Oleamide

Crodamide VRX is a high-quality vegetable-derived oleamide provided by CRODA (UK), offering superior purity and chemical stability compared to animal-based oleamide, while its slip properties are nearly equivalent.

Applications and Characteristics

Provides excellent slip effect in PE and PP plastics, rapidly migrating to the plastic surface

High slip (low CoF)

Easy to use in plastisols

Dispersant for pigments and dyes, additive for printing inks

Component for coating typewriter ribbons

Approved by European and US governments for use in food packaging

Similar slip performance in PE and PP plastics compared to animal-derived oleamide

Main Advantages of Crodamide VRX

Improved color and color stability

Enhanced odor and taste

Increased thermal stability, reduced volatility

Complies with food packaging requirements, FDA approved, GM FREE

Reduced tendency for caking

Beneficial for long-term storage

Physicochemical Specifications of Crodamide VRX

Acid Value (MAX) 1

Melting Point °C 72-77

Saponification Value 87-95

Color (MAX) 2

Amide Purity (MIN) % 98

Moisture Content (MAX) % 0.2

Physical Properties and Packaging

Crodamide VRX is a white powder, with all standard packaging in 25 kg bags.

Health and Safety Precautions

Crodamide VRX is made from vegetable-derived oleic acid, which is free from genetically modified ingredients. The product is non-toxic and non-irritating to skin and eyes. However, fine powder may cause slight eye irritation due to small particle size. All Crodamides series amide products are approved by the EU and US FDA for use in food packaging.