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Identification & Functionality
- Chemical Family
- Plastics & Elastomers Functions
- Technologies
Applications & Uses
- Markets
- Compatible Polymers & Resins
- Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods
- Recommended Applications
STRUKTOL® TR 151-40 is a partial fatty acid ester of glycerine. It can be used as an antistatic agent in polypropylene and polyethylene. It is excellent for use in color concentrates and can be used as a lubricant/process aid in polyolefins and PVC.
STRUKTOL® TR 151-40 is recommended to improve the process of PVC extrusion, injection molding, blow molding, calendaring of sheets and films, and extrusion of profiles.
- Dosage Level
Recommended dosage is :
- Rigid PVC : 0.5 – 1.5 phr
- Flexible PVC : 0.5 – 1.0 phr
- Polyethylene PP : 0.05 – 0.5 %
- LDPE : 0.15 %
- HDPE : 0.3 %
Properties
- CLTE - Transverse (-22 to 86°F)
- White to cream flakes
- Appearance
- White To Cream Flakes
- Typical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Acid Value | max. 3.0 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Free Glycerin | max. 1.0 | % | - |
| Melting Point | 58 - 60 | °C | - |
| Monoglycerides | 40 – 45 | % | - |
| Saponification Value | 168 - 178 | mg KOH/g | - |
| Sodium Stearate | max. 0.1 | % | - |
| Specific Gravity | 0.94 | - | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Regulatory Status
STRUKTOL® TR 151-40 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:
- 175.300
- 175.320
- 177.2800
- 178.3130
- 184.1324
Packaging & Availability
- Country Availability
- Regional Availability
Storage & Handling
- Shelf Life
- 24 Months
- Storage and Packaging
Storage Stability :
2 years in its original packaging in a dry and cool place at temperatures no more than 40°C.
Packaging :
55 lb plastic bag