External lubricants & processing aids

PVC runs close to the temperature at which it degrades. These buy you stability time, lower torque and a cleaner die.

FT wax · PE wax · oxidized PE wax · pastilles · powder

PVC dry blend discharging from a high-speed mixer

PVC lubricants by process

Pipe, profile, cable and sheet each want a different balance. Tell us your formulation and the symptom, and we will match it.

Rigid PVC and CPVC extrusion

Fischer-Tropsch hard waxes as external lubricants: longer fusion time, lower fusion torque and longer stability time, all measurable on a torque rheometer.

Congealing: 80–108 °C
Drop point: 88–117 °C
Polarity: non-polar

Used in

Plastics & rubber

Oxidized PE for PVC processing

Low- and high-density oxidized PE waxes across a range of acid values, for PVC processing.

Drop point: 101–141 °C
Acid value: 7–22 mg KOH/g
Density: low and high

Used in

Plastics & rubber

Compounding and general processing

PE wax and Fischer-Tropsch paraffin for compounding, cable and general PVC processing.

Drop point: 85–117 °C (PE)
Congealing: 61–66 °C (FT paraffin)
Form: pastilles · powder

Used in

Plastics & rubber

EPS bead lubrication

Heavy-metal-free alternatives to stearates for expandable polystyrene beads: better flow in storage and expansion, cleaner mould release.

Congealing: 80–108 °C
Dosage: 1,000–5,000 ppm
Form: micronized powder

Used in

Plastics & rubber

At a glance

The PVC lubricant range at a glance

Property bands by family. Tell us the numbers you work to and we will match a grade.

Family	Congealing / drop, °C	Acid value, mg KOH/g	Form	Compliance	Typical use
Fischer-Tropsch hard wax	80–117	—	pastilles · powder	FDA (grade-dependent)	Rigid PVC & CPVC, injection moulding
Oxidized PE wax	101–141	7–22	powder	—	PVC processing
PE wax	85–117	—	pastilles · fine powder	—	Compounding, masterbatch
Fischer-Tropsch paraffin	61–66	—	slabs · pastilles	—	General PVC processing

EPS lubricants comply with FDA 21 CFR food-contact regulations, including §175.105, §176.170 and §177.1200. Bands span the grades we supply in each family. Figures are a starting point for sampling; the current TDS and CoA govern.

Where it’s used

Find your industry

Plastics & rubber

Supply forms

Supplied in the form your process needs

PastillesCoarse powderMicronized powderFine powder

Packed in 15–25 kg bags.

Straight answer

The straight answer on PVC lubricants

Where it earns its place, and where we will point you to something else.

Where it wins

Non-polar FT waxes and polar oxidized PE in one range, so the balance can be tuned.
Low viscosity when molten.
Heavy-metal-free EPS lubricants as an alternative to stearates.

When we’ll point you elsewhere

Too much external lubricant shows up as plate-out and slow fusion. If you see either, send us the formulation before adding more.
Pigment dispersion in masterbatch? Go to Dispersion aids for masterbatch.
Need a micronized wax for an ink or coating? Go to Micronized & functionalized waxes.

Documentation

The paperwork comes with it

Technical and safety data sheets, a certificate of analysis on every lot, and the declarations your quality team will ask for — sent without you having to chase them. Figures shown on this site are a starting point for sampling; the current TDS and CoA govern.

Technical data sheetSafety data sheetCertificate of analysisFood-contact statementsPharmacopoeia gradesRegulatory declarations

FAQ

PVC lubricants questions, answered

Not here? Send it to us — a line or two is enough.

What does an external lubricant do in PVC?

It manages friction between the melt and hot metal: longer fusion time, lower fusion torque and longer stability time.

FT wax or oxidized PE wax?

FT wax is the non-polar workhorse for rigid PVC; oxidized PE brings polarity. Many formulations use both — send us yours.

How much do I add?

Usually a fraction of a percent. Send us your formulation and we will suggest a starting level.

Do you have lubricants for EPS?

Yes — micronized and pastille grades dosed at 1,000–5,000 ppm, depending on bead size.

Tell us how we can help

A line or two about what you are making is enough to start — we’ll take it from there.