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Struktol Company of America, LLC VLB-618

Struktol Company of America, VLB-618 - External lubricant, excellent for calendering clear rigid PVC, and high speed wire & cable. VLB-618 is the vegetable based version.

Functions: Lubricant (Internal), Processing Aid

Labeling Claims: Bio-based

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Processing Methods: Calendering, Extrusion, Injection Molding

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    Identification & Functionality

    Plastics & Elastomers Functions

    Features & Benefits

    Labeling Claims
    Advantage and Applications

    Advantgae :

    STRUKTOL® VLB-618 is very effective mostly as an external lubricant, with some internal properties, which have no negative impact on clarity in extrusion, calendering, or injection molding. STRUKTOL® VLB-618 is noted to have ideal characteristics for calendered sheet where clarity and low water blush is critical and where lower cost in performance is needed to replace montanic esters.

    Applications :

    STRUKTOL® VLB-618 is the vegetable version of VLB-602 and is a very compatible complex ester lubricant. It has noted performance in clear calendered PVC sheet. It also has application in clear extrusion, blow molding and injection molding formulations. It is especially useful in products that require printing, laminating, or bonding.

    Applications & Uses

    Compatible Polymers & Resins
    Plastics & Elastomers Processing Methods

    Properties

    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Specific Gravity1.0--

    Packaging & Availability

    Packaging Type
    Regional Availability
    • Africa
    • Asia Pacific
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • North America

    Storage & Handling

    Shelf Life
    24 Months
    Storage and Packaging

    Storage Stability :

    At least 2 years under normal storage conditions

    Packaging :

    55 lb. bag or 2000 lb. supersack