Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Name
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- CAS No.
- 28188-24-1
- EC No.
- 248-889-6
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Materials Features
- Product Highlights
- Our ST-PETS is a formulated pentaerythritol tetrastearate (PETS) lubricant which is a very effective mold release agent for thermoplastics.
- It can be used as a surface modifier and a mold release agent for Polycarbonate, ABS, Nylons, PET, PBT, PPO and more.
- Benefits
- Lubricates and improves flow.
- Significantly increases surface glossiness on the resulting product.
- Reduce polymer friction factor
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Use Level
- 0.2-.08%
- Application Examples
- PETS is widely used in molded thermoplastics across automotive, electrical, medical and other primary industries.
- ST-PETS is typically used in polycarbonate and ABS polymers, but also in PET, PA, PBT, PPO and other plastics.
Properties
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 5 | — | — |
| Hydroxyl Number | 25 - 35 | — | — |
| Saponification Value | 185 - 195 | — | — |
| Melting Point | 55 - 65 | °C | — |
| Iodine Value | max. 2 | — | — |
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Information
- 25kg/package, transported as common chemicals.
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Keep in a cool, dry place