Santicizer® 148 imparts flame retardance, low-temperature flexibility and low volatility in Polyvinyl Chloride. It can replace DOP part-for-part to the level needed for fire retardancy while maintaining the flexibility and the softening efficiency of that phthalate. Its use in the compound imparts low smoke generation performance that is far superior to Triaryl Phosphates or Antimony Oxide. It also offers superior fusion properties and solvating action and imparts resistance to abrasion, oil and grease. Used as a 10%-15% replacement for phthalates, it imparts excellent weather and light stability. Hand and drape of the finished film or coated fabric containing Santicizer® 148 are outstanding.

In vinyl plastisols, Santicizer® 148 exhibits fast fusion, low initial viscosity and moderate viscosity stability. Cell structure of vinyl foams is excellent. Clear formulations show a sparkling clarity with Santicizer® 148. The cured compound possesses good low-temperature flexibility and flame retardance.

Santicizer® 148 offers PVC adhesives - such as laminating adhesives - fast fusion, good viscosity and flame retardance. When laminating PVC film to cloth, the use of a fire-retardant adhesive dramatically reduces the flammability of the laminate.

By the addition of Silica Aerogel and a non-ionic detergent, a shear-sensitive gel of Santicizer® 148 can be applied to expanded-glass air filters. Such treated filters are flame retardant and efficient dust collectors.

Santicizer® 148 is an efficient low volatility solvator for Ethyl Cellulose, Nitrocellulose, SBR and Nitrile (Buna N) rubbers.

Flame-Retardance Performance
Vinyl compositions properly formulated with Santicizer® 148 show excellent performance in both flame-spread and smoke generation characteristics.

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

*Specification

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.