CERETAN® A 73

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Waxes

CASE Ingredients Functions

Anti-Blocking Agent,

Corrosion Inhibitor,

Defoamer,

Plasticizer,

Release Agent,

Slip Agent

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives,

Surface Modifiers

Applications & Uses

Markets

Adhesives & Sealants,

Electrical & Electronics,

Industrial,

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Industrial — Leather & Textiles

Textile Manufacturing

Adhesives & Sealants — Packaging & Paper

Bookbinding

Electrical & Electronics — Parts & Components

Other Parts & Components

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Digital Printing,

Electrophotography & Electrostatic Printing,

Flexography,

Gravure Printing,

Inkjet Printing,

Letterpress,

Offset & Lithographic Printing,

Other Printing Applications,

Screen Printing,

Thermal Transfer Printing

Printing & Packaging — Tapes, Labels & Adhesives

Bookbinding Adhesives

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Metal

Applications

• Plastics industry, e.g. PVC, PE and PP
• Rubber industry, e.g. plasticized rubber, blending agent
• Printing inks, e.g. flexo and gravure inks
• Paper industry and metal processing

Properties

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 1	mg KOH/g	DIN EN ISO 2114
Consistency	fine granules	—	—
Drop Point	70 - 78	°C	LV 12 (DGF M-III 3)
Penetration	max. 40.0	mm*10-1	LV 4 (DIN 51579)
Viscosity at 130°C	7 - 11	mPas	LV 2 (DIN EN ISO 3104)

Regulatory & Compliance

Approvals

• Improvement of overall production process due to reduced adhesion and friction
• Improved flexibility, penetration, bonding- and sealing properties for coated paper and cardboard

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

12 Months (Stored in Sealed Original Packing Below 35°C)