White Mineral Oil Can Replace Paraffin Wax in PVC.A new grade of white mineral oil is said to be a cost-saving alternative to paraffin wax as a lubricant in rigid PVC PVC: see polyvinyl chloride. PVC in full polyvinyl chloride Synthetic resin, an organic polymer made by treating vinyl chloride monomers with a peroxide. . Hydrobrite PVC oil from Witco Refined Products Group, a Crompton business in Greenwich, Conn., is a highly refined, free-flowing liquid paraffin that will not agglomerate agglomerate Large, coarse, angular rock fragments associated with lava flow that are ejected during explosive volcanic eruptions. Although they may appear to resemble sedimentary conglomerates, agglomerates are igneous rocks that consist almost wholly of angular or rounded like wax in storage or handling. It is said to be an excellent external lubricant for PVC pipe, siding, window profiles, fences, and doors. This food-grade lubricant (as per 21 CFR CFR See: Cost and Freight 172.878 and 21 CFR 178.3620a) is said to be chemically inert, colorless, odorless o·dor·less adj. Having no odor. o  dor·less·ly adv.o , and tasteless. It also boasts excellent uv and color stability. It has been approved by the Plastic Pipe Institute and National Sanitary Foundation as a functional equivalent to paraffin wax for use at levels of 1 to 2 phr in high-pressure PVC water pipe. |
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