181609
Polycaprolactone
average Mw ~65,000, average Mn ~42,500, pellets
Synonym(s):
2-Oxepanone homopolymer, 6-Caprolactone polymer
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
(C6H10O2)n
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
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form
pellets
melt index
1.9 g/10 min (80°C/0.3 Mpa)
mol wt
average Mn ~42,500
average Mw ~65,000
impact strength
82 J/m (Izod, ASTM D 256-73A, notched)
hardness
55 (Shore D, ASTM D 2240-75)
mp
60 °C (lit.)
elongation
2 in/min - 600-1000% (ultimate)
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Application
Extrusion aid, die lubricant, mold release, pigment and filler dispersion aid and polyester segments in urethanes and block polyesters.
Features and Benefits
Biodegradable polymer
Non-toxic, biodegradable in soil, broad miscibility, mechanical compatibility with many polymers and good adhesion to a broad spectrum of substrates.
Non-toxic, biodegradable in soil, broad miscibility, mechanical compatibility with many polymers and good adhesion to a broad spectrum of substrates.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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