Polymers
Oxidized and Modified Hydrocarbons
CARDIS™ Polymer
PETRONAUBA™ Polymer
POLYMEKON™ Polymer
PETROLITE™ Oxidized Polyethylene
PETROLITE™ WB Polymer
The Polymers Division has applied chemical process techniques developed for traditional waxes to produce a broad line of polymer and wax offerings. These products typically contain oxygenated species, such as carboxylic acid and ester groups. Depending on the processing conditions and desired physical properties, they may also contain metal salts and urethane groups.
Oxidized Hydrocarbons
We have developed an extensive line of oxidized microcrystalline and polyethylene waxes, which are readily emulsifiable and chemically reactive. These additives demonstrate higher solubility in a wide range of solvents than their non-oxidized counterparts. Each product in this line has been designed to provide a unique combination of physical and chemical properties and yield superior performance when added to specific finished-product formulations. Acid numbers vary from 10 to 40 with melt points varying from 71°F to 127°F.
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Oxygen group functionality |
- Presence of reactive sites
- Improved solubility in a wide range of solvents
- Emulsifiable in anionic systems
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PETRONAUBA and CARDIS oxidized hydrocarbons and PETROLITE oxidized polyethylenes are used in a variety of industrial emulsions.
- Cationic emulsion coatings on rubber to improve lubricity and other surface properties
- Improved softening in textile finishes
- Floor polish emulsions that provide excellent film hardness, solvent resistance, gloss, and dry-bright finishes
- Automobile polish applications that afford glossy, buffable, detergent-resistant films when applied as pastes, emulsions, aerosols, or solvent systems
- Shoe and furniture polish suspensions that provide high-gloss finishes
Modified Hydrocarbons
By making unique modifications to conventional chemistries, the Polymers Division continually develops new types of functional polymers. Developments include the potassium or lithium salts and urethane derivatives of oxidized waxes. Some of these innovative products are available as water-based suspensions.
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Potassium and lithium saltfunctionality on oxidized polymer
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- Improved gelling capability in liquids and pastes (polishes)
- Increased hardness
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Urethane functionality
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- Surface-active molecule for pigment wetting and dispersion in
hydrocarbon-based systems
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Baker Petrolite POLYMEKON and PETROLITE WB modified hydrocarbons are applied in a wide range of applications.
- Excellent slip and anti-mar properties and enhanced glossiness in solvent and water-based ink and coating formulations
- Superior protection and finish from polish formulations
- Highly effective dispersing agent for carbon black and other fillers in inks, coatings and plastics
- Improved finished-product effectiveness for lubricants, printing inks, and paints/powder coatings
- Dispersing agent for organic fillers in filled casting systems
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