Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.
Guangzhou Eric Wei Chemical Co., Ltd.

Honeywell A-C 540 Ethylene Acrylic Acid Wax

Honeywell A-C 540 is a high-performance ethylene-acrylic acid (EAA) copolymer wax offering excellent dispersibility, adhesion promotion, and thermal stability. Widely used in inks, coatings, and polymer composites, it enhances scratch resistance and surface gloss while improving pigment wetting and rheology control. This premium-grade wax delivers consistent processing and superior compatibility with polar resins.
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  • honeywell a c 540 ethylene acrylic acid wax_8c7bde4d

Features Of Honeywell A-C 540 Ethylene Acrylic Acid Wax

  1. Highly functionalized copolymer with balanced acid number for enhanced polarity and reactivity.

  2. Excellent thermal stability up to 180 °C, supporting high-temperature processing without significant degradation.

  3. Superior dispersion performance in polar resins and pigments, improving color development and consistency.

  4. Low melt viscosity enables efficient incorporation into masterbatches and compounding operations.

  5. Provides strong interfacial adhesion between polyolefins and polar substrates such as fillers, fibers, or coatings.

Typical Applications Of Honeywell A-C 540 Ethylene Acrylic Acid Wax

  1. Polyolefin-based pigment masterbatches for improved dispersion and color strength.

  2. Compatibilizer in filled thermoplastics (e.g., talc-, CaCO₃-, or glass-fiber-reinforced PP/PE).

  3. Surface modifier for engineered composites requiring enhanced fiber-matrix bonding.

  4. Additive in hot-melt adhesives to boost cohesive strength and substrate wetting on polar surfaces.

  5. Processing aid in extrusion and injection molding of polar-modified polyolefin compounds.

Specifications Of Honeywell A-C 540 Ethylene Acrylic Acid Wax

Chemical TypeEthylene-acrylic acid copolymer wax
Product FormFree-flowing granules
AppearanceOff-white to light tan solid pellets
Acid Number (mg KOH/g)15–19
Melt Point (°C, ASTM D3418)98–104
Melt Viscosity (cP at 140 °C, ASTM D3236)1,200–1,800
Specific Gravity (23 °C)0.92–0.94
Primary ApplicationsCompatibilization, dispersion aid, adhesion promoter


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