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ZELEC® 887 is a thermally stable lubricant base suitable for textile and metalworking applications. This trimethylolpropane tricaprylate caprate polyol ester provides high and low-temperature performance characteristics and is biodegradable, serving construction and industrial product markets in metal treatment, metal working applications, plastic lubricants, and textile applications.

Functions: Lubricant, Lubricant (External), Lubricant (Internal)

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Identification & Functionality

Industrial Additives Functions
Plastics & Elastomers Functions
CAS No.
11138-60-6
EC No.
234-392-1
Chemical Structure

ZELEC® 887 - Chemical Structure

R = C7-9

Features & Benefits

Industrial Additives Features
Functional Properties
  • Excellent Thermal Stability (low and high temperature)
  • High Smoke Point
  • Low Viscosity
  • Low Varnish Properties
  • Boundary Lubricant Additive
Biodegradability

Product is biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Fluids & Lubricants Type
Industrial Additives End Use
End Product Uses

Metalworking

  • 100% Synthetic Lubricants
  • Cutting Fluids
  • Drawing Compounds

Textiles

  • High Performance Textiles

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Water white clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content100%
Colormax. 100Apha Scale
Critical Micelle Concentration (CMC)2.6mg/l
Density0.947g/ml
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Moisture Content0.1%
Pour Point-49°C
Refractive Index (at 25°C)1.4513
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Saponification Value305
Viscosity (at 25°C)25cPs
Viscosity (at 60°C)10cPs

Regulatory & Compliance

Clearances

All components of ZELEC 887 are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA 11138-60-6), Europe (EINECS 234-392-1), Japan (ENCS 2-769), Canada (DSL 11138-60-6), Australia (AICS 11138-60-6), Korea (ECL KE-09451), Philippines (PICCS 11138-60-6), and China (EICSC 2003).

Safety & Health

Toxicity

ZELEC 887 is practically non-toxic orally (LD₅₀ >5 g/kg) and it causes slight skin and minimal eye irritation.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

ZELEC 887 is available in 55 gallon drums (net weight 400 lb/181 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling ZELEC 887. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that ZELEC 887 be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place. Prolonged storage at temperatures above 90°F (32°C) should be avoided. Avoid overheating or freezing.