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European Santicizer® 261

Plasticizer Product Profile

Product Description
Chemical type : Alkyl (C7 -C8 -C9 ) Benzyl Phthalate

Santicizer® 261 Plasticizer is a fast fusing Phthalate Plasticizer with high permanence, somewhat comparable to low molecular weight polymeric plasticizers. It provides the easy processing conditions characteristic of monomeric plasticizers.

Benefits

The fields of application for Santicizer® 261 include :

  • calendered and extruded PVC for its low volatility and extraction resistance;
  • expanded flooring and leathercloth for its fusion, low volatlity and good cell structure;
  • acrylic varnishes, polyvinyl acetate adhesives, paints, polysulphide and castable polyurethanes sealants for its low volatility and good compatibility with a wide variety of recipes.

Santicizer® 261 possesses excellent resistance to extraction by soapy water, oil, petrol, kerosene and hexane, a remarkable property for a monomeric plasticizer. Santicizer® 261 provides rapid fusion under normal operating temperature, as well as low volatility (about half of DOP). Plastisols have low initial viscosity, good shelf life and present flow properties, which are not attainable with polymeric plasticizers. The pastes can be fused at lower temperatures and shorter processing times, representing a further advantage of Santicizer® 261 over polymeric plasticizers, which fuse slowly. Santicizer® 261 is used in nitrile rubber to reduce the hardness of the vulcanisate, and also in polyurethane sealants, helping the rapid build up of thixotropy and long-term retention of performances. Compatibility with polyurethane resins depends upon formulations, crosslinking density and polyurethane type.

Safety and Handling
Complete toxicity and handling information can be found on the Material Safety Data Sheet, which is available upon request.

Typical Properties

Appearance Clear, oily liquid
Colour (APHA) 75 max.
Odour  
Specific gravity (20 °C / 20 °C) 1.0730
Refractive index at 20 °C 1.5275
Acidity (meq. KOH / 100 g) 0.25 max.
Moisture (KF in methanol) 0.04 % max.
Benzyl Chloride (ppm wt) 2 max.
Benzyl Chloride (ppm wt) 2 max.
Molecular weight 368.5
Flash point (COC) 229 °C
Vapour pressure  
at 200 °C 199 Pa
at 300 °C 5852 Pa
Surface tension at 25 °C 0.0337 N.m
Thermal expansion (cc/cc/°C) 0.00059
Viscosity at 25 °C 61 x 10 exp-6 m

The information contained in this data sheet has been determined through the application of accepted engineering practice and is believed to be reliable. Since the conditions of application and use of our products are beyond our control, no warranty is expressed or implied regarding accuracy of this information, the results to be obtained from the use of the product, so that such use will not infringe on any patent. This information is furnished with the express condition that you will make your own tests to determine the suitability of the product for your particular use.

POLYMER ADDITIVES DIVISION
FERRO CORPORATION
Rue Laid Burniat, 3
B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve (Sud), Belgium
Phone +32-(0)10-48.12.11 - Fax +32-(0)10-48.13.44