Polyethylene waxes can be made in two main grades, emulsifiable and non emulsifiable waxes.

The difference between both the grades are in relation to the molecular weight. The products are made in the molecular weight range of around 6000 and in the range of around 2000 to 4000.

High molecular weight Polyethylene wax:-

Molecular weight : 4000 and above

Properties: Melting point - more than 48 deg.C (the difference with `oil’)

Usage sector: Plastic resin

Low molecular weight Polyethylene wax:-

Molecular weight: Upto 4000

Properties : No chemical change at higher temperatures

Usage sector Wax, oil