Erucamide Slip Agent
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Erucamide

High-performance slip agent designed for polymer processing and film applications. Erucamide provides superior anti-blocking properties, slip enhancement, and surface modification for various plastic materials and polymer applications requiring excellent processing and handling characteristics.

  • Slip Agent
  • Excellent Anti-blocking Properties
  • Superior Surface Enhancement
  • Enhanced Film Properties
  • Polymer Grade Quality
  • Improved Processing Efficiency
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Technical Specifications

Product Type: Erucamide Slip Agent
Chemical Name: 13-Docosenamide
CAS Number: 112-84-5
Molecular Weight: 337.6 g/mol
Melting Point: 75-80°C
Iodine Value: 72-76 g I₂/100g
Acid Value: ≤ 2.0 mg KOH/g
Moisture Content: ≤ 0.5%
Processing Temperature: Up to 260°C
Recommended Loading: 500-3000 ppm
Appearance: White to off-white pellets
Solubility: Soluble in hot organic solvents
Migration Rate: Controlled bloom to surface
Coefficient of Friction: Significantly reduced
Storage Stability: 24 months (cool, dry conditions)
Packaging: 25kg kraft bags with PE liner

Applications

Film Slip Agent
Sheet Applications
Packaging Films
Agricultural Films
Blown Film
Cast Film
Food Packaging
Household Films
Industrial Films
Processing Aid
Anti-Block Agent
Polymer Modification

Industry-Specific Grades

DRAVYOM offers specialized erucamide grades optimized for different film applications, providing excellent slip properties and processing characteristics for enhanced film performance.

Standard Grade (ER-100)
Purity: 95-98% Melting Point: 75-80°C Loading: 1000-2000 ppm Application: General films
Food Grade (ER-200)
Certification: FDA approved Purity: ≥ 98% Migration: Compliant Application: Food packaging
High Performance (ER-300)
Thermal Stability: Enhanced Processing: High temperature Efficiency: Maximum Application: Engineering films
Fast Bloom (ER-400)
Migration: Rapid Effectiveness: Immediate Loading: Low requirement Application: Quick slip needs

Quality Standards

DRAVYOM's erucamide is manufactured under stringent quality control protocols, meeting international slip agent standards including FDA, EU, and food contact specifications for superior film performance and safety.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified Manufacturing
FDA 21 CFR 178.3860 Compliance
Consistent Purity Levels
Advanced Slip Testing
Ultra-High Purity Standards
Batch-to-Batch Consistency
Complete Migration Testing
Temperature-Controlled Storage

Advanced Chemical Properties & Performance

Erucamide exhibits exceptional slip agent properties essential for polymer film applications. Its long-chain fatty acid structure and controlled migration characteristics ensure reliable surface lubrication and superior anti-blocking performance in packaging films.

Chemical Structure
Chemical Formula: C₂₂H₄₃NO
Molecular Weight: 337.6 g/mol
Chain Length: C22 fatty acid amide
Unsaturation: One double bond
Thermal Properties
Melting Point: 75-85°C
Processing Temperature: 190-250°C
Decomposition Temp: >300°C
Thermal Stability: Excellent processing stability
Physical Properties
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Bulk Density: 0.4-0.6 g/cm³
Particle Size: 10-50 μm typical
Solubility: Limited in polar solvents
Migration Properties
Bloom Rate: 24-72 hours typical
Surface Migration: Controlled and predictable
Diffusion Coefficient: Temperature dependent
Equilibrium Concentration: Optimal surface coverage
Performance Characteristics
Coefficient of Friction: 0.15-0.35 reduction
Anti-blocking: Excellent film separation
Loading Level: 0.05-0.3% typical
Effectiveness Duration: Long-lasting performance

Performance Characteristics

Detailed performance metrics demonstrate erucamide effectiveness in slip agent applications with exceptional surface lubrication, controlled migration rates, and superior anti-blocking performance across diverse film packaging applications.

Friction Reduction

Improvement: 50-80% COF reduction

Superior slip properties
Anti-blocking

Performance: Excellent film separation

Prevents film adhesion
Migration Control

Rate: Predictable surface bloom

Controlled release timing
Processing Stability

Range: 190-250°C operation

No thermal degradation
Food Safety

Compliance: FDA 21 CFR approved

Food contact applications
Effectiveness Duration

Performance: Long-lasting slip

Sustained surface lubrication

Safety Information

Erucamide is generally safe with minimal health risks. Handle with standard precautions to avoid dust inhalation and skin contact. Use adequate ventilation during processing. FDA approved grades are suitable for food contact applications when used within specifications.

Dust Control Recommended
Food Contact Safe
Adequate Ventilation

Storage & Handling

Store erucamide in cool, dry conditions away from moisture and strong oxidizers. Keep containers tightly sealed to prevent caking and contamination. Maintain temperature control to prevent melting and agglomeration. Use proper dust control measures during handling.

