polyethylene wax

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Scope note
A synthetic wax made by catalytic polymerization of low molecular weight, high-density ethylene. It may be used as a reversible protective coating in many applications including the conservation of outdoor sculpture.
polyethylene wax
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024