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Struktol Company of America, LLC VLB-901

Struktol Company of America, VLB-901 - Excellent lubricant, excellent for calendering clear rigid PVC.

Functions: Processing Aid

Chemical Family: Fatty Acid Esters

Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Processing Methods: Extrusion, Injection Molding

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Plastics & Elastomers Functions

Features & Benefits

Advantage and Applications

Advantage :

STRUKTOL® VLB-901 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-901 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-901 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

Physical Form
CLTE - Transverse (-22 to 86°F)
Off-white to tan powder
Appearance
Off-White To Tan Powder
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point77 - 83°C-
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 :

2000 lb. supersack