Cool storage (below 30°C)
Moisture protection essential
Sealed containers to prevent caking
Dust control during handling

Chemical Mechanisms & Reaction Pathways

Erucamide provides exceptional slip and antiblock performance through fatty acid amide surface migration and boundary lubrication mechanisms, delivering comprehensive processing enhancement with excellent thermal stability and food contact safety.

Surface Migration

Controlled migration to polymer surface creating lubricating boundary layer

Enhanced slip properties through surface concentration and orientation
Boundary Lubrication

Fatty acid amide lubrication mechanism reducing surface friction and adhesion

Superior processing characteristics with reduced blocking tendency
Thermal Stability

Excellent thermal stability maintaining performance during polymer processing

Maintained slip properties at elevated processing temperatures
Polymer Compatibility

Excellent compatibility with polyolefins and other polymer systems

Enhanced processing and film performance through optimized compatibility

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Comprehensive regulatory compliance ensures global food contact and packaging applications with complete documentation packages supporting international slip agent, food grade, and pharmaceutical processing aid standards.

FDA Compliance

Food and Drug Administration food contact slip agent approval

EU Food Contact

European Union food contact material regulation compliance

REACH Registration

European chemical regulation compliance with safety assessments

USP Compliance

United States Pharmacopeia pharmaceutical processing aid approval

Technical Documentation

Comprehensive migration testing and slip performance validation data

Safety Data Sheets

Multi-language SDS documentation (16 sections, GHS compliant)

Technical Support & Value-Added Services

DRAVYOM's slip agent specialists provide comprehensive formulation support, slip testing assistance, and application guidance to optimize erucamide performance in your specific polymer processing applications.

Formulation Development
  • Erucamide loading optimization
  • Slip system design
  • Processing parameter guidance
  • Custom slip agent development
Performance Testing
  • Coefficient of friction measurements
  • Migration and blooming studies
  • Film property evaluation
  • Long-term stability testing
Technical Support
  • Processing troubleshooting consultation
  • Application development guidance
  • Quality assurance protocols
  • Manufacturing optimization support
Supply Solutions
  • Consistent batch scheduling
  • Emergency supply arrangements
  • Custom packaging options
  • Global distribution network

Environmental Impact & Sustainability

Our erucamide production emphasizes environmental responsibility through plant-based feedstock utilization, biodegradable chemistry, and comprehensive environmental impact management for sustainable polymer processing applications.

Bio-based Origin

Derived from renewable plant-based erucic acid sources

Biodegradability

Inherent biodegradation characteristics reducing environmental persistence

Clean Processing

Efficient manufacturing with minimal environmental impact

Low Migration

Controlled migration properties minimizing environmental exposure

ISO 14001

Environmental management system certified production facility

Sustainable Packaging

Supporting sustainable packaging and film applications

Manufacturing Excellence & Quality Control

DRAVYOM's advanced amide chemistry facility employs controlled synthesis and purification technology with continuous monitoring systems to ensure consistent erucamide quality and slip performance across all production batches.

Controlled Synthesis

Precise amide synthesis with controlled purity and particle size

Multi-stage purification for optimal slip characteristics
Quality Testing

24-point testing protocol including purity, melting point, and slip performance

FTIR analysis and coefficient of friction testing verification
Quality Systems

ISO 9001:2015 and food grade certified slip agent manufacturing

Continuous improvement and slip validation protocols
Stability Control

Antioxidant packaging with slip performance preservation systems

Maintained thermal stability and slip effectiveness

Market Applications & Performance Data

Comprehensive slip performance data demonstrating erucamide effectiveness across diverse applications with quantified friction reduction and processing enhancement validation studies.

Packaging Films
Slip Performance: 50-80% reduction in coefficient of friction Processing: Excellent film extrusion and converting properties Standards: FDA 21 CFR 178.3860 and EU 10/2011 compliant
Pharmaceutical Processing
Performance: Superior tablet processing and film coating aids Compliance: USP/NF monograph specifications Safety: Excellent biocompatibility and low toxicity profile
Industrial Films
Versatility: Effective in LDPE, LLDPE, and PP film applications Performance: Long-lasting slip properties with controlled migration Processing: Enhanced convertibility and reduced blocking

DRAVYOM Competitive Advantages

Superior Performance

Consistently exceeds slip agent standards with exceptional thermal stability and migration control

Reliable Supply

Guaranteed availability with strategic inventory management and food-grade production scheduling

Technical Expertise

Dedicated slip technology team provides formulation development and processing optimization support

Quality Assurance

Comprehensive certificates with detailed slip testing data and regulatory compliance validation

Global Standards

International compliance with FDA, EU, USP, and REACH specifications for worldwide slip agent applications

Partnership Approach

Collaborative relationships with packaging and pharmaceutical manufacturers and custom slip agent development services