Struktol - TR 041 - Dispersant - Processing Aid

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Fatty Acids
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Dispersant,
Processing Aid,
Wetting Agent
Technologies: Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families: Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Performance Additives,
Processing Aids
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Performance Additives,
Processing Aids

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing
Other Industrial Applications
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyethylenes (PE),
Polystyrenes (PS)
Recommended Applications: STRUKTOL® TR 041 is a fatty acid based additive designed to maximize the wetting to both a polar filler and a non-polar polymer. By wetting both surfaces, this material allows a quicker incorporation of additives into the polymer matrix; decreasing mixing times, melt temperatures and viscosity.

The product contains no metal soaps and may be used where these are unacceptable. The acid value is quite low, so this compound may also be used where stearic acid is a problem. Specific viscosity improvements have been seen with high impact polystyrene (HIPS).
Dosage Level: Depending on polymer and other additives, from 0.1% in PE to 1.0% or higher in HIPS
Dosage Level: STRUKTOL® TR 041 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:

175.105  Adhesives

175.300  Resinous and polymeric coatings

176.170  Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods

176.210  Defoaming agents used in the manufacture of paper and paperboard

177.1200  Cellophane

177.1580  Polycarbonate resins

177.2420  Polyester resins, cross-linked

178.2010  Antioxidants and/or stabilizers for polymers

178.3860  Release agents

Properties

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 24 Months
Storage and Packaging: Storage Stability :

At least 2 years under normal storage conditions

Packaging :

55 lb. PE bags