This material is considered a diol and contains a hydroxyl group at each end of the polymer chain.
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Polycaprolactone
average Mw ~14,000, average Mn ~10,000 by GPC
Synonym(s):
2-Oxepanone homopolymer, 6-Caprolactone polymer
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Linear Formula:
(C6H10O2)n
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23
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form
flakes or chunk(s)
mol wt
average Mn ~10,000 by GPC
average Mw ~14,000
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viscosity
400-1000 mPa.s, 50 wt. % in xylene
mp
60 °C (lit.)
transition temp
Tg −60 °C
density
1.146 g/mL at 25 °C
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General description
Polycaprolactone is a α,ω-dihydroxy functional polymer.
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Application
Polycaprolactone may find use as an 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.
Physical form
α,ω-dihydroxy functional polymer.
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Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
>230.0 °F
Flash Point(C)
> 110 °C
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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