LIPOXOL 8000 flakes

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LIPOXOL 8000 FLAKES is a PEG 8000 belonging to Sasol's PEG range of products For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: PEG 8000

Functions: Fluid Loss Control Additive, Intermediate, Plasticizer, Solvent

Chemical Family: Polyethylene Glycols, Polyglycols, Polyols

Labeling Claims: Environmentally Friendly

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions
CAS No.
25322-68-3
EC No.
500-038-2

Features & Benefits

Base Chemicals Features
CASE Ingredients Features
Fluids & Lubricants Features

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applicable Processes
Fluids & Lubricants Type
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)7000-9000g/mol
pH (10 % in water)4.5-7.5-USP/NF
Viscosity (20°C, 50 % in water)260-510mPasDIN 53105
Bulk Density (flakes)approx. 0.55g/cm3DIN 53466-A
Density at 20°C (50 % in water)approx. 1.090g/cm3DIN 51757
Solubility in Water at 20°Capprox. 500g/l
Surface Tension (20°C, 50 % in water)53-57N/m 10^-3DIN EN 14370
Setting Temperature55-62°CDIN ISO 3841
Water Contentmax. 0.5%
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 420°C
Flash Pointapprox. 250°C
Acid Numbermax. 0.2mg KOH/gEN ISO 2114
Hydroxyl Number12.5-16mg KOH/gDIN EN 13926

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

LIPOXOL 8000 flakes are supplied in polyethylene sacks a 22,5 kg palletised to 1t.

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.

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