PVC lubricants consist of paraffin wax alone or in combination with calcium stearate and/or oxidized polyethylene wax. Lubricant packages may also be custom formulated to specific customer requirements. Depending on end use application, the products are either NSF or PPI certified. They are available in slab or pastille form.
Common uses are for extrusion of PVC pipe, conduit and profile.
| Product | Description |
|---|---|
| 6530-A | A premium grade paraffin wax lubricant for extrusions of many types such as pipe, conduit, profile, etc. |
| 6530-B | A general-purpose paraffin wax lubricant for extrusions of many types such as pipe, conduit and profile. Listed by NSF and PPI in their range formula. |
| 8008 (New Product) |
Luxco 8008 calcium stearate is used in PVC extrusion as a lubricant additive. It is available in both granular and powder forms. |
| 8688-A | A combination of paraffin wax and calcium stearate used to provide external lubrication. Can also be used as a 2:1 replacement for calcium stearate where dust causes environmental concerns. Listed by NSF and PPI in their range formula. |
| 8688-B | A combination of paraffin wax, calcium stearate and oxidized polyethylene wax used in high fill applications. Listed by PPI in their generic range formula. |
| 8688-C | A combination of paraffin wax, calcium stearate and oxidized polyethylene wax used in low fill applications. Listed by PPI in their generic range formula. |
| LuxLube 355 | A combination of paraffin wax and oxidized polyethylene wax. Listed by NSF and PPI in their range formula. |
| LuxLube 445 | A combination of paraffin wax, calcium stearate and oxidized PE wax ideally suited for PVC pipe extrusion. Listed by NSF and PPI in their range formula. |
| LuxLube 448 | A combination of paraffin wax, calcium stearate and oxidized PE wax ideally suited for PVC pipe extrusion. Listed by NSF and PPI in their range formula. |