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VERSA® 12 is a clear, colorless liquid composed of vinyl laurate. It is stabilized with 3 ppm +/-1 ppm hydroquinone (HQ), which is added to prevent polymerization during shipment and storage. It is available in internally lacquered drums weighing 170 kg net.

Chemical Name: Vinyl laurate

Functions: Monomer, Polymerization Inhibitor

CAS Number: 2146-71-6

Chemical Family: Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives

Technical Data Sheet

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Base Chemicals Functions
CASE Ingredients Functions
Molecular formula
C₄H₂₆O₂
EC No.
204-129-5
CAS No.
116-16-5
Chemical Structure

VERSA® 12 - Chemical Structure

Applications & Uses

Markets
Base Chemicals End Uses
Applications

Comonomer for vinyl polymers

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Biobased Carbon Contentapprox. 86%
Boiling Point (at 1013 hPa)254°C
Molecular Weight226.36g/mol
Density (at 20°C)0.871g/cm³DIN 51757
Flash Point125°CISO 2719
Ignition Temperature300°CDIN 51794
Melting Point (at 1013 hPa)7°C
pHapprox. 7
Solubility in Water (at 20°C)max. 0.001 g/l
Vapour Pressure (at 25°C)0.0028hPaEU-GL.A.4
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Vinyllaurate98%Gas Chromatography
Properties

VERSA® 12 is stabilized with 3 ppm +/-1 ppm Hydroquinone (HQ), which is added to prevent polymerization during shipment and storage.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • North America
  • Oceania
Packaging Information

Drum internally lacquered 216 (170 kg net), tank-vehicle

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Months
Storage Information

Storage stability under inert atmosphere for at least: 3 months. Further information for storage: Keep in a cool well ventilated place. Keep container dry and tightly closed. Conditions for storage rooms and vessels: Protect against light. Minimum temperature allowed during storage and transportation: 10 °C Maximum temperature allowed during storage and transportation: 40 °C