Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Product Highlights
- Improved flow at processing temperatures
- Better surface appearance
- Easier mold release in many systems
- Better dispersion of fillers and additives
- Non-blooming propertie
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Use Level
- 0.25 - 1.0%
- Recommended Applications
The amide of STRUKTOL® TR 016 has sites available for hydrogen bonding, and is therefore able to act as a physical coupling agent between polymer systems and a range of filler materials. This permits STRUKTOL® TR 016 to act as an efficient blending or dispersing agent in highly filled systems, providing a more uniform and homogenous initial mix. At processing conditions, STRUKTOL® TR 016 is an effective internal lubricant for the polyolefins, PVC, PS, ABS and many of the TPO systems.
Application areas recommended for STRUKTOL® TR 016 in highly-filled systems include TPEs and TPO compounds, filled olefins, flame retarded polymers and color concentrate materials. In addition, STRUKTOL® TR 016 can be useful in those standard unfilled polymers where reduced viscosity and improved flow are desirable at processing conditions. In many systems, better surface appearance and lower and more uniform mold shrinkage will be seen. Physical property losses are quite small for most compounds at normal addition levels of STRUKTOL® TR 016.
Properties
- Physical Form
- CLTE - Transverse (-22 to 86°F)
- Pale Yellow beads, pastille or powder
- Appearance
- Pale Yellow Beads Pastille Or Powder
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dropping Point | 96 - 108 | °C | - |
| Specific Gravity | 0.98 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory Status
STRUKTOL® TR 016 is sanctioned for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a number of applications, listed in the following sections of Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
- 173.340 Defoaming agents
- 175.105 Adhesives
- 175.300 Resinous and polymeric coatings
- 175.320 Resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin film
- 176.170 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods
- 176.200 Defoaming agents used in coatings
- 176.210 Defoaming agents used in the manufacture of paper and paper board
- 177.1200 Cellophane
- 177.2260 Filters, resin-bonded
- 177.2410 Phenolic resins in molded articles
- 177.2600 Rubber articles intended for repeated use
- 178.2010 Antioxidants and/or stabilizers for polymers
- 178.3860 Release agents
- 181.29 Stabilizers
- 184.1229 Calcium stearate
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage and Packaging
Storage Stability :
At least 2 years under normal storage conditions
Packaging :
55 lb. (25 kg.) PE bags