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Functions: Fluid Loss Control Additive

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Glycols, Polyglycols

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
25322-68-3

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Base Chemicals End Uses
Industrial Additives End Use

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Mild
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA) (25 % in water)max. 15mg Pt/lDIN EN 1557
Molecular Weight (Average)1800-2200g/mol
pH (10 % in water)4.5-7.5-USP/NF
Density at 20°C (tel quel)approx. 1.21g/cm3
Density at 20°C (50 % in water)approx. 1.088g/cm3
Viscosity (20°C, 50 % in water)47-60mPasDIN 53105
Solubility in Water at 20°Capprox. 600g/l
Surface Tension (20°C, 50 % in water)54-57N/m 10^-3
Setting Temperature47-52°C
Water Contentmax. 0.5%
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 420°C
Acid Numbermax. 0.2mg KOH/gEN ISO 2114
Flash Pointapprox. 260°CDIN ISO 2592
Ash Contentapprox. 0.05% massDIN 51575
Hydroxyl Number51-62mg KOH/gDIN EN 13926

Regulatory & Compliance

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Precautions for safe handling 

Advice on safe handling

  • When processing the product, the formation and enrichment of dusts must be avoided.
  • Dust can form an explosive mixture in air.
  • Lipoxol grades are hygroscopic. Therfore they should be stored in well-closed packages in a dry place.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Fire-fighting class

  • B: Fires involving liquids or liquid containing substances. Also includes substances which become liquid at elevated temperatures.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

  • Keep tightly closed. Keep in a dry place.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 10-13: German Storage Class 10 to 13

Other data

  • Stable under normal conditions.

Container Material

  • Suitable Materials: Steel