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Product Information

ACRAWAX® C Powder
N, N’-Ethylene Bisstearamide
1. Active matter
O
H
R N
N R
H R=C18
O
1.1 CAS No. 110-30-5
1.2 EINECS No.: 203-755-6
1.3 UN No.: Not applicable / Not classified as dangerous goods

2. Specifications
2.1 Appearance ........................................... Powder
2.2 Melting range......................................... 142 – 145° C
2.3 Acid Value (mg KOH/g) ......................... 0 – 8
2.4 Neutralization value (mg H2SO4).......... 0 – 2
2.5 Colour melted (Gardner) ....................... 0 – 5
2.6 Residue on -100M (%) .......................... 0 – 1

3. Properties
3.1 Flash point ............................................. 270 – 290° C
3.2 Mean particle size (microns) ................. 40
3.3 Water solubility ...................................... 0.01 mg/l (25°C)
3.4 Ethanol Solubility ................................... 12.1 g/l (78°C)

4. Registrations
Product pre-registered under REACH. Please contact Lonza for additional regulatory information.

5. Use areas
Acrawax® C Powder is traditionally used as a lubricant and binder for cold compaction of powdered
metal parts.

6. Analytical procedure
Available upon request.

7. Packaging / Storage
Shelf life is 5 years when stored in the original sealed packaging at room temperature
Acrawax® C Powder is available in the following packaging sizes:
• Paper bag: 22.68 kg
• Paper bag: 25 kg

8. Toxicological, Ecological and Ecotoxicological Information

Please refer to MSDS

The information contained herein is believed to be correct and corresponds to the latest state of scientific and technical knowledge.
However, no warranty is made, either expressed or implied, regarding its accuracy or the results to be obtained from the use of such
information. No statement is intended or should be construed as a recommendation to infringe any existing patent.

PIS Acrawax C_powder.doc Life Science Ingredients – Microbial Control EMEA Version: March 6, 2009