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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Use Level
- 0.5 - 2 %
- Recommended Applications
STRUKTOL® TR 055, a combination product designed to offer more external lubricity for improved flow and metal release. It has proven to be very effective in automotive applications to replace traditional lubricants for improved processing and end product properties, including better fogging characteristics. STRUKTOL® TR 055 works well in extruded, injection molded, and thermoformed part applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- CLTE - Transverse (-22 to 86°F)
- Tan pastille
- Appearance
- Tan Pastille
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Dropping Point | 110 - 120 | °C | - |
| Specific Gravity | 0.99 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory Status
STRUKTOL® TR 055 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:
- 172.615 Chewing gum base
- 177.1460 Melamine-formaldehyde resins in molded articles
- 172.860 Fatty acids
- 177.1580 Polycarbonate resins
- 175.105 Adhesives
- 177.1900 Urea-formaldehyde resins in molded articles
- 175.300 Resinous and polymeric coatings
- 177.2410 Phenolic resins in molded articles
- 176.170 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods
- 177.2420 Polyester resins, cross-linked
- 177.2600 Rubber articles intended for repeated use
- 176.180 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry food
- 178.2010 Antioxidants and/or stabilizers for polymers 178.3860 Release agents
- 176.200 Defoaming agents used in coatings
- 178.3910 Surface lubricants used in the manufacture of metallic articles
- 176.210 Defoaming agents used in the manufacture of paper and paperboard
- 182.8994 Zinc Stearate
- 177.1200 Cellophane
- 184.1090 Stearic acid
- 177.1400 Hydroxyethyl cellulose film, water insoluble
Packaging & Availability
- Packaging Type
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage and Packaging
Storage Stability :
At least 2 years under normal storage conditions
Packaging :
55 lb. bag or 800 lb. gaylord