Wax specialties

Vivashield 9372
PRODUCT DATA SHEET

Description
Vivashield 9372 is a high solid, non-ionic wax Food Status
emulsion with a high level of mechanical stabil- Not applicable
ity.
Form and Packaging
Vivashield 9372 is characterised by a small par- IBC Mauser drums, Flexibag and Bulk road
ticle size and narrow particle size distribution, Tankers
providing optimum sizing effect.
Application Details
Major uses are in sizing of hardboard and other Wax emulsions are a dynamic system of minute
wood products, log end sealer, concrete curing, charged particles suspended in water.
release agents, and as a base for compounding
with other aqueous products. Major uses are in the reconstituted wood prod-
uct industry. Vivashield 9372 may be added
The key features of Vivashield 9372 are: separately by spray or pre-batched with the res-
• 60% solid non-ionic wax emulsion in mix. If pre-batched the addition sequence
• Particle size <1 μm should be resin, water and the Vivashield 9372.
• Low viscosity, low foaming and good Typical addition levels are 0.3% dry for standard
shear stability board, and 0.6% to 1.0% for HMR and flooring
• Improved bacteriological properties grades.
• Excellent compatibility with a wide range
of UF, MUF and MUPF resins Handling and Storage
Handling and cleanliness is important if satisfac-
Properties tory long-term stability is to be achieved. Trans-
cri fer of product should be by diaphragm, peristal-
Description Test Value tic of mono pump, never gear or lobe pumps.
Method
Vivashield 9372 has a shelf life of six (6) months
Specifications: from the date of manufacture when stored un-
Solids content % DCA 020 58-62 der
Brookfield viscosity #2 DCA 022 350 max cover in original packaging. Product stored for
@ 50 rpm
any length of time should always be agitated
pH @ 25oC DCA 027 8.0 – 11.0
before use in a mixing vessel. At no time should
Additional Information: the product be exposed to temperatures below
Wax type Paraffinic 5°C.
Appearance White fluid emulsion
Average Particle Size < 1 μm Vivashield 9372 is non-flammable.
Acid stability Poor
Alkali stability Good Please review the appropriate Safety Data Sheet
Temperature stability Good before use.
Specific gravity 25C 0.94
All reasonable care is taken in compiling technical data on H&R Wax Malay-
sia product. However, the components of the product may vary from time
to time. Any recommendations or suggestions as to application of the
product contained in the data sheet are made without guarantee since the
conditions of use are beyond the control of the company.
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Date of issue: 2024-03-08

H&R WAX MALAYSIA SDN BHD