Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Chemical Name
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- CASE Ingredients Features
- Industrial Additives Features
- Materials Features
- Key Features & Benefits
- Economical
- Local availability in many locations throughout North America
- Low dusting (coarse form), Fine and very fine formats
- Suitable for a variety of food applications
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Applicable Processes
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Coating Type
- Plastics & Elastomers End Uses
- Recommended Applications
- In most Plastic polymers including polyethylene, polypropylene, various bulk molding and sheet molding compounds as an internal/external lubricant and processing aid.
- As a stabilizer for liquid colorant applications (gel coat, liquid plastic colorants)
- In anti-tack applications for rubber mixing/processing by either dusting on the rubber or floating on a water bath
- As a waterproofing agent in textiles, concrete, brick and explosives
Properties
- Appearance
- Coarse flakes
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Moisture Content | 0.1 | wt % | — |
| Free Fatty Acid Content | 0.1 | wt % | — |
| Total Ash Content | 14.4 | wt % | — |
| Total Ash Content | 124.0 | wt % | — |
| Average Particle Size (Flakes) | 1 X 5 X 5 | mm | — |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Chemical Inventories
- Regulatory Information
- Chemical Inventories – Listed on DSL (Canada), TSCA (USA), EINECS (EU) and other commonly referenced inventories; contact Blachford for specific confirmations.
- Conflict Minerals – Does not intentionally contain gold, tantalum, tin, tungsten or their derivatives
- Proposition 65 – Contains no substances known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity
- 40 CFR 261: RCRA – Does not meet the definition of a ‘hazardous waste’
- RoHS / CONEG Heavy Metals – Contains no intentionally introduced lead, cadmium, mercury, chromium, PBBs or
- PBDEs and complies with the concentration limits
- Reach – Registered (contact Blachford for usage advice). Does not contain any SVHC’s
- FDA – Components are listed in FDA CFR 21 for incidental food contact. The final responsibility for FDA compliance is by the user. Refer to the regulations for limitations and conditions of use.
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
- Regional Availability
- Packaging Information
Standard packaging is 50lb (22.5 kg) paper bags; other packaging may be available depending on order quantities and inventory status.
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 36 Months
- Storage Conditions
- Shelf life is 36 months when stored indoors in a dry environment at ambient temperatures.
- Products > 36 months old may be useable.