Lubricants/Processing Aids/Dispersing Aids Epolene E polymers: Emulsion products/ Processing Aids/ Lubricants/Coupling Agents

  9. Epolene C-Type Polymers Product Attributes • Superior thermal stability • Low color • Consistent quality through SPC methods • Wide viscosity range • Wide Ring & Ball softening point range • Good compatibility with tackifiers • Approved by FDA for food contact • Oil and water resistant

  10. Epolene C-Type Polymers Highly branched, medium molecular weight polyethylene C-Type Coating Grade Applications • In Adhesives and Wax Blending • Petroleum Wax Upgrading • Hot-melt Packaging Adhesives • Carpet Seaming Tape • Multi-wall Bag Assembly • Thermoplastic Road Striping Compounds • Plastic Additive Applications • External PVC Lubricants • Color Concentrate Binders • Rubber Processing Aids

  11. Epolene N-Type Polymers Product Attributes • Low needle penetration • Short set time • High softening points • Low viscosities • Wide ring & ball softening point range • PE and PP waxes available • Thermal stability • Oil and water resistant • Compatible with LDPE and EVA • Approved by FDA for food contact • Consistent quality through SPC procedures

  12. Epolene N-Type Polymers Low molecular weight polyethylene and polypropylene Nonemulsifiable N-Type Applications In Adhesives and Wax Blending: • Petroleum Wax Upgrading • Hot-melt Modification • Cable Flooding/Filling Compounds In Plastic Additive Applications: • External PVC Lubricants • Color Concentrate Binders • Rubber Processing Aids • Mold Release Aids • Pigment Flushing

  13. Epolene E-Type Polymers Product Attributes • Easily Emulsifiable • Wide Ring & Ball Softening Point Range • Approved by FDA for Food Contact • Oil and Water Resistance • Low Color • PE and PP Based Materials Available • Consistent Quality Through SPC Methods

  14. Epolene E-Type Polymers Modified low molecular weight polyethylene and polypropylene E-Type Emulsifiable Applications: • PVC Lubricants • Textile Softener/Lubricant • Floor Polish • Plastic Additive Applications • Paper Coating Lubricant • Fruit Coating • Agricultural Sprays • Car Polish • Fiberglass Sizing

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